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Back in 2012 I submitted a review of the newly released ICP album “The Mighty Death Pop” and secured my spot on the Faygoluvers review team. As an old school Juggalo I could not have been more excited and blessed to be welcomed into the ranks by Scottie D. The years following that reviews were posted on a very regular basis and we could not keep up with submissions. Some people loved the review I gave and some hated it but one thing remained consistent, my desire to give honest and productive feedback to every review. 10 years later I find myself back where it all began, reviewing a Jokers card and hopefully opening the door for year of reviews! This album represents the 5th installment of the second deck and represents our first female Jokers Card. Will this album live up to the hype or will it wither under the heat of the Underground?
Track listing
- Intro
- Here Comes The Carnival
- Wretched
- Clown Drippin’
- Gangsta Code
- Queens
- Panic Attack
- Fuck Regret
- Insomnia
- Heart & Soul (Feat. Vinnie Dombroski)
- The Drunk & The Addict
- Don’t Touch That Flower
- Slapnut/The Jokstas[a]
- Bitch I’m Fine
- Carnival Of Lights
- Ain’t No Time (Feat. Roadside Ghost)
- Something To See
Track list and ratings
- Intro– The intro for the first “female” Joker Card is very simplistic. It has a simple but deep bass beat. While simple it sets a dark tone to start the album. 3/5
- Here Comes The Carnival– The first full track and the tone shifts to a more happy anthem about the dark carnival coming to town. Shaggy gives a solid verses and shows his skills have not fallen off as he has aged. Violent J also adds solid verses to this opening track. The music backing is very well produced and the composition is well scripted. The hook is simple but would work well in concert format. 4/5
- Wretched– This song was released in Oct 2021 and made headlines across the internet including on Rolling Stones website. This track is very dark as the name suggests. The beat is overly busy and the hook is beyond simple. The verses are well performed although are very simple in their construction. This track brings back the darker theme that began in the intro. Between this track and the first one the album seems to be an organized chaos. 4/5
- Clown Drippin’– As the rap world has evolved to hard hitting beats and limited lyrical content we have seen ICP dabble with the “new” sound, this is another toe dipped into the pool that is new rap and hip hop. While it is not a bad track overall it shows the clowns age. Lyrically it tries too hard to fit in that box. I would have loved to see them create a “new” wicked sound that fit the culture a little more here. 3/5
- Gangsta Code– This track completely reverses the flow of the album, as in it slows it way down. It has a beat containing country style guitars while discussing street code. It is a weird hybrid of lyrics and sound. The hook is much better than the verses in that it is a more complete sound and flow with the beat. I don’t hate it but I am not sure I would avoid skipping it if it came on my playlist. 2.5/5
- Queens– Violent J posted to social media requesting Juggalettes to submit to be in the video that is upcoming for this track. It will be interesting to see how that comes together. The beat comes in driving and hard here. This track dives back into the dark end of the pool. The verses are very well written and performed here. The hook is where this track goes off the rails. It sounds like something you hear at a kids event and brings the rating for this track down. 2.5/5
- Panic Attack– A very simple stripped down and dark beat leads the way here and gives way to a very metal/rock sound in the hook. The verses discuss something many of us feel in having to deal with everyday life. This is the best track on the album up to this point. 4.5/5
- Fuck Regret– There have been several “Shaggy” produced beats in the album so far and this one has a nice back beat but the electric bell sounds is way too loud. The verses are once again solid with a decent hook. Another “good” track but not one I would look to find on most days. 3/5
- Insomnia– Another Shaggy beat, let me say at this point it is nice to know who’s beat it is but the “tag” at the beginning is kinda played out. The beat itself is very solid. Violent J has a delivery in this which seems forced. Not sure if it was intended to be that way but the old school Juggalo in me wants Jeckel Era J. This entire track seems like it needs better production and does not do the beat any justice at all. 2/5
