The Mouse and the Mask

Track Listings

1. Chupa Nibre

2. Sofa King

3. Mask - Danger Doom, , Ghostface Killah

4. Perfect Hair

5. Benzie Box - C-Lo, , Danger Doom

6. Old School - Danger Doom, Talib Kweli

7. A.T.H.F.

8. Basket Case

9. No Names

10. Crosshairs

11. Mince Meat

12. Vats of Urine

13. Space Ho's

14. Bada Bing

Average customer rating:

Should've been spectacular, got good instead
[adult swim]'s Commercialization (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars)
Hip-Hop at its best
Fantastic Beats
A little disappointed

The Mouse and the Mask
Danger Doom
Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B9EYDY
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

EL CHUPA NIBRE
SOFA KING
THE MASK FEAT. GHOSTFACE KILLAH
PERFECT HAIR
BENZIE BOX FEAT. CEE-LO
OLD SCHOOL
A.T.H.F. (AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE)
BASKET CASE
NO NAMES (BLACK DEBBIE)
CROSSHAIRS
MINCEMEAT
VATS OF URINE
SPACE HO'S
BADA BING

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Usually when you read that an album is "inspired by" a motion picture or TV show, you can be certain that the one thing those artists were inspired by was a big fat check, and consequently those records generally do not sound very good. But the debut collaboration between no-longer-underground hip-hop artists Dangermouse and MF Doom, allegedly inspired by the Cartoon Network's late-night stoner-centric animation series Adult Swim, is far better than it has any right being. Doom has one of the best flows around, and he's at least as smart as your favorite dictionary-digger. Danger Mouse's obscure samples are excellent, but this is just a fun record that's not trying to be more, or less. Character voices get worked in, and these are pretty cool, especially Shakey's send-up of the fake answering machine cliché. There're also guest appearances by Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo, and Talib Kweli. When it comes to rappers hanging with cartoon characters, Mouse and the Mask is more fun than a Shaq attack and a Gorillaz record combined. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Two of this generation's most respected hip-hop artists, Danger Mouse and MF Doom have come together for this album, inspired by Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's popular late-night animation network. Doom, with his near obsession with masked identities and superhero personas, and Mouse, with his murky, ethereal soundscapes that cloud men's minds like Mandrake, are the perfect partners for the project, and each has inspired the other to the finest work of their careers. "The Mouse & The Mask" contains character voices and skits from Adult Swim's most popular original shows, including "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2021", and "Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law", along with guest appearances by Cee-Lo, Talib Kweli, and Ghostface Killah.

Customer Reviews:

Should've been spectacular, got good instead.......2007-06-13

After gaining worldwide notoriety with the ceased and desisted Grey Album, Danger Mouse replaced Dan The Automator as producer for the highly publicized Gorillaz sophomore LP Demon Days. As such, he is currently one of underground hip-hop's hottest beat-makers and this will assuredly continue in light of this MF Doom collaboration. Last year, the Madlib assisted Madvillain saw Doom hitting more lists than not so it's safe to assume The Mouse & The Mask is pretty much destined for success. However, with almost every character from the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim receiving prime breakdown and interlude time, Danger Doom is the basic antithesis of the b-movie horror vibe Madvillainy enjoyed, which probably benefited from a more universal appeal as your enjoyment of this DM and MF release will be greatly affected by your attitude towards the likes of Harvey Birdman and Space Ghost.

[adult swim]'s Commercialization (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars).......2006-12-04

[adult swim] was being viewed by many people who enjoyed humorous cartoons on the Cartoon Network Channel. I might have been watching that channel since the age of 5 (it used to come on locally here in Atlanta up until about '94). [adult swim] has been responsible for bringing us humous PG 13 cartoons such as "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2120", and more. I believe they felt the need to cash in on the music industry by allowing MF Doom and Danger Mouse to drop an album under the name Danger Doom. And truthfully, I believed that people bought this album, just becasue of the [adult swim] logo on it.

The Danger Doom album "The Mouse And The Mask" was good to listen to. Most of MF Doom's rhymes are good to listen to (a better move over that "Madvillany" album if you ask me). His flow was consistant throughout this album. Danger Doom's production is good too. This was the first time I hear his production, and it was very impressive.

What I like most about this album is the cameos by the cartoon characters themselves. Master Shake appears on a few tracks leaving voice mail messages cussing out Danger Mouse for not letting him rhyme. Meatwad and Brak spits a few rhymes on this album. There are more cartoon cameos throughout this album too.

