Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

The majority of the album has no significance - basic rhymes and noise. Then, out of mediocrity, C.R.E.A.M. This song demonstrates real songwriting, rapping, and producing. This does not fall into my favorite musical genre, but this song is M.U.S.I.C.!

Ok

Rap is crap. Period.

Awesome

Good album

Not really for me.

Surprisingly interesting to listen to! Not a genre I usually enjoy but it was fun to read about them and hear the music in real time.

Cash Rules Everything Around Me

The intro to Method Man always terrified me (and still does). Samurais, gritty beats, haunting piano, unique samples, amazing production, incredible flows and versatility, and just an all around fun time. There’s a reason this is a classic.

A damn classic. Everyone plays off each other so well, and there are so many catchy lines on this thing.

I am not a fan of the Wu-Tang. I feel like I’ve vaguely heard of them though.

Very raw beats. Love how different the voices sound together. Great atmosphere.

Before listening: don’t think I know a single wu tang song. Do know they’re iconic. Seems like something I would like During listening: no songs standing out so far but enjoying the album. Something I would listen to while chilling with friends. Groovy After: solid album. Not sure it’s something I would listen to regularly but can see the influence it’s had. Enjoyable still

FUN and sooo interesting with all the different artists with their own styles. I’m always in awe when I listen to good rap, even if it’s not my general taste in music. How do they do that??

music is love

Boff, el real hard-core hip hop crudito neoyorkino 10/10

I had a hard time connecting with this album musically, but the messaging was strong. Might need to give a second listen sometime or have a friend who could help me appreciate it further...

Iconic for it's time but I just feel like there's so much that about hip hop that I love that isn't on this record 3/5

5 If somebody says "best hip hop album ever" its this and Illmatic that come straight to mind. Protect Ya Neck is one of the best rap songs ever

One of my favourite hip hop albums ever, real energy in every bar

Cannot imagine 90s hip-hop as we now know it without this. In many ways it's aged a lot better than some of the other stuff from the same period.

I don't like it

Energiline, aga mitte minu vaib. Mõistan, miks on revolutsioonilised, aga meh. 2.8/5

Alright. I think it's just not my style

Probably The Most influential Rap album of all time, and maybe the best one

4/10

Meh, it was clearly skillful, but it didn't do much for me.

lwk banger

KRZZZ... SCHWING... BONG BONG! BOOM – KACK – BOOM-BOOM – KACK! KI-YA! – KRZZZ – SCHWUSCH – ZSCHAAAK! „WU-TANG!“ – SUUUUUU! – BOOM – KACK!

Still not a rap fan

I like a good Bruce Lee king-fu movie as much as the next person, and as someone who grew up in the 80s, I will always have a soft spot for the karate kid. But the whole band and album persona based around martial arts and wu-tang, I found a bit grating. But some pretty decent tunes and beats here. 3 stars

It’s Wu motherfuckers! I remember giving Wu-Tang a shot because Fiona Apple said in an interview that “Wu-Tang Forever” was one of two albums she bought that year, impressionable 15 year old me figured if it was good enough for Fiona Apple, it was good enough for me. Luckily someone pawned their entire Wu-Tang collection (full band and spin offs) at my local Cash Converters, so I was able to buy in for cheap. My life was forever changed. Thanks Fiona. Please tell me Liquid Swords is also on this list. Pure gold from GZA. BRING DA RUCKUS 5/5

De helft geluisterd. Wel leuk dat t wat anders was dan witte mannen rock, maar ook niet echt mijn ding

RZA's beats are just bangin All of the Clan spit FUCKIN BARS Have only listened once tho, so opinions might change

Interesante

It's funny how slang evolves over the years. Now that "fuck with" can mean "enjoy", Wu-Tang Clan is definitely something to fuck with.

Super sper-er-erm

If every wu-tang album was as good as this debut, I probably wouldn’t hate them. I probably wouldn’t like them either. I respect them, it’s just not for me.

My first legit wu-tang album listen

4/10

It's fun to visit this one because I honestly didnt' know about the Wu-Tang Clan. Maybe I was too young.. but I got their symbol and He-Man and the masters of the universe mixed up.. or was it some man animal cartoon? It's weird how brains work. it was fun to hear the skits in between. Wouldn't have listened to this before. But it was a good time!

Cash rules everything around me!! Wu tang forever. Not my favorite rap album, but fun to come back to at times. 3.2

Rap, as usual, isn’t made for me. But this was decently enjoyable, and didn’t overstay its welcome. 6/10 Pretty Good

One of the tightest, fun hip hop records ever recorded in its early day. The chemistry between all of the clans members is insane. Every track just sounds like a brillaint posse cut. Essential.

Die neun Rapper aus Staten Island nahmen ihr Debüt 1992/93 im Firehouse Studio in Brooklyn auf – einem winzigen, billigen Raum, in dem laut Studiobetreiber Yoram Vazan bis zu acht Leute gleichzeitig hockten und angeblich teils in Quarters bezahlt wurde. Gemastert wurde bei The Hit Factory in New York, veröffentlicht über Loud Records und RCA. Man hört dem Sound das knappe Budget an. Genau das ist der Reiz: staubig, kaputt, roh. RZA produzierte praktisch im Alleingang, gebaut aus Soul-Samples und Dialogschnipseln aus Kung-Fu-Filmen. Wer auf welchem Track rappen durfte, wurde intern ausgekämpft – "Protect Ya Neck" ist direktes Ergebnis dieser Konkurrenz. Ich finde es bis heute bemerkenswert, wie unterschiedlich die neun Stimmen im Kollektiv klingen, ohne dass "C.R.E.A.M." oder "Method Man" wie Fremdkörper wirken. Technisch ist die Platte nicht poliert, das war sie nie. Trotzdem hat kaum ein Debüt dieser Preisklasse einen derart eigenen Sound für ein ganzes Jahrzehnt geprägt. Kellerbastelbude, zwei Millionen verkaufte Platten – wer das schafft, hat etwas richtig gemacht.