- Heart & Soul (Feat. Vinnie Dombroski)– For those who may not know Vinnie Dombroski is the front man the rock band Sponge. As this track starts it hits with a very hard 80’s electronic vibe that we heard in the original song. The beat is simple but bumps. The verses are tuned way down and Vinnie adds the rock flavor but it is not necessarily complimentary here. A decent hybrid track, just not my flavor. 2/5
- The Drunk & The Addict– Another electronic heavy beat leads the way here. The verses are much better by J and the flow of the track is solid. The hook is a little simple but a nice counter to the heavy verses. Lyrically this is one of the better tracks on the album. 4/5
- Don’t Touch That Flower– We finally get to a track that references the title of the album, only took 11 tracks to get here. This would have been a great second track on the album as it tells us more of the story behind Yum Yum. The beat is simple and the verses flow well with it. Overall one of the best tracks. 4/5
- Slapnut– A rock heavy but pounding beat is put forth here. The darker tone returns and gives way to solid verses and one of the better hooks on the album. The sound here feels more appropriate for a joker card. It harkens back to track 17 on The Wraith and that is a nice throw back. 4.5/5
- Bitch I’m Fine– Dark, heavy and thumping beats hit the listener out of the gate on this one. The verse by J starts hella simple but eventually gives way to the style we are used to. The hook becomes very busy and that is distracting and unnecessary here. Shaggy adds his salt to the track in a slow deliberate fashion. Not a bad track. 3.5/5
- Carnival Of Lights– Another upbeat carnival track and the beat is a nice change of pace. Violent J shows good lyrical ability and gives a solid verse over this beat. Shaggy also comes with heat here. The hook is simple but works very well here. It is a really good time for this track. 4/5
- Ain’t No Time (Feat. Roadside Ghost)– Roadside Ghost is a rock band that hails from Corona, CA. On their Facebook they posted the following about this track “Our collaboration with ICP on the single “Ain’t no time” on their newest album that just dropped the other day “Yum Yum Bedlam.” This is a song for anyone who understands the bitter feelings associated with betrayal and expresses something that I think can be true for just about anyone.” The beat is very slow and simple but works very good with the sound of the verses. Not a bad track but I am not entirely sure it belongs on this album. 3.5/5
- Something To See– For those expecting a hype concert track or setup for the next card to close this album you will be disappointed. This track sounds like it was rushed through production and thrown on the end of this album as a filler to hit 17 tracks. The verses are mediocre and the hook is not very catchy. A poor ending to this album. 2/5
Total Runtime- 74 Min
Overall Rating: 3.3/5
Conclusion: As an old school Juggalo I have always given ICP the benefit of the doubt when it comes to album releases. They paved the way for so many artists within the underground and have been a mainstay for decades, which is hard to do for even mainstream artists. Yum Yum Bedlum is the 5th entry into the second deck of Jokers cards and the first “female” card. Much like every card released in the second deck it lacks the mythology and spirit of the first 6 Jokers cards. The intro gives no back story or purpose to the card and many of the tracks seem to be thrown together with little to no flow. I know this may not be the popular opinion but when I agreed to review albums I vowed to be 100% honest and let the chips fall where they may. As an album it is average at best and has too many skippable tracks to be a steady force in the ICP playlist. While some tracks hit hard and give the dark carnival vibe and feel the album as a whole falls way short of my expectations.
1/3/2022
Yum Yum Bedlam : PR00 : Psychopathic Records (merchnow.com) $17
Favorite Tracks:
- Panic Attack
- Slapnut
Length:
- 74 Minutes
Record Label:
- Psychopathic Records
Release Date:
- 10/31/2021
Faygoluvers Comments
LAChargers94
Comment posted on Monday, January 3rd, 2022 10:20 am GMT -5 at 10:20 am
Whaaaaat ??? This is my favorite album since Hell’s Pit. It’s even in my top 5 ICP of all time ! I fucking love this album !
BZA
Comment posted on Monday, January 3rd, 2022 04:13 pm GMT -5 at 4:13 pm
Top 5?? I get you may like it but really..
