Reviews (page 3 of 14)
*2000. *Big hits: So Fresh, So Clean. Ms. Jackson, Bombs Over Baghdad. *Great and fun in small doses, but over an hour is too much for me. RATING - 7/10
Neh, it lacks melodies.
Contains some iconic tracks we all know and love.
Wow, what a stanky album. I was born right after OutKast split and I have never been very into hip hop in general so I hadn't heard basically any of their music before. The album had a very brash sound and some quite profound lyrics for an album called Stankonia. Overall this was a very enjoyable listening experience.
A millennium classic that isn’t just an average hip-hop record; OutKast in true form.
Good Outkast
I enjoyed it plenty, B.O.B was my favorite
Liked Gangsta Shit the most, also ofc So Fresh So Clean. Music made me feel like smoking a cig at a bar lowk sounded mix of jazz and raggae (few songs). Liked it but will not listen to daily
Violent and chill in harmony
Some cheesy parts but overall an exceptional album start to finish. OutKast is a legend.
Some classics like Ms. Jackson, which I really enjoyed. I feel like some of the songs weren’t for me though.
Great album. I owned a copy of this album on cd in high school. Several hits and great songs. Musically diverse.
-what is the start? -I just don't feel this
I don't like rap that much but I'll be generous and give it 3.
One of my favorite rap duos. Outlast has always been unique but its really Andre 3000 is the one that speaks to me. Big Boi's alright but Andre's weirdness is what gets me.
How is this considered an album that needs to be listened to- I mean one decent track in ‘Ms. Jackson’ but that was it and I’ve heard that track a hundred times or more before and never thought it’s mind blowing enough for me to go listen to more OutKast and this album did nothing to change my mind. Best track- ‘Ms. Jackson’ Worst track- the interludes… and there were quite a few of them. In fact the fact they lasted seconds arguably was better than the minutes I had to endure on some of the tracks! Poor 1/10
Outkast - Stankio An absolute smorgasbord of selection box of a Woolworths pick n mix of an album. It's all over the place. And pretty much all those places are great places indeed Funk, house, soul, techno, rock, psychedelia infused rap? Yes please! When it wasn't punching me in the chest with Gasoline Dreams and Bombs over Baghdad, it was soothing my mind - So Fresh, So Clean & I'll Call Before I come. So many shades of Prince and Funkadelic poking their way through - Ms Jackson and pretty all the others. Loved it. Was it too long? Maybe. What would I drop? Apart from the just too weird closing title track, I don't know. Best Track - Bombs over Baghdad. Instantly became a classic in my ears. Rock, gospel, jungle, techno, rap Worst Track - Stankonia. Could happily have his six minutes back. 8.5/10
Pretty iconic - enjoy the little interludes throughout this
A real force of nature.
This album ha some great tracks. It also has some just ok tracks, useless skits, and a whole lot of bloat. Cutting the bloat would make this an easy 5. As it is, I looked at where I was in the 24 (!?!) track list way too much for this to be great.
Marko -4.5 Sara-4
Um not sure with this one. Wouldn’t say it grabbed me. I did see a difference between the more funkier songs, which I am not a fan of and the rap rock of BOB which I really liked, even more than Ms Jackson whose RNB beat was a bit obvious.
This was a rather eclectic experience. Some aspects knocked it out of the park, but unfortunately, there were also a couple of stanky foul balls. On the plus side, I was familiar with (and love) the three singles. Each track felt different, and the beats were consistently compelling. I also appreciated the conscious elements (though, not so much the more tropey ones). On the negative side, the album is littered with skits, and I flatly hate skits. This compounded the other big negative of the album: its length. Even without the skits, it would still be over an hour long. I can't tell if the back half is weaker than the front, or if it was simply fatigue setting in. Either which way, some cutting would certainly have helped matters. With the proper editing, this might have been a 5. As it is, a 3 feels most appropriate. Skits are the devil.
I knew this album would be a chore to get through. Good thing I had all weekend. A few hits that I can moderately tolerate. B.O.B. excluded (I do enjoy that one). The rest of the album was a big miss. Nothing made me feel like I was missing anything.
Snappin' & Trappin'
Okay
Stanky prog-hop/hip-prog? nice
So much variety. Probably not their best release but hard to complain. 7/10
OutKast is one of the most creative rap duos of all time. I love André 3000’s voice so much; he’s got that smooth southern style that sits right in my ears. Big Boi’s deeper voice contains a richness all its own and is a perfect complement to André. This album is a feast for the senses filled with depth, experimentation, playfulness, and wisdom. It took me on a journey I didn’t know I wanted or needed to go on. The album cover is just further proof that they are, in fact, the coolest muthafunkers on the planet.
This is a fantastic album but I do think it could use just a little trimming. It's right on the edge of five stars for me.
I give this a 3 with a side of “on the right day it’s a 4.” If this album were 30 minutes shorter it would be 4 “on the right day it’s a 5.” So bloated and filled with fluff. The great songs on here are so freakin good though.
From a non-rap fan, pretty OK. Music saves the lyrics (which is iddm since the lyrics are what should lead the genre). Oh well...
Non il mio genere
Classic hip hop has been a lingtime top 20 for me
It’s fine but didn’t do much for me when it came out and that feeling hasn’t changed.
Always a… sign when the intro feature moaning sound effects. Gasoline dreams: a decent flow, but overall didn’t really like it. So fresh so clean steps it up slightly, I liked the mix of pop/rap and thought it was a massive improvement on the first track. Lyrics were questionable, but it was a fun enough listen. The keys following the tune of the chorus throughout the verses was a cool effect. Ms Jackson was pretty great. I know that’s the popular track on the album, but it is for a reason. Snappin & Trappin used the lyric Pussy Wrecker. Nuff said. Other than that I didn’t really think it was that bad though. I’ll call b4 I come: ugh. I think with this one you just have to not listen to the lyrics because it’s a bop otherwise. The woman vocalist was pretty good on this one. I actually really enjoyed B.O.B. It had such a good intensity to it! Humble Mumble, well, it was alright but I liked the name. Red velvet was pretty good! Gangsta shit… eh. Very repetitive. Toilet Tisha had a nice sound to it, I thought it was quite annoying but somewhat mesmerizing. Having Cee-Lo on Slum Beautiful was nice. As a last track, the title track was alright, but it was too long. It had some good moments, but I really felt that length. 2.5/5 ⭐️, it doesn’t quite deserve a 2, but I don’t want to give it anything higher. 166/1089
i liked this album and i liked the funky beats, i would need to listen to the lyrics more and look into the messages more to better rate
средненько, много снипетов определенно есть стиль необычная подача есть хиты всю культурную особенность этого альбома мне как белому человеку понять не дано, поэтому что есть то есть. качает местами есть хиты 3.4
Overall: 4.35 (rounded to 4) Consistency: 4.4 Originality: 4 Enjoyment: 4.5 Virtuosity: 4.5 1. Intro - NA 2. Gasoline Dreams - 5 3. I'm Cool - NA 4. So Fresh, So Clean - 5 5. Ms. Jackson - 5 6. Snappin' & Trappin' - 4 7. D.F. - NA 8. Spaghetti Junction - 4 9. Kim & Cookie - NA 10. I'll Call Before I Come - 4 11. B.O.B. - 5 12. Xplosion - 5 13. Good Hair - NA 14. We Luv Deez Hoes - 4 15. Humble Mumble - 5 16. Drinkin' Again - NA 17. ? - NA 18. Red Velvet - 5 19. Cruisin' in the ATL - NA 20. Gangsta Shit - 5 21. Toilet Tisha - 2 22. Slum Beautiful - 4 23. Pre-Nump - NA 24. Stakonia (Stanklove) - 4
Not an Outkast fan as such but I've heard both _ATLiens_ and _Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik_ and, from memory, they're both better than this which is a long and bloated affair with some great moments (_Gasoline Dreams_, _Ms Jackson_, _B.O.B_) but ultimately, at 73 mins, is too long like most hip-hop albums around this time and it suffers for it... meandering along, not sure of its direction, much like this single sentence review.
