Outkast dropped another Classic

No one thought Outkast could possibly put out another album that would rival their previous 3 (spcm,ATLiens,Aquemeni)...But Outkast came back funkier than ever and dropped another landmark hip hop album.....A lot of long time OUtkast fans such as myself were truly proud to see them blow up as much as they did when this album dropped...IF there was any group that deserves to achieve iconic status, its OUtkast...They put in their work and deserve the succes they've achieved...



With that said, I still feel their first 3 albums were slightly better...So if you're reading this, make sure you at least pick up ATLiens or Aquemeni.....



Back to Stankonia....The album starts off wild like all 'kast albums...."Gasoline Dreams" is superb...The lyrics hit hard just like the beat...."So Fresh So Clean" was a monster hit and rightfully so...That was such a clever idea and the hook was so addicting....."Ms.Jackson" was/is the greatest tribute song ever to baby mommas..another great concept followed by a dope beat and hook.....



Theres also a lot of hidden gems on the album take a more serious route such as "toilet tisha"....



Overall, some might say Outkast lost their edge and fell off on this album...I disagree tho...Outkast came w/ fire on this album...And most important they never strayed too far from their roots/beliefs they've expressed since their first album...Tho u can definately tell they matured....



Grab this album asap , its definately among the greatest hip hop/pop albums of the last 5 years

Rap Math: Good Lyrics + Outkast Sense of Humor = Stankonia

Outkast, while in Hip Hop, are different than most of the other rappers in the business. While some of the songs being extremely random at times, Outkast always spit out the funniest, most innovative rhymes in Hip Hop. This album showcases their abilities with funny, serious, good, fast, and amazing songs. Buy this album or you'll be missing out on some of the best rap songs ever. The music isn't all great, but with those lyrics, how can you lose? WARNING: You may get somewhat bored if you do not have the lyrics to look at during listening to the album. The lyrics are spit out so fast you probably won't understand some of it. Despite this, Outkast is AWESOME and you HAVE TO buy this album. Here are the songs:

1. Intro (1:09) SKIT (NO RATING)

I don't understand this. Since its a skit, I don't have to give it a D. Horrible intro. Doesn't make sense, random. Don't worry. The album isn't all like this. BREAK!

2. Gasoline Dreams (3:34) B

Strong start to a strong album. Not the best on the album, but has a lot of power in it. The guitar is cool.

3. I'm Cool (0:42) SKIT

Strange interlude. A woman repeating "I'm Cool" for most of the interlude, than a random person yells some stuff. It's really funny at the end. Unexpected. BREAK!

4. So Fresh, So Clean (4:00) B+

Funny chorus, good lyrics. Pure Outkast. You gotta love it, because its just so fresh so clean.

5. Ms. Jackson (4:30) A

So funny. This song introduced and made me a fan of Outkast. One of their best songs ever. Pure classic. Again, SO FUNNY. Great lyrics. Yeah, Outkast!

6. Snappin' & Trappin' (4:19) B+

One of those songs which have pretty good lyrics but the music is wierd. Strange song. Features Killer Mike & J Sweet.

7. D.F. (0:27) SKIT

This is funny. Andre 3000 talks so fast that it's funny. BREAK!

8. Spaghetti Junction (3:57) A-

Funny lyrics (especially the chorus) and GREAT music. The idea of "spaghetti junction" is funny.

9. Kim and Cookie (1:10) SKIT

This is really funny. Girls talking and singing. A lot of cursing = really da** funny. Strange. BREAK!

10. I'll Call Before I Come (4:18) A-

Really funny. Features Gangsta Boo & Eco. This song has really funny lyrics and music which fits the lyrics. Again, the theme of the song is really funny.

11. B.O.B. (5:04) A

Another Outkast classic. B.O.B. stands for "Bombs Over Baghdad". The song isn't all about that, though. B.O.B. is a really funny song with really fast lyrics. Great song.

12. Xplosion (4:09) B+

Strange voice morph on Andre 3000's part. Good song. It takes a while to like, but it's catchy. Features B-Real, a strange rapper.

13. Good Hair (0:14) SKIT

I don't understand it, but maybe you will. BREAK!

14. We Luv Deez Hoez (4:10) A

FUNNIEST SONG ON THE ALBUM! Just listen to the chorus and you won't even try to change the track. Really, really funny. Features BackBone and Big Gipp (from Goodie Mob), who contribute rap verses which are all funny. How I luv diz song!