Noawareness
Comment posted on Monday, January 3rd, 2022 05:09 pm GMT -5 at 5:09 pm
People get too excited when they hear/see something new and say stupid shit like this. I remember going to watch Rocky Balboa at the cinema and when we came out my boy was saying how it was the best movie he’d ever seen. He was just excited.
BZA
Comment posted on Monday, January 3rd, 2022 04:14 pm GMT -5 at 4:14 pm
Drunk and the addict is the best song they’ve done in years but the album still sucks
PanickinMannequin
Comment posted on Monday, January 3rd, 2022 06:58 pm GMT -5 at 6:58 pm
Easily the worst Joker’s Card from either deck. Next worst is obviously Fearless Fred.
YungCrowbar
Comment posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 12:58 pm GMT -5 at 12:58 pm
LMAO did you forget that the Marvelous Missing Link exists?!
Mr. Fucker
Comment posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 02:51 am GMT -5 at 2:51 am
Personally, I’m always excited to hear new icp, however I prepared myself if it sucked to my ears, I had accepted that already before hearing it. A crappy album isn’t going to make me say “fuck icp I hate them” blah blah. So in a weird way this album actually exceeded my expectations.
I do agree w the assessment of “Ain’t No Time” about not sounding like it belonged on the album, bc 1st time I heard it I felt same way. Since the song is about betrayal however, I get why it’s on here tho and like he mentioned, it’s a song pretty much anybody can relate to. I like most of this album and still listen to it 2 months after release. Is every song a masterpiece? Nahhh but every thing don’t always need to be the greatest ever. Can’t wait for the seeds to start dropping tho.
And where the fuck are the clownheads at?
BZA
Comment posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 04:00 am GMT -5 at 4:00 am
Lol they can’t even release a bloody brothers single, how are they gonna release a blood painting
Mr. Fucker
Comment posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 09:48 am GMT -5 at 9:48 am
You ain’t wrong. Maybe 1 day it’ll happen. Maybe. If we all just close our eyes and wish upon a hatchet.
PutOutYourLight
Comment posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 10:05 pm GMT -5 at 10:05 pm
The song “Honor” that didn’t make it onto the album was better than every song on the album. That’s not to say the album is awful, I’d say it’s a 3/5 but that specific track is litty like a tiddy and had no reason to not make the cut. It could have ended the album better, even.
YungCrowbar
Comment posted on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 01:33 pm GMT -5 at 1:33 pm
wait.. where can i hear this “honor” song?!
$pooky
Comment posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 12:14 am GMT -5 at 12:14 am
I really like Here Comes the Carnival, Wretched, Clown Drippin’, Panic Attack & Carnival of Lights. Not really feeling anything else on the actual album.
However IMO if Loyalty, Ding Ding, Smell of Rain, The Blob, Live Dead Forever, Mighty ‘Mote, and even the Clownheadz song were included instead of some of the tracks then it would be a solid card.
Noawareness
Comment posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 05:56 am GMT -5 at 5:56 am
Not sure I’ve ever seen anyone, anywhere talk about Clownheads in a positive light. Shit was a 3 minute advertisement for something that never happened. How you gonna want a commercial on a joker card?
$pooky
Comment posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 05:49 pm GMT -5 at 5:49 pm
Gotta just take the song for what it is.
I’ve never got my hands on the “magic blunt” either, but it’s still a legendary item in the Dark Canival lore & therefore dope subject matter.
Noawareness
Comment posted on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 02:55 am GMT -5 at 2:55 am
You can’t really compare the two though. Clownheads was literally a song, advertising merch.
YungCrowbar
Comment posted on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 01:31 pm GMT -5 at 1:31 pm
hard disagree. i thought the Lure EP wasnt that good but the album is solid.
FuckHerRightInThePussy
Comment posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 10:11 am GMT -5 at 10:11 am
This album makes me crave beets everytime I hear it.
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