Luv it
Good vibes
In my eyes, one hit doesn't automatically make this a good album. It's passable, though.
Lyrically maximalist (few rappers to this point had crammed as many syllables into their verses or, especially, their album titles) and significantly less aggressive in posture than much of the popular hip-hop of its day. It's also quite long. OutKast are a deservedly influential act from this period and broke out of the narrow lane that had been established for hip-hop crossing over to the mainstream. They were idiosyncratic and prolifically creative. 'B.O.B.' and 'Ms Jackson' are classics. There's also a lot of good in here. I did find myself becoming bored once or twice. Maybe I just didn't like 'I'll Call Before I Come' and, since I hate the skits on rap records, *eight* of them is pretty grating, especially on a day when I already had a headache. For sure, give it a go. It's a good record. Is it the #6 album of all time, as Paste Magazine once said? I don't think it's in my top fifty. But it's worth your time. 3/5 (which I'll admit is a little harsh)
I honestly thought I would like this more than I did. Potentially why it’s getting 2 stars instead of 3, because I had higher expectations than most of the albums so far, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I wanted to.
Fun listen, and the ones I already loved I still loved
Ms Jackson is classic
solid 4.0. Álbum divertido
First things first, B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) is simply one of the coolest songs to ever exist, period. Outside of that, there are a lot of pretty great songs in here. Gasoline Dreams, Ms. Jackson, and Humble Mumble all stood out to me. I also enjoyed "?" even though it was weird. Despite all the bangers, there are a few that fall flat. I honestly just didn't like Snappin' & Trappin', I'm not really sure what Toilet Tisha was going for, and I feel like you can cut all the interludes and lose nothing. Way more bangers than not, though, absolutely worth a listen.
Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Very Good - This album has a much harder edged funk than the preceding couple of albums which were spacey and soft where this is bouncing and high energy. I think the album lacks truly great tracks after the first few. B.O.B. focuses things again for the second half though. It's a very good album and I would like it even more but I can't help comparing it to OutKast's earlier work which I definitely prefer.
So fresh
A fantastic album which ran a little long and could have been a bit nicer to women... 7/10
Can’t listen to this much in clean conscience but definitely one of the best rap albums ever
Agree with Mikey Mike and the funky bunch.
there’s some good stuff here but it feels kinda bloated and all the interludes lost my interest. don’t talk to me just play me music yk?? but i have respect for outkast and the formula that they rock with.
Entertaining album from these guys, very fun, and actually pretty diverse musically. It's also much more melodic than many rap albums. Every song has a distinct feel and personality but, like too many albums, it goes on too long. I felt like I was watching episodes of the show "Atlanta" as I was listening.
I forgot how much fun Stankonia is. Loads of style switch ups, Andre 3000 showcasing his skill for writing catchy hooks, just super enjoyable hip hop all the way through. Obviously has bangers like BOB and Ms Jackson, but the deeper cuts like I'll Call B4 I Cum and Spaghetti Junction are great too. Some regrettable misogyny, not immune to the trappings of the era, but for those actually giving it a bad score because of that, ask yourselves - did you do the same for the myriad machismo 70s and 80s classic rock and hair metal on the list? If not, maybe there's something more for you to unpack there.. This is one of the best rap albums of the century so far.
Really wanted to like this album. Didn’t. One good track raised it from a single star.
Некоторые номера немного заинтересовали.
This album went on forever... Forever ever? FOREVER EVER?
There are a few songs that standout and I really like, but overall it leaves a lot to be desired. Most of it is stereotypical early 2000's hip-hop. Period stuff with skits, and raunchy interludes just for the sake of it. It maintains a consistent enough vibe throughout, with the exception of "Toilet Tisha" that took an unexpectantly dark turn that I was not down with. I just don't see what the big deal is with this record.
Not really my style of rap, sometimes too much interlude, and except some great songs not all too amazing. Does have some quality songs tho. 1. Ms. Jackson 2. B.O.B. - Bombs Over Bachdad 3. So Fresh, So Clean
Ein Album voller Ideen, aber selten voller Songs. Vieles wirkt wie ein wilder Sprint ins Experiment, manches war fast hörbar – doch am Ende bleibt mehr Chaos als Klasse.
8.5 outta 10, this shit was fire
This did not need to be 70 minutes. I fucked with a good amount of it, though, but some of the beats were a bit too goofy-sounding for my taste. Still a decently fun album all-around. Favorite Track: Ms. Jackson
Am I a big OutKast fan because I've heard some of their albums and know songs other than Hey Ya? Because I listened to this project and ATLiens for the first time this year, and I don't find them any more exciting than other lesser respected albums. I think the key is the quality of the rap and production, which is undeniable here, so a real hip-hop head will have a lot of material to enjoy. As far as enjoyment for music in general, I really don't see myself putting this on again. It's an easy listen, but it lacks the hook to force me to come back— in an era where singles are added to your entire collection. We all know what the standout tracks are, here. I suppose it could've aged better. The hard lyrical effort is so influential that it's been bested continuously. Thanks OutKast, for the grand scheme of hip-hop. I wanted to like this more than I appreciate it, or at least as much. 3.2/5
Very lively.
I hate it
Outkast is always great - I think this is slightly below the speakerboxx/love below level, but has great songs like Mrs. Jackson, Bombs Over Baghdad, and So Fresh So Clean
Не знаю что написать. Нормальный альбом. Возможно даже переслушал в последствии
This is the first full rap/hip hop album I've ever listened to. The beats in each song were pretty static in that it was kept constant throughout the song, with only slight variations in some of the songs. This made me want to finish each song and get onto the next as across the album each song had a unique beat that I usually enjoyed. Reading the lyrics while listening to the songs definitely elevated my experience as the rapping portions had very interesting lyricism (storytelling and rhyming), however the themes of sex kept on repeating on nearly every song with just a couple of exception such as "Ms. Jackson" and "Toilet Tisha" which made the album feel very monothematical which undercut a bit from the more interesting stories told. Something else the lyrics did was talk about the album itself and Outkast as a group being present, standard practice for rap albums, which I didn't enjoy as they were really out of place. What I enjoyed most was the rapping since the instrumental parts didn't have many instruments and were just about the beat itself rather than using a variety of sounds so for example I enjoyed the song "Xplosions" as it was fully rap while a song like "BOB" was only good in the rapping sections. I didn't enjoy "Snappin' and Trappin'" as it felt like they were trying to be experimental with all the weird sounds but it didn't really add anything to the song. "Humble Mumble", "Xplosion", and "Ms. Jackson" were my favourite songs of the album. Overall would probably listen to a couple of these songs again but not the full album.
