Danger Doom - Mouse & The Mask (Dig)
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Artist: Danger DoomBrand: DANGER DOOM
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-10-11
Music Label: Epitaph / Ada
Soundtracks:
- EL CHUPA NIBRE
- SOFA KING
- THE MASK FEAT. GHOSTFACE KILLAH
- PERFECT HAIR
- BENZIE BOX FEAT. CEE-LO
- OLD SCHOOL
- A.T.H.F. (AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE)
- BASKET CASE
- NO NAMES (BLACK DEBBIE)
- CROSSHAIRS
- MINCEMEAT
- VATS OF URINE
- SPACE HO'S
- BADA BING
Music reviews of Mouse & The Mask (Dig)
Music Review: Lives Up To The Hype, And Doom's High Standards (4.5 Stars)
Rating: 5 Stars
'The Mouse & The Mask' is the newest album from rapper/producer MF Doom (a.k.a. Zevlove X, Viktor Vaughn, King Geedorah, etc.) and producer Danger Mouse (Gorillaz, the Jay-Z/Beatles blend project 'The Gray Album') presented by Catoon Network's late night block, [adult swim]. Based on buzz, and sales so far, it looks like this is going to be Doom's best selling album. After finally gaining some significant recognition with last year's 'Madvillainy', hopefully this album will introduce him to a whole new audience (with help from the [adult swim] ads, and much better promotion than any of his previous works).
"The fat is in the fire, a fryer made of chicken wire
Gettin sick and tired of a friggin liar
Pelican, with some very soft mangoes
A closet full of skeletons and terry cloth Kangols" Crosshairs
[adult swim] is actually one of my favorite things on TV. The offbeat, and a little more mature humor is probably the funniest thing to watch at 12:00 on a weeknight. The album features apperances from characters of the shows Aqua Teen Hunger Force (Master Shake, Meatwad, Carl, Inignknot & Err), Space Ghost: Coast To Coast (Brak, Zorkak & Space Ghost), The Brak Show (Brak, Zorak & Thundercleese), Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law (Birdman, Reducto & Mentok) & Sealab 2021. These little apperances may be brief, but they're a nice touch. Not only are there apperances from these characters, much of Doom's subject matter and song concepts are based off [adult swim] shows, which I think gives the album a cool theme. Overall, the [adult swim] addition is a positive, and helps the album for the better. They even have Meatwad remaking 'Beef Rapp' as the bonus track. But, an album can't live off a theme alone, which is where Danger Mouse & MF Doom come in.
"What's up with your boy? He's not a soft or hot drink
Whoever don't like it could suck his straw, it's hot pink" A.T.H.F.
First of all, the production here is top notch. I haven't heard much from Danger Mouse (only some tracks from the new Gorillaz album), but I was very impressed with the varying, but altogether dope beats he came up with for this album. When an albums production is handled by only one producer, it can get very repetitive, and take away from the overall quality of the album. Here, Danger Mouse provides different types of beats for every track. With original samples, all of which are flipped extremely well, to the great drum patterns, Danger Mouse keeps the same great feel the whole time, but without sounding repetitive. Now I'm starting to sound repetitive, but the point is, you won't be dissapointed with the production here.
"Everybody talkin 'bout pistols, gats is borin
He came with a new topic to flip you, vats of urine
All pro, check the stats, his style scorin
While you at it, double check that Cristal you're pourin" Vats Of Urine
As usual, Doom brings his unique flow, rhyme scheme and lyrics. This is top notch Doom, and one of his best performances on the mic. Don't get it twisted though, if you really dislike MF Doom, you will have a hard time liking this album. It's not like he's changed his flow or rap style, but this is some of the best material you will hear from him. If you're looking for the regular MF refrences to Fantastic Four cartoons and his numerous personalities, consider this as a break from the character of Doom (besides the references to his mask on a couple songs). Any fan of Doom knows he can carry an album (and usually ends up with a better product with less guest apperances), and like usual, its entertaining to listen to him for the full 40 minutes. The guests, Ghostface, Talib Kweli & Cee-Lo, are 3 of my favorite artists, don't have very big roles, but I really enjoyed the verses of Ghost & Talib, and Talib & Cee Lo provided some nice hooks, which are rare on Doom songs.
Unfortunately, all versions of the album are edited. This isn't a big problem, and isn't close to a reason not to pick up this album. There are very few words that need editing, and the only place you really notice it is the first track.
"Rappers suck, when they spit I doubt 'em
The crap they sing about you'll wanna slap the ____in' ____ out 'em" El Chupa Nibre
Top 5 Songs (In Order):
1. The Mask Featuring Ghostface - My personal favorite track, great job by Danger Mouse on this beat, and now I'm even more excited for the MF/GF collab album after hearing what they can do together.
2. Space Ho's - One of the dopest beats of the year. The whole song is a parody of the concept that people will hate on anyone that's at a high place or has something you want.
3. A.T.H.F. - Whole song about Aqua Teen Hunger force, which is one of my favorite shows. Executed very well.
4. El Chupa Nibre - Again, one of my favorite beats of the whole year. Great way to start off the album.
5. Vats Of Urine - Features Inignknot & Err, 2 characters that make apperances on Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and 2 of the funniest characters you can find on [adult swim]. While the track is under 2 minutes, it features an addicting horn loop over a nice bassline & drums.
Worst Track:
There really isn't any song here that I can call the worst, because every single song is enoyable.
Lyrics/Substance/Subject Matter - 9/10
Flow/Delivery - 9/10
Production - 9/10
Overall Feel - 9/10
Guest Apperances - 8/10 - Ghostface Killah, Talib Kweli, Cee-Lo - As I explained above, they definately are positive contributions, but aren't pivotal to the overall product.
Overall Rating - 9/10 - If you're a fan of MF Doom, Danger Mouse, or [adult swim], or just someone looking for something new, pick this up. You won't be dissapointed
Description of Mouse & The Mask (Dig)
Two of this generation's most respected hip-hop artists, Danger Mouse and MF Doom have come together for this album, inspired by Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's popular late-night animation network. Doom, with his near obsession with masked identities and superhero personas, and Mouse, with his murky, ethereal soundscapes that cloud men's minds like Mandrake, are the perfect partners for the project, and each has inspired the other to the finest work of their careers. "The Mouse & The Mask" contains character voices and skits from Adult Swim's most popular original shows, including "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2021", and "Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law", along with guest appearances by Cee-Lo, Talib Kweli, and Ghostface Killah.Usually when you read that an album is "inspired by" a motion picture or TV show, you can be certain that the one thing those artists were inspired by was a big fat check, and consequently those records generally do not sound very good. But the debut collaboration between no-longer-underground hip-hop artists Dangermouse and MF Doom, allegedly inspired by the Cartoon Network's late-night stoner-centric animation series Adult Swim, is far better than it has any right being. Doom has one of the best flows around, and he's at least as smart as your favorite dictionary-digger. Danger Mouse's obscure samples are excellent, but this is just a fun record that's not trying to be more, or less. Character voices get worked in, and these are pretty cool, especially Shakey's send-up of the fake answering machine cliché. There're also guest appearances by Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo, and Talib Kweli. When it comes to rappers hanging with cartoon characters, Mouse and the Mask is more fun than a Shaq attack and a Gorillaz record combined. --Mike McGonigal
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