MF Doom: Live From Planet X Vinyl LP

"Buy this album. You won't be disappointed!"How many times have you read that at the end of an Amazon review?Basically, though, I don't see how any MF Doom fan could be disappointed with this live effort. The beats sound just as good as on the studio albums (they're the same), as a rapper Doom is good form, he is entertaining without wasting any time talking, the tracklist is practically a greatest hits lineup from his best period (1999-2004), and there are just enough subtle variations to his flow and lyrics to make each song sound fresh and worth listening to a few times, even if you already know every word on this album as I do (I think).Besides, it's the only CD in my collection which contains only one track. How cool is that?

While a live album, this also doubles as a sort of "Greatest Hits" of the masterful mc MF DOOM. I found the quality of the recordings to be quite high, and you can tell DOOM is a real MC and has no trouble holding it down in a live performance. Sadly, this record is probably as close as many of us will actually get to experience DOOM "live" as he reportedly regularly no-shows his concerts, and instead sends doomposters. Regardless, if you're a fan of DOOM and looking to pick something up to fill out your collections this is definitely a good choice. It's also pretty cool that the entire record is "1-song" so you really get the experience of being at a concert, while some might view this as a bad thing I thought it was a unique plus

My obsession with the man behind the iron mask has been overflowing within the past few months, and "Live From Planet X" plays a big part of it. This is simply one of the most raw live recordings I've ever heard. And honestly, I couldn't have hoped for anything better than what I got. Doom is presented in classic form, performing with great energy, intensity and comfort that only a seasoned veteran could bring to the table. He muscles through classics such as "Greenbacks" (originally a Prince Paul song), "Hey!", the then unheard "Accordion" (from the forthcoming Madvillain album), "Great Day", my personal favorite "Rhymes like dimes", and the Madlib produced "One Beer".Overall, there is very little a Doom fan can complain about here. Amazon claims that it's a 50 minute live set in their description above, but it actually clocks in at just under 39 minutes. Also, even though they break up the track listing above, it's all on a single track, which really makes it feel like a complete set from start to finish. The great sound quality more than makes up for those very slight flaws.

I have never ever liked live albums, what is the point, if I want to hear music being drowned out by people screaming and having the artist not performing like they do on their actual lp's I will actually make the effort and go to their concerts, but this album is the exception.MF Doom does not sound the same as he does on his studio albums but this is not him being rubbish on the contrary he just sounds different which in a way gives this album a fresh new spin even though he's going through his established tracks. The sound quality is brilliant which I have to say it is like you were there. The only bad thing I can really say about this album is that there is only one track meaning you cannot skip any of the songs which can be quite annoying if you want to listen to a particular track, but if you are a fan of Doom and you want another fix this is worthy but if you are new to MF DOOM then I advise that you try one of his other studio recorded albums first.

i havent been listenin to mf doom a long time, only a couple years. when i first heard him i was like damn this is what hip hops missin. feelin his flow, lyrics, beats. it reminds me of the golden age of hip hop. ive got to the point where i just pick up his cd without even hearing a track. only thing i didnt like about this cd was that its one long track (same thing everybody else said). its annoying because i have to fast-forward (like a tape) to get to certain songs i wanna hear. even though i love the cd and will listen all the way through, its just sometimes i wanna hear a song in particular. the audio is amazingly clear. when i first heard he had another cd coming out i thought it was all new songs, the fact it wasnt was a let down, but cause the songs is classic i didnt care! pick this up! 4.5 stars.

Great Show, Great Selections (tracks) and good audio for being Live at a NY lounge. Only thing is that the album has a messed up track listing and like the other reviewer noted it is one track, well worth the loot cakes tho ($).The correct song listing goes as follows Intro.*Song Live DebutChange the Beat, People-Places-Things, Dead Bent, Gas Drawls firt Verse (over Go w/ The Flow), Gas Drawls, Doomsday, Hey!, Accordian*, Curls*, Great Day*, Ryhmes Like Dimes, I hear Voices (pt.1), My Favorite Ladies, One Beer*, The Fine PrintAnd if you guys are huge fands of MF DOOM and dont know yet that hes Zev Love X, Then go cop yourself a KMD album (Black B_st_rds). For first timers go get Madvillian Madvilliany Ft Madlib on the Beats or Opperation Doomsday (if you can afford it!)

I've gotten this over the holidays, and thought it was great.You actually feel like your at a concert, excluding the screaming and drama. Best of all , his voice is clear. Doom would be the last person I'd think voice would be clear live. But he seemed to be on point. You may find a lot of material from Operation Doomsday here, and One Beer. Personally, I love this CD.Sometimes you hear the people shout his name"MF, the SUPERVILLAIN!"Yeah, it's great stuff. That great.If you want something to add to your collection of "liveness" then this'll be great.Definitely recommended.

All in all this was Ok, but I for one thought the recording wasn't all that good. Doom's voice comes through fine but the beats are really muffled and kind of blur togeather. If you are a Doom fanatic then pick this up. If you are looking to try him out skip this one and get one of his two studio albums.

A great MF Doom album - the artist is sadly missed

bought as gift and he loved it

Arrived in perfect condition, no scratches or defects!