Reviews (page 10 of 14)
BL: This is an album I’ve listened through before. It was part of my dads CD collection which I delved into when I first started listening to music properly around age 12. It has been a long time since I’ve listened to this so I will see how it has evolved in the near decade since. AL: this album still rocks. All of the P-funk influence throughout is absolutely what holds it down. It is fair to say that without this the rise of rappers embracing this style of integrating funk and older black music into their beats would not have happened in the same way. There are some tracks which definitely attracted my attention which I’d never really thought about before, “Toilet Tisha” specifically stood out as an amazing track which had slipped under my radar before. The features are amazing, the performances from both are amazing, this remains one of the strongest hip-hop records of all time for me. FT: “Gasoline Dreams”, “Ms. Jackson”, “B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)”, “We Luv Deez Hoes”, “Toilet Tisha” 5/5
I appreciate the creativity, eccentricity, and diversity of OutKast's music, even though this isn't typically the type of music I listen to. I can understand why this is on the list.
While I was shoving sunflower seeds up my nose at nursery, Outkast were seeing in the 21st century with a winningly eclectic, expansive set of songs. This is the second album of theirs I’ve listened to in full: a couple of years ago, “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” blew me away when I heard it. While heavy and bloated, the volume of innovation and ideas being launched at the wall was overwhelming, and it’s fast become one of my favourite hip-hop albums on the list. "Stankonia" was its immediate precursor, and showcases more than I’d expected of Outkast's genre diversity, experimentation and restless energy. In making this record, the duo turned away from hip-hop as inspiration, feeling it was beginning to stagnate. Instead, the aim of "Stankonia" was to balance retro influences - Prince, Hendrix, Little Richard, Parliament-Funkadelic - with progressive sound. You could argue this is hardly unusual for hip-hop (Dr. Dre, NWA, Beastie Boys and more had pulled from the same sources). But as far as I’ve heard, Outkast stand alone in combining wild experimentation with the ability to craft crossover-pop smash hits. There’s an urgency and a vitality to the best songs here: “Gasoline Dreams”, “Xplosion”, the pleading throughout the iconic “Ms. Jackson”. All of them are bombastic and explosive, with a genre-spanning set of samples and sounds, from harpsichord to guitar, bells, organ and an ultra phat bass. Hear it and weep. Features abound from names including Killer Mike, Gangsta Boo, Cee-Lo Green, and Cypress Hill's nasal king B-Real. All of have distinct voices and personas to help strengthen the variation even more, but the guest who steals the show the most is Erykah Badu in the stand-out track “Humble Mumble”. What a voice. Elsewhere, I really enjoyed the lighter fare like “So Fresh, So Clean”, “I’ll Call B4 I Cum”, “We Luv Deez Hoez”. Once the kind of thing I would have squirmed at and found grating, it’s clear the duo are playing roles and loving it: it’s pantomime hip-hop. As if to prove the gimmicks haven’t become too much, we go harder, no-frills, trap-based with “Spaghetti Junction”, “Snappin & Trappin”, “Gangsta Shit”. And in the final stretch, the songs space out into haze and would-be psychedelia, with mixed results: "Toilet Tisha" is undeniably moving, while “Slum Beautiful” and “Stankonia” verge on outstaying their welcome. Without a doubt, though, the centrepiece of “Stankonia” is the truly incendiary “B.O.B (Bombs Over Baghdad)”. Written to emulate emergent rave music after Andre attended one, it marries a drum-n-bass style breakbeat with a hazy organ, scratchy funk guitar, machine-gun vocals and a singalong backing. It’s a move unlike any other I’ve heard in hip-hop before, and something I can only imagine Outkast pulling off. It was also voted Pitchfork’s song of the decade: however much stock you may put in such lists or the site itself, it remains an incredible testament to the duo’s mass appeal. All that remains from me is to share this verse of Andre 3000’s from “Humble Mumble”, which has given me much thought on my previous feelings around hip-hop and those who still shut it out on impulse… “I met a critic, I made her shit her drawers She said she thought hip-hop was only guns and alcohol I said, "Oh hell, nah", but yet it's that too You can't discrimi-hate 'cause you done read a book or two” Touche, Andre, touche.
Rap vom übelsten
# 276 : I don't love it, I don't hate it, I can listen to it, a couple of things stood out, but Raps just not my thing… Favourite track ; Ms Jackson
Those guys know how to write a tune!! Big Boi and Andre 3000 are such a great artistic match - I hope they keep making music together forever!!! Best Track: B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) Worst Track: I'll Call B4 I Cum
So nearly 5* but there were a few duds at the end. Best Song: Xplosion Worst Song: Toilet Tisha
Great album, of course everyone loves the hits like Ms Jackson, B.O.B., and So Fresh So Clean (my personal favorite), but some of the other songs are excellent as well. In particular Gasoline Dreams was a great way to start the album. I also enjoyed the variety and different styles used between songs.
I already received "Speakerboxx/The Love Below" on this list and while that may be OutKast's most commercially successful album, I think "Stankonia" better represents who OutKast is and their artistic evolution at the time. Those familiar with OutKast's previous work know that they were more laid-back with a strong funk influence (like most other hip-hop acts from the south), but here in "Stankonia" the tempo is noticeably cranked up and draws a wider array of influences with psychedelic rock, funk, and soul. "B.O.B." is probably the best representative of this if you're handpicking one track from this vast album. Its frantic flow, drum and bass inspired rhythms, guitar break, and the gospel-like chants of "power music, electric revival" near the end make for one hell of a five minute track. "B.O.B." is the song I hear when I think of "Stankonia". Others likely know "So Fresh, So Clean" and "Ms. Jackson" from the radio, and both are also iconic songs in their own right. The rest of the album is pretty broad and introspective in its subject matter and definitely worth closer listens. I never care for interludes in hip-hop albums, but the ones included here don't overstay their welcome too much and flow well into the proceeding tracks. I did end up scanning ahead on the 1001 albums list and it's a shame that no other OutKast albums are going to appear for me after this. I firmly believe that any of their first three albums are worthy of inclusions as each one has a signature sound whilst staying true to their southern/ATL hip-hop roots. But even if artists were limited to one album only on this list, "Stankonia" would take the cake for best representing OutKast in my opinion. A strong, "stank"y 9.5/10 for me.
Banger Album
funky
Some strong pieces but scattered overall 3.1
hot damn 83/100
Not my favorite, but not bad.
Very enjoyable
Height of their powers
I'm not a big fan of hip hop, and I do not like how hip hop albums have skits and interludes, but this album wasn't the worst. Liked tracks: So Fresh, So Clean, Ms. Jackson, B.O.B.
The interludes were fab
This here is what we call dad rap
I really like this album. It’s clever and complex, but more than anything it’s fun. Lots of good grooves and each song is unique. Ms. Jackson is such an earthworm. One critique is that the album is tad long for my 2024 ADHD. 4.0
should have listened to it all at once, maybe overdone with the interludes?