I’m not a rap man. Take your 2 stars and be grateful.

not my style, but iconic

Old-school rap has never really held my interest (with the exception of Illmatic), but this is a pretty iconic moment in 90s music

'However, I master the trick just like Nixon.' I firmly believe that Illmatic is the perfection of the hip-hop idiom. W/ this said, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is the greatest hip-hop record of all time b/c it's somehow so hip-hop that it's virtually something else entirely. In other words, the clan penetrates so deep into the mythos of rap music that it comes out on the other side, & things look hazy, bizarre, dirty, & delectably hardcore. I love, LOVE, the rapping on this thing - every member, including U-God, delivers a classic verse - but what takes it to the next level, a level that hasn't been reached since, is RZA's impossibly virtuosic production, an amalgam of the oldest school of hip-hop wisdom & futuristic flavors that defy all definition.

- Bog standard drumtrack - Boring, repetitive, one-riff samples - Typical gangsta rap about bitches, niggas, guns (where it was even intelligible) Not music or culture I'm willing to embrace or celebrate.

I just don't know what I'm missing with hip hop, and no one's been able to vocalise why I should like these repetitive 4-6 minute songs with someone yapping about their life. I could scroll twitter if I wanted that.

Really interesting. The best hip hop beats of all time for me. Love it.

Close to a 10. Just such as consistent cool style throughout the record. Not to mention how influential it is on rap in general

This is basically my introduction to hip-hop since it's the first record of the genre I've sat and listened to seriously, and right off the bat I knew I was in for a ride. I've never been into the genre too much, and a song had to really impress me for me to listen to it again, but this album is definitely going to make me take hip-hop into consideration more often.

listen charlie kirk would still be alive if he had just listened to some wu tang. protect ya neck, y'all!

i like it it's cool gangsta allthat

Not my kind of taste, bit coool music

not my favorite

It was fine!

Te. veel. bangers.

Echt een mega mega banger album. Ook echt een baanbrekend album, zo mega veel betekend voor de tijd, maar niet mijn favoriete album. 8 bangers

you have to be painfully white to have this as any under than five stars. "If I want to hear that much swearing I'll go to a Trump rally about vaccine mandates." oh my god bro

It’s raw and chill. Like the dubs and back beats.

репчік

Cliche, yawn But I'm being told it's "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

BRING DA RUCKUS!! would i listen when it played randomly? yeah. am i seeking it out? not really.

Old-school rap that never gets tiring, holds up over time. Not a big rap fan myself, but this old-school style is legendary.

Classic!

This was on the whole very decent, but perhaps a tad too long. Some of the skits could be trimmed, which would help the flow of the album. Heard before  ✅️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit 🫳 ★★★☆☆(6/10) Total reviewed : 423 Already owned : 93 Purchased : 21 To buy : 5 Nope :

Not my style at all

I liked the start of this album, but then that torture skit was absolutely horrible. I should really give this a 1.

It's not my type...

A thing that I have noticed as I've been listening to my random 1001 albums is how much tighter older albums are, because you could only fit ~45 minutes of sound onto an LP, and how much more often there is cuttable material on newer albums, because there is not that limit. I have loved this album since it came out, but it would be so much better if all of the skits, chit chat, and listing of members of the group were removed. In fact, I bet it would be a nice tight 45 minutes. Anyway...FIVE STARS.

Classic go-to Wu - listened to this one many times in my 20s - all timer in my opinion, one of the best ever in the genre, so many great artists, I don't know if this level of collaboration will ever be achieved again, at least not like Wu did it

Can't go wrong with Wu-Tang.

Wu Tang Clan forever

okeoke esto es el ingrediente secreto de la milanesa, lo escucho e nel auto for sure

Number: 240 Familiarity: None (1) Rating: 1 Before: ======= It's my 3rd no clue in a row. Last three were all 3s, looks like this one is going to be a 2 or 1 based on the first 30 seconds of track 1. After : ======= In the interest of trying to appear inclusive and embrace diversity, I might consider giving it a 3 but seeing how I could not get through most of the songs, in good conscience, I can't give it more than 2, but if you want to know what I really think, is that it is a 1 imho. Maybe it has some redeeming qualities on some other level that I would have to struggle to get to and I don't really care to find out, seeing how there's so much really good music out there to explore. I see no reason to waster any more time on this one.

When they said "Diversify yo bonds" I didn't know it meant to get in bed with the surveillance state. Still a 5 though.

I get why people love them, but this is not my kind of thing

Not my thing

PEAK havent listened to rap that much in a while but this was PEAK 4.8/5

A couple of good songs but it dragged on and felt a bit bland at times

36 chambres divisées entre 9 rappers.

Iconic beats and flow. MF Doom got some inspiration from this album for sure.

Ain't nuthin to f*** wit

Very good. Great flow and creative arrangements. There are bits that date these tracks to their era. But for the most part, they re timeless classics. A 4.

No terminó de disfrutar esto

THIS is what I missed - hip-hop got toxified for me early - it was the unavoidable soundtrack for my senior year in high school. Well, bad mainstream hip-hop that dumb high schoolers liked. This is the first album (okay, 2nd - RIP Dolly) I'm putting back in rotation.

Da Mystery of Chessboxin' was an absolute tune. This album goes hard as flip and it's obviously incredibly cool, but I struggled to see the standouts, which I wouldn't say is necessarily a bad thing.

Favorite.

Stand-out tracks: Can It All Be All So Simple, Method Man, C.R.E.A.M., Tearz

Highlights: Bring Da Ruckus, Shame On a Nigga, Da Mystery of Chessboxin', Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit, C.R.E.A.M., Method Man, Tearz, 7th Chamber Pt. 2 Too many annoying interludes. Halted from a higher grade because of its slight monotony in the first half, but later on dope beats and great vocal variety. Favorite MCs were ODB and Method Man. Sounds like it was at least 5 years ahead of the scene. I never thought that the record was from the first half of the 90s, so this bumps its grade back up a fair bit. Lyrics were a bit all over the place in some songs so I didn't bother following them, but I loved more focused tracks like C.R.E.A.M. and Tearz.

