Reviews (page 10 of 14)
She might get into it but N.W.A. gives her more dopamine
YES. Classic and fun.
As historically important as this album may be, I don't personally see myself throwing this on for a re-listen.
Good rap. 3,3
Day 129 I found some of the ‘skits’ absolutely excruciating, but no doubt there is some excellent production on some of the songs here 7/10 Highlights Can it all be so simple CREAM
Not my favorite, but appreciate the flow.
Rhyming diarrhoea with gonorrhoea, stroke of genius - hell of a laugh but now my vibe
B- Bring Da Ruckus 3 Shame On A Nigga 3 Clan In Da Front 3 Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber 3 Can It Be All So Simple 3 Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' 3 Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit 3 C.R.E.A.M. 5 Method Man 3 Protect Ya Neck (Intermission) 3 Tearz 3 Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Part II 3 I was hoping it’d have more than CREAM, but alas…
Definitely out of my comfort zone. Even though it’s rap and I didn’t pay much attention to the lyrics, the vibes were there in a way I actually liked. It made me feel like one of those cool kids who arrived at school with this album playing in the background. I don’t usually appreciate rap, and one thing that made me dislike this album was the fact that I didn’t feel motivated to learn the lyrics, like I do with other rap songs. Still, it’s a good album overall, and I’d give it a 64. I don’t think I truly liked any particular track, but the first track and C.R.E.A.M. were the ones I enjoyed the most.
3,5
I know how important this album and band is, I do. It’s simply not music I connect with no matter how hard I try. It’s hard for me to rate this because while I value its importance, it’s not an album I will ever play again.
I like the skits. not really my style but i see the influence!
Not my style but it’s fun
Never really got it
I don't really like rap, so I wasn't sure what to rate it.
It was good! Just less my thing, I saved a couple of songs though!
I liked hearing some snippets that have been used in other mash ups that I like. Was definitely bobbing my head and shaking my leg to the beat at certain points. I really care for the conversations between songs. Can’t say I’d turn to listen to the album multiple times though.
Not my style, but I did appreciate it. ★★★
Legendary and one of my bros favorites.
A lot of the tracks sounded the same but I did enjoy this album. It was good fun with nice rhymes.
TBA
This is one of my favorite hip-hop albums on this list so far. Earlier this month we listened to The Pharcyde, which I found boring and not cohesive. Enter The Wu -Tang felt powerful and authentic. I found it to be a really interesting listen, I can understand why they are so well known.
Cash Rules Everything Around Me 1001 Albums Generator 178 (12/8/2025) Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is pretty much the only album by legendary hiphop collective Wu-Tang Clan that I've ever heard anyone talk about. I've given this album a lot of tries, but I always walk away with the same opinion: it's alright. The beats are pretty consistently great and the opening 1-2 punch of Bring Da Ruckus to Shame On A Nigga really gets my hopes up every time I come back to this thing. Unfortunately, I really do not like the skits here and I especially hate that they aren't even split onto their own tracks, so I can't add any of these songs to playlists really. It's funny because a lot of songs here get a like from me, so it looks like I enjoy the album more than I really do. Most songs go on too long, especially Can It All Be So Simple, Method Man, and Protect Ya Neck. However, as I mentioned before, the beats are amazing; The RZA is such a great producer. Beats like C.R.E.A.M. and Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit have become all time classics of the genre, and Tearz has always been a personal favorite. It has always felt weird that I don't love this album as much as everyone else, but I just don't get it. I see 36 Chambers as a pretty decent collection of classic New York hiphop tunes, but it seems that the consensus on it is that it's one of the greatest albums ever. I just don't get it. 3.5/5, rounded down to a 3. Favs: Bring Da Ruckus C.R.E.A.M. Tearz Least Fav: Can It All Be So Simple/Intermission
I liked it. There are some really interesting samples and beats, and the guys are all great rappers. I didn't enjoy it as much as a lot of early 90's hip-hop and I'm not exactly sure why. I think it was a little darker and gritty than I like.
I liked this pretty well.
It was fine. Sorry.
Not bad. Some excellent beats. Good lyrics and cool rapping. Not anything I would come back to over and over again. Get why people would love it though.
Decent East Coast rap album. Easy to listen to but probably only worth listening to the album as a whole.
I like it, but don't love it, but I respect as well
bring the ruckus was a high point
𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘶-𝘛𝘢𝘯𝘨 (𝟥𝟨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴) is raw, chaotic and full of personality. The production has a gritty, unpolished feel that gives the album a tough underground atmosphere, and the group’s rotating lineup keeps the verses constantly shifting in tone and energy. There’s an unpredictable spark to the record — you never quite know what voice or mood will come in next. At the same time, that same looseness can make the album feel uneven. The rough edges are part of the aesthetic, but they can also make it harder to stay consistently immersed. Some tracks hit hard immediately, while others blur together without leaving as strong an impression. There’s clearly a lot of creativity here, but not every moment lands with the same impact.
Mucho nigger y mucho fucking. Rap.
Hardcore rap. Liked it ok.
Incroyable parce que c’était exactement (et en même temps pas tout à fait) le type de musique que je recherchais en ce moment, un hip-hop un peu brut, et surtout qui ait une instru sympa (C.R.E.A.M. passe très bien, avec la petite mélodie jouée au piano qui se mêle au dialogue mais un peu comme si on écoutait l’une dans une oreille et l’autre dans la deuxième, ce qui le fait aussi mais dans une moindre mesure avec Method Man). Et j’aime bien l’alternance entre paroles très light (“peanut butter cause I’m not butter”) et plus vulnérables/violentes (“with a drunk driver driving there’s no surviving”). J’avais déjà vu passer cet album (notamment quand j’étais aller voir le contexte de l’album de Raekwon), mais je pensais pas qu’il avait eu autant d’impact sur la scène hip-hop internationale. Et en même temps c’est exactement le type de beat et de formulation (genre vraiment la façon de prononcer les mots, presque en les crachant) à laquelle on se réfère quand on pense hip-hop. Le seul bémol, lié à mon manque d’écoute de “hardcore hip-hop”, c’est que j’ai tendance à faire passer les paroles en arrière-plan et juste à viber sur le beat, ce qui fait qu’au bout de 4-5 sons impossible de distinguer individuellement leur particularité. Pour ça, je vais partir sur un 3,8.
It's 58 minutes long and the de facto poster child for why parental advisory labels are on albums. It's also a must know if you're into the genesis if east coast rap.
Já são 10 anos de admiração dedicada ao hip hop e até hoje um dos maiores clássicos do gênero continua não me soando tudo aquilo. Escutando dessa vez até gostei muito mais que nas anteriores, mas depende muito dos destaques – que não são tantos assim.
