Methods of Mayhem
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Methods of Mayhem
- Artist: Methods of Mayhem
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- Release Date: December 07, 1999
- Total Time: 201:40
- Type: Contains explicit content, Enhanced CD-ROM
- Genre: Rock
Review
Tommy Lee's first project since leaving Mötley Crüe in mid-1999, Methods of Mayhem's self-titled debut album lands squarely in the rap-metal camp, an area the Crüe never ventured into even for all its stylistic shifting of the mid- to late-'90s. But while the sounds are different, the Crüe's party-hardy sensibility remains, albeit filtered through the adolescent humor of groups like Limp Bizkit. The record can't help but feel somewhat calculating in its contemporary production, as though Lee sometimes tries too hard to sound hip; that's further confirmed by the otherwise impressive array of guest stars, including Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, the Crystal Method, Lil' Kim, Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, George Clinton, and Beastie Boys collaborator Mixmaster Mike, plus production work from Rob Zombie. To be sure, these guests do enliven the proceedings, but it's also easy to see them as having been chosen for maximum popular appeal; moreover, it's difficult for Methods of Mayhem to carve out its own identity, opening up accusations of stylistic bandwagon-jumping. But to Lee's credit, he has made a commercially viable record, which isn't always the case when aging hard rockers try to update their sounds (witness the Scorpions' Eye II Eye). So even if the album is far from an unqualified success -- it has its share of moments that feel stiff and forced -- it's also an album that will find an audience thanks to its catchier tracks, like the lead single "Get Naked." ~ Steve Huey, Rovi| Methods of Male Bonding & Stre (1992 Album by Coalition of Unified Men) | |
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Methods of Mayhem (album)
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| Studio album by Methods of Mayhem | ||||
| Released | December 7, 1999 | |||
| Genre | Rap metal | |||
| Length | 36:13 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Tommy Lee, Scott Humphrey | |||
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| Entertainment Weekly | B−[2] |
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Methods of Mayhem is the 1999 debut album by Methods of Mayhem. It was Tommy Lee's first album since leaving Mötley Crüe earlier that year.
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Album information
Former Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee's new musical venture, Methods of Mayhem, is the product of his collaboration with rapper TiLo. Sparked by pent-up frustration as a result of jail stints, run-ins with the law, and tabloid reporters, Lee pulled together numerous stars from the worlds of rock and hip-hop.
Additional personnel include: George Clinton, Kid Rock, Lil' Kim, The Crystal Method, Snoop Dogg, Fred Durst and Mix Master Mike.
It is an enhanced audio CD which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. The album booklet "ill-ustrations" features the artwork of Derek Hess.
The supporting tour for the album featured Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction) on drums.
"Crash" was featured in the video game Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and the theatrical trailer for the film Driven. "Hypocritical" was featured in the video game Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2.
Reception
- Entertainment Weekly (1/7/2000, p. 68) - "Most of this rap-metal is surprisingly legit - and cameos by Lil' Kim, Fred Durst, and Kid Rock don't hurt." - Rating: B-[2]
- Q magazine (4/2000, p. 96) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...big, thumping, sweary, contemporary noise. Lee is entirely serious; he has the group's name tattooed on his arse cheeks..."
- Alternative Press (3/2000, p .86) - 4 out of 5 - "...armed to the teeth with special guests, hopping between metal-edged techno and radio-minded hard rock. The surprise: It ain't bad, and a few of these tunes are 'really good'..."
- CMJ (12/27/1999, p. 5) - "...brass-knuckled, rhythmically dense, rap-rock....owing more to pop-industrial music and Bomb Squad production than it does to Fred Durst....one of 1999's grittiest, most heartfelt rap-rock albums..."
- Vibe (2/2000, p. 160) - "...combines heavy guitar riffs with insolent B-boy wordplay....As an exercise in funky head-banging, MAYHEM isn't half bad....producer, Scott Humphrey manages to mix up [Tommy] Lee's limited palette just enough to keep you tuned in..."
- NME (2/14/2000, p. 41) - 6 out of 10 - "...contains more than enough of the mysterious kick-ass factor....successfully [mixing] hip-hop beats with some exceedingly heavy guitar riffing..."
Track listing
- "Who the Hell Cares" (featuring Snoop Dogg) - 3:31
- "Hypocritical" - 3:55
- "Anger Management" - 3:13
- "Get Naked" (featuring Fred Durst, Lil' Kim, Mix Master Mike & George Clinton) - 3:21
- "New Skin" (featuring Kid Rock - the single version replaces Kid Rock with TiLo) - 4:34
- "Proposition Fuck You" (featuring F.I.L.T.H.E.E. Immigrants) - 3:13
- "Crash" - 3:21
- "Metamorphosis" - 4:07
- "Narcotic" (feat. Scott Kirkland) - 3:19
- "Mr. Onsomeothershits" (featuring U-God) - 0:38
- "Spun" (feat. Scott Kirkland) - 2:30
Personnel
- Tommy Lee - vocals, guitar, drums, percussion
- TiLo - vocals
- Kai Marcus - guitar
- Phil X - guitar
- Danny Lohner - guitar
- Ken Andrews - guitar
- Scott Phaff - guitar
- Randy Jackson - bass
- Chris Chaney - bass
- Audrey Wiechman - bass
Additional personnel
- Snoop Dogg - vocals on "Who the Hell Cares"
- Kid Rock - vocals on "New Skin"
- Fred Durst - vocals on "Get Naked"
- Lil' Kim - vocals on "Get Naked"
- George Clinton - vocals on "Get Naked"
- Mix Master Mike - turntables on "Get Naked"
- U-God - vocals on "Mr. Onsomeothershits"
- Scott Kirkland - keyboards on "Narcotic" and "Spun"
- F.I.L.T.H.E.E. Immigrants - vocals on "Proposition Fuck You"
Other information
- The track "Proposition Fuck You" has an extended version containing an alternate bridge and an added verse. This version can be found online and through file-sharing programs.
References
- ^ "Methods of Mayhem - Methods of Mayhem". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r431472.
- ^ a b Morgan, Laura (2000-01-07). "Methods of Mayhem Review". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,275039,00.html. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
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