In 2002, before Madlib and MF DOOM finished Madvillainy,
the first demo sequence of the album leaked online – early vocal cuts
from DOOM, recorded then quickly mixed in LA at Madlib’s Bomb Shelter
studio. The leak spread around the world, and while the tracks may have
been unfinished, it was clear that this was a hip-hop album unlike any
other…
We’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of Madvillainy
by releasing the Demos on vinyl for the first time, mastered by Dave
Cooley, and with a new cover photo and insert of photographer Eric
Coleman's contact sheets from the original album shoot. Vinyl mastering by Phil Rodriguez.
Tracklist:
1. Do Not Fire! (demo)
2. Bistro (demo)
3. One False Move (“Great Day” demo)
4. America's Most Blunted (demo)
5. Operation Lifesaver AKA Mint Test (demo)
6. Figaro (demo)
7. Rainbows (demo)
8. Just for Kicks (“Meat Grinder” demo)
9. Fancy Clown (demo)
10. Shadows of Tomorrow (demo)
11. Money Folder (demo)
12. Stakes (“Supervillain Theme” demo)
13. All Caps (demo)
14. One False Move (“Great Day” demo - instrumental)