Favorite Song: Method Man Least Favorite: Clan In Da Front

Lo escuché por cultura, pero pues no soy fan

많이들 샘플링하는 크림이 이 앨범에 있는 줄 몰랐는데 신기햇다 움… 에미넴 냄새가 남… 비기같기도하공. 옛날 아티스트 알아갑니다ㅏㅏ

Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) isn't just an album; it's a creation myth. Bursting onto the scene in 1993, it was a gritty, grimy alternative to the G-Funk era's polished production, sounding less like a blockbuster film and more like a raw, unapologetic martial arts flick from a rundown cinema. Produced by the clan's de facto leader, RZA, for a mere $36,000, it became a platinum-selling masterpiece and a seismic shift in hip-hop, pulling the spotlight back to New York and the raw, unfiltered sound of the streets. ### 🎵 Music & Production: The Lo-Fi Blueprint RZA's production on 36 Chambers was nothing short of visionary. He created a unique sonic palette by blending several disparate elements, mapping out a blueprint that would become iconic: * **The Kung Fu Aesthetic:** The album is drenched in dialogue samples from obscure 1970s Hong Kong martial arts films. These weren't just gimmicks; they were integral to the album's narrative, establishing the Wu-Tang Clan as an invincible Shaolin army and framing their lyrics as verbal combat. * **The "Dirty" Soul Sound:** Instead of clean, lush beats, RZA used **distorted soul breaks, off-kilter keyboard lines, and tape hiss** to create a sound that was raw, eerie, and claustrophobic. This "lo-fi" aesthetic was born from necessity but became a defining feature that perfectly captured the grim reality of Staten Island's streets. * **Musical Storytelling:** Tracks like the melancholic trilogy of "Can It Be All So Simple," "C.R.E.A.M.," and "Tearz" use samples from soul and R&B classics, creating a stark emotional contrast with the album's harder, more aggressive tracks. The result is a soundscape that feels like a surreal nightmare, a "one-hour movie that people were just going to listen to". ### 📝 Lyrics & Themes: Street Philosophy and Sharpened Swords Lyrically, the album was a masterclass in chemistry and originality, featuring a cast of nine of the most unique MCs ever assembled. * **A Swarm of Styles:** The album thrives on its diversity. We see **GZA's** cerebral, complex rhymes, **Inspectah Deck's** razor-sharp lyricism, **Raekwon and Ghostface Killah's** gritty street narratives, **Method Man's** infectious, scene-stealing charisma, and the unhinged, chaotic energy of **Ol' Dirty Bastard**. * **Central Themes:** The core themes are **survival, street-level capitalism, and a twisted sense of humor** in the face of violence. This is best encapsulated in the album's most famous track, **"C.R.E.A.M."** (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), a stark and poignant depiction of the pursuit of money in a harsh world. * **Cultural Bedrock:** The group's philosophy is deeply rooted in the Five Percent Nation, a movement that taught them to see themselves as the "Gods" of their own universe. This is woven into the lyrics alongside the martial arts metaphors, creating a dense, almost mythopoetic layer of meaning. ### ⚖️ Influence, Pros & Cons **Influence** The album’s impact is immeasurable. It laid the groundwork for the East Coast hardcore renaissance, paving the way for artists like Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Nas. Its influence extends far beyond the 90s, inspiring a wide range of artists from Odd Future to Pusha T. In 2022, it was even archived in the Library of Congress for its cultural significance. **Pros** - **Unmatched Chemistry:** The synergy between nine distinct personalities is staggering. They push each other to new heights on every track. - **Groundbreaking Production:** RZA's lo-fi, sample-heavy style was entirely original and remains one of the most influential production styles in hip-hop history. - **Timeless Sound:** Despite its raw, lo-fi nature, the album has aged remarkably well and still sounds fresh and vital today. **Cons** - **Lo-Fi Fidelity:** The intentionally gritty, "dirty" sound might not be for everyone. Some listeners may find it "monotonous" or less polished compared to other productions from the era. - **Dense and Inscrutable:** For a newcomer, the rapid-fire Wu-Tang slang, obscure pop culture references, and Five Percent Nation numerology can be difficult to penetrate and appreciate fully. ### 💎 The Verdict *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)* is more than a classic; it is a cultural landmark and a defining moment in music history. It is the sound of a revolution, an album that is as challenging as it is rewarding, as raw as it is brilliant. It is, for many, the definitive hip-hop album. If you're new to the album, I'd recommend starting with its most iconic tracks: the revolutionary posse cut **"Protect Ya Neck,"** the poignant street anthem **"C.R.E.A.M.,"** and the energy-packed **"Da Mystery of Chessboxin'."** These songs are the perfect gateway into the dense and brilliant world of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Music for pretentious teenagers to wear while listening to Nirvana. 3/5

Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is a remarkably coherent, albeit one-dimensional, milestone that thrives on raw grit despite its noticeably compressed recording quality. At its peak, the album hits hard with timeless high points—"C.R.E.A.M." stands out as an absolute banger that remains relevant today and has truly stood the test of time, while "Bring da Ruckus" delivers the kind of classic gangsta rap energy guaranteed to hype you up. When the group leans into its playful, hard-hitting bounce on tracks like "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' With" or taps into the nostalgia of lost innocence on "Can It Be All So Simple," the magic is undeniable. Even the structure of "Da Mystery of Chessboxin’" captures the raw, spontaneous energy of a live cipher. However, the record isn't without its flaws; some tracks hit goofy patches with forced rhymes, "Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber Part II" feels pretty meh, and on cuts like "Protect Ya Neck," GZA’s verse carries the weight while the rest feel fairly standard. "Clan in da Front" perfectly encapsulates this hit-or-miss dynamic—starting with a jarring opening before switching into a sonically superior second half. While certain moments like the nonchalant, eerie death dialogue on the original "7th Chamber" stick with you, the overall mix of amazing peaks and occasional fluff keeps it just shy of absolute perfection.

Ja

Best hip hop album of all time

I like easy listening songs, like ballads, soft rock, jazz, reggae and some other genres, just not this. Also, if you start talking about torture methods in the middle of your album, I ain't sticking around

The coolest thing ever to come out of Staten Island! (Yes, even cooler than Pete Davidson or Stephen Seagal.) This groundbreaking gangsta/ martial arts rap collective really is one of the GOATS.

