Czarface Meets Metal Face
MF DOOM · 2018
43 min · 16 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A comic book-inspired clash of clever wordplay and gritty beats, embodying the spirit of underground hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Meddle With Metal — This track showcases DOOM's trademark intricate wordplay alongside Czarface's dynamic delivery, creating a vivid narrative filled with humor and bravado.
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Phantoms — The haunting production complements the lyrical themes of illusion and reality, demonstrating the duo's ability to create an atmospheric soundscape while maintaining lyrical depth.
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Badness of Madness — With its infectious hook and energetic beat, this track encapsulates the playful yet intense vibe of the album, highlighting both artists' charisma.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's clever lyricism and cohesive production create a strong identity within alternative hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of comic book references in the lyrics, creating a thematic cohesion across tracks.
- Each track typically includes multiple verses from both artists, with intricate wordplay and internal rhymes that showcase their lyrical dexterity.
- Production employs gritty, sample-heavy beats that maintain a raw underground hip-hop aesthetic throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful aggression in wordplay
- dynamic flow with peaks
- short bursts of creativity
- headphone detail hunting required
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive tracks
- seek straightforward listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2018, MF DOOM had solidified his reputation as a cornerstone of alternative hip-hop through a string of influential projects. 'Czarface Meets Metal Face' comes after his collaborative work on 'Mmm...Food' and marks a significant partnership with Czarface, further blending their unique styles into a cohesive sound that appeals to both fans and critics alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· Madlib· El-P
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take Your Medicine 0:53
- 2 Meddle With Metal 3:27
- 3 Badness of Madness 2:58
- 4 Close Talker 0:51
- 5 Forever People 3:21
- 6 Captain Crunch 3:57
- 7 Don’t Spoil It 1:40
- 8 Phantoms 4:20
- 9 Bomb Thrown 4:33
- 10 You Masked for It 1:23
- 11 Astral Traveling 3:51
- 12 Nautical Depth 3:31
- 13 Stun Gun 2:04
- 14 MF Czar 3:23
- 15 Captain Brunch 2:29
- 16 Sleeping Dogs 1:09
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