It's alright but not for me
a few bright spots, but couldn't get into it
A hip hop classic from which I like a few tracks but in general, not an all time great album for me
carino l'album, hip hop fondamentale. ma poco musicale sotto, essenziale. mi piace più "layered", la base.
I don't really understand the cult status of this one. Musically, there's not much that's interesting here. And when something is interesting it's not really developed upon. Almost every beat is a 1-4 bar loop on repeat. Sometimes the beat drops but the arrangements almost never change. I can see how it was influential and important, but like most early 90s hip-hop I feel it doesn't hold up well today. A few song do, but as an album there were a lot of skips for me. Everything also sounds way too similar. Barely a 3
Hip hop definitely isn't my usual wheelhouse. That said I did thoroughly enjoy this album. It skipped the worst part of 80s and 90s hip hop, the stupid skits between songs. There's a reason that this album blew up.
I remember reading an article about “unique words used in rap lyrics” and ranking rappers on this metric (https://pudding.cool/projects/vocabulary/index.html). Back in 2014 when it was first published, method ma was number 1. But what I find more impressive is that there is a dedicated “Wu-Tang Clan” filter and they are all pretty high up on that list. Felt the urge to workout or drive in a convertible while blasting this music. Good vibes, enjoyed my time.
I get this album's cultural significance but I just don't care for rap/hip-hop Tracks to Track: C.R.E.A.M.
Didn't age as well as some other hip hop from this era.
Not sure why I couldn’t get in rhythm with it
Pretty good
Ok
Thought this one was enjoyable but not one of my favourite hip hop records I have heard on this list
Not my favourite but a good album
Pretty good hip hip
Beginning to realize that I am in a post hip hop phase - cannot listen at home due to the kids and feel a bit ridiculous listening to it in the car in rural Somerset. Generally enjoyed the beats and the variety of the rapping - although struggled with the lyrical content at times.
Oscar Meyer Weiner Award for rhyming "ghonorea" with "diarrhea". Some cool beats and they're having a great time but it's all just beyond my grasp.
not bad, a couple of good songs but not my jam
Van de week had ik het bij Run-DMC al over kale beats. Nu is dit album bijna 10 jaar later gemaakt, maar het is bijna nog kaler. Soms is er amper een beat of een baslijn, samples worden nog zuiniger ingezet. De stijl is wel echt early 90s. Eigenlijk gaat het om de teksten, maar die luister ik zoals iedereen weet nooit. Ik hoor af en toe wel wat geinige dingetjes, maar ook genoeg N en F-woorden. Oftewel, het zal wel weer een uur kinderachtigheid zijn. Gelukkig zit er wel een redelijke flow in de tracks meestal, breakbeatjes blijven het daarbij wel goed doen. De rappers wisselen elkaar natuurlijk vaak af, dus we krijgen ook elke keer een net andere rapstijl te horen. Dat maakt dat het op de achtergrond nog enigszins redelijk doorkabbelt terwijl ik aan het werk ben. Het uur was nog door te komen geweest als ze het daarbij hadden gelaten, maar met name halverwege moeten ze er er per se tussendoor gaan raaskallen. Ronduit ergerniswekkend, dat zijn de momenten dat je de boel uit wil zetten. Gelukkig komt in het resterende deel de flow weer enigszins terug. Het zit grotendeels op een 3, al had ik soms ook de neiging om een 1 of een 2 te geven.
Well, surprisingly I enjoyed this more than I thought as I normally don’t gravitate towards this genre of music. Will I listen again? Probably not, did I hate it? No.
I love some of their tracks, especially some live performances, and my gamer handle is even from Wu-Tang. But, for me, the album experience itself isn't peak hip-hop. I can jam to a lot of this, tune out some of it, and think about how inspiration this group was. Especially the sampling! But it's a 3.5/5.
Interesting listen. Not necessarily my thing.
Ok
More like a 3.5 as I preferred it over oasis but the other 4 stars albums were better
This is a pioneering hip hop album for sure, like some didn’t like others but can see why it helps revitalise east coast hip hop
cabilla
Dolla-dolla bills, y'all.
It's good, but among the other rap/hip-hop albums on the list I've heard so far, falls below. Could be the simplicity of the beats, but I just wasn't pulled into it as much as NWA, Kendrick Lamar, or De La Soul. 3/5
I'm limited, but hip hop is not my tang
Interesting - not a big rap fan but liked a couple of tracks
not bad
I think it’s ok.
This inspired better records. I can see the beginnings of people like Nas and Jay-Z here, and a lot of it works. they build tracks well, which creates a great environment for the raps that they can layer on top. Lyrically, well... Yes, I'm sure you could murder me. Congratulations. I'm sure that you could in fact shoot me with that gun and I would die. Go you. Also, that Asian woman over there will totally want to have sex with you if she thinks you can murder me.
It’s impossible to not bob your head along with the beats while listening to this album. The playful sound effects, sporadic samples of old school music, and witty lyrics keep a smile on your face during every song. Track after track is a “who’s who in the Brooklyn zoo” with a revolving door of MCs throwing haymakers at anyone looking to step-up. A common theme of staying ghetto fabulous and protecting the crew run rampant across this album. Wu-Tang is for the children!
Not my go to genre, have to admit this was the first time I listened to the entire album. The singles off this album have always been favorites, of course C.R.E.A.M. and Method Man. Entire album has a great vibe, really draws you in. Again, not my favorite genre. Their influence on music is clear, for me even moreso after listening to this album. Really liked the album, but not something I'll listen to again. Wu-Tang forever....but for me, it's a 3. My apologies to the hip hop universe.
Thought I would like this more than I did. And don't listen to it around young kids!
I think this album has a lot of historical significance. It's not really my genre, but I can see why people like it. I like tearz, the rest not so much and wouldn't listen again.
Pretty decent, but I don't really understand the hype.
3.75
Familiar with this one and like it.
Un álbum clásico de la vieja escuela del rap. Hasta ahora el problema que tenía con los álbumes vinculados al Wu-Tang Clan es que eran demasiado largos tomando en consideración que las bases son demasiado simples y repetitivas. En este caso las bases siguen siendo loops básicos, pero la duración del álbum es mucho más corta, por ende no se siente tedioso. Aún así, no puedo decir que conecte mucho con el estilo del material, pero es una mejora.
Influential, of course. Some off the lyrics haven’t held up that well. It sounded ‘raw’ 30 years ago. A fun mess but not quite a glorious one from this distance.
Not the worst but not the best.
This album did a reverse sneak attack on me - after faffing about trying to find the explicit version, I found the first half to be absolutely awful. Total drivel that I was barely listening to. When I got to “Da Mystery of Chessboxin’”, I suddenly found myself engaged for reasons I can’t really articulate - some of the songs were familiar to me via later samples, but the songs just seemed better, somehow.
