Stankonia

I will make this short: one of the very few records of the genre I actually like and love and repeatedly listen to. It still is from a place culturally very remote, but it gives me the idea of hat I actually might have a chance to understand. Musically, this is anyhow top notch.

It’s a classic obviously! Favorite track: Spaghetti Junction

Hadn’t listened front to back since it came out. Listening again, it one of my favorite rap albums of all time…. Still a 4!

Echt super nice, heel de dag naar zo'n muziek geluisterd

How have I never listened to this album before?! I'm very familiar with the singles from OutKast, but for some reason I've never checked out any of their albums and now I just feel silly. Really good stuff here. 4.4

Very fine.

To properly carry on the legacy of George Clinton, as this albums opening track implies, artists can’t just be weird for weird’s sake. There also needs to be elements of creativity and purpose to the work. These guys are the proper heirs to that legacy.

Pretty good overall. 3.5* rounding up based purely on how much I love B.O.B.

Another repeat

André 3000 is as talented a musician as the other greats on this list. Hard to follow ATLiens (their best IMO, and hopefully on this list) but it’s solid. BOB, Ms. Jackson, So Fresh & So Clean, Gasoline Dreams, Snappin & Trappin w/ Killer Mike, yeah.

Let the record show I like Outkast. Going 4 because of 3 exceptionally good songs... but there are 24 tracks. Feel a bit nit-picky because this is in theory everything I should want in a band... interesting music, lyrics, funny, spanning genres, certified hits. BUTTTTTT I wish they would have been a littleee more focused. They eliminated a lot of constraints which led to some great music, but some of these tracks could have been a lot better. Still a lot of the old school 5 second loops with some dressing on top. I feel like Andre was super into Prince, Hendrix and George Clinton, mixed that with Atlanta rap and made that his personality. It is cool how commercially successful this was, looking back this is dramatically different and endlessly more interesting than the popular songs in 2000. Glanced and names like Destiny's Child, Matchbox 20, Train stood out (all due respect). The song ATLiens is worth listening to if you're still in an Outkast mood.

I didn’t grow up on this album, and I kind of associate OutKast most closely with the cheesefest of Hey Ya. I don’t have very established tastes when it comes to rap. I like flow that sounds super rhythmic, fun hooks, real instruments or sampling that sounds like music, and I think duos in rap are pretty fun too, especially when they compliment each other with this kind of a tenor and bass timbre. Checking a lot of boxes here. Songs I hadn’t really heard before that were fun: Gasoline, Humble Mumble, Hoes. Could totally see a higher rating, but it was like 20 minutes too long. I also wouldn’t push back that hard on a lower rating from someone who actually knows what they like in hip hop. A real tsunami of lyrics this week with Leonard Cohen and now OutKast.

Really enjoyed this one took me back to my youth andre 3000 and big boi are pretty underrated as rappers in my eyes

Solid dirty south hip hop

This is the type of album I stick around on this website for

Because of how much I love the album Aquemini (10/5 album for me), I have tried many times to enjoy Stankonia to the same degree, but it always loses me. It has some fantastic tracks on it for sure, but as a whole it doesn't stay as consistent, and it's just too damn long. 3.5/5

Favorite Tracks: So Fresh, So Clean, Ms. Jackson, B.O.B.. Fun album - great lyrics and production. I don't really care for the skits, but they don't get in the way too much as the album goes on. Very enjoyable overall.

Big OutKast fan. This isn’t my fave album of theirs but I get why it’s on the list. Some serious bangers.

This is ambitious, well-performed and the production sounds fresher than a lot of more recent albums. It's not even close to being my kinda thing aesthetically, but I respect the accomplishment.

I was a bit nervous about this one but it deserves the accolades. A hip hop album of substance and texture. Not the perfect article but definitely stands out in that genre.

already heard, some great hits, kinda weird early digital instrumentals, but does sometimes work (BOB). rapping is soo good from both members, genuinely some of the best of all time. but boring/long instrumentals/choruses are the main limiting factor. favorite songs: Ms. Jackson, so fresh so clean, bombs over Baghdad, Gangsta shit. Definitely potential for change, but probably like this slightly less than Aquemini. overall around 8/10

That's not my taste in musik. But some cool songs

I very much enjoyed my time with the album. It’s far from perfect, but there are some songs on here that I discovered that are fantastic. This was a great car ride album, vibes were great throughout. 4/5

A hip hop classic

Pidin aika hyvänä räppi albumina jossa kivanlainen suondi!