Pretty good

Ain't nothing to fuck with.

clásico hip hop

deu até vontade de trabalhar

I have no connection at all with this lyrically. Just not my bag. 2 for some funky grooves.

How do you form a supergroup from scratch?

Nope.

Top

Okei räpialbum. See ei klikkinud minuga niiii väga, aga samas ma näen ja kuulen tema tähtsust ühe fundamentaalse räpialbumina. Kuulasin tegelt meeleldi, See grupp meenutas mulle koosseisult räpi avengere või midagi sellist, tundsin mitu nime ära. Kas see tähendab, et ma olen kultuurne? Ma ei leidnud internetist, mis neil selline nimi on, aga eks see on vb mingi karate kid viide.

I love Wu-Tang. Their music is weirdly comforting and relaxing. Something about it being spread among so many people just taking over so no-one gets wrecked lol this one was too short, I was shocked when it was over tbh. Protect ya neck is a classic, just like CREAM.

I can always appreciate an album where a story is being told, whether it’s with the artist itself or an intentional storyline with a universe. This is a case of the former; I feel like you can really see how this would go on to become so prominent, but you can also tell that these guys were real people from the skits. I’ll never hate skits tbh. This album is like looking at an old photo album while knowing how future events play out. 3 stars because it was good, only reason it’s not 4 is because it’s just not something I’d listen to all the time. Great album though, 3.5 really.

This is an incredibly cohesive album from the lyrics, the rhythmic drive, and the spoken moments. I’ve never heard the whole thing before and I need to dig into its context after hearing it!

JL : 5, Da Mystery of Chessboxin' A : 3, Cream

I had not listened to Wu-Tang Clan before starting this project, and I don't think I missed much. Maybe the reason why they have so much skits and other unnecessary bullshit is because the music itself isn't that good.

En garde, I’ll let you try my Wu-Tang style.

This is so awesome. It is so aggressive, but just such a vibe too. The rhymes are so good, the production is top notch, the Wu-Tang Clan are timeless. I appreciate there are no interludes or "skits" between songs Liked Songs: "Bring Da Ruckus" , "Shame On a...." , "Clan In Da Front" , "Da Mystery of Chessboxin' " , "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit" , "C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)" , "Method Man" , "Protect Ya Neck"

This was great, I missed the boat back in the day. Like it a lot more than Ice Cube on one side and Tribe Called Quest on the other.

Not really my jam

Enjoyed.

Hip hop royalty

wu-tang is for the children. thought I'd be way more into this than I was. who's lips do I gotta kiss to get a beat switch around here?

Wu-Tang is for the children

I don't know. Something about a bunch of guys... In a clan... Rapping about how big their dicks are...

3,5

I appreciated the historical significance more than the actual music.

i really like this album, im a huge hip-hop fan and this album is very culturally important. sometimes i did find the beat pretty repetitive and i was kinda waiting for something new, but overall this is great

East Coast Renaissaaaaaaance. DOLLA DOLLA BILL Y'ALLLLLLL Sans eux pas de Nas, pas de Biggie, pas de Jay-Z, pas de Mobb Deep. Alchimie de fou des 9 membres, ce serait impensable maintenant d'être autant

insanely good album, so full of energy and personality the flows are crazy and it’s a lot rawer, grittier, and aggressive than something like low end theory (no shade there that album is perfect) but just as consistent.

Bring da Rukus!

Geisse

I tried, but ultimately… not a fan.

6/10

опять надо понимать что тут происходит нужно переслушивать чтобы понять нужно вчитываться а так прикольно фоном послушать 3.5 авансов

Probably a peak in terms of early 90s rap. RZAs production and samples usage is unique and still stands up. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

A verdade é que non me gustou nada.

DNL

If you play a game where you skip a track every time they use the F or N word you can get through this album in a matter of a few minutes.

not my thing

An indisputably fire album with a surprising level of depth. (CREAM is a far more meditative song than I thought it was at 18 years old.) I definitely have to be in the right mood to turn to the Wu, though.

Sorry, but I require singers and band members who play instruments. This is just street poetry set to a beat, which would be fine within that category. But it, or any other rap album, does not belong on this list.

today we've got the first album by hardcore hip hop group the wu-tang clan; give a fashionably late welcome to these guys. after listening to solo albums from past members of the clan, finally i'm listening to the group! this album is very significant in the world of hip-hop music, with its in-your-face lyrics, east-coast audio aesthetic, and sample usage, including a lot of audio taken from old martial arts movies. really seems that every 90s hip-hop recommendation i get, i end up loving it to death. the material and rap spitting gets heavy but these beats are even heavier. if you want a really good definition of speaker-shattering boom bap beats, this will be your album of choice if you plan to listen or study that stuff. my vision turns to static with every big fat bassy kick. the wu-tang clan has an aesthetic that is unmistakable. this right here? this is hip hop history. probably one of the best examples of the stuff on this list here. real gritty hip hop sounds that'll make your friends wanna jam out and would probably give your mother a heart attack, that's what i'll say about it. as time has went on, the clan i feel like ended up getting a bit ahead of themselves... but their debut? it's probably their best album. little to no skips.

This album blew me away when it came out. The production was so different than what was out at the time. Still timeless. 5 stars

2 estrelas pela C.R.E.A.M e Protect Ya Neck, duas únicas músicas boas que eu considero legais, o resto é fezes.

Great samples, great beats, and overall really enjoyed this one

Imma be honest I did not listen to this. I’ve listened before and thought it was pretty good. Just didn’t have it in me

Technically great and lots of fun. I always want more ODB than we get

I was already familiar with Wu-Tang Clan but not really any of their material. This is about what I expected - it's a rap album. The lyrical content is not compelling to me, and the beats are a bit boring. I had to start skipping after 3 tracks. There's nothing here for me and I would not listen again.

Really liked it. I think it was my first Wu-Tang album I listened to fully.

I did not realize how many samples and interpolations other acts take from this album. Iconic. Cue the Danny Devito “Oh my god… I get it” GIF.