God I fucking love Outkast. They made 5 (or 6 if you count Speakerboxxx/The Love Below seperately) ice cold classics in a row. That is insane. This album in particular is filled to the brim with great choruses and even better verses. The beats are incredible too. But the best part is the song structure. What other rap song are you going to hear a guitar solo, DJ solo, and chant reprise power ending all after an explosive verse chorus energy burst. These guys are geniuses
Was skeptical at first but ended up loving it. Even the intermissions grew on me. B. O. B. Was my favorite
Great album overall. Standout songs: Snappin and Trappin Xplosion Gangsta Shit
fun bops
I struggled with this album. I truly loved ATLiens and Aquemini. Those two are some of my favourite albums of all time. For some reason, I didn’t get down with this album when it came out. The ubiquity of Ms. Jackson at the fin de siècle bordered on inescapability. Combine this with shifting personal tastes towards electronic music, and I wasn’t on board. This is an exceptional album that signals a permanent shift in the history of hip hop. The nineties were dominated by blingy, braggadocio, gangsta hip hop from the East and West coasts. The dominance of this album was the harbinger of the expansion of hip hop and encourages me to research more about this history. Rappers like Scarface of Geto Boys hall of fame were from the south, and those who knew, knew. Elitist/gatekeeper/aesthetic… Howver, Ludacris, Kanye, Eminem, may have ‘Kast to thank for the expansion of hip hop inclusivity. I was late to the party, but this is an exceptional album. The notion of using their success to lift obscure, local talent to the international stage while experimenting so much sonically was a high-risk, high-reward gambit. This is another album I thank this concept (1001 albums) amd Geoff for.
This one is quite a bit different from the previous one that came up here eh? Obvious and dumb thing to say I guess. Very cool, more cohesive, still a bit long and a bit precious with the interludes, but what are ya gonna do.
Most certainly an album. some songs were pretty good others were alright. enjoyable. #102 (i think)
I knew a couple of tracks but didn't enjoy this apart from a few of the hits. The interludes adding nothing apart from some low key porn. A bit of funky bass going on but little else musically inspiring.
Good album. Really the only song that had any traction was Ms. Jackson...but generally a good listen.
Ooof. The misogyny and Anne Frank line did not age well. I am for real.
Production: 5/5 Lyricism: 5/5 Sound: 5/5 Enjoyment: 5/5 ITS PEAK Overall: 5/5
Ms Jackson! BOB, humble mumble, ? were also great. Did not enjoy the interludes and the rest of the tracks were ok, 3*.
Not really my vibe. Knew 2 songs. It's not bad.
I like Outkast, they got me into hip hop, but I'd never actually listened to this album outside the singles which was a mistake because this is heavily influenced by some of my favorite artists (Prince, George Clinton and his crews, Hendrix, etc). It's all over the place in the best ways, easy 5/5.
I had never listened to any OutKast bar the radio hits, so I was pleasantly surprised by this. Some very good tracks and it just about scrapes a 4 for me.
I find it hard to grade outkast. I don't consider them a true favourite but do think they're inherently great. Smart guys. Full gamut from pop smash hits like Ms Jackson, to stank-ass Southern trap music (and even a cameo from a young Killer Mike). There a lot to chew on. Even skits and off cuts are way shaper than average.
This came out my junior year of college. Highly anticipated. Lots of after parties where this album was played. BOB was on my running playlist for years. I fucking love OutKast and this is probably their best. I may say that about all of them
Stanky
Alright, it's time for OutKast! I've already heard "Ms. Jackson" and "B.O.B. - Bombs Over Baghdad" before listening to this album, which I'll say right now are personal highlights. Going into Stankonia proper, this takes the funk foundation of acts like Prince and Parliament-Funkadelic and builds upon it with a lot of techno and hip-hop experimentation to bring the sound to the start of the new millennium. Andre 3000 and Big Boi share some fun, tongue-in-cheek lyrics with dashes of forward-thinking verses in between, all delivered on top of some exquisite production courtesy of Mr. DJ. It was even fun with the sound diving into funk metal adjacent territory with "B.O.B." and "Gasoline Dreams". Come to think of it, there are a lot of guest artists that bring their A-game here, including B-Real of Cypress Hill on "X-Plosion", Erykah Badu on "Humble Mumble", Cee-Lo Green on "Slum Beautiful", and a very hungry Killer Mike on "Snappin' & Trappin'". If I had to nitpick, while I'm cool with the interludes, there are a lot of them; roughly a third of the album's tracklisting. That said though, they're short, don't overstay their welcome, and it's admittedly funny that they end each with the crew shouting "BREAK". Overall, I had a fun time visiting Stankonia. Give it a chance.
I really don’t even know what I listened to. Ms. Jackson appeared in there somewhere but the rest is largely a blur. I know OutKast has a history of making profound social statements and commentary in their music, and I know they’re widely regarded as one of the better hip hop groups of the last 25 or so years. But I really just didn’t get this. Whatever the messages were that were being sent through this album were completely and utterly lost on me through its confusing and at times bizarre arrangements, it’s sometimes seemingly non-sensical lyrics, and its constant interludes. Without a doubt I missed the point of this album. And when I know I’ve missed the point I will defer to the what I assume the general opinion on it is and give it three stars. But I can’t do that here. I really didn’t have a good enough time with this to give it the benefit of the doubt. I’m sure the messages are there, but the package in which they are delivered clouds them and makes it easy to lose interest, quickly. It hurts me to say, but two stars. Standout Tracks: Ms. Jackson, B.O.B - Bombs Over Baghdad, Xplosion
bellooooo vai a capire perchè mi sia piaciuto così tanto. la pecca è che è davvero lungo, ma per il resto ottimo lavoro
#262. This shit's a classic. Take out the skits and one or two songs and could be about perfect. 4/5: banger Song added to playlist: Ms. Jackson I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Goð en ekki best
Mint
Women, amirite?
definitely part of the soundtrack of my college and post-college years. A few great songs on here. But my OutKast listening will be limited to the hits...
Good stuff.
It's rap. 'Nuff said
Amazing, best one ive gotten so far
I really like this album. A handful of bangers on here for sure. Will definitely listen again. Solid 4 but I think I still like ATLiens more than this one.
Incredible. Very fun album from every perspective imo. Has a nice range of influences on the production that keeps me interested and the wide array of features also hit the mark. Also, somewhat prescient timing for Bombs over Baghdad.
This is some of the funkiest hip hop. I'm glad these guys made on this list. I could do without all the interludes but that's just a sign of the times this was release in, I guess.
Stank.
Stankonia is the fourth OutKast album, and may be their most critically and commercially successful. The album contains two the pair's most popular songs - "So Fresh, So Clean," and "Ms. Jackson." With those pop hits, OutKast demonstrated the widespread appeal of their version of hip-hop. This is melodic, funky, danceable hip-hop, showing a range of influences. The rap elements are harmonic and rhythmic, and the pace reflects the electronic music of the era. This is an incredible collection of songs of amazing range, pushing many to list Stankonia as one of the best albums in hip-hop, and perhaps even modern music.
I am perfectly able to admit something is good and well crafted, but it isn't to my taste. Stankonia is that.
There's interesting music here. One of the better hip-hop I've heard so far but still not my cup-o-tea.
Bombs over Baghdad is a stone Cold banger. ms Jackson is good but I've heard it too much. Everything else here is ok, inventive, but I'm only really picking up my ears to the odd track. That's until the second half, which (aside from the crass and off-putting We Love Deez Hoes) is pretty much wall to wall excellent. '?' is exceptional as an almost throwaway idea.
Yes
I was familiar with the hits (Ms. Jackson, B.O.B, So Fresh So Clean) but I'd never listened to the whole thing, which was a bit longer than I would've liked. The duo's chemistry and delivery was great and fun to listen to, like on Spaghetti Junction. Some of the songs with features didn't hit the same though. Also We luv deez hoez reminded me of Laughin to the Bank by Chief Keef because of the hahaha. Above average 4. Edit -- I would say low 4. There are some bangers but some skips for sure.
Super duper good. I feel like I say I'm not a huge hiphop/rap girly but re-evaluating and I think that's false n based on what I usually hear out and about, which is what my brother listens to or stuff on the radio that's not really up my alley.