I really like hiphop beats - the music has a great groove and the skill of putting samples together in a way that creates a whole new sound but simultaneously sounds like it never could have been anything different, is so impressive to me - but I find it so hard to connect with the lyrics, especially in this era. For me, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Method Man are just miles ahead of the rest in terms of being fun to listen to, even it they aren't technically the best rappers. I can't be arsed with skits. It's like every rapper in the late 80s/early 90s was a frustrated action movie actor and this was their only outlet. This would be a 3.5 if I had half marks, but as it is, it's getting a 3. 3/5
Some great tracks, maybe im just tired but shit’s not matching my mood right now. Too violent (which is wild for me to say ik). THREE
Ehhh? Mmm qué se yo, tanta cosificación ibas a tirar? Nota: 2.7
A couple good songs in an otherwise typical gangsta rap record
3.5
This isn't bad at all but it's not I really enjoy to listen to for 58 minutes in a row. I'd like to hear something like "C.R.E.A.M." in San Andreas radio when I'm driving around with my bike. I don't really vibe with the lyricism.
3.5
My mom loves them
A classic? Hard to tell from passive listening while working. Most of the art is the lyrics, and I'd have to listen again.
It was fine. Not my favorite type of hip hop, but some of the songs were entertaining. I knew C.R.E.A.M.
I'm usually always impressed by old school hip hop, but this was not doing it for me. There was nothing clever about the lyrics, every song sounded the same, and the production was very poor. I'm surprised they have as many fans as they do. I can't even name one song that I liked the best because they were all so mediocre.
I'm disappointed by this. I thought it would be more dynamic, but outside of a few tracks or interesting pieces of production, and a few good rhymes, it's kind of flat. The whole album is weirdly murky. I'm being generous here. 2.5 rounded up.
I enjoyed this. For the most part it’s clever, easy flow, that typical 90s era backing music that I quite like and I think having a number of different artists in the group helps keep it fresh. Probably would have been in 4 if it hadn’t had the usual issues of the threats of violence (albeit in more imaginative ways than most rap/hip hop) and dragging on a bit.
Its fun, lyrically interesting, funny, clever. I loved the 90's nostalgia hit (at first) and I thought I was in for a banger. Not sure when things changed but at some point in the second half of the album I'd had enough. These old school beats are very repetitive, and the flows consist mainly of shouted call and response rhyming couplets that also get repetitive. Probably the most accessible of all the early 90's hip-hop we have had so far but still a middling album when compared to others on this list.
Ekki alveg mín sultutegund… cream er samt algjört vibe
Cool project and cool vibes but not music I reach for
As far as rap albums go, this one is pretty good. I recognized a few songs. ODB is my favorite.
crack and weed feels like a crazy combination
WU TANG AINT NOTHIN TO FUCK WITH!!!!! um ngl the method man track really grossed me the FUCK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! almost wanted to give it a 2 star demerit for that alone but they had bangers too
I'd been meaning to give this album a listen for a while, so it being my album of the day was the perfect opportunity. Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan is a pretty good album. I don't think that there were any bad songs; everything was enjoyable. I enjoyed the theming, and the blending of the Asian sounds with the early hip-hop. I don't really know what else to say. I liked this album. I enjoyed my time with it. That is all. Solid piece of music. :)
Was alright
Although this type of hip-hop never really appealed to me, I recognize how innovative the album must have been at the time. What we now call classic old-school rap, with lyrics ranging from gangsta to funny, all tied together by an old kung fu movies aesthetic. 3.5/5
Ok, so there's some hard-core East Coast rap I can almost get behind. I could do without the descriptions of torture in 'Method Man'. I do get why this is such an important album and group. Interestingly, my wife, a 57 year old white woman, has been listening to a fair amount of Wu-Tang lately. Makes me chuckle. I probably won't be coming back to it, but I can appreciate it for what it is, maybe more so that some of the other gangsta rap that I've heard via this list up to now.
it’s not my style of music, but i did enjoy it as much as i could. i like the lyricism and instills, with each of the tracks flowing nicely. i just might not relisten, and that’s okay!
Excellent for cleaning the house.
One of the most acclaimed and classic hip-hop albums of all time. It's actually not that bad. There are some very good songs here, but the samurai movie samples peppers throughout are SO. DAMN. CHEESY! Key tracks: C.R.E.A.M. Protect Ya Neck
If I had to listen to hip hop, this would be on the list
I haven't enjoyed the various Wu-Tang solo albums I've reviewed and after hearing about 15 of the 36 Chambers I was resigned to not liking this either. The murky production just didn't do it for me. Then, halfway through, it got really good! Track after track of catchy beats and engaging rapping. I think having the whole clan together adds a welcome sense of camaraderie, energy and humour that the solo records lack. Suddenly I'm starting to understand the hype. 3.5
Not my type of music. Bouldering gym loves it though.
That's not my taste in music - But ok
I was expecting a bit more from this album
Hardcore 90’s hip hop. I really liked how each rapper came out with their own style and just threw down their rhymes. Culturally significant, but not really my genre and I doubt I’ll ever give it another spin.
Rounding up from 2.5. Not my thing at all, but interesting. The first track is good.
The music was eclectic snd interesting. Im definitely not the target audience but never have much use for the swaggering thymes from this era of hip hop
I always struggle with rating hip-hop albums since I'm not a lyrics-first listener. I know this is a classic and I can see why, but can't say I fell in love at first listen.
Kinda whelmed by my first time hearing them proper. It may also just not be my style? But it's not bad either.
Another 90s hip hop classic with memorable beats and great flow.
ahhh as much as I enjoy the Wu-Tang concept and personas, 36 Chambers wasn't the all-time classic I was expecting. The Low End Theory dropped two years earlier, and to this day feels like a way more cohesive and timeless NY album. My enjoyment here comes mainly from RZA's production, plus the charmingly lofi recording quality typical of early 90s east coast rap albums. That raw sound, plus the group's energy, make for ideal workout music -- so I guess it DOES have a place in my rotation. In the broad hiphop landscape though, it's far from my fav pick. Standout: CREAM
Didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would
Don't really get Wu-Tang or why this album is so reverred. I'd rather listen to Public Enemy, N.W.A. or The Roots or several other hip hop collectives. There doesn't seem to be much variety to the rapping and not every track needs to have a kung-fu sample.
I enjoy hip-hop.
it had some good beats/music, but its not my cup of tea at all
Wu-tang er ikke noget som jeg skal fucke med igen. Men det er tydeligt at de har haft det sjovt med at lave musik. Måske er grupper af rappere bedre for at sikre sig imod at det ikke lyder for momotomt?
Jeg forstår ikke hypen af det album. Det er ikke dårligt, men jeg kan heller ikke se at det skulle være et af verdens bedste hip-hop albums
Although I'm not a huge hip-hop fan, there's no denying that this group and this album features a powerhouse of talent. There are fun, recognizable, and infectious hooks, and intelligent word play in the lyrics.
not sure what i was expecting considering it's one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time but i was slightly disappointed with it - i thought it was missing something. there were some good beats but also some of them were kind of repetitive
This type of music is not normally my thing, but really enjoyed this one.