Fuck yes, one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. Another group that immediately came out of the gate swinging with some of the best work to come out of their genre. The samples really add to the feel of this record. Kung fu movies can be heard throughout and they build the strong yet fully aware a calculated feel of the greatest of martial arts masters feel that envelopes this record. Every member of the Wu came to play and brought their A-game out of the gate, especially with the incredible story behind how the group came to be. Easily some incredibly catchy and hard hitting songs throughout. I like everything here, the project flows so well from song to song and delivers multiple classics. That clicking noise in Bring Da Rucks and later Wu-Tang Aint Nuthing ta F' Wut is so oddly satisfying to me and an underrated highlight to me. C.R.E.A.M. and Shame are also very obviously incredible songs that are massive high points. Again though, I don't think this track list ever has a low point that completely holds back the full package. Overall, very few records that I can think of to get this big set up world so perfectly though not just the actually music, but the whole theming of the record and some absolutely brilliant production and sampling.

It's 90s hip-hop again. Sure, it really stands out from the rest because of its sound, delivery, and harmonies, but I just can't listen to it for very long.

I really like Wu-Tang. Some great songs on here. 3.75

Niet mijn muziekstijl maar wel erg leuke dingen tussendoor, gesprekjes en dingetjes

I love this album so much was so excited when it got picked. The raw sound, the flow, the beats, everything is perfect. Wu-Tang is untouchable

Good album definitely on the higher side of the three stars. Feel like this was the beginning of actual good rap flows. Love the sampling. RZA is a genius. Nothing crazy for me to go back and wanna listen to the entire album but a couple good ones that I saved.

If u listen to the first 30 seconds of song you can go ahead and skip, nothing new happens. I was pleasantly surprised to hear tearz from recognizing the sample from jpegmafia. This album provides some legendary grainy loops for future rappers to sample, but the group themselves don’t do much on the beats.

I really love the atmosphere, production, and theme of this album. Really fun to listen to and shows you what rap music can be. These guys were all so young it’s crazy. I like ODB’s funny voice

This album just sounds like nagging after a certain point

3/5

Classic. I know this one well

Offensive black street boy rap

It may sound outrageous but Enter The Wu-Tang is among the most punk rock hip-hop albums ever recorded. You get the raw energy and minimalist production that make it feel like an unfiltered expression full of humor and freedom. It is thematically hardcore, but it also bears the barebones spirit and liberty that are at the roots of punk culture. This is enough for me to be impressed, even if I don't feel specifically attached to the music. Still, hearing this album made me appreciate how much Wu-Tang Clan have influenced hip-hop and pop culture over the last three decades. And how can you hate an album as goofy as this one? 3.5/5 rounded down because old-school hip-hop is not really my thing

2,5

Best hip hop album and best example of a supergroup done right. Favorite track: Protect Ya Neck

8/4/2026 All bangers, no skips. The best hip hop era.

Pretty good. would probably listen again at some point

Protect ya Ruckus

Started strong and only got better as it went. Wu-Tang are legendary for a reason and this album is that reason.

A 4.5 but I like the member solo albums and side projects more in general.

Old-school, raw beats, hard bass, many songs are great, others have aged worse. Overall, very nice album. Several songs are pure anthems.

This album was basically my introduction to hip-hop, it holds a very dear place in my heart. I think this has some of their best work

Nope, still not convinced towards "not much music, a lot of talking" approach to hip hop.

Solid

Fell asleep. Probably not normal

Wu-Tang is forever.

Nice hip hop album, not a fan of the genre but this was interesting

Iconic ahh album

I suppose this is good? Not really my jam. A lot of it sounded the same. (3)

A lot of songs sounded the same.

Too much.

6/10

еееее рэп!!

First album presented to me! Glad it's the WTC

J’ai peur en lançant l’album, je m’attends à être déçu. J’ai notamment peur que les skits soient insupportables, notamment celui où ils jouent à s’insulter À l’époque j’avais beaucoup aimé. Mais j’ai peur que ce soit ringard en fait Bring da Ruckus me rassure direct . Les trois premières sont excellentes Le premier skit m’est pas très agréable comme prévu, mais à la fois il est un peu marrant Tous les sons sont biens, juste c’est un peu répétitif. Mais ça reste impressionnant de se prendre banger sur banger. Purée le skit au début de méthod man, terrible. Des fois les mecs se tapent des gros bides 7th chamber part II : énorme !

I’ve always felt like Wu-Tang is a pretty exclusive group and this is my first time sitting down and listening. The album is good. I really like the sample beats and the kung fu sounds. There are lots of memorable rhymes and I really like the violent imagery the drug imagery is pretty good too overall I think it comes together. Nice it’s not too harsh to listen to.

one of the greatest hip hop albums ever imo

Notable Textzeile: My hip-hop will rock and shock the nation Like the Emancipation Proclamation Weak MCs approach with slang that's dead You might as well run into the wall and bang your head Prägend – alle wollten dann so Sampels als Intro haben, ob sie Sinn machen oder nicht – alle wollten Auszüge aus pseudorealen Gesprächen irgendwo haben – viele rappen in diesen längeren Parts, mit den längeren Doppelreimen und popkulturellbezogenen Bildern – alle stellen sich sehr oft vor (was bei 9 Leuten in einem Clan auch mehr Sinn macht als so zu zweit oder zu dritt) – einige nehmen sich sogar ganze Songs komplett als Vorbild. Und dann gefällt es mir auch noch. Was will man mehr vorm Urlaub.

Verrückt wie einfach alles klingt, wenn du ein bisschen Chaos drüber kippst. Super Songs , fantastische Raps, kluge Arrangements, lustige Samples - das hier ist komplexe und harte Musikarbeit. Und cooler Shit, man.

Dachte immer Wu-Tang hören Leute nur weil sie die T-Shirts so cool finden. Das Album hat mich doch überzeugt, dem nochmal 2-6 Chancen zu geben. Brett.

Yeah I’m not a hip hop fan so this one was definitely lost on me, not terrible though

Oh dear. After a joyous Latitude the Wu Tang failed to live up to expectations.

I'm hipped-hopped out...

Just a bit too MFing much for me

I was hoping this list would educate me about hip hop and help me enjoy more of it. And in some cases it has. But either I'm a very poor student or this is shite. An academically confident 1*

Cooles Album, besonders die Instrumentalisierung mach Spaß. Insgesamt aber nicht mein Stil.