Guest appearances are few. Ghostface Killah appears on "The Mask" which is good. Cee-Lo sings the hook to "Benzi Box". And my favorite track is "Old School" with Talib Kweli, is perfect.

The problem I have with this album is the length. The album clocks in at about 37 minutes, making it seem kind of short. Also the songs are short in length too, averaging about 2 and a half minutes, not hearing enough Doom.

Other than that, this album is recommended to fans of [adult swim] who haven't purchased this album, or fans of both MF Doom and Danger Mouse. There are no filler tracks here. Just head nodding music. Enjoy.

Lyrics: A
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A
Overall: A

Favorite Tracks: Sofa King, The Mask, Benzi Box, Old School Rules, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Mince Meat, Space Hoes, Bada Bing.

Honorable Mention: No Names (Black Debbie)

Peace!

Hip-Hop at its best.......2006-11-26

This is a OK album considering its one of the first Danger Mouse+M.F. Doom callabo's(other's were November has Come-Gorillaz)If you ask me some of the tracks will leave you wanting more from the duo and some of the beats annoy you(Basket case,benzie box) other than that the samples are ill danger's beats are one of the sickest,and doom's rhymes are ill(always have bee)if you're gonna cop it its worth your monbey!

Fantastic Beats.......2006-11-04

I was a little skeptical when I purchased this album, not being all that fond of the only track I had heard MF Doom rap on, "November Has Come" by Gorillaz, but I gave it a chance.

Danger Mouse really shines on this album, making every track completely fresh and funky. MF Doom even grew on me, though, among my favorites would have to be Old School, with Talib Kweli, and Benzi Box, with Cee-Lo. However, the whole album is spectacular really. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the bleeping of profanity. I feel that the content on the album is more adult oriented, as is the subject matter from which it took its inspiration, and as such, I feel that the bleeping was unnecessary.

Great album, though, Doom, Danger, and all the others really took me by surprise, and it ended up that this album was far better than expected.

A little disappointed.......2006-09-28

This is my first album from either artist and I have to say, that I was expecting a little more. Adult Swim really, really pushed this album so I bought it. MF Doom is very good at what he does. His rhymes are off the hook and Danger Mouse kicks butt with making beats. The clips from the Adult Swim crew are pretty funny. But, with the exception of a handful of songs, the album lacks that "I wanna listen to it over and over again" feel. I like the album, but maybe I was expecting too much from it.

Average customer rating:

The Mouse and the Mask
Danger Doom
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AO9O8A
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

Chupa Nibre
Sofa King
Mask - Danger Doom, , Ghostface Killah
Perfect Hair
Benzie Box - C-Lo, , Danger Doom
Old School - Danger Doom, Talib Kweli
A.T.H.F.
Basket Case
No Names
Crosshairs
Mince Meat
Vats of Urine
Space Ho's
Bada Bing

Album Description

The much talked about and anticipated Danger Mouse and MF Doom's full-length collaboration arrives. Danger Mouse makes the beats and Doom raps with guest spots from hip-hop superstars Ghostface, Cee Lo and Talib Kweli. Danger Mouse is best known for producing the album Demon Days (Gorillaz), The Grey Album (infamous Jay-Z/Beatles mash-up) and Ghetto Pop Life (his hugely acclaimed debut LP with Jemini). This limited edition includes a bonus 3 inch that features 3 exclusive tracks. Warp. 2005.

Average customer rating:

The Mouse and the Mask
Danger Doom
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AO9O80
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

Chupa Nibre
Sofa King
Mask - Danger Doom, , Ghostface Killah
Perfect Hair
Benzie Box - C-Lo, , Danger Doom
Old School - Danger Doom, Talib Kweli
A.T.H.F.
Basket Case
No Names
Crosshairs
Mince Meat
Vats of Urine
Space Ho's
Bada Bing

Album Description

The much talked about Danger Mouse and MF Doom's full-length collaboration. Danger Mouse makes the beats and Doom raps with guest spots from hip-hop superstars Ghostface, Cee Lo and Talib Kweli. Danger Mouse is best known for producing the number one album Demon Days (Gorillaz), The Grey Album (infamous Jay-Z/Beatles mash-up) and Ghetto Pop Life (his hugely acclaimed debut LP with Jemini). 14 tracks. LEX. 2005.