8.5 / 10
Nope
9/10
First part of this album is insane. It does lose a bit of steam after B.O.B but that might just be because I really like that song. I love the presence the drums have and how strongly the words are said. I sometimes find hip hop/ rap/ similar hard to get into because I don’t really gel with simple beats but I don’t have a problem at all with this album. I love it.
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it was pretty good but only a few songs stood out
Some very good stuff in here, I really wanted to give it a 5 but I just can't see myself listening to it again
B.O.B. is a 5 every time. BUT, no matter how good your album is, if it is over an hour it's too long. 3.5⭐️ but rounding up for the singles.
Exuberant, unpredictable, steady, flowing excitement.
Finally another rap album. And one that I know is good even without listening all the way through before. I think Andre 300 is overrated but I’ve heard too many good things abt this album for it to be bad. Intro is really cool. Very unique. Production on gasoline dreams is really good. Love how they use the guitar. Love a good fade from one song to the next. So fresh so clean is an absolute classic. What a chorus/prodcution. And then followed by one of the best hip hop songs of all time. Every great rap song needs a piano and chorus like this one. This one I do get the Andre 3k Hype. Bass line is so sick too. What a song. Snappin and trapping is fine. Beat is definitely really cool but it doesn’t work with the flows very well. Back on track with spaghetti junction. Great bars and great production. Love the horns. I like hearing all these beats that are still be used on new songs today. So many Drake and migos beats on this album. I’ll call is really fun. Not the best but a fun song. BOB is by far the best lyrically. Production is awesome too. Great song. Really cool beta on explosion but the sounds are off. Vocals too low. Beat on we love these hoez is so sick again. Great lyrics on this one too. Another sick beat on humble mumble. And again I get the 3k hype on this one. Love the production on ?. What’s funny abt this album tho is that I’m generally a massive fan of skits and interludes but these just aren’t really doing it for me. My lord what a beat on red velvet. This song is so good. Might be the best on the album. Can’t believe this one didn’t have the commercial success. Gangsta shit is another really good song. Again the production is so good. Toilet Tisha is odd. The beat is really cool but not sure abt the lyrics. Slim beautiful is pretty cool. Not the best or the worst in the album. Good elements and bad elements. A little disappointed with stank love as the closer. The production is awesome but would’ve like something catchier/more forgettable from the lyrics and vocals. Overall, Extremly enjoyable listen. It’s not the goat rap album which I know some would say it is but it’s really really good. This won’t be the last time I listen to it. 4.2/5
Really cool funky tunes, i liked the interludes - they were a nice mix-in. The whole album comes together very well its a mixture of fresh music, laid back rap and fun beats. Its the kind of music you would listen whilst driving in a roofless car with your friends. My faves were So Fresh, So Clean and Stankonia.
3.5/5 stars if I could, has some of OutKast's best songs on here but the remainder of the "not so popular songs" were pretty bad
The more time passes, the more that it becomes clear that this is a masterpiece on so many levels. There's so many highlights here, hopping from style to style and setting trends along the way. It was clear to André 3000 that they wanted to be more than just a hip-hop duo. I saw Big Boi recently and while it was great, it's clear that they couldn't keep working together vis-à-vis his traditional hip hop approach VS André 3000's need to continue experimenting. But, while it was good, they truly captured lightning in a bottle here. B.O.B is basically the reason that this album is such a killer. It basically predicted not only the future of pop music, but what pop culture would become. Irreverent, postmodern, with fame and fortune as a weapon to create chaos and dissonance, on others (but also on the self). This is a collage of everything known in music up to this point. An effort that will take another generation to see again, if that.
unsure why this one is on the list
southern hip hop, ms. jackson, great album
Wasn't really my thing
Better than expected
Tremendo
Some undeniably good music, but after the first 5 tracks, including the hits, it becomes a bit of a bore to get through.
The best stuff on here (B.O.B., Humble Mumble, Ms. Jackson, etc) is unbeatable, but suffers a bit from the length.
Helllllll yes it’s funky it’s fun it’s got flow it’s got beats you’ve not heard before what else do you want? More of it 4.0/5.0 Best Song: So Fresh, So Clean
I love Outkast so much, Stankonia is a great example of what they are good at, kinda funny kinda mad hiphop. I think this is their 3rd best album? Maybe 4th? Best Track: We Luv Deez Hoez
Great stuff man
Probably the peak of OutKast before they went their own ways and became less collaborative. Legendary run from ATLiens to Stankonia.
Atlanta represent.
I don't know why I thought this would be better, but I thought it would be better. The last OutKast album felt unpredictable and super creative, this felt a bit more mundane. Didn't hate it but didn't love it either.
There were parts of this album that I enjoyed quite a bit. For instance, Andre 3000s rapping feels fresh and different and the feel of the album is pretty unique and experimental and is drawing from a pretty wide range of influences. That said, there was a lot I didn’t like. Most notably, the length of the album, the interludes, how repetitive some of the songs felt, and the general cliche hip hop subject matter in some of the songs.
My favorite album from a top 5 rap group of all time. Get that stankonia
(4) Afro-futurism to the core…
Had fun, but I agree with Jelle
Goed, maar tis veel, tis echt zoveel.
Diversity of styles brought together here, feels like Sgt. Pepper's crew. Hugely ambitious and entirely successful.
Love OutKast!
I already listened to this album from my individual project! I dig outkast. Verrryyy good gym/running album. Ms jackson is a classic for a reason. Personally, and dont judge me, but ive been low key listening to I'll call b4 i cum since i heard it the first time. Sue me but the beat is a bop
Rap is not my vibe for listening to music, but I did like Ms Jackson and I’ll call B 4 I cum. I can appreciate the variety and beat of some of it, but overall I’m just not a big rap fan
Too long, skits forgettable, great singles and some good album tracks
There's a couple things I didn't like much, such as the interludes, but overall there were some great tracks on here
Pas aussi bien que The Love Below, mais quand même pas mal du tout.
Singles are amazing. The rest were just ok.
it’s been so long that I listened to hiphop. this was a really good way back
I forgot how good this album was.
No es mi taza de té
I’m a non-hip hopper, but I didn’t think this was so bad.
Apart from a few certified bangers this album as a whole is not something I would ever listen to. I think it's the only Outkast album I don't own.
Entretenido rap
Just for a funny and my first whole Outkast experience, but it is an ok album
I just don't care for the unnecessarily vulgar and sexual songs and interludes. Just not something I enjoy. That said, the beats are lyrics are mostly well done and fun. I don't think I like this as much as their other albums, but this has more hits that I recognize from my youth. Style is very familiar to their hits, but different from the other albums I've heard. Album is too long. I lost interest for the last half hour or so.
I think I've listened to this before? Very funky, fun album. 4/5.
Was that intro necessary? Lol Oh my three songs were a very heavy way this album well i dont know about so many nuances of the album like it was kinda too heavy for my taste, honestly so far no memorable songs. i kinda was hoping the album would end quicker
HOLY FUCK WAS THIS SPRAWLING! It felt like the longest episode of Atlanta ever made. So surreal and real and equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious. This Andre 3000 guy might have a career ahead of him. The production is better and more varied than on previous projects and the skits are genuinely some of the most charming in the genre. I wanna start this one over again immediately, but I am realizing that I forgot to rate Alive Cooper yesterday, 🙄, so I will be doing that after this. Standout Tracks: Gasoline, B.O.B., Humble Mumble, ?, Slum Beautiful, Stankonia Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️
I liked the transitions between the songs and quite a few of the songs where pretty chill
It was a bearable album I don’t like rap or R&B and this did not make me
This is my first Outkast album just FYI. This was funny, solid jazzy beats and lyricism made for an enjoyable time, even if its usually not my thing. It’s a massive 70+ minutes, and as solid as it is throughout, i wasn’t feeling all those minutes. Standouts are Gasoline Dreams, so fresh so clean, Ms. Jackson, Spaghetti Junction, B.O.B and Slum Beautiful.
