Reviews
3 stars out of 5 -- "There are touches of the jazz/jump blues from the film's '30s/'40s demimonde, as well as shades of Prince's most fitfully eclectic periods.", 4 Stars Out of 5 -- "Idlewild Mixes Up Swing, Blues, Hip-Hop and R&B Without Losing a Step...", 4 stars out of 5 -- "Stylish and substantial; it's a deft masterpastiche that dissolves history for its own entertainment -- the work of two men bigger than hip hop.", Ranked #25 in Spin's "The 40 Best Albums of 2006" -- "'PJ & Rooster,' a lively hip-hop/soul/jazz throwdown, pops like some of their classic material.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "Every time you think you've got IDLEWILD figured out, it zips off in a totally unexpected new direction....Three years ago, OutKast were the best band in the world: IDLEWILD proves they still are.", "Big Boi Peacocks All over Idlewild, a Sharp Mc at His Most Mature and Vivid.", Ranked #30 in Q Magazine's "100 Greatest Albums of 2006" -- "A vivid celebration of the most creative partnership in rap."