Meget tæt på en 5’er, særligt fordi jeg har den mistænkt for at være den eneste på listen fra Outkast… den er virkelig stærk fra start til slut. Big Boi og Andre 3K er begge nogle af de bedste nogensinde, og der er så mange vilde beats og features på

Awesome album, great songs. Love what both Big Boi and Andre 3000 brings to the table

Really quite an excellent album. Bold and beautiful, iconic and withstanding.

often brilliant... not sure it's life changing for me, but I enjoyed it a great deal!

Weirdly I’d never bothered listening to this album before, despite rating Outkast highly and enjoying most anything that André 3000 and Big Boi put their names to (including Ms. Jackson, naturally). Weirder still, for the first few tunes, I wasn’t really feeling it. Then about a third of the way through - or certainly by the time B.O.B. assaulted my senses - it all started to click, and I remembered everything I love about these guys. Track after track of funky, experimental hip-hop with hooks for days, oozing with personality and a sense of fun. Oh, and I was wrong about the first few tunes, too. 4.5

Some classic classic OutKast on this album. Actually ashamed to say I have only ever listened to the most popular singles from this album but this was a great body of work by OutKast. Sometimes it felt slightly chaotic but I think that was intentional - having listened to the whole album, Ms Jackson and Fresh and Clean, do feel slightly misplaced on Stankonia but I think that's what adds to the chaos and charm of the album. Really enjoyed it!

I'm not keen on the general rap album archetype of the time with loads of interludes and skits, but when this is good it's so good

Pleasantly surprised to be honest

Not my favourite work from Andre 3000 but probably the best Outkast album. Fav tracks are Humble and Bombs Over Baghdad (and MS Jackson ofc)

Brilliant album not always may genre of music but the experimental sides of the record scratched my interest

What an album to get on a Monday morning. I’ve always loved it and was happy to blast it.

Pretty good. Nice variety and good samples. I like it.

Their second-best album. Fire!

I dont like hiphop. I liked this

Shit this is good. Just a fun record - a few moments of misogyny, but not nearly as prevalent as some of the Gangsta Rap on this list.

A great rap/hip hop album with a lot of different feels, good hooks, and good production

I loved it. I think this could be a five but I'm going to need to give it a few more listens. Pop, hip hop and rap all there working together beautifully.

The hits just keep coming. I’ve been waiting for this one! I was excited to see what new things I'd find on here beyond some of the ones I already know like So Fresh, So Clean, Ms Jackson, I'll Call B4 I Cum and BOB. Turned out most of the other songs were skits and a few others I wasn't a huge fan of but I did also keep Humble Mumble mostly because I love Erykah. I think I would still put Speakerboxx/Love Below above this album, but its great none the less.

Oh My Gosh. I literally LOVE this album. No one can deny that OutKast are so genius when it comes to their lyrics, sampling and overall sequencing of the album - this never ceases to amaze me and it makes me want to be like a gangsta rapper or something

The vibes on this album are off the charts. 4.1 stars

so fresh and so clean

7/10. Some great songs. But some meh also.

It’s refreshing to listen to a rap album that celebrates women instead of objectifying them.

Det här gillar jag. Ms Jackson är såklart en solklar 5a. Men Gasoline Dreams, SoFresh, So Clean och Spaghetti Junction är också riktigt bra Finns flera bra. Kan tröttna på hip hop men det här tröttnade jag inte på.

Överlag väldigt bra.. men det är lite för många låtar som jag inte klickar med. Ms Jackson är ju ett mästerverk till sång. Aningen sönderspelad.

The mixing of the vocals is quite high compared to the instrumentals, but it bothered me less as I listened through. Great instumentals, amazing production, shame that it gets lost a little bit under the louder vocals. They are diverse, covering many influences, using a lot of styles and instruments. Great stereo separation, not much dr wise, but it's not really something you expect from this style Some songs are not really sticking out to me, but overall the package is alright. Like the interludes, makes the album flow more naturally. Great flow, like the delivery. Really like the lyrics, they are original and combine nicely on the verses. Favorite track: Ms. Jackson

Pretty fun album overall. I do like the inclusion of Erykah Badu. There's lots of influence of her music in this album, which I do like. Funky beats with good hooks. A bit too much talking for me though. All in all, not a bad listen. Definitely has a lot of their character throughout.

Not something I’d normally listen to and not sure it’s a repeat listen for me. But I enjoyed this more than I expected to and understand why it’s on this list!

Banger in high school, banger still today.

