This list includes every OutKast single, but true fans know there are other great songs to vote on besides the radio hits. They stand always in direct opposition to the cooler, jazzier achievements of their peers on the East Coast, who rarely themselves sang, played an instrument, or spoke of emotional attachment in a deep, intelligent way.Particularly when Andre writes a song, one can never know whether OutKast will handle a difficult subject indecorously. 10. Great music, great lyrics – simply a pleasure to listen to.With such an excellent catalogue, there are a lot of quality joints to choose from to get to a Top 15. 30th October 2015 . / PO-WER MU-SIC, electric revival!” but repeating it over and over all the same.Eventually, bewildering notions like “separate’s always better/ when there’s feelings involved” and all the beautiful sensitivity of “Where Are My Panties?” and “Prototype” disappear in the wake of frantic appeals to be “cooler than cool ICE COLD!” and “on y’all baddest behavior.” It’s sad, but so simultaneously joyful. — in their own way throughout, both grounded in realism and jazz chords that drip with regretful hindsight. by Brian Josephs and Sheldon Pearce. 8 comments. I ran a couple miles more than I thought I would, and after several repetitions of “B.O.B.” began to realize that the feeling that I could do anything was in no small part a sonic repercussion of the song’s spirit.Even the most conscientious listener can’t help being taken in by that voice.
Albums Ranked: 1. There’s very little to say about it, which is in large part why it stands out.
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‘B.O.B.’ from ‘Stankonia’ (2000) Quit two sports teams (the same one, actually, two different years) because of it, and I still tense up seeing sweaty joggers on the street. It’s got the naked brutality of R&B: palm-muted guitars, a chorus that — true to its sexuality — floats on just drums and bass, and a plethora of sex-hortations toward the bedroom.
By Thomas Smith. Aquemini (1998) 4. Enter your email address to subscribe to our newsletter.OutKast have always been masters of the chorus, and this hit single has one of the most recognizable hooks off all their songs.The pimped-out classic that started it all. Not only is the female subject not “down to Mars” enough for the guys, but she’s so money-obsessed, she can’t realize it.Yes — you can combine Zombies-like organs, a drum-and-bass beat, and Latin-jazz piano to get something really, really sexy. Red Velvet OutKast explore humble beginnings on this experimental hit, mixing pitch changes and an innovative sound, but Big Boi and Andre 3000 preach a message of humbleness. Top 15 OutKast Songs OutKast : one of the most critically acclaimed AND commercially successful duo in Hip Hop ever, with enduring Hip Hop credibility and massive mainstream appeal at the same time.