Released 20 years ago
Idlewild
OutKast · 2006
78 min · 25 tracks · hip-hop · Southern hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A vibrant mix of theatricality and Southern hip-hop, weaving storytelling with eclectic melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with vibrancy
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
- dynamic journey with varied moods
- playful interludes enhance listening experience
- reflective moments amid energetic tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, linear albums
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Idlewild' is OutKast's first project following their acclaimed double album 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' which won the Grammy for Album of the Year. At this point, the duo was exploring new artistic directions, integrating elements of musical theater and film into their sound. The album coincided with a film of the same name, showcasing their versatility beyond music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· CeeLo Green· The Roots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:12
- 2 Mighty “O” 4:16
- 3 Peaches 3:10
- 4 Idlewild Blue (Don’tchu Worry ’Bout Me) 3:24
- 5 Infatuation (interlude) 0:48
- 6 N2U 3:40
- 7 Morris Brown 4:24
- 8 Chronomentrophobia 2:12
- 9 The Train 4:09
- 10 Life Is Like a Musical 2:14
- 11 No Bootleg DVDs (interlude) 0:50
- 12 Hollywood Divorce 5:23
- 13 Zora (interlude) 0:16
- 14 Call the Law 4:51
- 15 Bamboo & Cross (interlude) 0:54
- 16 Buggface 2:45
- 17 Makes No Sense at All 2:53
- 18 In Your Dreams 3:34
- 19 PJ & Rooster 4:27
- 20 Mutron Angel 4:18
- 21 Greatest Show on Earth 3:06
- 22 You’re Beautiful (interlude) 0:29
- 23 When I Look in Your Eyes 2:43
- 24 Dyin’ to Live 2:07
- 25 A Bad Note 8:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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