Es un álbum increíble. Te puede gustar o no este estilo, pero es un álbum que cuenta una historia en su global. Une un poco de teatro o actuación con la música… Es arte del bueno.
Naturligtvis lite för långt men kan man bortse från det är det jämnt, svängigt och en hälsosam dos party. Det är ett bra hiphopslbum med gott om starka spår. Bäst gillar jag det loja svänget i "So fresh so clean". Funken i Erykah Badulåten är en annan höjdare. Men som sagt det är jämnt, få tråkiga spår, bra gäster och fokus på sväng, Big Boi är en jäkel på att hitta det Stabil trea
Intensiv och funkig hip hop i de bästa låtarna, t ex Gasoline dreams, Snappin and trappin och Spagetti junction. Lite tråkigare i de rena sångnumren, så som hiten Ms Jackson. Men framförallt drar den stora mängden Interlude-spår ner helheten. Gör att skivan tappar i tempo och flyt. Svag trea.
När de är bra är de riktigt bra. Som (givetvis) i Mrs Jackson, I’ll call B 4 I cum och B.O.B. med flera. Men frågan är om vi haft något album som lider mer av oförmågan att begränsa sig. För det här är på tok för långt. Framförallt alla dessa jävla sketcher. Hur kunde man tro att detta var en bra idé? Totalt blir det en trea.
Funkiare än Funkadelic. Fler höjdarlåtar. Spaghetti Junction, B.O.B och Snappin' & Trappin' håller jag särskilt högt. Hade de bara låtit bli buskisen hade det kunnat bli ännu högre betyg.
eerste paar nummers 4/5, rest 2/5
Iconisch album André 3000 flow kan dit niets anders dan 5 sterren geven.
Niet mijn absoluut favoriete album van OutKast, maar ik kan enorm waarderen hoe dit georganiseerde chaos is. Invloeden van allerlei muziek stromingen en complete schijt aan hoe hiphop ‘hoorde’ te zijn op dat moment. Daarmee ruimte gecreëerd voor veel nieuwe creativiteit.
classic. Their best album. but man I hate interludes. always just so wildly lame.
This listen was hard to grade. On one hand it pioneered a lot of production styles, I can hear childish gambina in this record. But on the other, there was a lot of misogyny within this track and it's incredibly dated. 4/10
good
Dam it I've only just realised the title is a pun. I'm so slow I'm more than a quarter century behind.
So given that hip hop is not my thing this is never going to fair. But there’s powerful & clever lyrics here. It may not sound totally contemporary but it sure as shit doesn’t sound 26 years old. Kim & Cookie is brilliant / hilarious. And the Ms Jackson groove is irresistible.
The transitions are soo fucking good. Fun Fact: Big Boi is performing in my city tonight I've always loved Ms. Jackson, but never listened to the album in full, and I am glad that I did. Such a timeless album.
I think they are parts of it I absolutely love, but it is a bit messy by design, and I am not often in the mood for that. I also think it probably deserves to be listened to multiple times to truly be understood, but I dont have the energy to sat throught this very long very explosive, record multiple times right now. Bombs over Bagdad is an absolute highlight, though.
No. 195 Overall great album. Fun, funny, funky. A number of classics here.
André, Big Boi, take my 5 stars you beautiful bastards.
The music is quite good, but there's waaaay to many interludes.
Get why it's here, glad I listened, didn't really enjoy it
I forgot half these songs, and they do have some proper bangers.
Absolutely incredible
way too long
4,4/5
There's a 5/5 album in here, and kudos to those who've found it. There's some really great stuff on here, must-listens. But there's a good bit of bloat that I can't seem to get through unscatched.
Favorite of all Time
Reminds me of school I remember hearing Ms Jackson in high school, before viral was a thing, and it spread like wildfire, everywhere you went kids were singing the hook. I was only listening to punk and the time but it even turned my head and is probably the first hip hop song I remember loving. The album stands up today and one of the best Hip Hop records ever made. So many classic singles and only a little filler. Favourite track: B.O.B
Hell yes. Nonstop booty shakin good times.
Tired.
Some moments were nice oldschool hip-hop, but the more modern one were annoying to me. Could be easy 4 if the annoying stuff were removed to trim it to 40-minutes album
Gran album, histórico. Tiene temazos, es muy amable para la gente externa al rap. Mucha melodía. Me encanta cómo está pensado, con los interludios y todo. Se escucha súper bien. Es quizás un toque largo, yo no lo terminé. Pero muy bueno tmb para introducirse en el rap yankee. Ms. Jackson HIMNO
I really enjoyed the album. Was kindly belssed with it not being as much boombap as many 90s albums are. The hits are there such as Ms. Jackson and B.O.B.
Another album I have definitely heard a few songs from but never listened to the whole thing all the way through. Intro was cool hehe, loved the sexy lady moaning. Gasoline Dreams: Awesome guitar, energy, and beat. I'm Cool: sexy voice, LOL Bitch stay off that blow. So Fresh, So Clean: Yep this is one I've definitely heard before. Mr. Jackson: Didn't know these were back to back on the album. I like this song.
Im was not impressed
It is mastered very, VERY well. Honestly it was incredibly surprising to me, and although I'm not a big hip hop fan it made it into an enjoyable listen.
This album was one of the soundtracks of my youth. I was never a big fan of albums with interludes, but I get their point in the larger theme of the album. This one is more cohesive than most.
Que discazo eh!! Creo que nunca más lo volveré a escuchar.
groovy, funky
fav songs: so fresh, so clean ms. jackson b.o.b. (bombs over Baghdad) xplosion energetic, inventive, bloated 60/100
ms jackson is irresistible
Clásicos del hip-hop. Tremendo
Having grown up at a time that meant my experience was limited to Speakerboxx/The Love Below, Outkast have never been an artist I want to shit on, but not one I ever really felt like I 'got', either. That changes as of this album - the variety in styles across this album is amazing and it feels like a concept album. Great bloody stuff!
no entendí nada.
Not my go-to genre but a fun listen.
The songs were good, but there were too many interludes and skits. Why did so many 90s and 2000s hip hop albums include them?
Not my favorite genre Lowkey a vibe
Es difícil escuchar un álbum así de clásico como un proyecto único, teniendo a dos artistas que aportan géneros distintos. Es increíble la cantidad de interludios, es impecable. 4/5.
Didn’t love every song but it was def a vibe
Un album de hip-hop des années 2000, qui dure comme de bien entendu plus d'une heure. Il va sans dire que je m'attendais à détester parce que la sélection d'album de Robert Dimery dans les années 2000 est.. plutôt douteuse. Mais contre toute attente, j'ai plutôt bien aimé ! Alors, ce n'est pas vraiment ce que j'aime le plus dans le genre, mais c'est créatif, il y a plein de passages qui rentrent dans la tête et le peu que j'ai compris des paroles (ça demande une concentration que je n'ai pas) était plutôt sympa. Pas forcément un truc sur lequel je reviendrais spontanément, mais c'était une découverte intéressante et je pense mettre un 3.
