MF Doom as Viktor Vaughn - VV2:Venomous Villain
feat. Manchild & Iz-Real
MF Doom's second album under the guise of Viktor Vaughn. With MF Doom being one of this sites favourite rappers and the first album getting a high score; there is a lot to expect from this release.
Just like the first Viktor Vaughn album Vaudeville Villain, Venomous Villain has no production from MF Doom and has also has a electronic sound to it; the lyrics are also of a more darker/criminal style than other Doom releases. Venomous Villain tries to emulate the first album and almost succeeds, but the main problem is the lack of substance.
The album only clocks in at round 30 minutes. This would be ok if the album was full on, but Doom only appears for around 10 minutes of rapping and there is only three tracks with just Doom on it. The guest rappers don't really add anything to the tracks apart from Kool Keith on 'Doper Skiller', which is one of the albums highlights.
Perhaps Doom was being serious when the first thing he says on the album is:
Dub it off your man
Don't spend that 10 bucks
I did it for the advance The back end sucks.
VV2:Venomous Villain is a decent album, it just needs to have a bit more depth. As long you don't expect it to be on the same level as 'Vaudeville Villain' it's a worthwhile purchase..
Favourite Tracks:
Back End, Doper Skiller and Pop Quiz.
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Nearly classic IMO. Bloody Chain is the best track on this album. I would recommend you buy this album if you are into MF DOOM.
Peace
i thought this album was excellent and comparable to the first Viktor Vaughn effort. i give it a lot more credit and i thoroughly disagree at some points wholeheartedly. the album did sound like he charged through it, but it also sounded like he had alot more interested producers willing to let him play around on the last album. the VV2 effort seems like it was an exploratory effort.
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