15. Humble Mumble (4:50) A+++

BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM (one of my overall favorite songs also). From the hilarious beginning: "I stank I can...The funky engine that could! Ooh! All aboard the Stankonia Express! The underground smellroad! Everyone's looking for an excuse to let loose...what's your locomotive?" - Andre, to the amazing chorus with a message, to Big Boi's fast, smooth rap verse, to Andre 3000's ultimate rap, to the amazing Erykah Badu's verse. Everything about this song is awesome. One of the best Outkast songs ever. A reason alone to buy the whole album.

16. Drinkin' Again (0:24) SKIT

Funny, but just another filling skit. BREAK!

17. ? (1:28) B+

Short, but really-da**-fast rap by Andre 3000. Funny filling-up-the-drink sound. Good music, but ends when you start to enjoy it. Good song.

18. Red Velvet (3:52) A-

"Now Peter Piper picked a pepper, that was his downfall." One of the best rap lyrics ever. Funny song and good chorus. Good one.

19. Cruising In The ATL (0:19) SKIT

Fun and nice to listen to. Has absolutely no meaning (that I know of) but is a cool interlude. BREAK!

20. Gangsta Sh*t (4:41) B+

Lots of rap verses and long, but a good song. Pretty good lyrics. Features some rap verses from the Goodie Mob. Cool song.

21. Toilet Tisha (4:24) A-

I don't know what to make of this song. At first I thought it was a joke (Toilet Tisha=Toilet Tissue, etc.) but then I figured out it was about a girl commiting suicide...hmmmmmm...very serious subject for Outkast but a great chillout song. I still don't know if its supposed to be serious, but maybe I'm just slow. Whatever. This is an awesome song, so LISTEN TO IT!

22. Slum Beautiful (4:07) B+

Awesome beat, maybe best one on the album. Cool raps, but the beat takes it away. Fun lyrics, though. Features one rap from Cee-Lo from Goodie Mob (the usual cameo band obviously).

23. Pre-Nump (0:29) SKIT

Funny. Really funny. Last skit on the album, and a good one. BREAK! (OK. If you haven't heard the album yet, duh, you haven't, then hear this: at the end of every skit, Outkast yells "BREAK!". Sorry for the confusion).

24. Stanklove (6:50) A-

Long, but worth it. Another chillout song like "Toilet Tisha". Kind of cheesy, but this is Outkast! Anyway, this is an extremely long song but isn't THAT boring. Great lyrics. While not funny, very well written. The only annoying part is the slowing-down at the end of the song. Great, mellow way to end the album.



OK. Overall, the album gets an A-. Very good lyrics and great rapping makes an awesome album from the most innovative rappers alive. Outkast, you guys ROCK!



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This is a setup for Outkast beginners

For those that were involved in Outkast's latest record SPEAKERBOXXX/THE LOVE BELOW must cop this too 'cuz it has a new side of where hip-hop it is today. First and foremost, I'd became an instant fan to Outkast in 2001 when they first put out "So Fresh So Clean" and "Ms. Jackson". 'Specially "B.O.B." which I like. It's all on this album.



It paids a tribute to legends of R&B and above we love from today: Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic/Parliament, James Brown, George Clinton, Jimi Hendrix, The Crusaders, Sly and the Family Stone, Miles Davis, Grover Washington Jr, Herbie Hancock, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Curtis Mayfield, Barry White, Kanye West, Kool and the Gang, The Jacksons/The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, etc.



I'd never had a problem with Outkast mixing their styles together into 1 style. 'Cuz the last time I rate them as the Steely Dan of Hip-Hop. Y'know where they created diverse styles of jazz, funk, blues, avant-garde, blues, rock, R&B, hip-hop and all of the above.



Yep this is definitely going into my collection and also gon collect all their albums incl. their latest double CD which won a lot of awards or accolades. Especially look forward for their new movie to come out on HBO this year or so and hopefully it'll make blockbuster pretty soon.



Good luck to Outkast for doing much work. And recommend Kanye West, K-os, The Roots, Common, Tribe Called Quest, Digable Planets, Miles Davis, Impromp2, Ronny Jordan, Guru, Us3, Roy Ayers, Grover Washington, Duke Ellington, Cannonball Adderley, The Crusaders, Marvin Gaye, Jazzhole, Stevie Wonder, Barry White, Bobby Caldwell, Quincy Jones and many others from the above.