Fanstankulous
Really enjoyed this, but let down by some unnecessary skits (why do so many late 90s/early 00s rap records have these stupid skits?) and it's about 20mins too long but still loved it
Nice but most songs not my cup of tea
I like a lot the songs on this album and enjoyed interludes.
I will say, as someone that really doesn't seek out rap music (but should, I've been wanting to listen to more black artists and rap specifically) this was a pretty great album as a first timer. Very bleepy bloopy synth heavy, yet never skimping on great funky beats, and with some fantastic bars/hooks that will stay in my head for some time. Even the skits in the album were really funny! Shoutout to Kim and Cookie I think that one was my favorite, her line delivery of "and I was like, FUCK" is going to stick in my brain forever. Highlights: So Fresh So Clean (i loved this as an opener so much), Ms Jackson (ofc), Spaghetti Junction, B.O.B, Slum Beautiful. The only songs that didn't really work for me were We Love Dem Hoez and Stanklove, but that's more I felt they went on a little too long and their hooks weren't as good as some others. Not awful by any means but, just not for me.
Starts off very strong with Gasoline Dreams. Ms. Jackson is also a classic one. Other than that I got tired of it by track 15 because I'm not a huge hip-hop fan. But this was pretty good. I was initially too generous on my votes and I'm calibrating my bar now so this gets 3.
funky fresh
It's ok, but asside from a couple of really iconic songs it gets repetitive after a while. Sometimes it feels a bit performative.
Okay.
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
The hits were hitting. The rest not so much. This was too long, and as with similar records I didn’t care for the skits and could have done without them. 3/5
I was excited for this one as I knew it would be funky. Only problem is that it basically all sounded the same, with Ms. Jackson being the standout.
3.5. Mostly fun
2 stars I thought I’d like it more. But I realized I first tried to listen to this album 20 years ago and never made it much into it beyond the well known songs because it’s just not that good. A lot of lackluster filler that doesn’t even have much of the signature good flow of the two MCs. And the fucking interludes. This was the peak of bullshit interludes on rap CDs and it was always annoying. Just stop. The album has 15 minutes of brilliance but it’s 80+ minutes long. If it was just 5 songs it might be the most brilliant rap EP of all time, but instead it’s just a forgettably long album other than the hits you’d rather listen to on a greatest hits record.
Rap pesado, para entrenar súper. Muy buenos temas pero larguísimo y canciones muy x
Lots of meh tracks but some fiya ones - found a new fav song in that bombs over Baghdad tune
Would have to relisten to see if any songs I like. I don’t really like the 90s rap style.
Stanky indeed. The 75 minutes flies by with the aid of funky beats, fun skits and a great variety. Not normally a rap person but I really enjoyed this!
A few hits
Perfect
Ich kenne natürlich Songs aus dem Album aber es ist krass sie in ihrem Album zu hören. Es zieht sich gerade bisschen nach mrs Jackson… It’s getting its grove backkk Okey I’m getting distracted letzten 4 Songs Yuh uhm ich checke. 8/10
Very good
Nie zdążyłam przesłuchać całego albumu, ale przyznaję, że jest świetny. Nigdy nie spodziewałabym się, że mi się spodoba, ale nie mogę przestać myśleć o niektórych utworach. O wiele bardziej podobają mi się sekwencje śpiewana, bardzo zapadają w pamięć. 4,5/5
Didn’t love it but it wasn’t too unbearable
Now this is what I'm talking about. Despite having 24 tracks on it, Andre 3000 and Big Boi make every single second on here count, delivering impressive rap after impressive rap. Listening to Stankonia, it's easy to realize why it was such a devastation when the two stopped working together, as this really is light years ahead of everything else that was going on in hip hop at the time.
*I met a critic, I made her shit her draws She said she thought hip-hop was only guns and alcohol I said, Oh hell naw! But yet it's that too You can't discrima-hate cuz you done read a book or two* Everybody knew when this came out that it was a classic; now, after a quarter century, it's clearer exactly what *kind* of classic it is. This album is nothing less than a defining album in the canon of What It Means to Be Black in America - a *What's Going On* or a "Songs in the Key of Life* or a "Sign 'O' the Times* - but for the 21st century. Big Boi - focused, aggressive, forward-thinking - amps up the BPMs and the EDM influences ("B.O.B," "Humble Mumble," "?") whilst enlisting first-rate collaborators (that's a young Killer Mike on "Snappin' & Trappin'"). His compatriot Andre 3000, having named himself after the future and eager to leave rap behind completely, still condescends to spit classic verses ("I'll Call Before I Come," "Xplosion") before expanding the palette on the album's back end to prefigure the Soundcloud era, more than a decade early. "Ms. Jackson" is of course the best-known classic but "Toilet Tisha" is a benchmark that the rest of the rap world spent more years catching up to - futuristic and altered and heartbreaking, a "Brenda's Got a Baby" for a new millennium. And I haven't even *really* conveyed the ways in which the vastness of this album's breadth signifies - the reclamation of damn near all of American music as Black American music that's signaled by the wah-wah guitar on "Gasoline Dreams" and "We Luv Deez Hoez," the horns on "Spaghetti Junction," the lyrics and rhythms on "Red Velvet" that reach past Run-D.M.C.'s "Peter Piper" to Fleetwood Mac's "Gold Dust Woman." To take all of that and shove it ahead in time - to insist that the Culture *must* move forward because in many ways it began with a six-week act of erasure over the Atlantic, because it is always in danger of further being erased or stolen or scribbled over, because forward is the only direction it *can* go - is a heroic act. Superheroic, in fact - specifically, Green Lantern, who can create whatever he can conceive of. And it's that sense of pure creation that we are all still chasing whenever we play this album, to this day.
Some absolute bangers outside of the well known tracks. Interludes are unnecessary and don't really add much, and cause the album to be longer without any purpose
braaaabo
Wasn't in the mood for this kinda music atm
Started super strong with the hits but most everything after was very hit or miss and nowhere near what this group is capable of, and went on really long
Good turn-of-the-millenium fun.
Stankonia was a good listen I enjoyed the wide variety of musical genres and how it blended together to make a cohesive listening experience. I was dancing crying and all the emotions and expression in between and I get the hype behind OutKast after listening. I’m feeling a strong 4-4 1/2
One of the coolest album ever
Highly regarded album and rightly so. This is not just a hip-hop rap album. There are eclectic songs with melodies on here.
So fresh, so clean
Way better than I expected it to be
00’s Hip Hop ⭐️Gangsta Sh*t
Great project by one of the best hiphop duos to ever do it.
outkast <3
diverse genres en muzikale invloeden, met vlagen sterke teksten, maar uiteindelijk gewoon een te lang album met onnodige interludes dat me net niks deed
feeling stanky today. Ms. Jackson goes platinum in my house.
I'm sorry, I can't. A whole hour and 13 minutes? nope.
