Outkast - Idlewild

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Album Track Listing

Outkast:
Idlewild

Release Date: 28 August 2006

Reviewed By: Melisa Tang

1. Intro

2. Mighty O

3. Peaches (ft. Sleepy Brown)

4. Idlewild Blue (Don't Chu Worry 'Bout Me)

5. Infatuation (Interlude)

6. N2U

7. Morris Brown (ft. Sleepy Brown)

8. Chronometrophobia

9. Train (ft. Sleepy Brown)

10. Life Is Like a Musical

11. No Bootleg DVDs (Interlude)

12. Hollywood Divorce

13. Zora (Interlude)

14. Call the Law

15. Bamboo & Cross (Interlude)

16. Buggface

17. Makes No Sense At All

18. In Your Dreams (ft. Killer Mike)

19. PJ & Rooster

20. Mutron Angel (ft. Whild Peach)

21. Greatest Show On Earth (ft. Macy Gray)

22. You're Beautiful (Interlude)

23. When I Look In Your Eyes

24. Dyin' To Live

25. Bad Note

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For years, rumours of an Outkast split has been rife in the music industry, much to the distress of hip hop fans worldwide. Then came 2003’s double release, ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’, which saw separate projects by Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton and Andre ‘3000’ Benjamin packaged together under the group name.

Whilst the album and each member’s respective single releases were huge successes, fans couldn’t help but wonder if there would ever be another Outkast record like their 1994 debut, ‘Southernplayaisticadillacmuzik’ all those years ago.

Yet, here we are in 2006 and Outkast are still alive and kicking, delivering a double whammy with the album ‘Idlewild’, and their film of the same name.

The official soundtrack to their film, ‘Idlewild’ the LP contains 20-plus tracks keeping fans intrigued with their movie throwback to the 1930s, horns and basslines included.

‘Mighty O’ is the first full track you hear, opening the album with both members rhyming together, just like the early days. Yet, the pair only continue this on four of the 25 tracks, leading to further speculation about the state of the duo. The only consolation for this is Andre’s welcome return to the mic, as displayed on ‘Mighty O’, where Dre seemingly refers to the group’s status when he says, “Divorce is not an option, and prenuptial is void”.

Andre’s lyrical prowess is again shown on cuts like ‘Hollywood Divorce’ featuring Lil’ Wayne and Snoop Dogg, with all artists at the top of their game, although Weezy seems to work the track to his best advantage. Dre drops another rhyme on the impressive ‘Chronomentrophobia’, where he exercises his enviable vocals topping it off with a little slick wordplay. ‘Idlewild’ sees less and less of Andre as an emcee and more of a singer as the album progresses, with the ‘Hey Ya!’ star excelling on solo cuts ‘Dyin’ To Live’ and ‘When I Look Into Your Eyes’.

Of course, this album is not just about Andre 3000. Big Boi makes his presence felt on some of the album’s biggest and best tracks, including ‘N2U’ and ‘Call The Law’, working with singer Janelle Monae on the latter to deliver a song hotter than your mama’s special hot sauce. Other tracks like ‘Peaches’ and ‘The Train’ cannot be overlooked either, with Big Boi opting for a more soulful approach to the album.

The lead single, ‘Morris Brown’ is already stirring on music television channels, and sees Big Boi team up with long-time Outkast producer and collaborator, Sleepy Brown, complete with a real marching band, for its outrageously funky, colourful and imaginative video.

However amidst all the perfect gems, there’s bound to be the odd flaw, and disappointment is disguised in the form of ‘Idlewild Blue (Don’tchu Worry ‘Bout Me)’, ‘Makes No Sense’, and ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ featuring Macy Gray, tracks which really don’t amount to much.

Although Outkast albums are known to be a little harder to get into than your average rap record, they are definitely worth the extra time, and whilst the duo have essentially make another ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’, they’ve given their futuristic sound a 1930’s spin, taking things to all new levels.

They might be going through a divorce of sorts behind the scenes, but on the musical front Outkast have kept it together and done it again, producing another groundbreaking album.

