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Track Listings
| 1. Supervillain Intro |
| 2. Gazzillion Ear |
| 3. Ballskin |
| 4. Yessir - MF Doom & Raekwon |
| 5. Absolutely |
| 6. Rap Ambush |
| 7. Lightworks |
| 8. Batty Boyz |
| 9. Angelz - MF Doom & Ghostface |
| 10. Cellz - MF Doom & Charles Bukowski |
| 11. Still Dope - MF Doom & Empress Starhh |
| 12. Microwave Mayo |
| 13. More Rhymin |
| 14. That's That |
| 15. Supervillainz |
| 16. Bumpy's Message |
| 17. Thank Yah |
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A pretty great album. I think 2 things hold it back from being brilliant and both are only under par by MF's standards. Firstly, what one previous reviewer said about the rhymes not having any character may be true. Sometimes the relentless spitting gets slightly repetitive, if still very impressive. (Incidentally, that same reviewer cited VV2 as the worst example of lack of character and I couldn't disagree more: it's my favourite non-self produced album of his).
Secondly, and by far the biggest crutch. I have been surprised by the support for Jake One as a producer. I hadn't heard of him and looked up his producing credits. Seeing production for G-Unit didn't fill me with anticipation, even though I have never listened to their stuff. In reality, he didn't exceed my expectations. If you listen to the album, it is quite clear that the least inventive/exciting tracks are those by JakeOne. I think by any other standards they would be very good beats, but when contrasted against Doom, Dilla and Madlib, they make the album seem under par. I know the album would be very short without them, but I would prefer it like Take Me to Your Leader than this, with some slightly overlong skits with Doom beats over them than this. I know that would mean missing out on his great flows but I don't think he sounds as smooth or inspired over these beats as over the rest.
Otherwise, the album is fantastic, and I am just slightly disappointed he fell into the trap of trying to put a bit of filler in, albeit pretty dope filler.
Secondly, and by far the biggest crutch. I have been surprised by the support for Jake One as a producer. I hadn't heard of him and looked up his producing credits. Seeing production for G-Unit didn't fill me with anticipation, even though I have never listened to their stuff. In reality, he didn't exceed my expectations. If you listen to the album, it is quite clear that the least inventive/exciting tracks are those by JakeOne. I think by any other standards they would be very good beats, but when contrasted against Doom, Dilla and Madlib, they make the album seem under par. I know the album would be very short without them, but I would prefer it like Take Me to Your Leader than this, with some slightly overlong skits with Doom beats over them than this. I know that would mean missing out on his great flows but I don't think he sounds as smooth or inspired over these beats as over the rest.
Otherwise, the album is fantastic, and I am just slightly disappointed he fell into the trap of trying to put a bit of filler in, albeit pretty dope filler.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For the last 8 years the name MF DOOM has been one of the go to men for me in the modern era of hip hop, ever since Operation Doomsday and the re release of KMDs dropped album this man has released nothing but quality and re-instilled some faith for me in the term hip hop, faith I had almost lost completely
However..I share the same feelings as one of the previous reviewer, I love listening to this album, I love listening to DOOM anytime and the tracks Gazzillion Ear and Absolutly are DOOM at his best for me but he does stray away from the brooding sagas and twist filled witty concepts he mastered in the utterly brilliant Take Me to Your Leader and used as the main stay theme of all his other LPs
That said this is a solid, fun and at the end of the day DOOM! and to be honest most of the time, thats enough for these ears in this messed up totally neutered of quality genre these days.
However..I share the same feelings as one of the previous reviewer, I love listening to this album, I love listening to DOOM anytime and the tracks Gazzillion Ear and Absolutly are DOOM at his best for me but he does stray away from the brooding sagas and twist filled witty concepts he mastered in the utterly brilliant Take Me to Your Leader and used as the main stay theme of all his other LPs
That said this is a solid, fun and at the end of the day DOOM! and to be honest most of the time, thats enough for these ears in this messed up totally neutered of quality genre these days.
Format:Audio CD
MF Doom is back. The lyrics and his flow is tight as always and most of the beats are cool and fit Doom very well. I was a bit disappointed to hear beats from the "Special Herbs" albums being "re-used". But definitely a must-have if you're a Doom fan!
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Trrricky
I'm surprised a lotta people are complaining about this album - it's not bad at all! In fact, he's still up there. I'd say this is one of the best albums of the year already. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2009 by B Keeler
doom is back
if the MF have disappear the doom is still a killer on a mic and composition . A very goog surprise cos i don't wait this album at this level.
Published on 21 May 2009 by jacquel serge
3rd best Doom album
Aside from Vaughdville Villain and Madvillainy, this is the best Doom album, hands down.
The often short sharp tracks and even a switch up of beat in a track, suits Doom... Read more
The often short sharp tracks and even a switch up of beat in a track, suits Doom... Read more
Published on 14 May 2009 by Jaymz
A breath of fresh air
Considering some of the rubbish that is currently being wheeled out 'Born Like This' has restored my faith in hip-hop. Intelligent vocals, light on guests and bob-on production. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by Steve Livesey
really dissappointed
This album is classic by every standard, but its not an classic by Dooms standard. Let me explain, the essence of the villain is his persona, thats what made him stand out from... Read more
Published on 4 April 2009 by The grand wizard
Maybe the best album of the year
Simply great,maybe doom's best album production handled by doom,j dilla, jake one and madlib so you know that its gonna be sick,the best thing about this album for me is the guest... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by CRAZE
Doom like this....
This album is off the HooooooK! ...
Been a while since the last MF Doom album dropped, and in that time you can hear from the new album that he has spent some good time coming... Read more
Been a while since the last MF Doom album dropped, and in that time you can hear from the new album that he has spent some good time coming... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by H. Onyeka
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