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Operation: Doomsday

MF DOOM · 1999

58 min · 19 tracks · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · underground hip-hop

A gritty fusion of comic book narratives and intricate wordplay set against eclectic beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with engaging skits
  • intricate wordplay for detail-oriented listeners
  • gritty narratives with playful twists
  • wave-like pacing that invites immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks straightforward, instant gratification
  • prefers long, uninterrupted tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Operation: Doomsday is MF DOOM's debut solo album, released after his prior work as Zev Love X in KMD. This project marked a significant rebranding and artistic reinvention for the London-born rapper, moving away from mainstream expectations to embrace a more underground aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors
Aesop Rock· Madlib· El-P

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Time We Faced Doom (skit) 2:04
  • 2 Doomsday 4:58
  • 3 Rhymes Like Dimes 4:19
  • 4 The Finest 4:01
  • 5 Back in the Days (skit) 0:45
  • 6 Go With the Flow 3:37
  • 7 Tick, Tick... 4:05
  • 8 Red and Gold 4:43
  • 9 The Hands of Doom (skit) 1:50
  • 10 Who You Think I Am? 3:24
  • 11 Doom, Are You Awake? (skit) 1:13
  • 12 Hey! 3:47
  • 13 Operation: Greenbacks 3:46
  • 14 The M.I.C. 3:02
  • 15 The Mystery of Doom (skit) 0:22
  • 16 Dead Bent 2:22
  • 17 Gas Drawls 3:43
  • 18 ? 3:09
  • 19 Hero vs. Villain (Epilogue) 2:55

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