Idlewild [PA] * by OutKast

Pros: A few standout tracks; Group members actually appear on songs together
Cons: Disjointed feel; Andre's weakness as a singer; Big Boi's inability to follow the musical theme

Ever since the release of their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacm uzik, Outkast have been one of the most pioneering acts in hip-hop. With their original combination of Dirty South and G-Funk music that eventually became influenced by funk, ...

Pros: Diversity in musical styles; excellent songs for the most part; best Outkast release since "Stankonia"
Cons: Somewhat incohesive; a few of substandard songs; pointless interludes.

I figured I would start this particular review with a quote from a song. The following speech, recorded to the tune of Otis Redding's "Can't Turn You Loose", is from the intro of the very first Blues Brothers' album, "Briefcase ...

Pros: Surprisingly consistent and ambitious; mostly catchy tunes. Big Boi’s flow
Cons: Overly messy/overproduced at times, ugh skits. I asked for OUTKAST, not Bog Boi + Dre!

Outkast repeatedly told fans and press alike that the new “Idlewild” soundtrack isn’t solely to present their upcoming musical, but is actually a real Kast album at the same time - however it can’t be helped to think this is a ...

Pros: More of the Speakerboxx/Love Below formula
Cons: still a group doing mostly solo efforts

Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000) and Antawn Patton (Big Boi) have evolved into one of the most well known hip hop groups ever. Their double CD album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below has sold over 11 million copies and yet the rumors of their break up continue. On ...