JA TAK 🤩 Alt for lang tid siden jeg har hørt det her album. Foretrækker Aquemini, men er stadig glad for (meget af) Stankonia også. Synes det er for langt, men her er nogle legendariske sange. 4/5

Some absolute hits on this one. Easy 4/5

I think this is a three, plus a bonus star for being the first album I have reviewed in ages that's not boomer fuel. Many great tracks, fun skits. Get you some. Four stars.

Some really good songs, some that were a lil boring, a lot alot alot of sexual references as well as cudd words and the n-word which makes it a little awkward for me to listen to since I’m white lol

B.O.B is one the greatest songs of all time.

Two artists on top of their game, but the album itself is too bloated

Some songs are peak, a lil horny/funny

The only time I've ever voluntarily listened to so fresh and so clean and I was miserable, aside from that I thought it was a mix of tracks ranging from alright to great. Genuinely unique and innovative on some of these and really simple and catchy on others. Wouldn't go as far as to say that this was a phenomenal album but I could see an argument for great. While I'm just resting at good. Definitely deserves to be on the list especially with the massive cultural legacy and impact Outkast has had. 7/10 Fav tracks - gasoline dreams, Ms Jackson, Snappin and Trappin, I'll call B4 I cum, B.O.B, Xplosion, We Luv deez Hoez, Humble Mumble, Red Velvet, Slumbers Velvet Least Fav - so fresh and so clean

The production on this album is unreal, pretty frontloaded though. The music is dynamic throughout, switching styles and the second half of this is less memorable and slows down quite a bit. The interludes on the album vary from funny to kind of annoying. Overall this album fucks and the slow down in the second half is not necessarily a bad thing, I think if it maintained the energy at the peak of Bombs Over Baghdad this would have honestly been a bit too full on. The hits here are phenomenal (with the exception of So Fresh, So Clean, I have never liked that song and I can't explain why) and the rest of the album is competently made and entertaining. Favourite tracks from this were Gasoline Dreams and Bombs Over Baghdad. Also watching the music videos from this album on MTV a lot probably did a lot of things to my developing 6 year old brain.

Absolutely amazing album

For an album with such critical acclaim, this was rather disappointing. The first half was nothing more than the hits for me, then the back half redeeemed it with some interesting more experimental instrumentations and even some decent skits. Fave Tracks: So Fresh So Clean, Ms Jackson, B.o.B., Humble Mumble, Toilet Tisha 3.6/5

mUCH, MUCH BETTER THAN i EXPECTED.

Really fun

Enjoying it thoroughly! Although I can’t really relate to some of the subject matter it’s fun and different and each song has a diff vibe and story but an over arching thene that connects

Certified. Legendary. Status. It really doesn't get much better than this. It's innovative and creative and manages to alternate between fun and meaningful without giving the listener whiplash. "Stankonia" is a timeless classic and the best of OutKast, Atlanta rap, Southern rap, and a great of overall hip-hop. 4+⭐️

Classic

Solid album. An all-time classic hip-hop album. The length of some songs partnered with their repetition sometimes got old, but great nonetheless.

most likely not my favorite outkast project. the higs are incredible, and there are no low lows, but it isnt one id come back to as a project anytime soon. outkast is one of those musical projects that deserves to be on this list, and if anything i feel that they and the type of rap they represent is underrepresented overall. i really liked it, but it doesnt crack my favorite favorites.

Good album - reminds me of early 2000's/Jack.

Not really my thing but not too bad for what it is. Creative.

This has So Fresh, So Clean and Bombs over Baghdad. This was cute. I prefer the other OutKast album on the list, but this is very good. Too many dicks and hos. But otherwise good.

brabo

Great album. Ahead of its time

A great album from the iconic duo. While it's not my personal favorite from Outkast, it's not the worst. And in a discography of album entirely classics, even the less-good ones are still great.

Rap classic

A great Outkast lp, not (to me) one of their top tier but most commercially successful with the 3 big hits. Too many skits just like most hip hop unfortunately & seems to me you can see the cracks forming here....Still added 7 tracks to 1001 Playlist Experience and it was fun to revisit with my wife.