Really awesome! I could see where a lot of stuff was influenced by this, EG Kanye sampling the forever ever lyric on Diamonds from Sierra Leone. 9/10
3/10 - The songs are quite strange to be honest. The lyrics are kind of crazy. I think I call b4 I cum is a clear example of this idea. Toilet tisha was not a banger. It was not great overall, but there were some times that I sort of enjoyed. Do not think I will revisit this one
Enjoyed most of the songs, but some got a little repetitive
OutKast is one of my favorite groups of all time in any genre. Pretty sad aquemini didn’t make this list, but I love stankonia and I’m glad it showed up even though I feel like it’s way more hit or miss than some of their other stuff.
Classic
Listened to it previously, wasn’t my cup of tea
Stankonia is an all-timer. Spaghetti Junction & B.O.B kick ass
- Shoutout to some of ATL's best - Forgot how fun interludes are. - Call B4 I Come, B.O.B., and We Luv Deez are good catchy songs, but way too long - def could've been a minute shorter (And So Fresh and So Clean can definitely be longer) - One of Killer Mike's WORST features is on this album, incredibly disappointing - Though they're more famous for the more chill mixes, I really liked Xplosion - Love the production of Humble Mumble. Arguable if this is a top 500 album - there's so much Rap made in recent years I find more compelling, and the first third and last third of this album is not as solid as the middle - but Ms. Jackson definitely deserves a spot in the top 500 songs for me.
As someone who has not listened to Hip-Hop that much, this album is amazing. I like the beats on songs like So Fresh, So Clean; and Ms. Jackson. I think this could have been a little tighter and been an insane 45 min album as some tracks I don't care for. The guitar solo on B.O.B. is psychedelic out of nowhere and it elevates the track so much.
Day164 - i like these foul-mouthed dudes the lyrics are fun and the beats are so good. honestly it has a hand full of really good songs. so fresh,so clean,ms. jackson and b.o.b stood out to me. put them in the rock and roll hall of fame
i've never listened to the full album front to back before (i know shame on me) but dang not including the interludes this has almost no skips, incredible album
wanted to like it more
At its peak, this album is a 5. Unfortunately this album spends too much time below it's peak. I think this album very clearly influenced how rap was produced the following decade and is a really good album. A few issues I have are: Length, any album over an hour starts to be too long and needs to justify that length Interludes, I like interludes but i feel like the ones on this album don't add too much. Songs outside the hits, this album is very much defined by the top 3 songs. I appreciate what Outkast is doing with this album and will continue listening to the songs I like, Unfortunately I just didn't find the album as a whole to be at the same standard as their followup.
A really solid album at its core that suffers from some bloat. I really love the drums, bass, and psychedelic elements. Andre 3k and Big Boi continue to be my favorite rap duo; providing a nice one-two punch of their own styles. This isn't as high up on my tier list for their discography, but it features some of their best individual tracks. I think a 3.75 is what I'd give it, rounding up to 4.
not my cupa tea
Really enjoyed this one.
So fresh, so clean.
They were so unbelievably good. Cool guests (killer mike! - this album would be a 10 out of five if they included his other feature on their greatest work: the whole world), rip gangsta boo (memphis shit), ceelo ( I imagine this is the closest we'll get to a goodie mob appearance on this list, but what do y'all even know about the dirty south anyway?). Anyway even the sketches are somewhat interesting and don't overstay their welcome. Great production. Great rapping. Good advice, like being careful about taking your hoe to the cheesecake factory. It's a good album, but gets a 5 just for BOB. And of course not the advice we want, but that we all need: don't pull the thang out, unless you plan to bang. Bob your head!
4.5/5
Brought back some memories from the turn of the century 🥲 I didn't remember all the filler and skits and such. Could use more of André rapping instead of that stuff.
pretty good, I enjoyed this more than speakerboxx, also I didnt realize how many hits came off this album. its way more raw than later entries which muddies things up I feel. great listen!
Very funky! Better than both Speakerboxx and The Love Below obvi. Nice to hear Erykah Badu
They are either really horny or really angry and there’s no in between
It's pretty wild that humanity has existed for thousands of years, and we're fortunate enough to exist at the same time as both Big Boi and Andre 3000
Bien
Catchy little ditties. I wanted to sing along, but it didn’t sound quite right replacing all the N-Words with “N-Word”. And there a lot on N-Words. So not for me. And anyway, most rap sucks, and this one is no exception.
Man gillar ju OutKast va! Även om jag nog föredrar deras tidigare 90-tal framför det här. Det var lite mer laid back och avslappnat på något sätt, mer old school-känsla, även om detta album är från 2000. Alla singlarna, 'So Fresh, So Clean', 'Ms. Jackson' och 'B.O.B' är fantastiska, speciellt de två sistnämnda. Utöver dem älskar jag 'Spaghetti Junction', som har den där old school-känslan jag pratar om, och 'Humble Mumble', med André och Erykah Badu (dotter åt "Ms. Jackson") på refrängen. 'Toilet Tisha' är vacker. Gillar faktiskt också 'We Luv Deez Hoez', även om det känns som jag borde skämmas för det? Albumet är långt, och har tyvärr lite för många svaga spår. Det är också fyllt med störiga små sketcher, något som var en jävla pest i hiphop från den här perioden. Jag behöver verkligen inte höra två tjejer prata om vem de låg med i helgen, eller ett par som diskuterar äktenskapsförord mellan låtarna. Det bara irriterar mig, och gör det svårare att sätta högre betyg. Bästa låt: Ms. Jackson
No hay tanto que decir, absolute classic y realmente uno de los mejores álbumes de hip hop ever
Lo he escuchado antes y de verdad que es increible, letras, beats, story telling, Andre 3000 voice, production, and many other things. y muy buena pregunta inicial, ¿A todos no les gusta el olor a gasolina? 10/10.
Uno de los mejores álbumes de hip hop de todos los tiempos
Didn't think this was anywhere near the same standards set by Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. The beats were annoying at times and the verses felt rushed and out of place.
This would have been a much better album without all the annoying interlude skits. The music itself is interesting and when it works it really works. Some of the tracks fall flat for me though.
Another limited vocabulary experience with heavy reliance on the “N” & “F” words. Really not cool regardless of the source.
Awesome instrumentals, a bit weird at times lyrically, overall it grew on me
Fun
Yeah, inslumnational underground Thunder pounds, when I stomp the ground (woo) Like a million elephants or silverback orangutans You can't stop a train Who wants some? Don't come unprepared I'll be there, but when I leave there Better be a household name Weatherman tellin' us it ain't gon' rain So now we sittin' in a droptop, soakin' wet In a silk suit tryin' not to sweat Hittin' somersaults without the net But this'll be the year that we won't forget, the 1-9-9-9 Anno Domini, anything goes Be what you want to be, long as you know Consequences are given for living the fence is Too high to jump in jail, too low to dig I might just touch hell, hot
Stone cold classic hip-hop album. Feels way ahead of it's time.
