Outkast - Idlewild
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Artist: OutkastEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Published: 2006
CD Release Date: 2006-08-22
Model: N03-009638
Music Label: La Face
Product features:
- Outkast - Idlewild
- Intro
- Mighty 'O'
- Peaches
- Idlewild Blue
- Infatuation (Interlude)
- N2U
- Morris Brown
- Chronomentrophobia
- The Train
- Life Is Like A Musical
- No Bootleg DVDs
- Hollywood Divorce
- Zora (Interlude)
- Call The Law
- Bamboo & Cross (Interlude)
- BuggFace
- Makes No Sense At All
- In Your Dreams
- PJ & Rooster
- Mutron Angel
- Greatest Show On Earth
- You're Beautiful
- When I Look In Your Eyes
- Dyin' To Live
- A Bad Note
Free Music Notes for Idlewild
Free Music Review: Still hip-hop's premier duo.
Hit: 5 Stars
I can understand why a lot of people weren't feeling Idlewild; when I first listened to this album, it took me quite off guard. While I've grown accustomed to the 'new OutKast,' which consists of Dre singing, primarily, while Big Boi lays the bars, this album took a dramatic turn away from Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, and into another realm entirely. A good majority of this albums sound like nothing else you've heard in hip-hop before, due to the heavy 30s influence laid on it. Harmonicas play a prominent role as an instrument in quite a few cuts, while blue guitars also find a few lofty spots throughout the release. Dre's solo tracks are definitely the most abstract, and experimental found on this release, as expected; but Big Boi's hip-hop funk also intakes new elements, and dimensions on Idlewild, with unique sound effects being explored on tracks like "The Train," or a cut done completely over a marching band sample, better known as Big Boi's lead single, "Morris Brown."
Dre's singing is far more tolerable almost three years after we were first exposed to his permanent crooning on The Love Below. While he is, still, by no means an exceptional singer, he has sharpened his skills slightly, showing that he's put forth some effort in mastering his new craft; I doubt Dre will ever truly master the art of crooning, but he's definitely progressing over time. His song writing is most noticable on this album; on The Love Below, it took a dramatic swing downwards, to the point that people were left scratching their heads, and wondering what happened to the great lyricist that was Andre Benjamin. On this release, while Dre's lyrics are still cramped by his new musical influences, he's returned to form slightly. "Idlewild Blues," "Chronometrophobia," and "Dyin' To Live" are all great solo cuts from Andre, and the rest of his solo tracks are quite fresh, as well.
The real strength of Idlewild, and what pushes this well and beyond the five star range, is Big Boi's solo tracks, and the three OutKast cuts found on this album, featuring the two. Big Boi's solo tracks feature a large number of his Purle Ribbon labelmates, and each of them is outstanding in their guest spots; "Peaches," "N2U," "Morris Brown," "The Train," "Call The Law," "Buggface," and "In Your Dreams" are some of the tightest tracks on any hip-hop album in 2006, and worth your money alone. Big Boi shows why he is the South's premier emcee now that Andre has listened to Purple Rain one time too many; while he may never be as respected a solo emcee as he should be, Big Boi delivers some of the most brilliant wordplay, and metaphores, of any emcee out there, commercial or underground, on any coast.
As for those duo cuts, they're definitely some of this album's major highlights. "Mighty 'O," produced by the equally mighty Organized Noize, features both Dre and Big Boi rhyming, and Dre shows no rust in his flowing skills; it's bittersweet, considering the fact that Dre is such a better emcee than crooner, but I most definitely respect his decision to switch it up. "Hollywood Divorce" is one of the album's arguably classic joints, featuring Lil' Wayne and Snoop Dogg. Both Weezy and Snoopy deliver on this cut, alongside, once again, Dre and Big Boi both rhyming. The track's concept is brilliant, and the delivery is just as exsquisite. PJ & Rooster, while only featuring Dre on the hook, is still a great track, even if it's not the best on the album.
This album is definitely different, but you can't fault OutKast for branching out their ever-changing style once again; whether you think so or not, this album is NOT rushed, nor was it released with no inspiration. Both Dre and Big Boi bring it on this release, and so do the guest who make appearances; while OutKast may still be, essentially, disjointed, Idlewild shows that even apart, Andre 3000 and Big Boi are still two of hip-hop's creative geniuses, and together, they're still hip-hop's premier duo. Idlewild may take a few listens to appreciate, but it's worth it in the end; hands down, one of the dopest releases of 2006, and beyond.
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Stars of the HBO film Idlewild, Andre Benjamin and Antwan Patton--the dynamic, multi-platinum, Grammy-winning duo who comprise the group Outkast--have unleashed another album that is bound to revolutionize mainstream music. Their colorful songs, "Mighty O", "Morris Brown", and "Idlewild Blue" will have you listening and dancing for hours.Despite its title title, this is not a soundtrack for the Idlewild movie--almost no songs appear in the film. Instead, the tunes seem inspired by Idlewild's narrative themes. Outkast extends the eccentric streak that began on Stankonia and continued through The Love Below/Speakerboxxx. Fans of that last album may enjoy Idlewild's continued eclecticism, especially from Andre 3000, who seems to be moving further away from "rap" every moment toward some bizarre love child of Prince and Melvin Van Peebles. A song like "Mighty O," which actually features both Outkast members rhyming, is a refreshing throwback to the duo's earlier days, but Idlewild is mostly divided between songs from Andre and Big Boi, with few points of intersection. By far the strangest Outkast album they've ever released--and this is saying a lot--Idlewild is a heady, dizzying trip. Awkwardly disjointed at times, it undeniably certifies the group as one of the most adventurous that hip-hop has ever seen. It's not easy to love but it's hard not to respect. --Oliver Wang
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