De hits zijn totaal niet representatief. Vooral Ms. Jackson kunnen we toch wel creatief noemen. De rest van het album valt iets minder op. Het is meer gericht op wat meer klassieke rap-klanken. Al biedt het zeker wat variatie. Dat laatste ook mede door de gasten. Even Cypress Hill tussendoor is toch prettig. Het is lang een vrij toegankelijk rap-plaatje, dat ik met plezier twee keer heb geluisterd. Maar ergens richting het einde waren ze wel leeg. Het wordt dan wat suf. De inspiratie was op, lijkt het.

intro megga horne gasoline dreams huuuuere geeeil sie rüefed ide gegend ume denn reimeds wie blöööööd. so fresh so clean isch en anti droge song? beat isch seeeehr geil. oke s isch en horny song. de interlude isch anti drige gsi. jetz hends gad e anne frank line gedroppt? ms jackson baaanger. wiso im hintergrund sochli verstimmte hochziitsmarsch? snappin' and trappin' goht richtig dancehall am schluss recht geil. spaghetti junction au eaaasy geil. haha kim and cookie goht um en guy wo z früe chunt. minute man. ill call b4 i cum isch wieder easy horne. B.O.B. huuuere harde beat huere aggro geeeil. yeeeees good shit we luv deez hoez? hm. hahaha seiter ok. humble mumble het erykah badu power dasch cool find huere geill dass noch jedem interlude "BREAK" seged. beats sind immerno huuere geil. red velvet isch so biitz nervig. immerno cool aber nöd meega. gangsta shit mösti glaub nomel gnau lose zums voll checke. glaub? vlt ischs au nöd esooo deep toilet tisha schleppt mer etz chli z viel, de bass isch geil aber s isch chli lang stankonia isch de type neosoul woni nöd soo geil find. guuuets guets album. ich find alles pber e stund eigentlich immer z lang. das isch z lang. interludes sind zum teil funny zum teil weissi nöd wie heeeert sexistisch dases sind. beats sind super de andré isch en rieeeese rapper de big boi isch au huere guet. hooks sind super, richtig guets album. viiiaaaaaaaar.

bin nöd so ready für stöhne am morge hahahah was füren obnoxious ahfang aber gasoline cookt na, sehr high energy so fresh so clean riese banger und gad im ahschluss ms. jackson OEFF HAHAHAHA ICH HASS DE SYNTHI BI SNAPPING & TRAPPIN find d lieder bis jz huuere vilsitig hahaha danke für I call b4 I cum sber au so lofi mässig funktionierts poaaah riese switch zu b.o.b. han nöd gwüsst dass sie so vill funy synthi hend find de text chli unagnehm aber de refrain vo we luv deez hoez uhuere catchy humble mumble riese beaat riiese song?? gangsta shit riese beat sheeesh relativ moderne beat iwie? stankonia nomal insane also das album isch so vilsitig aber doch immer ufem glich guete level, sehr es starchs 4i

The album is cool, sleek and quirky which I don’t think is an easy feat. Masterful genre/sound blending. My stand outs were “So Fresh,So Clean”, “Ms.Jackson” (of course), “B.O.B”.

Some brilliant music. 4.

Ms. Jackson might be one of my favourite hip hop songs ever, but that is mostly thanks to Outkast style, quite unusual in the rap world. Beats are just too good, Andre3000 singing voice is great, pretty good album overall. Some songs are quite rough to listen to after almost 25 years, but the majority holds strong. In my opinion it's only a second best Outkast album.

Several very good songs. Flow is on-point. Could do without so many interstitial things, but eh.

I wish there was a skit free option for hip hop albums. Anyway. This albums really good. It’s a little more coherent than Speakerboxx which was that albums biggest problem. It also blends the strengths of both artists. Ms. Jackson is the best example of this which is just a masterpiece.

The OutKast album that has most of the immediate hits and bangers, but drags just a little too long in comparison with the others.

Not the best album by the great rap duo from Atlanta, but sonically unique, bold and experimental.

Wow, OutKast is more than “Hey Ya”?! ‘Stankonia’ is pretty okay, but it led me down the OutKast rabbit hole, music and videos, and I popped back out with a new group of songs to take along on my journey. The songs are wonderfully variable musically, and thematically and the videos are clearly done by a manic synesthete on acid, and they take the experience that is OutKast to a newer, even better place. OutKast is a beast that ate Robert Johnson and Grandmaster Flash and the Everly Brothers and nibbled on Isaac Hayes and Spike Jones and (weirdly) Flight of the Conchords (or more likely they nibbled on OutKast).

