Description:By this long-delayed, massively anticipated album, the Wu had become less a crew than a small country, with dozens of central and auxiliary members, and rap styles so twisted they seem like another, private language. Without even a hint of anything for radio or casual listeners to latch onto, Wu-Tang Forever sprawls out for nearly twoBy this long-delayed, massively anticipated album, the Wu had become less a crew than a small country, with dozens of central and auxiliary members, and rap styles so twisted they seem like another, private language. Without even a hint of anything for radio or casual listeners to latch onto, Wu-Tang Forever sprawls out for nearly two hours, and--taken as pure sound--it's about the most avant-garde No. 1 album ever, with deliberately bizarre production (out-of-tune and off-rhythm loops, even what sounds like a string quartet) and relentless torrents of cryptic, furious words. It demands repeated listens and careful attention to begin penetrating the mysteries of this dense, passionate, unique piece of work. --Douglas Wolk... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : RCA Release date : 3 June 1997 EAN: 0078636690520 UPC: 078636690520
"RZA and the Clan brought the Rakim days of lyrics back to the forefront of Hip-Hop. It was nice when artists pushed other artists to be more creative in their form. I wish that that the day would happen again when MC/Rappers worried more about raising issues that the size of their rims.
Essential Listening: "Hellz Wind Staff", "It's Yourz", "Triumph""
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