I liked the album and it gave me a better background on why this is regarded as one of the landmark albums of it's time.
Ok so my hot take is that this is not my favorite rap album. That’s really the only criticism I have is that it wasn’t really for me. Like I feel out of the members the only two that really stand out are ODB and MM. There’s nothing wrong with the other members, I just think they get completely overshadowed to me. But there’s some classics on this album, and it’s regularly brought up when talking about greatest rap albums of all time. Just for me, it’s a solid rap album, but it’s not an “all-timer”.
As engagingly chaotic as the first time I heard it. A seminal album whose influence continues to be felt today. Excellent, but not perfect.
I wavered between 3 or 4, will put 3 for now and if I have a change of heart and need to edit later, I will. Clearly this album paved a path. There are so many classic songs on this album that have been in rotation for decades. Even ones that I didn’t immediately recognize, I had to give them their flowers. Personally, I could not get past the talking and the interludes. I know the interludes were popular on rap albums but these exhausted me. They were so long.
Not a bad effort. I have listened to more hip hop in the last few months than I normally would but this album is one of the better ones.
I don't really care for hip hop but this is fine. I expected it going into this list, and I can't quite say it lived up to my expectations, but I can see the influence it had on the genre. I like the martial arts references, it adds a bit of humor/theming that really helps the album to stand out.
It was ok. Music was good.
it is a vibe, just not mine entirely
legal
Sweary and hard to understand what they are saying when they are not swearing, but I liked it. Highly rated amongst the rap/hip hop community but not one I would want to listen to regularly. Maybe I'm a muthafuckka.
3/5 enjoyable beats but has a lot of spoken word. Also not really my preferred style.
I think I would have liked this a lot more if I had heard it when it first came out. Still would have been annoyed by the skits.
A produção aqui é incrível. Gosto do som rudimentar, com seus samples reverberosos e batidas minimalistas. Os versos são bem feitos e com temáticas variadas, e por ser um grupo, não é tão fácil você cair na fadiga. Entendo a importância desse álbum para seu gênero, e algumas faixas daqui são realmente fantásticas como C.R.E.A.M. ou Tearz, mas em todo, não consigo me imaginar ouvindo esse álbum inteiro novamente, só as faixas seletas que se destacam. O motivo é claro. A duração. Álbum longo, com incessantes intermissões completamente desnecessárias que apenas rompem o fluxo da música. Esse é, verdadeiramente, o grande mal que assolou os dias prematuros do Rap como um gênero. Novamente sinto contentamento em saber que o gênero evoluiu e não utiliza mais dessa técnica datada nos dias atuais. Aqui, o caso dos interludes é ainda mais graves, pois eles estão colados nas verdadeiras faixas, impossibilitando a facilidade de apenas pula-los. Quem teve essa idéia??? Mas, apesar disso, os picos do disco são realmente muito altos. Difícil não mexer a cabeça com algumas dessas batidas e desses versos. Corte as intermissões e você teria facilmente o melhor álbum de Rap já gravado. Mas como está, temos um disco simplesmente mediano, com algumas faixas estelares em seu meio. 3.5/5
I came close to skipping this album. I'm pleased that I persisted. There's a real pace and bounce throughout. Questionable lyrics, mind.
Capaz es porque el album no terminó de encajar para mí, pero a veces tuneo out con este album. Definitivamente hay temazos como Shame On A ..., CREAM y Tearz, pero no se, capaz no es lo mío. Para revisitar definitivamente.
Ittttttt’s rap.
I wanted to like this more than I did. There are better east coast rap albums from this time period
I totally get why this is revered as an album and it held my interest as a listening experience. I certainly didn't dislike it. Sparse musically. The spoken word dialogue I found interesting, along with the interspersed sound clips from Martial Arts movies. The last four tracks I found the best, but ultimately this just isn't to my musical taste. 3 stars. Would I buy the album? - No. Would I listen again? - As a whole album, no! The odd track? Possibly! 1. "Bring da Ruckus" 4:10 - 3* 2. "Shame on a Nigga" 2:57 - 3* 3. "Clan in da Front" 4:33 - The intro did nothing for me. A noise. But then morphs into a groove. 3* 4. "Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber" 6:05 - Love the spoken word intro. Love the mournful, spooky piano sample. 3* 5. "Can It Be All So Simple" 6:53 - Change of pace. The music evokes summer. It's a little dull though and too long unless it changes up. It doesn't until it gets to the spoken word narrative. 2* 6. "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" 4:48 - This kicks in hard. 3* 7. "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit" 3:36 - They've found the bass! Good chorus. 3* 8. "C.R.E.A.M." 4:12 - Nice piano loop. 3* 9. "Method Man" 5:50 - The best track so far. More depth and fuller sound. Bass. There's even a hint of melody. 3* 10. "Protect Ya Neck" 4:52 - 3*. Following in a similar vein to track 9. 11. "Tearz" 4:17 - Nice vocal sample. 3* 12. "Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Part II" 6:10 - I found this to be the best track. 4* 36/60
Another good hip hop album from the 90s.
shi alr french rap from ts period is better tho. :(
Haven't really listened to too much hip-hop, so I don't know what makes a good album in this genre. I thought some of the beats were a bit odd, but in a good way, especially on Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber. There were a few really good bars and equally from all members, plus the sword fighting sfx motif tied the album together well. Sometimes their talking sections went on for too long, but didn't detract from the music that much. Notable Tracks: Shame On A Nigga, Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber, Can It All Be So Simple, C.R.E.A.M. (cash rules everything around me), Method Man, Protect Ya Neck
Wasnt amazing, wasnt awful. Rap had to move on bro I couldnt listen to this all the time. Thank god for the brilliant minds of Kanye and Carti 💕
Les loops (dolla dolla bill y'all) et les samples (After Laughter)sont bons, mais ça m'émeut pas tant. Je connaissais, mais après The Score ça souffre de la comparaison, moins mélodique.
I don't often enjoy rap, and here, the voices didn't draw me in. The backing was pretty stripped back but I enjoyed some of the groovier bits. 5 out of 10 for enjoyment, I'll round up because my colleague reckons it's quality.
Once again, you should be able to give half ratings on here. This album is easily a 3.5/5. They were so young, so hungry, so ready to take over the world, but with that comes a certain level of inexperience. They definitely became more refined even on the next solo albums that RZA would produce. Ghost and Rae have been, and probably always will be, my favorites out of the Clan. Rae truly shines on "Can It Be All So Simple" and "C.R.E.A.M." of course. Ghost shines on "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" making sure you didn't forget them when their solo joints dropped in 1995 and 1996, respectively. RZA's beats punch holes in the sides of your head, the bass being mixed so low that it vibrates your brain. It's awesome.
