The Stankonia album came about when hip hop was in decline and the boys from Atlanta took the genre and injected it with fresh energy and vigor. While the boys still celebrate their busting ghetto lifestyles, "Gasoline Dreams" and the spectacular "Humble Mumble" overflow with striking images of ruined American dreams and urban frustration. In its most beautiful moments Stankonia also addressed love found ("Stanklove") and love lost ("
Ms. Jackson"). Overall, the rap duo expresses a creativity and willingness to take risks that most hip hop groups never came near. If you're a hip hop fan you must listen to Outkast's album.