One of the best hip-hop albums of all time. The sick beats mixed with the aggressive vocals and creative lyrics does indeed bring da ruckus.

Great album, and CREAM is an all time iconic hit. This album really feels like one of the first modern hip-hop albums that helped turn the corner from the cheesier 80s hip-hop, and clearly inspired a lot of future artists in the scene.

Sounds like good hip hop to me. Good job, Clan.

I’ve been keeping it real lately. I wouldn’t recommend going “WU-TANG! WU-TANG!” When something goes wrong. Solid album though

So goooood. Delicious. Could listen on repeat all day. Not gonna try to add a novel of discussion to the ongoing conversation about this album. Everything that needs to be said has been said. There’s not a weak track in the bunch. I especially love the sampling on this record

A classic, not much to say. -.5 stars bc it’s a bit too long imo. 4.5

I love this album, it's just so much fun and the raps are wild and it's awesome to think about it being recorded. If only the Hulu show were as good as the album.

Ruckus = brung

The power of teamwork.

I like their variety. There are so many guys in here and they all have their own style and still blend together well. The music works well with everyone too. Its raw and rough, but its 90's rap.

It was cool to hear where the Wu-Tang all began. This felt oh so 90s rap and it was a lot of fun.

Great album, similar to MF doom, lyrics like onomatopoeia.

M-E-T-H-O-D MAN

Yet another that has really surprised me. Rarely a genre I favour, and although I am unlikely to revisit, I could understand why this is on the list. The number of different voices on this weaving in and out of each other’s rhymes, slightly murky and scratchy beats, and a welcome absence of too many skits, gave this a definite edge over a lot of hip-hop I’ve had so far.

An all time classic. Still bangs today. They aren't lying when they said Wu Tang is Forever. 5*

One of those albums that made me say "fuck yes" to myself when it came up. Already know I love it and would give 5* but of course I listened again The production is fairly standard.. fair to say Rza developed. It works for the album though. The clan are just so great together. This is not a long album, especially by 90s hip-hop standards. A lot of it consists of skits, martial arts movie dialogue or them saying their own names, which on paper would put me off. It's awesome though - every line is tight and flows perfectly. They interchange together amazingly and come up with endlessly enjoyable rhymes. It's also catchy as hell in places It's pretty telling that within a few years most of the Wu Tang members were also coming out with solo albums - Rae and Ghostface in particular releasing their own incredible records. There must have been such an abundance of ideas and creativity in the group that it's remarkable they created such a tight album for their first together This gave us a classic song in CREAM and one of the all time great debuts in any genre in my book

Oooooh I actually think I haven’t heard this one!! Excited to

Absolute classic and master piece!

The first album to be hidden from me while at work, I could not watch or listen on any platform while there. Listening to this today, it is hard to realize that this came out on 1993. And how it showcased the intelligence and humor of the group that would be in hard contrast to much of the popular rap to come. It has the feel of a battle rap on the corner with violence, depression and struggle happening, but happening outside the circle.

Phenomenal, 5/5. Incredible beats, jazzy piano, love the production and performance.

Wu is for the children, Wu is forever, Wu is classic and it’ll be wack never!

Too hard for me. I thought I might like it, but I just didn’t.

You bopped to this as soon as the first beat kicked in. This album is an absolute classic in the hip hop scene, and is full of absolute gold all the way through. Chuck it on, play it loud and protect yo neck as you bob yo head!!!

Truly magic how this album came together. Gritty, dirty and just the reality of staten island, nyc, which they lived. A truly special album which will live (wutang) forever. The Solo Albums of some members which came after this monumental album where special too... crazy run...

Not a fan of this older rap. I get why others love it though but just not for me.

This is some of the best 90s rap, bar none. Wu-Tang have a star studded lineup, and they all shine here. Easy 5.

This feels like where my love of hip-hop started. Whatever age I was when I first heard this, it feels like that was the line drawn in the sand between the old school hip-hop that I’m not crazy about and the kind of rap that I love. Everything about this album is perfect - it’s one of the few albums where a rap group actually works and doesn’t just feel like a queue of solo artists waiting to have their turn. RZA’s production is really what sets this apart though; it sounds like the tapes were buried and dug up again, the scratchy pockmarked loops and real deep-cut samples make this feel like box of mysteries you can mine for hidden gems. I don’t even mind the skits! Just perfect. Wu-Tang never bettered this.

Probably the best hip hop album ever made. Love the king fu samples and the beats and the lyrics are very memorable. Every song is quality but cream, wu tang clan ain't nuthin to fuck with and protect ya neck are real stand outs.

Musically and flow wise it's inspired work, but the content leaves a lot to be desired.

meh

This is not my usual genre but honestly, what a breath of fresh air after suffering through the off-key warbling of the New Order lead singer. I recognized C.R.E.A.M. immediately (and it absolutely still slaps) but the rest of the album was new to me. Not something I'm likely to listen to again but I'm glad I got to discover it through this challenge.

I really enjoyed several songs. The lyrics were clever and the beat was catchy. There were other songs that made me extremely uncomfortable because of how explicit they were, which affected my rating. If I had listened to some sort of radio edit, I probably would have rated this higher, but may have lost out on some really clever wordplay

ein weiteres Banger album!! War für mich früher ein 5/5 Album aber mittlerweile sind es nur noch 4.5/5. Ist einfach ein sehr cooles ambitioniertes Rap Album aber die Songs sind auch größtenteils sehr ähnlich in ihren Beats und Aufbau. Hat trotzdem ein paar sehr coole standouts

Really enjoyed it actually! So funny because I have heard some of these songs be covered by other people.

Väldigt äkta album där man kastas in i the ghetto i gängkriminella USA, kul hur de leker med samples. Inte helt lätt att lyssna igenom, ville skippa lite prat men kul koncept att lyssna hela från början till slut. Stundtals väldigt skönt groove men väldigt explicit text som inte alltid passar enligt mig. Overall en trea

No. Not their best.

