The Marvelous Missing Link (Found)

Released in 2015 as the second half of the third 'second deck' Jokers' Card, The Marvelous Missing Link (Found) is the thematic and sonic antithesis to its predecessor, (Lost). While (Lost) focused on the absence of faith and the presence of chaos, (Found) is a spiritual hip-hop record that explores the concept of the 'Missing Link' as a connection to a higher power or inner peace. Produced largely by Young Wicked, the album features a more contemporary, trap-influenced sound compared to the group's 90s output, but retains their signature theatricality. Critically, it was noted for its surprising sincerity and the way it leaned into 'conscious' themes without abandoning the group's absurdist humor. It stands as a pivotal moment in the ICP catalog where the duo explicitly addresses the spiritual underpinnings of their entire mythology, moving the Dark Carnival from a place of judgment to a place of redemption.