-IM SORRY MS JACKSON.. I AM FOR REAL.. -Good classic hip hop feel with a lot of aggressive elements and different vocal styles being experimented with, kind of reminds me of Cypress Hill and Tyler at parts -I feel like they were able to fit so many different kinds of rap into this it’s cool -So Fresh So Clean, Ms. Jackson, BOB, and Spaghetti Junction are my favorites
4.5. Might need to go back and listen for a potential 5. Lyrics are great, beats are unique (funky guitar licks), just a truly unique rap record
### In-Depth Review of "Stankonia" by OutKast **Released:** October 31, 2000 **Label:** LaFace Records **Producers:** Organized Noize, Earthtone III (OutKast), Mr. DJ --- "Stankonia," the fourth studio album by OutKast, marked a pivotal moment in hip-hop history. Released at the turn of the millennium, the album showcased the duo's innovative approach to music, blending diverse genres and pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. This review delves into the lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence of "Stankonia," highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. ### Lyrics **Pros:** 1. **Innovative Wordplay:** André 3000 and Big Boi are celebrated for their lyrical dexterity. The album is rich with inventive metaphors, clever puns, and profound social commentary. Tracks like "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)" feature rapid-fire delivery and complex rhyming patterns that demonstrate their technical prowess. 2. **Diverse Themes:** The lyrics explore a wide range of topics, from personal introspection and social issues to party anthems and love songs. "Ms. Jackson" addresses the complexities of broken relationships and the consequences of infidelity, while "Gasoline Dreams" critiques societal flaws and the American Dream. 3. **Character Narratives:** OutKast often adopts various personas and tells stories from different perspectives. This storytelling approach adds depth to the lyrics, making them more engaging and relatable. **Cons:** 1. **Abstractness:** At times, the abstract nature of the lyrics can be challenging for listeners to decipher. Some songs might require multiple listens to fully understand the underlying messages and themes. 2. **Explicit Content:** While the rawness and honesty of the lyrics are commendable, the explicit content and language may not appeal to all listeners. ### Music **Pros:** 1. **Genre-Blending:** "Stankonia" is a melting pot of musical styles, incorporating elements of funk, soul, rock, electronic, and gospel. This eclectic mix gives the album a unique sound that stands out in the hip-hop genre. 2. **Dynamic Beats:** The beats are innovative and varied, with each track offering a distinct sound. The high-energy, drum-and-bass-infused beat of "B.O.B." contrasts with the smooth, soulful vibes of "So Fresh, So Clean." 3. **Live Instrumentation:** The use of live instruments adds a rich, organic feel to the music. This approach enhances the overall listening experience, providing a warmth that is often lacking in purely digital productions. **Cons:** 1. **Cohesiveness:** The diversity of musical styles, while a strength, can also be a drawback. The album sometimes feels disjointed, with tracks that jump from one genre to another, potentially disrupting the flow. 2. **Experimental Risks:** Some of the experimental sounds and production choices may not resonate with all listeners. For instance, the chaotic, almost psychedelic production of "Humble Mumble" might be polarizing. ### Production **Pros:** 1. **High Production Quality:** The production on "Stankonia" is top-notch, with meticulous attention to detail. Each track is layered with complex soundscapes that enhance the listening experience. 2. **Innovative Techniques:** The album features groundbreaking production techniques, such as the use of rapid tempo changes in "B.O.B." and the incorporation of futuristic sound effects in "Snappin' & Trappin'." 3. **Collaborative Effort:** The involvement of multiple producers, including Organized Noize and Mr. DJ, brings a variety of perspectives and styles to the album. This collaborative effort enriches the overall production quality. **Cons:** 1. **Overproduction:** In some instances, the production might come across as overly complex or cluttered. Tracks like "Gasoline Dreams" and "?" could benefit from a more stripped-down approach. 2. **Inconsistent Sound Levels:** There are moments where the mixing and mastering could be more consistent. Certain tracks have noticeable differences in volume levels, which can be jarring. ### Themes **Pros:** 1. **Social Commentary:** "Stankonia" addresses a multitude of social issues, including race, politics, and societal expectations. Songs like "Gasoline Dreams" and "Red Velvet" provide sharp critiques of American society and culture. 2. **Personal Reflection:** The album delves into personal themes such as love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. "Ms. Jackson" is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a failed relationship, while "Toilet Tisha" tackles the sensitive topic of teenage pregnancy and suicide. 3. **Celebration of Southern Culture:** OutKast's Southern roots are evident throughout the album, celebrating the culture and sound of the South. This regional pride adds authenticity and depth to the themes. **Cons:** 1. **Fragmented Themes:** The wide array of themes can sometimes make the album feel scattered. There isn’t always a clear, overarching narrative tying the songs together, which might make it harder for some listeners to grasp the full thematic scope. 2. **Heavy Topics:** The exploration of heavy and complex topics might be overwhelming for some listeners. The album does not shy away from uncomfortable subjects, which could be challenging for casual listening. ### Influence **Pros:** 1. **Innovative Impact:** "Stankonia" has had a profound influence on the hip-hop genre and beyond. Its genre-blending approach paved the way for future artists to experiment with different musical styles. 2. **Mainstream Success:** The album achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and earning multiple Grammy Awards. This success helped bring Southern hip-hop into the mainstream spotlight. 3. **Cultural Milestone:** "Stankonia" is often cited as a cultural milestone, reflecting the turn-of-the-century zeitgeist. Its innovative sound and bold themes resonated with a wide audience, cementing OutKast's legacy in music history. **Cons:** 1. **High Expectations:** The album's success and influence set a high bar for OutKast's future projects. Some fans and critics might compare subsequent works to "Stankonia," leading to heightened expectations and potential disappointment. 2. **Polarizing Elements:** The experimental nature of the album means that not all listeners appreciated its innovative approach. Some fans of traditional hip-hop might find the genre-blending and eclectic sounds less appealing. ### Conclusion "Stankonia" by OutKast is a groundbreaking album that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and music as a whole. Its innovative lyrics, diverse musical styles, high-quality production, and bold themes make it a standout project. However, its abstract lyrics, experimental sounds, and fragmented themes might not appeal to everyone. Despite these minor drawbacks, "Stankonia" remains a seminal work that has left an indelible mark on the music industry and continues to influence artists across genres.
25 years old and still fantastic
It’s a fine album. Not my style, but good.
Always enjoyable. Great stuff.
A true classic of early 2000s hip hop. So Fresh So Clean, Ms. Jackson... All time faves.
Not too bad an album, a couple of catchy tunes, but nothing to make me listen a second time
The most overrated band in hip hop? Eeeeeh it’s fiiine. Another hip hop album that sits in that not quite main stream, not quite underground netherland.
Absolute classic. Experimental, clean, and still relevant today
I enjoyed Andre 3000's flute album more.
I can see why this is clever and fun and good, but it still doesn't quite hit for me
Funky, creative and full of personality. Also overly long and with too many interludes. A lot to enjoy here, but an equal amount that I'm fine with not hearing again. Fave Songs: So Fresh, So Clean; Ms. Jackson; Gasoline Dreams
Disclaimer: I am not the fan of Hip-Hop. So Fresh, So Clean into Ms. Jackson is the obvious highlight of the album. A huge peak among a lot of very average and similar sounding filler tracks and interludes - many of which should've been removed or released as B-Sides or bonus tracks later on if they were desperate for money. Any album over an hour needs to offer more variety.
Meh...
3.5 Not a lot of standouts aside from the tracks I already knew
⭐️ms Jackson, gasoline dreams, so fresh so clean 🫤 call b4 I cum, xplosion, we love deez hoez Too often annoyingly repetitive, some highlights, mostly meh.
Was going to give it a 2, but We Luv Deez Hoez got stuck in my head.
Nice mixing and production, but a bit bloated with too many interludes and several tracks that go on far too long. I know this is beloved by fans and critics alike, but it's just not clicking for me. Aside from a couple of amazing tracks this was a drag for me. 2.5 stars
So Fresh, So Clean // Ms Jackson // B.O.B. //
Bit of good stank, bit of not so good stank.