Vilken jävla skiva! Övergången från samplingen till verserna i ”tearz”, så enkelt men elegant. Otroligt nära 5an. 4,8/5

Långt men sitter fint! Pöiiiiii

I'd never listened to a Wu-Tang album before, and I was a bit cautious before starting today. But the first thing that popped out was the run time. So many albums, and especially rap albums, from the 90's were at least an hour long and filled with skits and all kind of extra stuff that mostly just makes these records slogs for me. I was immediately intrigued with this being 36 minutes long. I was also pleasantly surprised that every song wasn't just constant curses and over the top violence. It was there, but it wasn't as ridiculous as many other albums from the time. And I thought many of the rhymes were clever and there were very cool drops too. Ultimately I didn't love it, but I also didn't want to skip any songs either. I understand why it was on the list and I'm glad I listened. Standout songs for me were Method Man, C.R.E.A.M., and Can It Be All So Simple.

Hell yeah.

I went into this album completly blind. You see I'm not an avid rap listener, I know close to nothing about that genre and I previously even claimed to not like it. Enter The Wu-Tang was the first rap album in my life that i listened to fully and oh It did not dissapoint me at all. It really is an amazing piece and I can see why It earned itself a place on this list. The beats blend seamlessly throughout the whole album creating a very integral base that is incredibly pleasant to listen to. While listening you can catch various jazz and electronica influences which reminded me a lot of Massive Attack, one of my favourite bands. The rap lines are very playful and conversation snippets add a very human quality to the whole piece, in the best sense of the word. These factors give the whole album a unique ambiant quality and a specific vibe that brought me much joy. I think the album as a whole is meant to be listened as a standalone piece, because the tracks compliment eachother perfectly. If I were to see myself listening to this album somewhere It would be in the cozy quiet of my own home after a tiring day, I feel like it could instantly improve my mood. The fourstar rating is entirely subjective, because rap is still not entirely my thing, but I loved it and I believe it is a must listen even for the sceptics.

Like the kung fu film samples but it's very one note and repetitive. 2/5

I'm not a big fan of rap. Some of the samples worked but a lot of it was quite boring and overly sweary.

a little hectic!

PARADISO PER CHI ADORA BOOM BAP HIP HOP. E' UN GENERE PER CUI LE MIE ORECCHIE SONO GIA' VIZIATE, DUNQUE NON E' DIFFICILE ABITUARMICI. TANTO EAST COAST E VIOLENTO; CHIUDO GLI OCCHI E MI SENTO A BROOKLYN. MI PIACCIONO GLI SKIT E COME LA PRESENZA DEI 9 MEMBRI NON FACCIA SENTIRE LE CANZONI PESANTI (METHOD MAN GOAT). OLTRE ALLA FAMOSA "C.R.E.A.M." LE MIE PREFERITE SONO "CAN IT ALL BE SO SIMPLE" E "TEARZ". CI VORRANNO TANTI ASCOLTI PER IMMERGERE DI PIU' IL MIO CULO ITALIANO BIANCO IN QUESTO ALBUM. 4/5

no es mi estilo, me pareció medio monótono. 3/5.

The album that just keeps hittinggggg, so good. Just flow after bar after flow. A really good synergy throughout, and it’s clear that this record was only possible as the byproduct of each member’s ingenuity. Wasn’t necessarily a fan of every song, but think I’m gonna have to take some more time with it. Strong four—open to a five. STAND-OUT SONG: “Tearz” HONORABLE MENTIONS: “C.R.E.A.M.”, “Method Man”, “Protect Ya Neck”

The generator knew I needed more classic hip hop 😂 what an album. This whole project just leaks a sense of hype from these guys knowing what they were about to drop on the music world. Easily one of the greatest and most groundbreaking hip hop albums of all time. As with yesterday’s album everything from the vocal delivery, subject matter, sampling, and production paved the way for years of hip hop and rap to come. Unbelievable album. WU TANG WITH IT

Не люблю хіп-хоп,оцінка 1/12

Well I think I can safely say that I am not a Wu-Tang Clan fan, genuinely do not know what people see in this. Maybe nostalgia is playing apart? I don't know, but this did not work for me. I swear I don't hate all Hip-Hop, but so much of it just does not sound good to me. Favorite Track - Da Mystery of Chessboxin' Least Favorite Track - Clan in Da Front ⭐️

Yeah I know it’s important I just don’t like it very much Favorite was Wu Tang Clan ain’t nuthin ta F wit

Tried to listen to it so many times and just couldn’t get into it :/

Nothing really stood out

Boom Bap usually doesn't get me, but the flows and beats in this album are so catchy and quite technically impressive. I respect this album a lot, I think it deserves this score and could reasonably see giving it a 5.

I'd never heard this, nor really any WTC and this is the content I'm here for.

Changed the game forever. A foundational pillar of the genre. And best of all, it is for the kids.

Listened to some of the tracks, it is not my cup of tea.

no me gusta este estilo

Very rappy

Never heard this before. I liked it - it's odd and funny, and clearly has influences from the other hip hop I've enjoyed like De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. Probably need to listen again to really appreciate it.

A staple hip hop album that everyone who has any interest in the genre should listen to

Bombastic and loud. This shit goes so fucking hard. No one did it like the clan.

Wu-Tang is forever. Fantastic album and inspired a generation of rap artists. I wouldn't say I'm a rap connoisseur but this album is truly great. 7/10.

