DangerDoom: The Mouse & The Mask

This album intrigued me: DJ Danger Mouse and MF Doom ream up for a hip-hop album... and write songs that involve, in some way, Adult Swim characters. Genius. What's more, the album really delivers.

The duo lay some awesome beats, the raps are fun, the guest appearances are hysterical (Meatwad, Brak, Harvey Birdman, etc), and, honestly, the album doesn't end up feeling super gimmicky.

On the album, some of the best tracks are "Sofa King," "Benzi Box," "A.T.H.F. (Aqua Teen Hunger Force)," and "No Names (Black Debbie)."

And, for those paying attention, DJ Dangermouse is the genius behind "The Grey Album" (the musical mashing of Jay-Z's "Black Album" and the Beatles "White Album").

In the end: Hip-hop is always one of those genres I think people are afraid of. Or, at least, don't entirely understand it. I count myself among that group. But the stories of these songs mixed with the charachert guest spots and the great beats make this a very enjoyable album. And, really, Meatwad rapping makes it totally worthwhile.

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