Many many classics but too long Album cover: A
banger
I'm listening to this four months late. I just finished listening to Speakerboxx as part of this adventure, so I am well positioned to compare the albums. I liked it a little less, but still really enjoyed it. There are a few songs that weren't great, but there were a lot of standout amazing songs. My favorites were "So Fresh, So Clean", "Mrs. Jackson", "B.O.B." and "We Luv Deez Hoez". The album has a few too many slow and kind of boring songs. They break it up a little from the funky high energy of the other songs, but I never found myself enjoying those breaks. I appreciated the socially conscious focus of the album. 8/10
4.5 Would be a 5 if not for the of the time but still ill advised skit trend between songs.
Is this a second one? Ah come on Probably better than the other
Bangers. Dodgy interludes.
Expansive and vibrant. Endlessly interesting with plenty of variety.
My favorite OutKast album. Compared to Aquemini and ATLiens, this sounds more aggressive and contains bigger production and more unique instrumentation - it sounds like a "2000s album" and not a "90s album".
Take out the interludes and a few of the middle tracks , and you’ve got an interesting , unusual album . 4 stars with a few edits !
So much fun, an all time classic hip hop record and the hits are absolutely huge.
Really enjoyed this, and did not expect to out of the singles. Not standard skin deep rap, lots going on here
idk why i've never listened to this album in full, it's a masterpiece there's no way that people aren't talking about it more.
Solid rap album with a few classic pop crossover tracks. Sorry Miss Jackson just takes me back to the days of New Labour, alcopops and feeling like the world was at my fingertips. Now I’m just an old dude, full of anxiety, wondering where it all went wrong. Maybe I’ll release a solo flute album.
Great rap album! It has the sound of the 2000s. Nostalgic and heavy!
I’m willing to make the argument that OutKast are the greatest musical duo of all time, rivaled only by the likes of Daft Punk and Simon & Garfunkel. The ability of these two alone is more than most rappers can claim to have, but together they were a duo unlike any other. By 1998, they had released a solid debut and two incredible follow-ups that basically defined the sound of southern experimental and abstract hip-hop moving forward. Stankonia is slightly different. They wanted to create an album featuring a much more unique variety of sounds. I think in many ways they accomplished this task. What it ultimately led to is some of the most creative sounding production work they ever had on a record. And this album is far less one-note than their previous work. Much more funk and rock influence is present. It’s also said that this is where André began to take a more melodic approach to his songwriting style, which wasn’t exactly what the others were looking for. But I don’t think it held them back in any way. Without that approach, we would have never gotten a song like Ms. Jackson, which has easily one of the most iconic choruses of any hip-hop song ever. André 3000 and Big Boi are just such incredibly sharp and charismatic lyricists and songwriters, and they have some of the greatest chemistry I’ve ever heard out of any artists who have come together like this. B.O.B. is genuinely one of the most blood-pumping and electric songs I’ve ever heard in my life. It might be a common complaint for many, but I don’t feel as if this album is too bloated. It’s literally only slighter longer than Aquemini, it just has more songs. Mostly because of the interludes. Which I don’t hate at all. They all sort of sound like snippets from an episode of The Boondocks to me. And I appreciate that they all end with both MC’s saying, “Break!” It actually ends up giving a lot of continuity to the album and makes them feel way more seamless instead of just mostly unrelated skits. I can’t say for sure whether or not this is definitively the duo’s best album, but it is undoubtedly an amazing one, and just continues to highlight their excellence. Rating: 9/10
Not big on rap but enjoyed the melodic nature of this music
Really good but a little bit too long.
This was fun!
One of the best rap albums in my opinion
Absolutely fantastic album. There was a clear theme throughout and you could tell that they were operating at 100% in their writing and producer. Definitely a unique and innovative sound that still fit within the rap genre but dared to venture into some new sound territory. So Fresh and So Clean is the best. Gasoline Dreams and We Luv Deez Hoez are also great.
Super fun listen. My only complaint is that the album is heavily front loaded. The back-half isn’t quite as good.
BOMBS OVER BADGAD B
Outkast eru mjög skemmtilegir. Góðir kaflar á þessu sem ég lærði að væru dæmigerðir fyrir suðurríkjarapp. Bombs over Baghdad rosalegt lag.
Stankonia is fantastic. The hits are absolute bangers that never get old- Gasoline Dreams, So Fresh So Clean, Ms Jackson, BOB in particular - any 1 of them songs would be the high point for most rap albums. It's full of other great stuff too, there is always something of interest in every track and this brings influences from all kinds of different places, from funk/jazz to drum 'n' bass. I read on Wiki that they didn't listen to any hip-hop while writing this, and it shows. Classic
Noice
Another album you bought (pre-Ipod days) just for that one track. Because the rest of it is nutso nonsense.
great album! fantastic group and I definitely need to look into their stuff more. favorite track: bombs over baghdad
I really, really liked this album, but there was a major flaw in the fact that it's longggg. Like I get long albums but there's a point where it just feels way too long
Y'know, I should be saying more about the album as a whole instead of talking about only one song, 'cuz as far as it's concerned it's probably the best rap album my group has gotten so far. The beats, the flows, the lyrics... It's all great and unique in that OutKast/ATL kind of way. But for my money, all I wanna do is gush about my favorite track, "B.O.B.". Simply, it's the hypest damn track I've ever damn heard. It's a rush, and hearing it in the context of the full album for the first time, I legit had to take a second to reorient myself. It's like I was skating along, and then this song burst in out of nowhere and I had to quickly scramble to get myself back on track. It's amazing, and so enjoyable to shout along to "BOMBS OVER BAGHDAAAAAAD" and "POW. ER. MU. SIC, E-LEC-TRIC RE-VI-VAL." Sure, maybe a couple of the lyrics are... Too unique that might be... Like, a little bad? Mostly I'm thinkin' of Big Boi's verse here when I say that, but I can hardly care. There's so much energy it carries me over all of that, and makes it just another lyric that I try to keep up with as I rap along with it. And the beat, THE BEAT. I've only heard this album one-and-a-half times, so maybe I could change my mind, but it's the best one. Kinda beat you get up and lose your damn mind to. Seriously, I can just imagine concerts where the moment it starts everyone's already turned the floor into a giant pit, y'know? It's just incredible. And I know from this review it might sound like I'm giving this album a 5 based just on one song, but, first of all, what a song it is. Secondly, I mean, a lot of this uniqueness, freshness and energy carries over to the rest of it, even if none of it's at the same tempo. It holds up insanely well even 20+ years later and the whole package is absolutely worth your time. STANKLOOOOOOOVE
Stanky as can be.
I’m at a 4.5 that I think I can round up to a 5. I think the vast majority of this album is incredibly strong, all the way up until Gangsta Shit, and even through Toilet Tisha, but I think the album kinda limps to the finish line after that. I only knew the 3 big tracks going into this listen (So Fresh, So Clean, Ms. Jackson, and B.O.B.), but there’s so many good tracks here; Spaghetti Junction, Humble Mumble, and Gangsta Shit are all standouts to me, and almost everything else before Gangsta Shit is still pretty damn good. I do wish this ended on a stronger note, but regardless of the final 2 main tracks falling short for me, I think so much of this album does so many things so right, in terms of flow, lyricism, and great beats that I’d be kinda criminal to not give it a 5.
Didn't appeal. There's definitely some musicality in there, though.
Political lyrics (about being black in US etc.) Some singing as well as rapping Quite aggressive, uncomfortable to listen to for a long time Nice subdued instrumentation
Se me ha hecho largo. Tiene buenos hits: Ms. Jackson, Gasoline dreams o B.O.B. Bombs over Baghdad. En general suena muy bien y entiendo que debe escucharse alguna vez y se puede disfrutar más o menos según te guste este tipo de música (ya no sé qué nombre ponerle).