3.625

Great and iconic album. I feel like i think this album was in my memory a mmuch better album but its still great. ust not 5 Star great for me but still one of the big great Projects. 4.5/5.0

There are no other rappers like these guys. They put Atlanta hip hop on the map. Their first two albums got a ton of play from me in high school, but I honestly haven't listened to a complete album of theirs since the 3rd one. I definitely know the hits off this one, so I'm listening forward to hearing this on a continuous play through. The hit songs stand out, so good call making those the singles. The song with B-Real sounds exactly like a song with B-Real should sound. I'm a huge Cypress Hill fan, so that one is a favorite. This is a better produced and more mature album than the previous ones, but I still like the first two better. Either way, Big Boi and Andre are on a different planet from other hip hop artists.

ATL, represent! So many groups are from Seattle or L.A. or generally just East Coast or West Coast, but OutKast proudly represent Atlanta, and Atlanta welcomes the association with such a hip and ground-breaking group. I often speak of OutKast in the same breath as Tool. Their particular genre is not my normal go-to, but they are the innovators of their genre, stretching the limits of the game into new possibilities, and as such, they deserve a respectable listen. Throwing in skits and clever lyrics over a bangin' beat are present but nothing new, but their use of melody and creativity in style (in fashion and videos) and lyrical content demonstrate an ability to lead others in a new direction. They helped to usher in post-gangsta rap, redirecting rap's focus on violence as a cool factor. Gangsta rap fashion was an A-shirt (ahem, a "wife beater") over low-drooped pants that revealed one's boxers; OutKast preferred to be "So Fresh, So Clean" and next thing you know being sharply dressed was the newest flex. They throw in vocoders on "Toilet Tisha" and backward guitar loops on "Slum Beautiful." Not that they are entirely taking the high road; they still luv dem hoes, but they also care enough to make them cum first (or at least "spontaneously combust in unison"). Believe them, Ms. Jackson. They are fo' real.

This was an Xplosion! So Fresh, So Clean.

Only a few good ones

not my style but nice to hear

not as good as Aquemini but still very much worth the listen, my main issue is that this album is just too damn long, cut it in about 30 minutes and you got a 5/5 album - as it is though, 3.8/5

Blij dat ik dezen eens volledig geluisterd heb. Ik had het bijna 5 sterren gegeven, maar daarvoor is het net niet genoeg mijn ding. Wel veel te lang naar mijn goesting. 4.2*

Klassikkotavaraa, omaan makuun myös.

This is a banging album. Listened to it three times yesterday. Favourite tracks were "So Fresh, So Clean" and "Ms. Jackson"; also really liked the "Cruisin' in the ATL" interlude. A little bit overstuffed for me at 70+ mins (like I could've done without some of the, er, beginning noises) but overall this is a damn good album.

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.

hot damn 83/100

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?

fun bops

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.

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.

Stanky

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

Goð en ekki best

Mint

Good stuff.

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.

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.

Enjoyed most of the songs, but some got a little repetitive

Classic

Stankonia is an all-timer. Spaghetti Junction & B.O.B kick ass

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

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.

Really enjoyed this one.

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

Awesome instrumentals, a bit weird at times lyrically, overall it grew on me

Fun

-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.

Always enjoyable. Great stuff.

A true classic of early 2000s hip hop. So Fresh So Clean, Ms. Jackson... All time faves.

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.

Bangers. Dodgy interludes.

Really enjoyed this, and did not expect to out of the singles. Not standard skin deep rap, lots going on here

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.

Really good but a little bit too long.

This was fun!

Super fun listen. My only complaint is that the album is heavily front loaded. The back-half isn’t quite as good.

Outkast eru mjög skemmtilegir. Góðir kaflar á þessu sem ég lærði að væru dæmigerðir fyrir suðurríkjarapp. Bombs over Baghdad rosalegt lag.

Noice

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

Really good album which perfectly illustrates 2000. 4/5

A wild roller coaster of creativity.

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

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

Classic. Lots of hits but lots of filler

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

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

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.

Nothing beats Mrs. Jackson. Forever...Forever...ever...Forever, ever, ever...

overall excellent, the first half is a bit stronger but just great hip hop

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.

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.

This is one of the greats.

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.

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”

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

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.

Didn’t really love any of the features until cee-lo at the end. However, almost every outkast standalone song was stanky as heck.

great features, lots of hits, rip gangsta boo

gostei demais em

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”

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

Honestly unreal.

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.

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

Very entertaining album.

This might have been a 5 star album if it wasn't for the interludes

I love this album, plain and simple.

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

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

Shad also listened to some of this

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.

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.

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

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**,

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

Pretty cool, with ups and downs though

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.

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

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

Another banger. Outkast doesn't fuck around.

