What makes Doublecheck Your Head by Max Tannone notable?

Doublecheck Your Head received critical acclaim for its inventive approach to blending diverse musical elements, further solidifying Tannone's reputation in the mashup genre. The album also reflected the rising popularity of mashups in the late 2000s, contributing to a cultural moment where artists began pushing boundaries in genre integration. Released in 2009, Doublecheck Your Head is Max Tannone's follow-up to his acclaimed debut, Dub Side of the Moon. At this point, Tannone had established himself as a notable figure in the mashup scene, merging styles and genres with innovative techniques. This album continued to showcase his ability to remix classic hip-hop tracks through a fresh lens.

How many songs are on Doublecheck Your Head?

Doublecheck Your Head has 7 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Doublecheck Your Head

Max Tannone · 2009

23 min · 7 tracks · mashup

A vibrant blend of hip-hop samples and eclectic beats creates a lively sonic landscape that invites listeners to groove.

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3's What'cha Want — This track effectively captures Tannone's skill in transforming classic samples into a contemporary soundscape, setting the album’s energetic tone.
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Pass the Gratitude — Blending catchy hooks with laid-back rhythms, this track showcases Tannone's knack for creating infectious melodies that pay homage to its source material.
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Too Many Rappers (Max Tannone remix) — This remix highlights Tannone's ability to reinterpret well-known tracks, breathing new life into familiar beats while maintaining their original essence.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases inventive mashups with strong production and a cohesive flow, appealing to fans of diverse genres.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of hip-hop samples layered over eclectic beats, creating a dynamic soundscape.
Each track blends multiple genres seamlessly, often shifting styles within the same song.
The running time is compact, with all seven tracks maintaining a brisk pace that encourages continuous listening.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 3's What'cha Want 3:36
2 Pass the Gratitude 3:19
3 Booty Groove 3:16
4 Jimmy Namaste 2:51
5 Maestro's Got to Give 3:08
6 Skills to Lighten Up 3:38
7 Too Many Rappers (Max Tannone remix) 4:06

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