Really good album which perfectly illustrates 2000. 4/5
Surprisingly awesome. Outlast who were legend before their debut album back in Atlanta show in this debut why the hype for them. An amazing album from a genere I dont really indulge in. I can honestly say ots one of the best rap albums Ive heard and even thou it was a little long and with to many intros outros interludes they somehow work to help the flow and coherence of the album. Assuming C-Lo Green was the producer he shows a unique style and approach to general rap and builds an album that breaks barriers of the rap culture cult. The tracks are funky and you dont know what to expect from song to song which makes it great. Big Boi can rap and Andre 3000 is a gangsta he can flow slow and sometimes quick showing a range not many had recorded at the time. Being a real complete artists and musician his falsettos and aporoach to mix hardcore rap and experimental rap with his towns distinctive sound makes this an unorecedented and top rap album of all time.
A wild roller coaster of creativity.
One of my top favourite rap artists, I love how OutKast pushed the experimental tracks on this album. At the time it was out of this world for hip hop and still holds up.
Had higher expectations as there are very recognizable songs here. Nope.
They are good but not my jam.
fuck that
Top hiphop album, sjovt og alvorligt på samme tid
There were 4-5 years there where OutKast were truly the biggest band in the world. What a great time to be alive. There’s way too many skits on this album but it’s also got some of my favorite songs of all time, so, four stars!!!
Good album but not the best outkast
Tiene 2 temas que son una joyita, pero después es nomás un disco de rap bien yankee crudo.
I feel bad rating this low cause I know genre wise it’s probably brilliant but it’s just not the sort of thing I enjoy listening to!
Experiments with sounds and has some incredible singles (B.O.B. alone is one of the best hip hop songs of the 2000s), though it's a bit over packed and not every experience works.
Nice
good and fun, same as last time
Melodies are good, there other stuff I can't get on board with.
Classic. Lots of hits but lots of filler
I tried, really.
Just an amazing album. Love the Killer Mike and B Real tunes. Sorry Miss Jackson and So Fresh are all timers. Easy 5 here
A handful of duds in here and could probably be just an hour, but so much quality. 4 or 5….. Sadly it’s a 4 but it’s great
There is some real charm and skill in here but this needs some editing. B.O.B puts a floor on how low this can go; what a great song and incredible energy. Makes sense to be on the list but not my style enough to go back to.
It has a manic energy. Insane amount of interludes. The singles are great. So Fresh So Clean, Ms. Jackson and B.O.B Killer Mike debut on a track that doesn't stand the test of time. The mixing and production overall changed the direction of music. The three singles plus some of the other mixing almost get this to a four.
Good album! Not my usual listening preference, but enjoyed it. Second half kinda drug on, but I would give a 6/10 overall.
Lol - Not my style and I wouldn't listen to this in any normal state, but it is really good for what it is and it certainly thumps 4 stars
Groovy and boisterous as expected. BOB was a good track and the interludes were funny
Meh
As someone that generally doesn't listen to hip hop this album has been tough to rate as it's the first hip hop album I've been given by this generator. At first I was debating landing on a 3/5 as even though there are songs to like here and there like "Ms. Jackson", "Spaghetti Junction" and "So Fresh, So Clean" there's also a lot of unnecessary skits and in general I find that the album runs about 30 mins too long. However, "Bombs Over Baghdad". What. A. Track. Like I said, I really don't listen to much of any hip hop but this song is so good that it made me think I've definitely been missing out on a lot. Once I listened to the full album the whole way through I mostly just had that one song playing on repeat throughout the rest of the day. I think had this been a 45 minute or so record it'd be a 5/5.
I don't like the skits but come on, it's Stankonia. Rad as hell.
Not my thing at all - aside from one single I knew which lifted it a bit, the rest was not an enjoyable listen for me.
R n B not my thang
Love it!!
Nothing beats Mrs. Jackson. Forever...Forever...ever...Forever, ever, ever...
overall excellent, the first half is a bit stronger but just great hip hop
Crazy, wildly, and sprawlingly good. So many worthy ingredients – funk, rock soul, R&B; Sly, Clinton, Prince, Isaac Hayes.The tempos and textures are terrific. The interludes aren't compelling, necessarily, but do provide a break from all the excellence. "So Fresh, So Clean," "Mrs. Jackson" "BOB" and closting title track are all first rate. Hip-hop's Radiohead seems about right to this indie rock fan.
Excellent! Really surprised I liked this one as much as I did. Which figures, since I was 16 when it was released. Lots of familiar tracks. Very good.
I like the fearless experimentation of OutKast (or to be honest Andre 3000. Big Boi will probably continue to rap fast about being a womanizer over smooth beats for another three decades). Their sonic explorations brought us some of the finest rap and pop songs at the turn of the millennium. But the wild experimentation also means a lot of duds. Their albums are impressive but incoherent. The highs of Stankonia are incredible but there are also plenty of skips here. I feel boring for punishing risk taking here. But I prefer a shorter coherent album than a sprawling, ambitious mess.
Good but way too long. I’m tired of overlong hiphop albums.
This album smells like my high school locker room.
An album I'd been meaning to listen to for a long time. Enjoyed it and was familiar with a few of the tracks anyway (Ms Jackson is an absolute classic), but thought it was a bit bloated and had slightly too many skits. Fav tracks: Ms Jackson, Snappin' & Trappin', B.O.B.
Some seriously great songs on this record. I was caught off guard by a couple songs that reminded me of Funkadelic which was cool. A really enjoyable and unique sounding hip hop record.
One of the best! I love this album. Super unique with sounds, fusions, beats. I love the mix of silliness + socially conscious lyrics. They never take themselves too seriously, while they're breaking down very serious issues. I also love the elements of soul and psych. One minute they're singing and flowing, and then next minute they're spitting lightning fast.
An ok album not sure if it should be on the list
This is one of the greats.
Some bangers but also some junk. 3/5
very glad I listened to this album through! aside from the singles, there are little hidden gems all over this album. the music production sounds great, varied rhythms brought the excitement level up and back down ... who am i kidding, i would give this album a 5 for B.O.B. alone.
B.O.B is undefeated, and the rest of it is good too
Honestly, I was hoping to enjoy this more. I mean, it was pretty good, but definitely wayyyy too long and not as exciting as I was expecting. “B.O.B.” was good though
2.5
one year in Atlanta, a music festival evacuated all of us (to just outside their boundaries) because of lightning (and their lack of interest in insuring us probably) - can you imagine the sheer number of facebook posts of photos of the gates captioned "you can play a pretty picnic but you can't predict the weather" we uploaded this is a quintessential "grillin out" album but it does run a little long, for me.
This album is worth the listen. And then do it again and again. My favorite by OutKast and one of my favorites on this generator list so far.
fun hip hop album from a couple of guys who clearly don’t take themselves too seriously. highlights: “gasoline dreams” “so fresh, so clean” “ms. jackson” “xplosion”
Fun album.
Great Album, a little too many interludes that wouldn't make the playlist, but they moved the album along well in context.
This might be one of the craziest hip hop albums ever. André and Big Boi pull from so many sounds and make it sound super cohesive. It doesn’t end on the greatest of notes with the last couple of tracks but 22/24 is not bad at all. Yes, I did like the skits.
literally jaunty
This was such a different hip-hop album and OutKast was always a very cool and different hip-hop group. I really like this album in college and I feel like it still holds up today. Very creative songs and beats. 5/5.
I haven’t listened to this full album before, though I’ve always liked the song Ms. Jackson and the next album from OutKast (Speakerboxxx/The Love Below). But many of the tracks are infectious and I love the spoken bits in between songs. I did sit up for Toilet Tisha though. I can’t speak to the lyrics on the other songs because I wasn’t listening that closely, but Toilet Tisha caught my ears because it was pretty gruesome.
