When you blink your eyes...

I picked up this Madvillain album yesterday and I can't stop listening to it. I'm currently on the third time through back to back listening to it on my iPod. This is very reminiscent of old great rap of the early 90's yet with an original take on it. Its really a perfectly executed concept type album. There are so many samples and loops yet the entire work keeps a cohesive feel to it. The beats and production are simply outstanding, such a wide variety and high quality. Several of Madlib's beats remind me of "dirty" RZA style beats yet they are more rounded and not as jagged. Other times I get the sense of De La Soul playful style beats. There hasn't been a time I ever wanted to skip any of the 22 tracks. I like how they are all quite short and to the point and flow well into the next track.

The lyrical delivery by MF Doom fits perfectly with the backing tracks. He has a confident raspy delivery at times reminding me of Guru, one of my favorite rappers. The lyrical content is very intelligent and witty, for the most part staying away from the played out topics of most modern day rappers. Listening to albums such as this and anything by OutKast makes me really see how good rap music can be.