Some great songs but if they say “Gat” one more time im gonna have to end it all
I am sure that this is important and belongs on this list, it just isn't my type of music.
Title: #0039: The Masters of Chessboxin’ This album makes me feel like I’m transported into an old Kung-Fu style movie. It makes me want to go back and watch all the films that inspired it, just to understand what they saw. That influence is everywhere, and it’s incredible. It even explains the name “Wu-Tang Clan,” which comes from their love of these classic martial arts films. The album feels like it exists inside its own universe; one that they’ve carefully built and curated. The more you learn about it, the more everything starts to click. From the very first track, that identity is clear. As it progresses, you get this heavy, groovy bass paired with that classic ’90s hip hop feel, and it starts to feel like this group might actually be the source of that sound; the kind of funk that makes you want to nod your head in that effortless, old-school way. The use of samples from martial arts films helps introduce each member of the Clan while grounding the album in that Kung-Fu aesthetic right from the start. Da Mystery of Chessboxin’ is a perfect example of that influence. It was inspired by a Taiwanese martial arts film, and the song itself later inspired the modern sport of chessboxing in 2003. It’s really cool seeing how far that influence reaches; not just in the music, but in the members’ identities and even into the culture around them. I especially loved the Shaolin-inspired atmosphere of the track, along with what sounds like a sampled Chinese string instrument. Even outside of already knowing C.R.E.A.M., this was probably my favourite track because it feels the most rooted in that Kung-Fu hip-hop universe they created. I also really liked Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s vocals. He feels less like a traditional rapper and more like a character, constantly shifting his voice in ways that add texture and unpredictability. It gives his verses a personality that really stands out and makes them some of the most memorable moments on the album. “Shame on a ******” highlights what feels like one of the album’s central ideas: Wu-Tang introducing themselves while asserting their dominance. There’s a sense of confidence—almost defiance—in how they present themselves. Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ ta F’ Wit carries that same energy with another groovy beat and tight looping. It’s just a fun track that reinforces that identity. Although I’d never listened to the album in full before this challenge, C.R.E.A.M. immediately brought me back to high school. It feels like one of those essential songs—almost a gateway into hip hop. It’s iconic, nostalgic, and clearly influential. For me, it stands out as the defining track of the album. More than most albums I’ve listened to so far, this one feels focused on lyrical technique, flow, and personality, rather than storytelling I can personally relate to. There’s evident themes of gang violence, territory, and the harsh realities faced by Black Americans. I could still appreciate and reflect on the craftsmanship, even if the message didn’t always resonate with me on a personal level. Overall, I think this album works really well as an introduction to Wu-Tang Clan. Even if I didn’t connect with every skit or every lyrical style, I can understand why it’s considered essential listening. It helped shape so much of hip hop and represents an important piece of Black American culture. While I didn’t form the emotional connection I was hoping for, I still came away with a much clearer understanding of why this album is a classic. Rating: 3.3/5 – Good. Would probably listen again. Standout Tracks: * Shame on a N*** * Clan in da Front * Da Mystery of Chessboxin’ * Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ ta F’ Wit * C.R.E.A.M.
I'm not much of a hip hop guy, but I'm always jealous of crews. Must be so much fun and meaningful to have such a tight group of friends and collaborators. I also appreciate just how all in they are. Creating their own reality.
not really my style but sounds nice, I definitely need to read the lyrics
Good, but for me, not as amazing as many put it out to be. That's mostly due to how uneven it sounds. The first half is blurry, with only the opener and maaaybe Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber that go hard, and then you have the second half from 6-11 which are a collection of songs that put to shame most rappers careers. Because of that disparity of quality, I find it hard to love the album, but easy to like it. ⭐⭐⭐1/2
never listened to smth this vulgar but hey-it's kinda vibe. wouldn't have sat thru this if not for website-felt a bajillion times cooler while listening 🔥 prolly wouldn't listen again unless real shit goes down
I appreciate them. I watched a documentary a while back and was super impressed.
3.2
Bopped my head along the whole time, but just still not a huge rap fan.
great beat but not keen on the content
A lot going on here and not nearly enough time to parse it all. I love the lo-fi sampling. The only member’s voice I can consistently recognize is ODB so it was hard to follow all the stories being told. But really sitting down to listen to the lyrics on C.R.E.A.M. was an intense experience. Could see myself giving this a higher rating on further listens.
I'm normally not a fan of this era/style of hip hop, but I enjoyed this. It's great to work to. It's very driving. The beat is this constant vintage metronome you can get lost in. The instrumentals in general are very hypnotic. Every once in a while a specific sample or synth bit breaks through like the soul sample/ keys on Tearz. The lyrics sorta float by in this haze of moody anger. Every once in a while a hook will break through (Wu-tang clan ain't nothin' to fuck with) or a disturbing/agressive interlude. I think with more time I'd be able to dig into the lyrics and get more out of the record. I can definitely feel the influence of this on hip hop still to this day. Very cool album (feels like an understatement).
Debut album. Hip Hop. Good beats throughout. Good lyrics at times. A hip hop album that still influences the genre to this day. Good tracks include Wu-Tang 7th Chamber, Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' , Method Man and Protect Ya Neck. Solid album.
I guess I’m just bad with classic hip hop. I know this is a classic. I agree that the various vocalists here have generally good delivery. It’s just extremely dull and uninteresting. The kung fun stuff is just silly. I don’t know… I can give it three stars because I know it’s important and a classic but I don’t really like it.
Not for me
not bad
Where it all started with ODB, Ghost Face Killa RZA, Method Man GZA and the rest of the clan. Very raw, but makes a statement. Not their best work, but some good old school hip hop. Sounded like they were having g a good time together while making it. Saw quite a bit of personality in all of the clips within the songs.
Yo solide
Another hip hop classic. All good, but I never really liked the WTC
Better than the majority of the genre from this time, but the bar isn’t particularly high.
I Like it
Surprisingly enjoyable, but after just about half the songs it got quite homogenous
Very solid, very influential album that I knew would be on the list. I usually don't like skits but the ones here work and I always enjoyed the Shaolin style of WTC even though all of the members' stronger work came after this. Track 4 "Method Man" is a new top from this album on this relisten. There's a few times where beats felt repetitive but overall still a good album. 3.25 for "tell me how you like it so far, Baby Paw?" rhyme alone.