Banger.

I had heard singles off of the album but never the whole album. It was a great selection and I think I'm going to keep it around a while

Loving this album. I don't usually listen to hip hop, but loving the elements of funk and rock. I'd come back to this album again.

Opening with a ring modulator is a brave move. I love the use of African percussion and vocal effects in the intro, too. Outkast weave in a lot of heavy plosives into their recordings, which gives them quite a unique feel. The aggressive beats and overdiven guitar and synth puts across the same emotions of their lyrics. This album also has Ms Jackson, a massive international hit, which was a soft introduction for huge swathes of people into hip-hop. Their buttery smooth rapping is the icing on the cake.

Tons of bangers, but too long and too skit-heavy. I adore the style changes between songs and how much this feels like a greatest hits while still blending and feeling complete.

A southern rap classic. Great blending of styles. My only complaint would be the large amount of skits on here. Favorite songs are So Fresh So Clean. Ms Jackson, B O B, Humble Mumble, and Gasoline Dreams.

- The first segment of this album (from "Gasoline Dreams" to "So Fresh, So Clean" to "Ms. Jackson") is as engaging as any hip-hop album I have listened to. - I do feel that the latter half of the album sags, though "B.O.B." is phenomenal and a few others almost reach the height of that first chunk.

Fantástico disco de hip-hop alejado del gansta que estaba de moda en la época. Un disco que volveré a escuchar.

One of the most iconic and influential album of our time when it comes to rap. Compared to all the other artists at the time, Outkast's sound was completely different and refreshing.

This album is mostly a classic. The first half is phenomenal and the interludes are well-constructed and funny. The second half gets a bit bloated and the songs don't hit as hard. Although it's bloated, it is an enjoyable album that I'd give a 3.5/5 and will round. 4/5.

Awesome album, I really enjoyed this. Reninds me of middle school, I knew So Fresh, So Clean and Ms. Jackson, but I hadn't listened to the rest of this album before. It's weird, lyrically dense, and just really cool. I don't love every song, but had a ton of fun throughout this album. My favorite is maybe Snappin' & Trappin', or maybe Red Velvet (besides BOB and Ms. Jackson).

Listened 2/25/24. Had album when it came out. It has aged well. A few filler tracks, but overall a great funky hip hop record in the vein of p-funk

In the early 2000s, Outkast was essentially the gateway rap drug for white people. We had Eminem and the Nu Rock sound, but OutKast and Jay-Z made it cool for us to get down with some rap. I love Outkast. The only reason it doesn't get a full 5/5 is because I hate the early 2000s need to put skits into albums. Except for Tenacious D, skits are never funny when included into an overall good album. 4.5/5

The first 3 songs kept getting better and better with Ms Jackson being a great song. Then it became fine until B.O.B. which is amazing. Some great songs but too many interludes and average songs. Bit disappointed by the Killer Mike song too.

He is a great rapper - some bangers on there! Liked the Baghdad one.

An important album. I preferred their older, slower groove, but everything about this album was groundbreaking.

Some great hits, and some songs that I've never heard that I loved. Great album, from a great band. Throw out a couple of the less good songs and easily a 5. Would give 4.5/5 as is.

Songs about sexual fluids and immoral invasions of countries

Not bad !

Music's lyrical content is always fairly lost on me. And, yes, that's a problem with rap. Outkast are just crazy good however, and it shows here. Plenty of quality, weird and exciting bits. B.O.B. was new to me (from this album's hits) B.O.B. is 🔥. By the end, though, I had zoned out and the next track to catch my attention played when the album had ended. BREAK

One of the greatest hip hop albums by one of the greatest duos (with in my opinion the greatest rapper of all time 3 stacks) with so many bangers. This album was so influential in the scene and with one of the hardest covers of all time. The only thing that slogs this album down is the amount of skits and some filler tracks.

dirty south on top then now and always but fuck me if this one ain’t long. starting to think i probably actually just don’t have the attention span to do this challenge but i’m the baddie that watched every single episode of the simpsons in like the first six weeks of covid. if anyone is going to finish this it’s me, i’m the one, i’m number one, i’m the only one.

Probably not the hipster choice for best OutKast album (Aquemini? Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik?) but certainly the most popular and accessible. Ranging across genres, successors to Funkadelic Parliament; preferring original music to samples earns extra points, OutKast move Hip Hop forward with two versatile, original and talented rappers. At 70+ minutes the ambition is admirable but the choicest cuts appear early (Gasoline Dreams, So Fresh, So Clean, Ms Jackson, B.O.B) so the backend loses its way a little, and even OutKast aren't immune to the curse of the Hip Hop skit. Still, a refreshing, impressive and mostly enjoyable album.