It just boggles my mind that Andre3000 didn’t become the next big thing. I’m guessing it was his own doing. I’m not looking it up. I’ll always just wonder until I see something on YouTube. Shhhh let’s listen to the album. And it’s just as I have always thought. OutKast are only as good as their singles. They are a group you want to love but they just fall short . Choice cut: Ms.Jackson
Danced my ass off to this in high school. So Fresh, So Clean Ms. Jackson B.O.B. - Bombs Over Baghdad
Natürlich ein sehr tuffes album, nur sind ein paar beats sogar ein bisschen ZU experimentell und "nichtssagend" für meinen Geschmack (, wie zum Beispiel der goofy ass Beat auf 'Snappin & Trappin 😭) Sonst hat das album definitiv einige Standouts : So Fresh, So Clean Ms. Jackson Spaghetti Junction I'll Call B4 I Cum B.O.B. We Luv Deez Hoez Humble Mumble Red Velvet Trotzdem kann ich dem album, aufgrund von den 'flaws' keine vollen 5 Sterne geben.
Way too long, does not do enough in all that time. I think that Southernplayalisticadillacmusic or ATLiens should've been the pick for the list, too.
Didn't like this as much as I expected, ranges from close to unlistenable (or at least aged very badly) and the best music ever written (Bombs Over Baghdad). Let's go in the middle
Intro is fucking insane man Some fillers here and there but it doesnt bother me for now Also it's such a good hiphop album okay like despite some questionable lyrics "snappin and trappin" im talking about you rn but its not the only one
Stankonia makes a stronger case for itself than Speakerboxxx/The Love Below — the single album format keeps Big Boi and André 3000 operating as a unit rather than pulling in separate directions, and the production has a kinetic, genre-blending energy that feels genuinely unified rather than divided. The talent is never in question. The opening argument is almost overwhelming. "B.O.B." arrives like a freight train and remains one of the most propulsive tracks in hip-hop history — punk energy, gospel choir, and Atlanta funk colliding at a speed that shouldn't work and absolutely does. "Ms. Jackson" is a stone cold classic that earns every bit of its cultural staying power. Erykah Badu's presence elevates everything she touches, as it always does. The problem is consistency. The interludes derail momentum in exactly the same way they did on the double album — OutKast clearly love the format and this particular listener consistently doesn't, which is a stable and honest critical position rather than a snap judgment. The material between the peaks is a genuine mixed bag, and the highs are high enough that the valleys feel more pronounced by contrast. Two OutKast records, two honest threes. The ambition is real, the highlights are real, and the format choices keep pulling the rug out from under both. A record that contains some of the best moments in their catalog without quite being one of their best albums.
My son's mom and I drove from Memphis to Albuquerque listening to "Sorry Miss Jackson" on repeat. I still find it a rich and complex story. And Outkast's beats were always moving!
Funky & cool.
I have listened to a few of these songs before, especially Ms. Jackson. It is an interesting album because the songs range from 30-second interludes to over 3 minutes. Even though it isn't something I would normally listen to, I think the album is really good and unique. Definitely worth listening to.
As OutKast as OutKast gets
3.5
Best Outkast album, perfect blend of Andre 3000 and Big Boi
I went into this album expecting to struggle with it, as I usually find it hard to stay engaged with hip hop. However, OutKast turned out to be more interesting than I expected. B.O.B. stood out to me with its unexpected guitar elements, which gave it a strong rock feel. Stankonia (Stanklove) left an impression with its bluesy atmosphere, showing a completely different side of the album. Overall, it’s a diverse and experimental record that goes beyond my usual image of hip hop.
Best Song: Gasoline Dreams. I love how this song kicks the door down and just busts into the room. Andre 3000 is on another level on this track, lyrically and vocally, with one of my favourite hooks in all of hip-hop. Worst Song: We Luv Deez Hoez. Weakest feature on the album, especially the "ha ha ha" chorus. Overall: Outkast albums are always just stuffed so full with great tracks, it really feels impossible to compare it to modern albums that seem to throw all their weight behind just one or two tracks. Less pop-focused than Speakerboxxx, and more groovy, southern-sounding hip-hop. Probably a few too many interludes, and a couple weak tracks, but it's still great overall.
Well...Hip-Hop/Rap is not my usual genre... I have learned to have an open mind and expand beyond my first impressions. So far this has been a fun journey in music and culture.
Psychedelia meets the dirty south! This was so different than anything coming out at the time in hip-hop. Despite the colorful language it is socially conscious and anti-misogynistic. The samples and beats range wildly from funk and gospel to rock to rave style and Big Boi and Andre change up thier rap styles to fit the flow of each seamlessly. My only critique would be that it is long and I hate the interludes/skits. Still, it is a great album and a great break through for Southern Hip Hop.
What a great album to get right after that shit that was "The Shaman". Man I forgot how good Stankonia was. I think that is mostly because anymore you just hear the hit singles, Bombs Over Baghdad, Ms. Jackson, So Fresh So Clean. The only thing that is taking this from a 5 to a 4 is the interludes were not as good as I remember and were getting a bit on my nerves. Other than that great album.
Який би він не був оригинальний, все ж репчик не моє)
Incredible. Hornier than I remembered. but Outkast at their biggest and best
Is this a repeat?
Oh my god, this is a work of art. The production is insane. It’s fun and funky and flows. I have tried with OutKast in the past (only some hits) but this HITS. Only some hits but this HITS, you hear me? I had taken a break from 1001 and what an album to come back to. Let’s go.
The OutKast album is really good, objectively, but it’s really not my style. There’s an excess of attention of detail to this music - unlike a lot of rap music, there is lots of variety within each song. A lot of the somgs are catchy to a certain degree. Of course, Ms. Jackson is a classic. I think I’d have to listen to this again to fully appreciate it, but it’s still a 7/10 for me because of how detailed and meticulous it is, while not feeling annoyingly detailed.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑, maybe even 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 from a more objective standpoint This album is such a blast—one of those sort of sonic variety feasts like People's Instinctive Travels, Paul's Boutique, or Midnite Vultures. Some real emotional breadth (and depth) too. Very funny, very sad, very sad and funny. My lack of a fifth star is only because—besides "So Fresh, So Clean" and "Mrs. Jackson," because I'm basic—very few songs, like, magically clicked/stood out from the symphony for me, even though they all had their own character. Maybe this was a mood thing, so the score may improve on another listen. 1: Bad | 2: Okay, No Desire to Revisit | 3: Good, Conditionally (OR Inconsistent Mix of Qualities | 4: Great (OR Technically amazing but missing the sauce emotionally) | 5: Amazing
Awesome!!!!!!!!!
outkast mi je možda najbolji rep/hip-hop izvođač kojeg sam slušao, ne samo u sklopu ovog izazova/projekta već općenito. na ovom albumu je prejebena stvar, mrs jackson, pravo malo remek-djelo. osim toga album je solidan, ali je malo predug i nije me cijelo vrijeme držao podjednako zainteresirana. visoka visoka trojka
Album with great his, however a lot of agressive cuts for my taste
Aww fuck yeah. Perfect for a Friday. The beats slap, it's chonky hip hop goodness.
the songs were good, but half the album is talking
Me gustaron solo dos canciones, no soy de rap
Some straight up classics in this one, but also some unique and funky tracks that I heard for the first time! A good time!