This release simply confirms what everybody already thought: Outkast are one of hip hop’s greatest groups. Period.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Top Three Tracks:

7) Morris Brown (ft. Sleepy Brown)

14) Call The Law (ft. Janelle Monae)

12) Hollywood Divorce (ft. Lil’ Wayne and Snoop Dogg)

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Album Track Listing	Outkast: Idlewild Release Date: 28 August 2006 Reviewed By: Melisa Tang
1. Intro 2. Mighty O 3. Peaches (ft. Sleepy Brown) 4. Idlewild Blue (Don't Chu Worry 'Bout Me) 5. Infatuation (Interlude) 6. N2U 7. Morris Brown (ft. Sleepy Brown) 8. Chronometrophobia 9. Train (ft. Sleepy Brown) 10. Life Is Like a Musical 11. No Bootleg DVDs (Interlude) 12. Hollywood Divorce 13. Zora (Interlude) 14. Call the Law 15. Bamboo & Cross (Interlude) 16. Buggface 17. Makes No Sense At All 18. In Your Dreams (ft. Killer Mike) 19. PJ & Rooster 20. Mutron Angel (ft. Whild Peach) 21. Greatest Show On Earth (ft. Macy Gray) 22. You're Beautiful (Interlude) 23. When I Look In Your Eyes 24. Dyin' To Live 25. Bad Note Beyonce - B'Day Read Review

		For years, rumours of an Outkast split has been rife in the music industry, much to the distress of hip hop fans worldwide. Then came 2003’s double release, ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’, which saw separate projects by Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton and Andre ‘3000’ Benjamin packaged together under the group name. Whilst the album and each member’s respective single releases were huge successes, fans couldn’t help but wonder if there would ever be another Outkast record like their 1994 debut, ‘Southernplayaisticadillacmuzik’ all those years ago. Yet, here we are in 2006 and Outkast are still alive and kicking, delivering a double whammy with the album ‘Idlewild’, and their film of the same name. The official soundtrack to their film, ‘Idlewild’ the LP contains 20-plus tracks keeping fans intrigued with their movie throwback to the 1930s, horns and basslines included. ‘Mighty O’ is the first full track you hear, opening the album with both members rhyming together, just like the early days. Yet, the pair only continue this on four of the 25 tracks, leading to further speculation about the state of the duo. The only consolation for this is Andre’s welcome return to the mic, as displayed on ‘Mighty O’, where Dre seemingly refers to the group’s status when he says, “Divorce is not an option, and prenuptial is void”. Andre’s lyrical prowess is again shown on cuts like ‘Hollywood Divorce’ featuring Lil’ Wayne and Snoop Dogg, with all artists at the top of their game, although Weezy seems to work the track to his best advantage. Dre drops another rhyme on the impressive ‘Chronomentrophobia’, where he exercises his enviable vocals topping it off with a little slick wordplay. ‘Idlewild’ sees less and less of Andre as an emcee and more of a singer as the album progresses, with the ‘Hey Ya!’ star excelling on solo cuts ‘Dyin’ To Live’ and ‘When I Look Into Your Eyes’. Of course, this album is not just about Andre 3000. Big Boi makes his presence felt on some of the album’s biggest and best tracks, including ‘N2U’ and ‘Call The Law’, working with singer Janelle Monae on the latter to deliver a song hotter than your mama’s special hot sauce. Other tracks like ‘Peaches’ and ‘The Train’ cannot be overlooked either, with Big Boi opting for a more soulful approach to the album. The lead single, ‘Morris Brown’ is already stirring on music television channels, and sees Big Boi team up with long-time Outkast producer and collaborator, Sleepy Brown, complete with a real marching band, for its outrageously funky, colourful and imaginative video. However amidst all the perfect gems, there’s bound to be the odd flaw, and disappointment is disguised in the form of ‘Idlewild Blue (Don’tchu Worry ‘Bout Me)’, ‘Makes No Sense’, and ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ featuring Macy Gray, tracks which really don’t amount to much. Although Outkast albums are known to be a little harder to get into than your average rap record, they are definitely worth the extra time, and whilst the duo have essentially make another ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’, they’ve given their futuristic sound a 1930’s spin, taking things to all new levels. They might be going through a divorce of sorts behind the scenes, but on the musical front Outkast have kept it together and done it again, producing another groundbreaking album. This release simply confirms what everybody already thought: Outkast are one of hip hop’s greatest groups. Period. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Top Three Tracks: 7) Morris Brown (ft. Sleepy Brown) 14) Call The Law (ft. Janelle Monae) 12) Hollywood Divorce (ft. Lil’ Wayne and Snoop Dogg) Return to Latest Reviews or select review by artist or Soundtrack, A-Z. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z