This album’s whole vibe is great and it has a handful of amazing songs.
My first impression of the opening is that it's a ripoff of P-Funk's Mother ship. This isn't what I'd typically listen to, and I suspect it's really good if this is what you listen to. It's just not something that I'd take time out of MY day to, although I'm obviously taking time out of my day right now. Recognizing that MFs are required for this genre, I get turned off by lyrics like "my dick in her mouth." ⭐⭐ ________________________________ 🎧 LPs reviewed: 51 🎧 LPs left to review: 950 🎧 LPs I found great/relevant enough to be mandatory listens (5): 11 🎧 LPs I *might* include in my own list (4): 17 🎧 LPs I will certainly *not* include in mine (1-2): 14
Didn’t really love any of the features until cee-lo at the end. However, almost every outkast standalone song was stanky as heck.
Really not my thing
bad
great features, lots of hits, rip gangsta boo
Solid not amazing
Fine
Love me some Outkast! The generator recommended Speakerboxxx/The Love Below a few days ago - I can appreciate the difference with this earlier album. Great stuff! Favorite tracks: - Gasoline Dreams - So Fresh, So Clean - Ms. Jackson - Spaghetti Junction - B.O.B. - Bombs Over Baghdad - Humble Mumble - Gangsta Sh*t - Slum Beautiful - Stankonia
cool
Si
Somewhat mixed on this album. On one hand it has many of their best tracks, on the other hand there’s a handful of tracks where the production just sounds terrible. Also a bit on the long side, with this being in the CD era and all. Also, I get that this album has all the hits, but only having this as the only OutKast album proper on this list? Come on Bobby. Good album, but they have better ones
Ja iunno alltså de e ju swag men någo saknas fö mig
gostei demais em
Some high notes but nothing outside of the usual paradigm.
One of my favorite albums.
One of my favorite hip hop records, even if it suffers from the late-90s trope of unnecessary skits as tracks.
A classic, though I’m kinda surprised by how much more I liked "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below"
This was solid from front to back and I actually didn’t mind the interludes. Obvious favorites are “So Fresh, So Clean” and “Ms. Jackson”
Not for me.
alot of this album is fascinating but there is alot to take in. This is expansive and I feel like a tighter album would have been better. one of the great albums of the 2000s
My favorite Outkast album. Favorite track: Gasoline Dreams
I can appreciate the musical talent here but (most of) the lyrics on this album are not my thing.
slaps
I really tried to like this album, but could not. If this is one of the most influential rap albums, I can only imagine the genre would be much better if this album didn’t exist.
Honestly unreal.
Favorite Tracks: B.O.B. - Bombs Over Baghdad Ms. Jackson So Fresh, So Clean
Some of the songs were pretty decent and I added them to my workout playlist, but some I wouldn’t listen to again. I did love how they didn’t take themselves too seriously—made the album more fun.
Classic album. Full of bangers. The balance between Big Boi and Andre shines so bright. At first I wasn't a fan of the skits, but I do think it brings something to the album.
Some good songs, didn't need to be that long.
bored
Too much, but one or two good songs
the deluxe version of the album is a bit of a tragedy. So many iconic songs in the album with a bunch of other meh songs. 4
Moments of brilliance with a whole lot of not much worthwhile in between. …..
So I actually enjoyed “Stankonia” more that I really thought I would… I enjoyed the diversity of sound throughout the album, and the little interludes weren’t too disruptive – as I have typically found them on other albums… Clearly this was a different style of rap as compared to what came before it, and I thought it was pretty well done… The best song on the album by far is “Ms. Jackson” – which really reminded me of another song from my past… In 1977, a band called The Brothers Johnson released their version of “Strawberry Letter 23” – with which I liked – and was very familiar with… The 1977 track is the definitive version of the song as far as I am concerned, and Outkast has worked the musical hook from the song into “Ms. Johnson” – which is what gives the song it’s mojo… Sure, the other parts of the song are extremely well-done, but I doubt “Ms. Jackson” would have blown up the way that it did, without that hook… Apparently Shuggie Otis wrote “Strawberry Letter 23” in 1971, but it was the 1977 version by The Brothers Johnson which really nailed down the phrasing and musical points of emphasis in the hook… That said – I hope Shuggie & The Brothers got paid for their contribution to “Stankonia”… : ) As for the rest of “Stankonia”, the best of the rest of the tracks included – and using my 7-star scale… “Ms. Jackson” – 6-stars “B.O.B” – 6-stars “Spaghetti Junction – 5-stars “Humble Mumble” – 4-stars “So Fresh., So Clean” – 4-stars Glad I listened, and have a greater appreciation for the uniqueness of their sound… A solid 3 in my book...
Absolute classic. A dozen different sounds, all time beats and loops. You will dance, bop your head, and just rock or cool out to this album.
own
Very entertaining album.
This might have been a 5 star album if it wasn't for the interludes
Intro N/A Gasoline Dreams 2.4 I'm Cool (interlude) N/A So Fresh, So Clean 2.6 Ms. Jackson 3 Snappin' Trappin' 2 D.F. (interlude) N/A Spaghetti Junction 2.1 Kim & Cookie (interlude) N/A I'll Call Before I Come 1.8 B.O.B 3 Xplosion 2.2 Good Hair (interlude) N/A We Luv Deez Hoez 2.4 Humble Mumble 2.3 Drinkin' Again (interlude) N/A ? 2 Red Velvet 1.8 Cruisin' in the ATL (interlude) N/A Gangsta Shit 2 Toilet Tisha 1.9 Slum Beautiful 1.6 Pre-Nump (interlude) N/A Stankonia (Stanklove) 1.8 Score: 2.18125
I love this album, plain and simple.
Classic
I mean Ms. Jackson already puts this at a 5 but the entire project is phenomenal
Já tinha escutado. Absoluto clássico. Envolvente até o final - álbum de história, de continuidade.
One of the many incredible albums by Outkast. They showed their Southern style as well as their ability to mesh genres here with classics like So Fresh, So Clean, Ms. Jackson and Spaghetti Junction. Their is probably only a couple tracks I'd take off, but they don't detract from the album's greatness.
Wow this was REALLY good. 4 or5, can’t decide
2/2 STANK
There's a 40 minute banger in here that is struggling to fight its way past pointless interludes and bloat.
Fun album in general. Miss Jackson is obviously the song I know best here.
Great album. Had really only heard the hits previously. Love the dynamic between big boi and Andre 3000. Love that sounds sound fun and hard at the same time. The interludes are great too. Not something I usually hear in the music I listen to.
outkast doesn't miss, still would've liked for aquemini to be on here too
Pleasantly surprised
More hip-pop than hip-hop... I didn't hate it, but it wasn't anywhere near as good as I was expecting it to be and I'll probably never listen to it again. Far too many skits and a bloated result that could have easily been shaved down to something a little better than this rather dull 3 star effort.
Shad also listened to some of this
Not to my taste or style, but still a powerful album.
I really enjoyed Bombs Over Baghdad, We Luv Deez Hoez, and of course Ms. Jackson. Who can resist saying “ooooh” after “I’m sorry Ms. Jackson”? Having said that, the album is too long. Cut out 20 minutes of the filler and this would be a 4.
Very good stuff, up there with Andre 3000s instrumental flute album. Maybe a tad too long, which is why I went for 4 over 5. Simpsons: you’d think so, but I can’t find any evidence
Pretty good, bit too long and not all the tracks were good enough for 5.
I have said it before and I will say it again there is no need for intros for an album just get on with the music. Also why do they keep having interludes after every couple of songs. It breaks it up and it's totally unnecessary, and in all honestly annoyed me. They could have save nearly five minutes removing this shit from the album. There are only 2 songs on here that I might go and listen to again. Miss Jackson and B.O.B. and they are probably the reason why this isn't a 1 star review.
