DOOM: Every Album Ranked From Worst To Best

9. DOOM - Born Like This

DOOM is always interesting, even when he puts out an inconsistent album. 2009's Born Like This, while largely hard to stomach, has its interesting moments. For instance, the use of two previously unused J Dilla tracks on "Gazillion Ear" give the song a quality of William S. Burroughs cut-up, easily making this the most exciting moment on the album. 

After the first handful of tracks, the album begins to fall apart into either self-parody or a general feeling of discomfort. The lowest point on the album is the unfortunately titled "Batty Boyz." Whether the song is about homoerotic undertones in superhero/sidekick relationships or DOOM's problem with the state of masculinity in modern rap, it cannot shed its tired homophobia. 

A redeeming factor of the album's latter half is the inclusion of Empress Starhh on "Still Dope." Having given guest verses on both King Geedorah's Take Me To Your Leader and MF DOOM's Mm..Food, she has proven to be a strong presence in DOOM's discography. Her guest work is the brightest point on a dismal, uneven album.