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.
Why this album works
The album is often credited with shaping the underground hip-hop scene of the late '90s and early 2000s, influencing countless artists with its unique approach to lyricism and production. It received critical acclaim, particularly noted in publications like The Source and Pitchfork, which helped to establish DOOM as a prominent figure in alternative hip-hop.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with engaging skits intricate wordplay for detail-oriented listeners gritty narratives with playful twists
- 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
- Kool Keith· Kool G Rap· RZA
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Time We Faced Doom (skit) 2:04
- 2 Doomsday Standout 4:58
- 3 Rhymes Like Dimes Standout 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 Standout 3:43
- 18 ? 3:09
- 19 Hero vs. Villain (Epilogue) 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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