Un clásico del hiphop
"So Fresh, So Clean" was good. The rest of the songs were trash
Doo doo
Full Album Thoughts: Album Rating: 3.4 (B) Alright. Alright. Alright. I did not rate the interstitials. Gasoline Dreams B- All right. The delivery is a bit too much Yell for me. I really dont have an ear for rap or hip hop yet. So Fresh So Clean A+ See I am enjoying this more melodic style already, and the more "stream of consciousness" sounding verses. A bit more loose on the beat. Also I need a minute to recover from "Youre so anne frank lets hit the attic to hide out for about two weeks". Ms Jackson A Wild choice for the backing track, what I can only guess is just Playing It Backwards. Really trippy sounding. One thing I am noticing about myself is I dont really focus on lyrics on An Initial Listen Through, so very dense lyrical artistry is lost on me. Snappin & Trappin C Now like... this bweep bweep song just sounds like Alien Meme Music. Spaghetti Junction B+ Oh yeah this is smoother. I l do enjoy more laid back beats Ill Call Before I Come B+ Hehe, yeah see this is how you do a goofy sounding song. I actually enjoy this. BOB S This is absolutely wild. Love this. Such a wild varied song. Xplosion A Weird harpsicord beat with distorted drums and guitar squeals? And we are back to the Fart Synths. Okay. We Luv Deez Hoez A I also really enjoyed this one, but was too distracted to write much! Humble Mumble A And this one has a funky beat too! Sadly there is some kind of score multiplier I am noticing in my "somewhat objective rating" where if you have a string of good songs in a row, I kinda ride that vibe throughout! Having female vocals singing is also a nice break? Red Velvet B- Nope. Combo dropped. Gansta Shit B- It takes a hot minute to get started, and then we are back to the stutter step style of rap. Toilet Tisha A- I think this is a bit too long, but its a groove and a half. Slum Beautiful B+ Chill song, I actually dig the weird noodling, but again, a bit too long. Stankonia B- This is a hell of an outro. Not really much to say again. Sorry, this one doesnt do it for me
Definitely some filler here, but overall a great album! Had a lot of fun listening to this.
Hated the lyrics.
On the first listen, too much to absorb all at once. Best to let it wash over you and hope for the best via osmosis. Hard to overstate how it changed the genre and "pop" music at the time as well. It's got it's points where it drags, though. I'd give an extra half a star if it was about 10, maaaaybe 15 minutes shorter.
Banger🔥
It’s definitely not a bad album but I just didn’t really care for it.
Full of great songs, humour, seriousness, pretty much everything going for this album. Ms. Jackson was my fav song of the album. B.O.B - Bombs Over Baghdad (my fav first listen) and We Luv Deez Hoez were my other highlights
Arguably the greatest rap album ever. If you listened to it and you have an open mind you do not need me to explain this one to you. If you don’t like rap, carry on I guess.
Can’t say I know much about this duo outside their biggest hits Hey Ya and Ms. Jackson. This album has a wild intro and then launched into Gasoline Dreams with crazy energy. Wow this is incredible beats are impeccable and varied, all kinds of different moods and atmospheres (though the album in general is about love and sex). Great flow and delivery. It just slaps end to end. As soon as the album ended I just put it back on. Easy easy five stars. Some all time great songs here like So Fresh, So Clean, ?, Red Velvet, Ms. Jackson. The album is straight bangers front to back one of the best hip hop albums I ever listened to if not the best one.
Nah
marv
We're bouncing.
Immediately excited to listen to this album. Not including the intro, the first few songs (Gasoline Dreams, So Fresh So Clean) were an absolute vibe. Got me hooked instantly. Once again I say that albums with good flow between songs will always earn bonus points in my book. The interludes, I feel, are incredibly fun and a nice little blip between songs. I know a lot of people feel they're unnecessary and shouldn't have been included, but honestly I can't see this album being as great as it is without them. It's genuinely very hard to pick favorites here, all of these songs are great. After every song I'd say 'okay, THIS is my favorite' and then the next song would knock me off my ass and I'd say 'okay, no, THIS is my favorite' ad nauseum. Definitely a standout album, especially after the last few I've generated.
Nothing worth hearing here. 1 star or F.
Really great album and what a great starting point for the 2000s decade Not my personal favourite outkast album but it's a classic 8.89/10
The intro is futuristic which was so cool. Gasoline Dreams was a great start to the album before moving into the classics that I knew off this album. Fresh and Clean has been in my rotation for years ever since I heard it off 2k. B.O.B (Bombs over Baghdad) through Humble Mumble was my favorite section of the album for me. The last bit of the album just isn't as much my style aside from Red Velvet. If the last part of the album had the same energy as the first I would give it 5 stars.
very very good, really nostalgic and reminds me of band
historia
Better than biggie and stuff
Wild
Rap isn't a genre I have any form of affinity for. If anything I have a negative affinity to it. Until a few years ago, if asked what kind of music I dislike, rap would be unfairly my answer, a consequence of being bombarded by plenty of crap rap whilst first navigating the world of music and seeing it as a big mainstream genre I wanted nothing to do with. Gradually this has been worn down over the years by encountering better representations of the genre, and OutKast would be among the artists who softened my dislike. Hey Ya! was a song I grew up with, and whilst at the time I wouldn't have known to consider it rap, and perhaps still today wouldn't, it's a formative song for me. Stankonia isn't an album I looked into despite that; I still didn't like rap enough to sit down to a full album, and the one song I knew well from it, Ms. Jackson, was the least favourite of their songs I listened to with any regularity. I understand Stankonia was a significant release at the time, and I'm sure the social commentary hits harder if you were listening to it during the time of its release in the country it came out of, or were more ingrained into the scene, so for me I lost all that possible connotation. I found this album to be lengthy, lengthier than it should be, with a lot of the later songs feeling like padding and the abundant interludes that smatter the album being particularly unneeded. This album has some very strong songs. Ms. Jackson is probably it's main hit, it's the sole song I knew in advance, but there's some other real standout stuff. For me, Bombs Over Baghdad might be my single favourite song I've found through this process so far. It's only album 20, but as a metalhead I was coming here hoping in no small part to find metal and rock I had never listened to before, so for the first song I listen to on loop I first found here to be rap is staggering to me. For every great song here there's something more underwhelming. It's hardly a hit parade, and after B.O.B. nothing could stop that song thrumming through my head. Ironically it somewhat ruined the rest of the album for me. I'd rather listen to OutKast as single songs than a full album, even if I do now better appreciate their work. Listen to this album once, find the songs you like, and get out.
No es mi estilo
site deleted my whole long ass review so :((((( love outkast, love the early stuff more, this is a little too long and somehow at the same time not quite as full as their last two but it still rocks!! best rappers of all time, insane that this is their 3rd best album
Začetek je... Annoying? ("Intro" - 'Would you like to come?' po pa neka ženska moana. Kermu fakin človeku na svetu je to dejansko sexy in ne cringe?!) Potem se album kr zalaufa z "Gasoline Dreams". Fak, sledi še en skit ("I'm Cool (Interlude)" - unnecessary?). In smo pri prvem poznanem komadu, "So Fresh, So Clean". K je... Fine? Nism tok fen rapa, k ma vmes chorus knje skos isti in se ene 5x ponovi skos komad. To da filing, da sam probajo cajt podaljšat, k ni blo dost idej za dejansko cel fakin komad. Ampak. Sledeči, mi je pa ljub ("Ms. Jackson"). Kle ma sicer velik za odgovarjat nostalgija. To, da sm kot mulc ta video vidla miljonkrat, ker sm večino prostega časa buljila MTV. Muska od "Snappin' and Trappin'" mi je an assault to the ears. Na tej točki bom nehala od vsacga komada pisat, ker jih je čez 20. :/ K da se ne morta odločit, a bi bla gentlemen al regular ol' misogynists. Res težka. Uh. Mostly sm bla annoyed by this album. Absolutno predolg album. Stil rapa, ki mi ni všeč.