I probably never listened to this album fully before. It's pretty good, but not as good as I hoped.

Dam this is a really solid album. As someone who doesn't really listen to a lot of hip hop or rap I can see how people get down to this shit. A few clear stand-outs as well as some fun skits, a great all around listen. Fav Tracks - Gasoline Dreams - Ms Jackson - BOB

Solid, great production from start to finish, not my favorite from them but still a amazing time. It is a great balance between pop rap and experimental hip hop.

AiNt NoBoDY DoPE aS ME iM jUSt sO fRESh sO CLeAN

The r&b elements are great! The hip hop elements are all good except for the rap, which seemed a bit lackluster in my opinion.

Widely considered a classic, I've never actually listened to this thing front-to-back. There are obvious classics here but the other tracks hold up, too. Very creative beats and production, huge offering of different styles. This record has a lot to offer, though I'm not a huge fan of the interludes they do work in favor of the tracklist flow. Held in high regard for a good reason!

You know it's a classic. B.O.B. is such a great track. Had a blast listening to this a couple times today.

I have not heard this album but I do know Outkast. I’m not used to listening to this style of rap music but it wasn’t bad. I recognized some songs actually: So fresh, so clean, and Ms. Jackson. My favorites were: Gasoline dreams, and B.O.B. My least favorites were all the interludes and Snappin & Trappin and Stankonia. I will listen to a select few songs again though.

An incredibly well crafted album in every regard. Lyrics, production, writing. Every part goes so hard. I really enjoyed it. Have a hard time finding anything bad to say. A tad long and lackluster structure (comparatively), but I believe they achieved what they set out to do and that’s just swell. 4/5

Had this on CD. Didn’t care for the skits 20 years ago and that hasn’t changed. Much better than what is being released today though. Easy 4.

Een goudmijn van rake beats, ook naast de hitjes

Weinig bekenden naast hey ya en Ms Jackson Maar so fresh so clean heeft een aardig stel rake klappen Net als drinkin again Wat dacht je van stankonia (stanklove)

Goed albummmmm

Ik vond dit echt een origineel, leuk, divers album

Dit album is niet alleen qua tijdstip, maar ook qua stijl de missing link tussen de old school en de new school. Misschien wel het beste voorbeeld van een album dat de experimentele ideeën uit de underground Hip Hop-wereld van de 90s als een raket de mainstream inschoot. Niet mijn favoriete album van ze, wel het beste qua collaborations, unieke blend van genres, en dansvloer-potentie. De Funkadelic/Parliament invloed is overal. Eerste helft van het album is fenomenaal, na B.O.B. verliest 'ie aantrekkingskracht. 8/10 Highlights: B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) So Fresh, So Clean Snappin' & Trappin' (Kende ik nog niet, gruwelijke beat en guest appearance van Killer Mike, klinkt als een proto-Run The Jewels track)

Never listened to an OutKast album before but liked what I have heard. The best thing about Andre 3000 is the quick rapping flow he has, it's great. Possibly isn't enough of it here. I agree with Jamie, it's different to a lot of their popular peers from the time and largely avoids the shit gangsta tropes. Much more eclectic than other hip hop albums we've had from the era. It isn't all of the same quality in my opinion, but when it's good, it's amazing. Highlights: Miss Jackson BOB Xplosion (can't mistake B real's voice) Humble mumble Never been a fan of so fresh, so clean, which I guess was the biggest hit from this album. I'll be back to some of it! 3.5

This is a solid album all the way through. Great bit of nostalgia for me as well. Great lyrics and storytelling and the music is just fun. Love this album!

I was never a big fan of rap in general, but several rap albums have transcended the genre for me. This is one of those albums. Solid songs, a variety of styles, keeps you bouncing. I could probably do without the interludes though.

Such a great early 2000s hip hop album, elements of psychedelic rock, funk, rock, etc. This was in regular rotation in college for me.

4.5

Too many skits and features. Could definitely have skim 20 minutes off but still great. 1st half is some of the best rap songs of the 90’s.

It really falls off after humble mumble. Could have easily cut out 30-40 mins and it would be a 5. There's some fantastic classics in the first half.

Favourite Song: So Fresh, So Clean Loved the funk and that it had something to say. Like the more melodic style and catchy songs.

