In the second (and, so far, final) album from MF DOOM’s side-project of Viktor Vaughn, the rapper doesn’t do much to mix up his usual style, despite bringing in several guests in production, DJ, and rap spots. The main thing distinguishing it from other releases in his catalog is the squelchy glitchiness of electronic textures added to the songs, and a tendency to ramble on without sticking to the song’s meter. As a result of sticking to his usual MO, DOOM’s low-pitched delivery tends to get overshadowed by the comparative high-energy of the guest rappers, and (whether as a result of trying to emulate a younger mind-set or not) the choruses and line hooks end up mostly unmemorable.
The samples and scratching come closest to being the album’s saving grace, but even there, it’s low-impact stuff, for the most part, with few dig-ups that really stand out. The most consistent piece of quality lies in the backing beats, making it a bit of a disappointment that the instrumentals were never released. The lack of any reissues for the album since its original release aren’t exactly surprising in light of its content’s standing, but that’s had the unfortunate effect of driving up demand for a forgettable record.
Scrambled Brains 