Me parece que le sobra contenido. Tiene de los mejores temas de “rap” que escuché contrastado por una banda de temas vacíos, largos y repetitivos. Aún así gran album.
Música de negros, no me fascina para nada.
Ms Jackson is a pretty good tune and the only one I knew. The rest of the album is nothing like it, and mostly just sounds like generic rap. Amazing really they stumbled on a formula for a hit single but seemingly couldn’t get close to replicating it
Utter crap
Ik ben dus bang... Dat ik dit album nooit volledig heb geluisterd. Aquemini? Zeker, Supercalfiidfiaiid, ook absoluut. Speakerboxx / The Love Below? Ook geluisterd. Maar Stankonia om de een of andere reden nog niet. Dus hier gaan we natuurlijk goed voor zitten, Outkast zijn gewoon legendes. En dit is niet te vergelijken met de meeste andere hiphop albums uit die tijd. De beats zijn agressief, de flow. God de flow. Andre 3k laat hier wat mij betreft zien waarom hij altijd genoemd word met de beste rappers ooit. Ondanks dat de beats werkelijk alle kanten opgaan, lukt het 3k en Big Boi gewoon alsnog om op de maat te blijven en er een geheel van te maken. Er staan best wel wat skits op dit album, het opent zelfs met een halve porno skit dusja... Dan verwacht je toch wat minpunten, maar dit is ondanks de runtime absoluut geen lange zit. Dat komt omdat de beats maar ook de nummers en de features uit heel veel verschillende hoeken en stijlen komen. Overigens is B.O.B. zeer waarschijnlijk technisch een van de beste hiphopnummers ooit gemaakt. En daarnaast is het ook gewoon HYPE. AS. FUCK. Ja, dit is een heerlijk hiphop album. Terechte klassieker. Net geen 5 voor mij, daarvoor zitten helaas toch wat nummers die me minder pakken tussen en niet elke skit trek ik even goed. Maar is dit een must-listen? Zeker, dit is nog altijd vernieuwende hiphop als je het mij vraagt, en waarom zou je het niet aan mij vragen? FAVO: So fresh So Clean, Ms Jackson, B.o.B., We luv deez hoes, Mumble Bumble
The interludes add lore to each of the songs. Gives the album a consistent homogenous theme.
88/100. A bold, genre blending project that solidified Outkast’s legacy. The highs are iconic, some of the most recognizable tracks in hip-hop. While there’s a bit of unevenness across the track list, the album maintains a consistently high quality. Despite a few dips, the standout songs are so strong they more than carry the weight.
Day 13 Stankonia by Outkast I was 7 years old when “Ms. Jackson” came out. At the time I was only listening to Eminem and didn’t really know much about hip hop. But I used to watch MTV all the time here in Iceland, and that song was constantly on. It honestly felt like my world changed. The sound was so unique, I’d never heard anything like it before. From the very first beat, I just knew it was cool. Outkast ended up being my gateway into hip hop. Listening to this now, I can’t believe it’s over 20 years old. It sounds so ahead of its time. There’s this mix of blues, jazz, psychedelic, melodic southern hip hop—it’s like every American music genre is somehow packed into this album. And the influence is obvious. You can hear it in artists like Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and even modern trap. It’s aged incredibly well. I think André 3000 once quoted Back to the Future in the 90s when they were booed at the Grammys: “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it.” That really fits this album. Even though it sold well in the US, Outkast were still ahead of their time. Some people might say it’s a bit bloated, but honestly I love every song on here. Maybe a few too many interludes, but I don’t mind them. Wine pairing? Something bold and expressive like a Zinfandel or a big California red. Full of personality, a bit wild, but still smooth. Food pairing? Southern comfort food fits perfectly. Fried chicken, cornbread, maybe some mac and cheese. Vinyl? Don’t own it and don’t really feel the need to. First listen? No. Overall 5 out of 5. Second 5/5 so far!
good beats! hip hop isn’t my fav to listen to but interesting to branch out!
slayed!! combines different vibes and it’s also one of the long albums; i loved it
No lo escuche completo porque to estaba muy vibing que digamos asi que no se como coño dar un rating aqui, pero hermano, descubrir Ms. Jackson valió completmante la pena. Que arrecha esa canción
9.1 a near no skip just 1 or 2 goofy tracks (call before...). Solid lyricism (with the odd exception), slick style and great production. Doesnt fall into the same issues as other classics of the era namely reliance on features which it obvs uses but tastefully, cee lo and killer mike in particular work great. Just doesnt quite reach the same heights as aquemini (BOB, So fresh, miss jackson all great singles but cant rival aquemini, return of the g or art of storytelling) and has one or two far lower lows (call b4...). Overall however an amazing album in its own right and as much as ive compared it brings something different to aqeumini
This is definitely one of the best hip-hop albums of all time! So fresh, so clean, ms jackson?! Come on! Love me some outkast!
Very uneven, just like Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. But at their best there are few better.
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No, I dont like this album as the previous OutKast I had in this challenge. Im usually not having any issues with long records, but this unfortunately felt too long.
Is there a better song to see live than“B.O.B?" No fucking way. I have first-hand proof. Saw Andre 3000 and Big Boi on the Area 1 tour during this era. I'd take a rocket ship to Stankonia in a heartbeat.
1.5 - not great and way too many skits
Great. Not as good as ATliens or Aquemini, but excellent.
Another classic Outkast album. So many bangers, that is slightly held back by bad skits. Still a must listen if you love or are getting into hip hop. 4.75 / 5
Había escuchado ya la de Ms. Jackson. Me gusto, fue más movido un tipo de rap en inglés típico de los 2000s'. No demasiado intenso, movido, relajante que te deja concentrarte en lo que haces pero también disfrutas y moverte un poco.
4/5, a bit of a mixed bag. Some meh and unimpressive pieces, but the good songs are *really* good. If you enjoy prog rap, I think this is right up your alley. "So Fresh, So Clean," and "Ms. Jackson" are the two songs I'm most familiar with, and they're great — but my favorites were "Gasoline Dreams," "B.O.B.," and "Humble Mumble." These songs are special. The first two have this sick aggressive beat and delivery to them. An industrial guitar riff gives a strong, memorable structure for "Gasoline Dreams." And the lyricism is fantastic in all three. The breakdown for "Humble Mumble" is awesome in both lyricism and delivery. Outkast is genius at times, and these songs showcase that genius. Funnily enough, the least enjoyable pieces of this album are the interludes. I generally enjoy these, but for better or worse I found myself annoyed by their inclusion, just wanting to get back to the music.
So Fresh, So Clean and Ms. Jackson are the standouts I grew up being familiar with, but the rest of the album was probably too experimental for my taste. An interesting listen and no doubt culturally significant, but one I won’t revisit outside of the singles.
Some of the songs are really filler fuel, which kinda ruins the album from being great. Ms. Jackson and Bombs over Baghdad are great songs though!
This album isn’t for me.
Sigh...why? I'm getting repeat artists and that doesn't seem necessary.
i already know this masterpiece godamn :(
3.0 - Ok