Wu Tang Clan has always been a blind spot for me. I've always heard they are an influential rap group but somehow managed to incidentally avoid them. I've known about the various members that have come and gone but wouldn't have known any of their music beyond some titles that have become external pop culture references (CREAM, Protect Ya Neck, Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthin to Fuck With, etc.). I went in with an open mind and was pleased with 36 Chambers. The rap is enjoyable with good contributions from a handful of members, Method Man being the highlight for me. The backing music is varied and a little more artistic than I've come to expect from rap/hip-hop. Overall a pretty solid rap album that I would put on the higher end of the genre from this list so far. I can appreciate Wu Tang's contributions to the art and will always loved that they share my love and respect for old school martial arts movies. Bonus points awarded as I recently watched The 36th Chamber of Shaolin for the first time and really enjoyed it (along with many other Shaw bros. classics). Good stuff. 3.07 stars
7/10 it’s alright.
Wanted to like this more but I see how it was influential at the time
Wu-Tang is for the children and I'm old as fuck.
Golly gee whiz! These fellas sure do seem angry 'bout somethin'! Seriously, this brings me back to high school with a bunch of country white kids (who had never even seen a black person) listening to this thinking it somehow gave them a dangerous aura of protection from bullies and invisible gangs. Meanwhile, I simply perfected my resting bitch face to much greater effect. Anyway... back on task. In a vacuum, I'm not sure I would be able to find much value in this beyond a few clever moments (found particularly more on the back end). From a cultural and temporal perspective, however, I do have more appreciation for what this inspired - directly and indirectly. An example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2UmNA9T3T8
Dolla Dolla bills y’all 7/10
I enjoyed this album much more than I thought I would. The downside is that it is incredibly long and as much as it was enjoyable in short bursts its not as an overall listening experience. If they created a tight edited album I could see rating it higher than I have for this one.
Pretty good. Sounds dated. But can also pick up on the influence it put out.
I wonder if there is anyone who is REALLY into rap skits. Like they have a list of the ten best rap skits on different albums and get really passionate about their criteria for what makes a good rap skit. I'd like to meet that person and discuss rap skits with them. Anyway I can see why people like this. These guys are very menacing, and are good at telling rhymes about why we should be frightened.
Will reiterate again I know very little about rap but this has some awesome funky sampling and fun flow on top of it. Some really fun songs, even if I might not come back to many, happy to have heard this. Lots of skits, eh? I was trying to think of any rock bands that did skits and the only one I can think is the album In Search of Lost Time by the band Partner - they do phone calls with their mom, dad, record producer, photographer - pretty fun album!
Ну средне. Пару раз почувствовал, что качало. Но это было 2 раза за 3 прослушивания. Я понимаю, почему это в свое время стало успешным. Однако я не носитель этой культуры, мне от ВуТанга далеко.
Youtube had a Clean version, so that's what I listened to. There's lots of anger, but the upbeat parts are fun and the slow parts are comfortable. Innovative and influential, so it still sounds fresh.
I really like 90s hip hop and this didnt disapoint though unfortunately i probably still have more fondness for Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. I quite enjoyed the incorperation of more classical instruments like pianos and strings in some of the songs and the general poetry of the lyrics is really good. CREAM was a particular standout and i also enjoyed the 7th chamber. I also think the pop culture references were really fun. Altogether a realy good album but probably not among my favourite hiphop albums. I was also really hungry while i listened to this so that may have affected my rating lol
freumi hert (ussert dass es so lang gaht) han jz 3 lieder hinder mier und finds echli langwilig hahahah can it be all so simple isch na cool I guess aber au nöd meh METHOD MAN coole ahfang und nachane leit sich mini begesiterig wieder okkkk de beat vo da mistery of chessboxin isch na cool, sehr gmüetlich wu tang clan pipapo ischmer chli zu nervös hee finds bis jz eifach mega ok aber reeecht langwilig protect ya nexk boppt no! ahh cool ich han die falsch version glost jaaa jz losis leider ide falsche reihefolg bring da ruckus gaht dumm, chli aggroioooooo hee ja bö vill hani demit nöd chönne ahfange weg de beats gits es 3 aber wird das album glaub nümme gross lose
Not my kind of music so probably deserved another listen before I pass judgment. I can’t say I’ve immediately warmed to it, however I understand the appeal and appreciate their impact and importance.
4/10
Found this 4 years too late
Rating: 3.5/5 | Favorite Track: Bring Da Ruckus --- Admittedly, I am not well-versed in hip-hop, and I know I will reevaluate this album eventually. However, for now, it really isn't my thing.
I really appreciate their sense of humour.
Trop bien !
Easy listening but too much repetitive, seems to be an 1 hour audio loop
I was excited to listen to this one because I don't think I've ever heard a single Wu-Tang song. I'm also excited to see a hip-hop group on this list because it can lead so Brit pop heavy. I know how important Wu-Tang is culturally and their contributions to music and the culture can't be undermined. All that being said, it's not quite my style. I understand why it is on this list, and I appreciate that it is, I just wouldn't listen to it again. They also seem to say their group's name in every song which makes me laugh. It's not bad though, and I wouldn't turn it off if I heard it It's a solid 3.
Not a huge fan but understand why it's so revered by lovers of the genre.
I enjoyed this…somewhat. Most of the songs are great, but I tend to really dislike albums with a lot of talking bits inbetween, you know? So if I’m rating the album as a whole, I’m gonna have to go lower than I would if I was just rating the songs themselves. 3/5
Unclear if giving this 2 stars would qualify as fucking with them, so I'll stay in the safe side
certainly ain't nothing to fuck with
It's alright. Not for me so much.
Well, I can tell I quit listening to hiphop around this time. Not bad, just not my jam. Kind of messy.
Iconic in a lot of ways, showcases the groups wide talent, big impact on the direction of hip hop in nyc, but largely underwhelming for me… it was ok. Look it was their debut album, they still had lots to grow on but it is culturally important.
Overall an understandably classic project. It's a collection that serves as a platform to show off each of the clans members, highlighting their different styles of flow and proficiency. While the lyricism flows well, the lyrics themselves don't tend to be very interesting aside from an entertaining usage of language. While there are a few standout tracks that I come back to, overall the track list doesn't lend itself to repeat listens on individual songs. Some tracks like CREAM and Wu Tang ain't Nothin Ta F With offer more variety in the instrumental but most involve very repetitive beats with the variations in vocal performance offering the most momentum. A solid and important album in the genres history that blends comedy and showboating with a display of prowess but lacking progression in instrumentals that would keep me replaying songs more often.
I always want to like them. Maybe I need to sit and listen to the lyrics more? It's not bad at all, catchy at times, I just want to more than I do....
I really enjoyed a couple of tracks in here - cream, can it all be so simple.
First? 3,5/5 Again? 2/5
I like the early 90s feeling of this album. it has a lot of the emotion from early rap with the beats of 90s rap which is really fun. i enjoyed this album quite a lot even if i wouldnt to download all of it. Bring da ruckus is good, so is da mystery of chessboxin and c.r.e.a.m. 3.5/5 stars.