I really wanted to like this more. Maybe if it caught me on a different day it would be a higher rating but it just didn’t grab me as much as I hoped.
Some great songs amid lots of mediocre songs. Weird skit interludes neither improve nor worsen experience of listening to the full album ("Break!"), which somehow feels like a missed opportunity -- I feel like they could have been much funnier. As for the lyrics, again: very strong on some tracks, but pretty weak on others. Note that the second half of the album was much better than the first.
Enough. With. The. Interludes. 99% of the time they kill the flow of the album. And they add unnecessary time to albums that can border on being too long even without them. With that being said. I do really love Outkast. "Ms. Jackson" is a classic for my generation. Overall a really good album, but there's a fair amount of filler too, which detracts from it.
Right. My review on one the most important and pioneering albums of all time? Yeah it is pretty goddamn good.
I love outkast!
I'm glad this is on here because it's a major blind spot in my hip-hop listening. I'm really only familiar with Speakerboxxx/The Love Below because my parents have the CD. No surprise for OutKast, this is a hip-hop album brimming with personality and versatility. They're able to deliver radio hits, hardcore rap bangers, and weird detours, all while rapping circles around you. The instrumentals on this album are pretty strange for such a successful album and I'm here for it. I didn't vibe 100% with every song, but still an excellent album. I gotta listen to the rest of their stuff now. Favorite tracks: Gasoline Dreams Ms. Jackson Spaghetti Junction B.O.B. Red Velvet
Every once in a while this vibacious album would get interrupted (snappin & trappin, gangsta shit) but each time is immediately set back on course by a bop. The rap verses in many of these songs seem under the radar to me but I'm sure are heavily respected amongst the more hardcore Outkast fans. Bombs Over Baghdad had no problem making it's way into the rotation, I'm surprised I haven't heard it until now. Favorites: Gasoline Dreams, BOB
So many classics on this album. Reminds me of closing time at Kream N’ Kone. The owners would put on 90s/00s hip hop to get the tourists to leave and make cleaning more fun.
Tons of classic bangers, could do without most of the interludes. Had really only ever heard the hits from OutKast, was happy to hear most of their other work is equally boppin. Goes a little heavier on average than I expected, but I liked it (was a big fan of B.O.B, for example). Top songs: gasoline dreams, so fresh so clean, Ms Jackson, B.O.B**,
This album absolutely slaps and has aged so well. I’m nodding my head the whole time, but the energy with which I’m nodding shifts between tracks so effortlessly, with all credit going to Big Boi and Andre 3000. The the hip hop duo put such flow into this album that makes it an absolute top tier for me, and certainly supports the case for OutKast to be considered among the best hip hop acts ever. Fave songs: So Fresh So Clean Ms Jackson Spaghetti Junction B.O.B. Humble Mumble
Andre 3000 and big boi know how to put together some fire shit. Killa Mike on this? Rip gangsta boo
I’ve always liked Outkast. I don’t really have much else to say. Firm 4 Fav songs: Gasoline Dreams So Fresh, So Clean Ms. Jackson B.O.B. - Bombs Over Baghdad Xplosion
This album is very excellent!!!!!!!!! Faves: Ms.Jackson, I’ll Call B4 I Cum, Kim & Cookie, We Luv Deez Hoez, Drinkin Again, Stankonia
Pretty cool, with ups and downs though
Becoming a parent has definitely made me old and curmudgeonly. I liked Bombs Over Baghdad, but in general I just can't do all the cursing and bad language anymore.
OutKast at their best. Their albums always seem to run a bit too long but they have such a fun and unique sound that it never becomes dry.
I bet if he tried he could say "motherfucker" a few more times and really spice this up
Rap and hip hop music were pretty much not allowed in our house when I was growing up, but I remember being vaguely aware of a couple of songs on this album when I was in high school. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below came out right after I graduated, and I had much more exposure to the singles off that album than Stankonia. After that, Outkast was pretty much off my radar for several years. But in 2011, Big Boi was playing at a local music festival, and my brother had recently seen him in concert and said that he was fantastic. I watched Big Boi's set, not expecting him to throw some Outkast songs into the mix, but he did, and that wound up igniting my interest in this album, which I bought shortly afterwards (I'm 99% sure this was the first hip hop album I owned). I listened to this album all the way through after buying it, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. At the time, I don't think I was aware of how critically acclaimed it was, and just how important it was for southern hip hop. Today was my first time revisiting the whole album, and I had high hopes that I would still think very highly of it. I really thought this album would be an easy five star for me, and I thought the same thing about Speakerboxxx/The Love Below when I rated it several weeks ago. Stankonia passes the five-star test for me, but just by the skin of its teeth. The parts of this album that I loved, I really loved: the experimental and varied sounds that are still grounded in southern hip hop, Big Boi’s rapping, and the social commentary in the lyrics. This album also has some great individual songs on it, with “B.O.B.” being my favorite one. I love its high-speed tempo, the screeching guitars and organ, and the gospel vocal outro. The song feels like a funk song on speed and LSD, and I love every minute of it. “Miss Jackson” and “So Fresh and So Clean” are fantastic too; they’re both insanely catchy and fun. “Gasoline Dreams,” “Red Velvet,” and “Xplosion” were the best songs on this album that weren’t singles, with “Red Velvet” being my favorite of the bunch. Stankonia is pretty long, but to me, it never felt like it dragged on, which is not the case for Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. The biggest weakness that Stankonia has is that I feel like it doesn’t utilize the talents of its guests very well. “Humble Mumble” needed more Erykah Badu, and “Slum Beautiful” needed more Cee-Lo, which I can’t believe I’m saying, because Cee-Lo sucks, but I would have liked more of his vocals. Still, I think this is a really good album overall. It has fantastic beats and musical elements, it has an incredibly experimental sound that stays true to its southern roots, and it has fantastic lyrics and rapping. I’m glad I finally revisited this album in its entirety.
OutKast is one of the greatest of the great rap groups keeping the ATL scene on the map. This is probably my favorite album of theirs with hit like Bombs Over Baghdad, Ms. Jackson, and So Fresh, So Clean.
Some absolute bangers on this album. B.O.B. one of the finest tracks of all time.
A lot of good stuff Great songs Great lyrics Great vocals Classic singles Perhaps too long and has skits Still is a 4. Yes lad
3.5
Too long, 1 song out 3 is listenable. Too much layers, and samples, and odd talking.
Owned this album as a kid but never really “listened” to it. The second half is the best, imo. Toilet Tisha is really beautiful. This album has a cool blend of humour and serious topics
the national anthems of Atlanta <3. This one bumped. Perfect for my powerpoint making grindset marathon
Futuristic funk blasted, soulful, rappity ass rap music, probably not my [i]favorite[/i] OutKast album as I kinda prefer the youthful energy of their debut and the liquid soul beauty of Aquemini, but damn this shit sounds like it’s in another league compared to a lot of rap albums from this time period and the hits are titanic. Naturally I have to ding this for being the length of a short feature film and having a bunch of pointless, useless interludes, but that was the fashion at the time. Otherwise though I feel like this holds up and helped continue to set a standard that I don’t think many if not [i]any[/i] outside of [i]maybe[/i] [Kendrick Lamar] have reached.
Another banger. Outkast doesn't fuck around.
Some hits … some misses…
Outlandish lyrics. Has bombs over Baghdad which is catchy but rest of album was mediocre
Best OutKast album. Outside my normal genre but still iconic.
Interesting, not really my thing