Escape From Monsta Island!

Monsta Island Czars ( MIC )

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 3, 2003)
• Original Release Date: March 3, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00008NW7B
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #177,444 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. What's The Name Of This Place?

2. M.N.Y.A.

3. F@#k Y'all Ni@@#s

4. Witchcraft

5. 1,2 . . .1,2

6. Scientific Civilization Skit

7. Mic Line

8. Poizon Windz

9. Under Pressure

10. Became A Monsta

11. There's A Legend Skit

12. Out My Mind

13. Warning

14. Make It Squash!

15. Gunz N Swordz

16. Sumthin' To Prove

17. Live Son of A Bitch Skit

18. Comin' At You

19. Take Control

20. Escape From Monsta Isle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Underrated Classic, November 11, 2005

By	Alan Pounds "Minnesota Hip-Hop Fiend" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

MF Doom (appearing here as King Ghidra) certainly has an ear for talent. That is very apparent when listening to what seems to be the first King Geedorah album (see the second - King Geedorah "Take Me To Your Leader", released just 3 months after this album). Personally, I like this one better. There is more to love about it. Doom steps up to the mic just once, but it's pure gold. Like the King Geedorah album, this is yet another production feat for the super villain. Contrary to popular belief, Doom didn't produce the whole thing. In fact only 6 tracks are produced by Metal Fingers, while the rest are taken on by X-Ray. Obviously, the album takes on the theme of old Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and King Kong, which actually works quite well on wax. The album has a creepy, dark undertone that gives it a flair of originality unmatched in the underground (let alone mainstream). The cast (many of which are alter egos) includes Gigan, Jet-Jaguar (a.k.a. MF Grimm), K.D., King Ghidra (a.k.a. MF Doom), Kong, Megalon (a.k.a. Tommy Gunn), Spiega, X-Ray, and my personal favorite, Rodan. This jam-packed cast is very reminiscent on the Wu-Tang Clan. And believe it or not, they have all the talent to back it up.

If you've done your homework, you would find that just about everyone on the album has appeared in some way or another on MF Doom's previous works, dating back to the KMD days. Each track brings a different style to the table, which is frankly, reminiscent of nothing - it's original. The approach of the album is simple. The entire cast teams up to defeat "The Beast" (Godzilla). This is one of those albums that is hard to pick standout tracks to talk about, because when I listen to it, they are all standouts (I guess that's oxymoron). Every track emulates a specific style to perfection. I do feel that the two emcees to watch in the future are Rodan and Gigan. Their flows are insanely unique and on point. In fact they are all on point.

It's hard to even describe how great this album actually is. It's mind boggling at times, but is very accessible. A true hip-hop head will be disappointed for sleeping on this...I know I was.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MF Doom opens the gates.., October 12, 2003

By	E. Ahn (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you loved KMD, or the subsequent releases by Zev Love X, or MF Doom, or whatever he wants to call himself, this album may be right up your alley. With chaotically sample heavy beats that are worthy of their own instrumental album (*ahem*), the M.I.C. crew takes turns spitting non sequitur/street edged raps that remain just fresh enough to keep you riveted without having to think about anything other than the gritty and seamlessly good beats that house this album.

While more lyrical heads may not be feeling it, this album is a definite buy for heads who love a well produced and original sound.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KMD..Aka MF DOOMS' old school,its got dumb flavor sun, February 29, 2004

By	tony (springfield mass) - See all my reviews

Ill make it simple.KMD is zev luv x,now known as mf doom.And his dj RIP subroc.This is the hottest old school album out right now,and i think,the best ever.If your a mf doom fan,dont be afraid buy it.If you never heard kmd, or mf doom,buy it.This album bangs like crazy for,any mood your in,and grows on you every time u hear it.Dope beats,skits,lyrics,and orginality, as comparable to groups as tribe called quest,wu tang,pharcyde,cop this asap if you dont your hip hop head will be missing out on some serious ear and mind candy.Fve stars,five records,five mics,10/10