A few iconic songs. Mostly just sounds the same throughout
I went and opened my RYM and I had previously rated 36 Chambers a very controversial 2.5 stars. I think its the skits, they really feel like they interrupt the flow for me. There is clearly some great music here, 2.5 stars was harsh, however I do still think this is an overrated album. Maybe I should stick to the 9 track version on Apple Music which I'm guessing is clear of skits. Fave Tracks: Can It All Be So Simple, C.R.E.A.M., Tearz 3.4/5
it was a fun listen; i really enjoyed the last song and the beats were good across the album. not my preferred or go-to genre but it was an easy listen for someone who is unfamiliar with the style and the features were cool
As some others have indicated, I know that this is a record of historical significance, etc., but it's still not that nice to listen to.
So this is not my thing but it’s cool to finally listen to such a landmark. 7th Chamber is so far my fav.
Here’s another one that suffers for me because I didn’t listen to it at the time. Insanely influential with a sound that became a template, listening to it 32 years later sounds familiar and a bit simplistic to me. Most tracks just don’t command my interest. Several of the rappers sound great and there are some clever parts, production, and wordplay. I’m sorry I missed this in its time.
This one is a hip hop classic. You can really hear the influence this album had on other hip hop stuff. Very cool.
I feel like I should have a stronger reaction to what is apparently a seminal record...but I'm afraid I don't. I didn't dislike it. I didn't love it.
Difficult to rate if you are not a hip-hop fan. But otherwise, I have to say that 90's r & b, hip hop and most of the black music were fantastic, not as nowadays
Had this album on in the background whilst working so did not really listen to it. Most of the songs just drifted by. Did recognise a few from back in the day and can appreciate why it is so important in the evolution of hip hop. 3 from me.
I can't really get excited about this genre of hip-hop (god i'm such a hater 😭), though I appreciate how light-hearted it is and how it doesn't take itself super seriously my favourite song was probably Method Man, I feel like it's the most unique and creative overall while it's not really my thing you can clearly see the influence for later hiphop which i enjoy more, particularly with the "random" samples which artists like MF DOOM would develop more heavily in the future
I can see why these guys made such a big splash and became so influential. This is some powerful music with a whole lot to say.
First 6 songs bad. Not my style but it was okay
Some good old school rap. I’m sure that album has lots of stories to tell and of its significance but it’s not my main thing.
Is it hip hop or rap? I don’t know but I like the beat.
Creative , catchy, lyrically dense. Like watching a slice of life documentary but in the form of a rap album.
Yeah… very much of its time. Good for when you want to rage a bit
Not for me. His voice was a bit odd but not terrible music.
A mixed bag. I liked a lot of the music, but I'll never understand why 90s hip hop albums had so many intermissions, skits etc. They always spoil the flow of the album and are rarely enjoyable to listen to, even once.
Influential but got very samey
this was interesting. i already liked c.r.e.a.m and most of the songs are actually a vibe, but i can’t get with all the violence, i just can’t do it lol - but it is a good and smart and funny album. Some of the backing vocals and beats are so so so good and unexpected, i really quite liked it, but just don’t care for explicit shit.
meh dont like gangsta hop plus all the intermission were annoying af important for the genre tho YNN
3/5. I remember listening to this a while ago and enjoying it but on another listen, some of the songs last a little too long and it loses focus. The skits are also sometimes out of place. I enjoy the multiple rappers, creates a diverse energy, while still keeping that anger needed for this influential style of rap. I appreciate and respect the album but the beats leave much wanting. The samples are fun so that's a plus. It might just be my experience with rap already, but this doesn't stand out to me compared to other rap albums that came after or around the same time. Influential but not aged imo. Best Song: Bring Da Ruckus, Clan In Da Front, Protect Ya Neck
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is an album I'm pretty divided on. I generally like it as a whole but there are just small things about it that hold this album back for me. The songs here are pretty good with some good instrumentals and some rapping that really shows what these rappers can do. None of the songs here are really bad as a whole either but the main issue is just small parts of songs that manage to be bad enough to hold it back. The main offenders of this are the build-ups to the songs not sounding great and just being something i can do without. This is still a good album, just one i think could be better if some things were changed. Best Song: Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' Worst Song: Method Man
Good album. My first listen. They are certainly nuthing to F'ck with.
Okay hip hop.
I know this is a classic hip-hop album that I'm "supposed" to find incredibly groundbreaking but I've just never loved it. It's got a couple tracks I really like but the rest are pretty meh for me.
It Could Be So Simple was rad, protect ya neck was sick, dug cream, and wu tang ain’t nothing to fuck with was cool
Cash Rules Everything Around Me
Was honestly a bit disappointed with this album. Having never listened to Wu-Tang Clan previously and only knowing about the whole shaolin/supergroup bit culturally, I expected to like this a bit more than I did. Maybe I can't appreciate it as much because I didn't grow up around it, but a lot of the beats and flow of the songs come off as kind of corny and dated. The second half of the album is notably stronger, but never goes beyond decent. Top tracks: Method Man, Protect Ya Neck, Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber Part II (Conclusion)
Amazing that they're a 9-man crew and every voice distinct. Not enough variation in the beats, though.
This was pretty good, especially for its time, but not one I'll be going back to
- At first I thought I would put 1/5, but the random talking is fun and I like the random snippets from the martial arts teacher. Makes me actually look forward to listening through the album when I am partway through
# Album Name: Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) # Artist: Wu-Tang Clan # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Not my style of music but it wasnt bad. Ive heard a lot worse if im honest. C.R.E.A.M was the er.....cream of the crop. Good tune. # Top Tunes: CREAM. # Would I listen to it again? I might come back to this one.
3-4
Respect, but not really my thing. 3/5
Not a huge fan. Listened ask the way through and liked some more than others but nothing stood out.
Kung Fu…explains everything? No idea.
Other than biggie and maybe nas strongest music from east coast Favourite songs: CREAM, Tearz Nice flow between tracks that makes the album feel like one long song Can get boring in parts
I've never benn big on rap so am not familiar with a lot of rap artists. I had heard of Wu Tang Clan but never actually listened to any of their music. This album had me bobbing my head to the beats and some of the lyrics and references were quite entertaining.
I get the influence, which made me want to like this more than I did. They were better in my mind before I listened to this, which is a bummer. 3/5
Not their best work. It was fine but never made me stop and go 'OOOOH'
Great folk american music
I just don't listen to much hip-hop so I don't really know what I should be listening for when it comes up here. I like the genre fine when I hear it, but i don't tend to seek it out. This wasn't bad, I was familiar with a few of the songs but definitely not all of them. The overall "Wu-Tang" schtick was funny.