Great 2000's rap, funky and lyrically skilled with a great flow. A proper album you listen through to

GOATS. 3rd best album #IMO

4.6 one of my favorite rap albums ever. Probably should be a 5.

This is an amazing vocal performance. No wonder Andre doesn't want to rap anymore. I can't see anybody rapping this fast and furious without a lot of practice. Funky and with all types of styles and beats. These guys can rap over any beat or with any flow.

Definitely deserves another listen

4.5

Loved this album but like Andre 3000s contribution more

I didn’t know this album but really enjoyed it. Tons of energy and different tones and tempos. Impressive.

Amazing debut? Album by OutKast..so many hits.

Too many skits but I love ms jackson

Familiar with this one. Tremendously high highs, but lots of skippable tracks here. Falling into that old rap trap of too many interludes. However, the highs are proof that if you have some musicality in you beats, and not just droning bass notes with a few piano notes, rap can be really special.

Ótimos beats Interlúdios ruins Bem produzido (soa bem)

Banger

VMP

Such a versatile album with two guys that compliment eachitherbso well.

Album complete

Silly music but I liked it. Didn't expect to like it at all, so had a little trouble getting into it. Can't decide between 3 and 4 so I'll just trust the people saying the lyrics are good

Ms Jackson So fresh so clean Bombs over Baghdad

Awesome layered beats funk, soul, rock guitar solos. The skits aren’t too long or corny like some albums and several absolute banger tracks

Hip-Hop is not my thing, but I enjoyed listening to this. Each piece had a distinct sound, and the overall mixing / layering of tracks was well balanced.

Not as outstanding as ATLiens for me. Still influental. Not every song catched me while listening through the Album

3 great, great songs. The whole album is clever and interesting, although I'm over skits & interludes forever. B.O.B., So Fresh So Clean, and Ms Jackson are classics.

Highlights: Gasoline Dreams, Ms Jackson, Spaghetti Junction, Humble Mumble, B.O.B. Didn't like: Most of the interludes. "Call B4 I Cum" had a really annoying hook, and I don't think I'd listen to "We Luv Deez Hoes" again. Overall a bit long. Would have benefitted from being a shorter album. Overall: Energetic, fun, frenetic at times. Amazing energy throughout. Timeless, doesn't feel dated even though it came out in 2000. I'm not really a hiphop/rap expert but the lyricism and flow are so unique and fun to listen to. Really great hooks and interesting hugely varied influences and samples. Having said that, some of the tracks are incredible, and some are kind of meh. And I don't love the misogyny even though I know some of it is tongue in cheek.

I have a fond spot for OutKast and the song Ms Jackson for the way the owl in the film clip makes my wife laugh hysterically. Ms Jackson is a standout song on this album and I also enjoyed B.O.B. and Stankonia.

Ms. Jackson, So Fresh So Clean, couple other songs on this album are good to banger level. There's a _lot_ of chaff though, Outkast is 2 for 2 on this list of albums that are way longer than they needed to be. That said, I'm still a fan.

Incredible!!!

I liked the album, a mixture of different songs with the preludes and interludes. Combined with some of their hits. Some songs were on the longer side

Brilliance

Up there with Speakerboxx / the Love Below, good stuff with a dose of goody

One of the better Hip Hop albums out there. While I'm not a fan of sketches on Hip Hop albums, they don't distract on Stankonia as much as others. Outkast packs a lot into this album at a whopping 1:13 in length. Albums over an hour a drudge to get through, but Outkast minimizes that here as well. Overall, a great HipHop album that ranks high on the list of all-time greats. 4/5.

Really catchy album. I had ms jackson in my head almost all day long.

A few hit songs we all know. Solid lyrics, mostly good beats. Some nice featuring artists. It's great, and I'm sure if this is your kind of genre and music it would be a 5-star album for you!

4/5 the small interludes are perfect

Maybe a bit too long, the album features so many quality tracks that I cannot argue for anything lower than 4.

Lots of great songs but some duds and too many interludes. BOB didn’t hit like it used to for me sadly.

I love OutKast, and the album flew by for being an hour and a half

oh my god, I'm not like 4 hours of sleep and the lyrics is going so fast, and my tiredness is making worse, the first 3 songs were understandable but 😵‍💫 Some songs were good but some overworked my brain tooo fastt

They are good

A nice change of pace from the other albums we've seen so far. Nice old-school rap which ,even though i prefer the more contemporary style, I enjoyed. Ms Jackson is an absolute classic didn't know it was from them. 7.5/10