Album #140, Wu-Tang Clan, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When I was in my late teens, this was, at one stage, probably the album I’d listened to the most in my life. From a sheer numbers perspective, it might still be. I used to be able to rap the whole thing backwards, cringingly, sometimes in front of people, which makes me wince now. I was actually a bit anxious coming back to this one because, as I’ve gotten older, no genre has aged worse for me personally than hip-hop and gangster rap. I find a lot of it a bit cringey now, completely unrelatable, and, if I’m honest, a bit silly. So I hadn’t listened to this album in years and I wasn’t sure how it was going to hold up. There might be a bit of nostalgic bias here, but I think this album absolutely stands up. I think it’s one of the best hip-hop albums ever made. It could very well be the best hip-hop album of the ‘90s, and at the very least it’s one of the defining albums of that decade. It has such a unique sound. It’s gritty, lo-fi and nasty. The beats almost sound cheap, but they fit the record perfectly. That rough production suits the aesthetic of these guys trying to make music in the middle of a bleak environment. It gives the whole thing an authenticity that polished production would probably have taken away. A lot of the album is about violence, crime and survival, and as I’ve gotten older I’ve realised just how over-the-top and unbelievable some of gangster rap can be. But Wu-Tang somehow get away with it because they’re playing characters. They’ve built this whole Shaolin mythology around themselves, and it gives them licence to be a bit ridiculous and cartoonish with their violence. It turns what could have been fairly standard gangster rap into something much more imaginative and entertaining. And they’re all brilliant rappers. From the obvious standouts like Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, to Ol’ Dirty Bastard, who almost feels like a novelty act until you realise how unique and charismatic his delivery actually is, right through to U-God and Masta Killa, everybody brings something memorable. There really aren’t any weak performances on the album. It’s hard to pick a favourite verse because everyone turns up. It’s not completely free of dodgy lyrics, either. There are plenty of daft similes and questionable lines along the way. “pierced just like your ear”, “open like fallopian tubes”, but the delivery is so confident and the chemistry between everyone is so strong that it hardly matters. One of the best indicators of how talented this group was is what happened afterwards. Almost all of them went on to release great solo records, and in Ghostface Killah’s case, an outstanding solo discography. For all its aggression, it’s funny as well. There are moments of genuine humour, and even a few surprisingly tender moments. It’s adolescent as fuck. It really is aimed at teenagers, and I honestly don’t know if I’d fall in love with it now in my mid-thirties. But for what it’s trying to be, I think it’s one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever made.

An absolutely superb, masterpiece of an album. And it's not even their best one (take a bow Wu Tang Forever) 5 stars, no hesitation

Nope

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Great album, can’t wait to listen again

#49 I am not sure why up to this point I have never given a Wu-Tang Clan album a full listen. I guess I wasn't sure where to start, as their cult following and aura have always piqued my interest. Well, they absolutely have my attention now, what a banger of an album! It starts off sounding similar to other early 90s hip-hop, but quickly evolves into something deeper and uniquely their own. My first listen turned into three, and Chessboxin' has been on repeat for me for days now. Great sampling, and the skits are not too disruptive. Sounds ahead of its time. Can It Be All So Simple, Chessboxin', C.R.E.A.M., and Protect Ya Neck are my hightlights.

Hardcore hip hop Bring da ruckus Ain't nothing to fuck with

The discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, and 36 Chambers are the most important things in the history of mankind.

Дала дала бил я

Bung Bung

no way this is my first recommend bruh hell yeah

Great flow.

Un niveau d'alchimie, de lyrics et de placement incroyable. Une production vraiment intéressante pour un album sorti en 1993.

It’s been a while since I’ve had a wu-tang album! Shame on a nuh was quite the bop to start us off with! Clan in da front continued on with this. I thought the flow was great, and the instrumental, while simple, supported it. I don’t know what else I’d expect from wu-tang. I liked the little bit of difference in the sound of chessboxing. Wu-tang clan ain’t nothing was also a bunch of fun. Overall, enjoyed this one as much as the next wu-tang album. It had some bangers. 3.5/5 ⭐️ 185/1089

4,5

I wanted to like this more, but just didn’t connect with parts of it

World. Altering.

Da Mystery of Chessboxin is still my favorite on this one.

I really like when the vocals and instruments work together while both being interesting.

Did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did, the lyrics are clever and the beat is enjoyable although it does get a bit repetitive towards the end.

This album is incredible front to back. The rough edges in both production and vocals add to the charm and impact. Every member brings something unique in terms of presence and lyricism. RZA’s production is immaculate. Amazing both for the time and holds up to this day. 10/10. 5/5. etc etc

reconheci alguns samples, mas no geral n me impressionou tanto, 3.8

legal e entendo a significância cultural mas n é pra mim ☝🏼 top lyrics: what's that on your pants? human feces.

Profanity is not really my thing, and this one starts out heavy with it, but the verbal artistry, rhythm and interplay between diverse personalities and voices is excellent. The message is often difficult, but the sound makes it go down smoothly.

First rap album here, great start

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I get the appeal. But the best I can give this one is a 3.

Gritty, lo-fi beats and interesting samples dominate this hip-hop classic. First time I've listened to them and I was not disappointed.

10/10 The saga continues. Wu tang, wu tang.

Wu- Tang Clan for Life! The fact that old Kung Fu movies are the catalyst for all this. Is just Amazing. RESPECT.

A masterpiece.

2.5

Protect yo’ neck!!!

90s Hip Hop Sampling at it's best, a bit too much of the N-Word, overall enjoyable. Favourite song: Tearz 3/5

Protect Ya Neck

4/10 There's nothing wrong with this album, but I just don't find it sonically pleasing. Compared to other early 90s rap/hip-hop albums (which I've received a glut of lately), this is a well- produced but kind of soulless album. Interestingly, having looked at other reviews, this critique is unusual - most people say the opposite. I just feel like they use a whole bunch of words to say very little, and the samples from classic kung-fu movies, 60s/70s motown, and interviews are pretty interesting. Ultimately this just isn't my kind of music.

Nope and nope. To me, hip-hop has to be more melodic to like me.

WU! TANG! WU! TANG! The challenge is: can you name all 9 (10?) MCs in Wu-Tang without looking it up? That feels like a thing a kid from the 90s should be able to answer without hesitation. Bring Da Ruckus goes in the conversation of best first tracks off a debut album. I give them a pass for all the movie dialogue, I'm not sure why, but it seems to work better than most artists who try to incorporate found sound. Welcome to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fellas. Can It Be All So Simple/Intermission is an underrated Wu-Tang song. It gets overshadowed by all the other hits, but it is a great song. Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothing to fuck with is right. This album is awesome. C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) is a great song, love that Charmels sample. The torture conversation at the start of Method Man always seemed like a low point on the album. Also, the remixed Method Man was always the superior version. Despite the z at the end, Tearz is another great song. Not really a miss on the whole album and some hip hop classics. Great album.

Not much of a hip-hop fan, this is decent enough but just does nothing for me. 2.5/5.