Madvillain : Madvillainy (MadLib + MF DOOM)
Genre: Hip-Hop	Dates: 2004

Underground hip-hop has always attracted a small but dedicated following, and ushers in new supporters when fans of rap music turn to the right MCs.  This was likely a hell of a lot easier back in the ‘90s, with the genre was somewhat balanced.  Now, hip hop has become diluted by recycled beats and ignorable lyrical innuendos.  MF DOOM (all caps, kids) and Madlib serve as the ambassadors to refuge, a duo that have become the face of the modern underground scene.  Madvillian is their secret weapon:  unattractive on first listen, yet intriguing – intrigue shading to appreciation on the second – becoming one’s growing favorite on the third – addiction setting in by fourth.  It’s the sound of something different: punkish hit-and-run song lengths, Madlib’s 1950s movie score samples, DOOM’s nonsensical free-associating rhymes. The bottom line is, rewards come in time, and this one has a huge upside. (Review by Jon Hadusek)

Playlist:
1. Illest Villains, The
2. Accordion
3. Meat Grinder
4. Bistro
5. Raid - (featuring Medaphoar)
6. America's Most Blunted - (featuring Lord Quas)
7. Sickfit - (TRUE instrumental)
8. Rainbows
9. Curls
10. Do Not Fire! - (TRUE instrumental)
11. Money Folder
12. Shadows Of Tomorrow - (featuring Lord Quas)
13. Operation Lifesaver A.k.A Mint Test
14. Figaro
15. Hardcore Hustle - (featuring Wildchild)
16. Strange Ways
17. Fancy Clown - (featuring Wildchild)
18. Eye - (featuring Stacy Epps)
19. Supervillain Theme - (TRUE instrumental)
20. All Caps
21. Great Day
22. Rhinestone Cowboy