Bring da Ruckas 3.3 Shame on a Nigga 3 Clan in da Front 3.3 Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber 3.2 Can It Be All So Simple "Intermission" 3.2 Da Mystery of Chessboxin' 3 Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing to F Wit 3.3 C.R.E.A.M. 3.6 Method Man 3 Protect Ya Neck 3.4 Tearz 3.4 Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Part II "Conclusion" 3.2 Score: 3.241666667
Not my usual listening but it wasn't top bad.
It seems odd to me that this is the lone Wu-Tang Clan album in this collection, given their legendary reputation and status over the years. But apparently this is it, and I'll admit that I'm perfectly fine with just one album for a band (if only the book's editors could have followed this as a rule...). Listening to it in 2024, this album isn't all that compelling (even allowing for the endless f- and n-bombs), but I also suspect they set the foundation for East Coast rap/hip-hop for decades. I *did* enjoy the whole epic-rap-battle format of most of the tracks, with the various clan personalities taking turns trying to impress us all (and sometimes successfully); "Da mystery of chessboxin'" and "Protect ya neck" are probably the highlights of this style on the album (and a fun video for chessboxing). However, I just couldn't really get into the whole martial-arts rap-battle theme, but hey, wu wu wu!
enjoyed but didn't blow me away--musicality seemed to take a back seat to a lot of dialogue.
If I was rating based on influence or cultural significance this album would be an easy 5. But this is a personal journal for me, so I’m ranking based on enjoyment. That being said this album was LONG, every song was 5 minutes plus and it was draining, I think that’s a problem with hip hop groups, every member has a verse so it makes for long songs. It was also very same-y throughout, so I was kind of bored by it. There are some good songs that stand the test of time, but a lot is forgettable. C.R.E.A.M is a banger.
Not my thing, not bad for rap but I couldn't finish the album, it just dragged on
The Wu Tang is nothing to fuck with. Takes me back to my youth.
Klang böse, im positiven Sinne. Richtiger Old School Hip Hop, aber nicht alle Songs gefielen mir. C.R.E.A.M mit Abstand der Beste
nicht ganz mein Ding. aber nicht schlecht. after laughter beat ist lit.
Some good tracks
I’m honestly not that into this, and I once saw a RZA concert and it was sick
I really thought I'd be more into this album, but it just didn't do it for me. Not sure what it was lacking, but I couldn't get into it.
An interesting album, with a few funky riffs and chilling piano throughout.
Not really my style, but there were some really good beats.
неочень, нигеры
When I saw my next album I admit I was tempted to just skip it, because rap to me is usually poop, but I didn’t. And my bravery paid off, because this album was actually ok. I felt like a super cool mom driving my Honda with the Wu-Tang Clan on. There’s only one catch. I inadvertently listened to the clean version of the album. Oops. I didn’t mind though. Who needs profanity? I certainly don’t. I rolled right up to the mall to spend my dolla dolla bills ya’lllll with a clean conscience and a pep in my step.
Was expecting bad things after hating Method Man's Tical when that came up last month, but honestly...fair play. Hard not to bop along to. Not as good or polished as Illmatic or Shook Ones which seem to have jumped on the success of this and propelled the genre onward. Not a rap fan but credit is due where it's due. How Jay Z/Kanye's brand of rap ended up ten times more popular than this I'll never know
I'm sure that this is a good album, it's just a good album in a genre that I do not enjoy.
No lo escuche ahora, pero recordaba un solido 3 estrellas
Not as good as I remember. CREAM and other songs are fun but the interludes are straight up obnoxious and the ratio of good lyrics to lyrics that are about how good the lyrics are leaves much to be desired
Yeah whatever, perfectly okay but not my thing.
1. ruckuz - 1.5 2. nigga - 1.5 3. clan - 1.5 4. chamber - 1.5 5. zimple - 1 6. chezz - 2.5 7. nuthing - 1.5 8. cream - 2.5 9. method - 2.5 10. neck - 2.5 11. tearz - 1 12. concluzion - 2 13. zhao lin - 2.5 14. home grouun - 2.5 15. capella - 2
rap
Not for me.
Not usually a genre I listen to but definitely a good album. The rapping/lyrics are the focus here, with most songs featuring prominent rap and a simpler backing track/loop. 6/10 (3/5)
6/10 could tell it influenced a lot of future albums but most songs were okay however might be better on a relisten and paying closer attention to lyrics rather than having it on as I worked
Better than I thought it would be. They do like guns don’t they!
Good listen, prefer W that they did later on
could hear a lot of things they probably influenced in it - if i sat with it longer it would grow on me
Not a lot of melody, but plenty of vocals. Not bad
I am NOT their audience, but even someone like me can recognize greatness. Killer grooves, entertaining rhymes, stuff to think about. How is this triple-platinum and I've never heard it? Moody and dark.
3 Stars (8/15)
its okay
Good rap album, if repetitive at times. Maybe should relisten at some point.
Ik snap niet helemaal waarom deze zo legendarisch is. Op zich prima naar te luisteren, maar zo bijzonder vind ik het niet. Het zal de tijd wel zijn geweest.
This genre isn’t my usual cup of tea, but I am well aware this album has achieved cult status and is regarded as one of the greatest hip hop/ rap albums of all time. I very much enjoyed most of the tracks and skits. What I really appreciated was the rhythmic rapping, it was among some of the best I’ve heard. I’m less keen on lyrics that reference gang stuff and didn’t enjoy some of the darker beats on first listen, but I envision I’ll revisit this album several times and think these elements could grow on me.
not great, not terrible
it was good - good flow, enjoyable beats. a little long. i was weary of it by the end.
i know wu-tang is a cultural force to be reckoned with but i was an infant when this album came out, so we were like ships in the night. some of the beats and lyrical flows are quite good on this album, but it also (in my opinion) contains a lot of braggadocious rap filler that keeps arbitrarily cycling through different rappers. the end result to me is unfocused and overwhelming. i get that wu-tang ain't nothin' to fuck wit', but WHY is that the case? this is like a 3.5 for me but I'm gonna have to round down. favorites: wu-tang clan ain't nothing ta f' wit, C.R.E.A.M., protect ya neck, tearz
good but wouldn’t listen to it again
Never listened to Wu-Tang, I know they have a hug presence in the industry, but just found myself getting distracted.
Wu tang
Incredibly conflicted on this one. Definitely enjoyed it, though not sure I would put it above dime of the other rap albums that have been on the list. I like the production on these; they have a homemade, crunchy mix to them, giving them a feel that most other genres couldn’t get away with. Obviously, the subject matter is personal as well and adds to the experience. This is probably an album that has to grow a little bit more with me.
Good intro to east coast hip-hop. A few stand out tracks, e.g. C.R.E.A.M. All the talking skits felt a bit hammed up though.
This didn’t work for me. Not bad just kinda boring at first listen and I won’t come back. It’s a shame cause I was excited to listen to this one.
Album 515 of 1001 Wu-Tang Clan & Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Rating : 2.5 / 5 meh. Kind of a clown show.