Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

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

Classic. I know this one well

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

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.

Fell asleep. Probably not normal

Iconic ahh album

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!!!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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”

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.

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

Дала дала бил я

Great flow.

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

4,5

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

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

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

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

Protect yo’ neck!!!

Protect Ya Neck

Ooh baby this was fun! Crazy flow and beats! Grungy yet very obviously skillfully crafted. 7/10

Great album. They were never better!

Some of these beats are just amazing. They have an almost jazzy feel sometimes, and I love the piano lines throughout them. Definitely unique, and overall a very cool album. The delivery is quite aggressive, but the flow was awesome. The thing holding this back for me is the length, and I thought some of the skits/spoken intros and outros didn't help the flow and sometimes could be annoying. Favourite songs: Bring da Ruckus, C.R.E.A.M., Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber (both parts I and II)

8/10. I'm not a hip hop fan. However, this album is so legendary!!! :)

Presidents are temporary… Yeah. This one hasn’t aged as well as I would have hoped. The samples are actually stronger than the flows, often. I remember a friend of mine repeating “tiger style” far too often thanks to this album. CREAM and the ending tracks are stronger than the beginning. Maybe far stronger. It ends up. So I am still going 4. But man, it undeniably has a lot of weaknesses. 4 Boolean: true, ultimately can’t beat Wu-Tang style

Great

An obvious classic of the genre and you can still here why. Clear away all the skits and the violence and you are still left with an album bursting with ideas. Each member makes an impact in their own way and it sounds like a supergroup album if already established stars. Beats are heavy, the hooks are sharp and the production is excellent.

More old school rap… Love it

I really like the beats in this album cuz they are really simple but still catchy. In generall i would not listen to the songs on a daylie basis, that is becauese i dont really like the hiphop genre that much. i feel like i am more of a chorus pre chorus bridge kinde person because "I like repetionion". Having said that i do like the album eventhough it is hip hop. it sounds really nostalgic and cool. i dodnt listen to all the lyrics but the parts i did listen to were pretty creative and that is good because that is kinda the point of hiphop i feel like. So all together eventhough i like the album i cant really resonate much with it cuz its not my time not my people and not my problems but i really like the beats . Btw method man was my fav on this. Also i love what they did with the random comic skits they put in. really reminds me of MF Doom kinda.

lit first album ! jawsome!

90s rap. This was actually kind of awkard to listen to, I picked up my kids from preschool and they're not native English speakers, but the did pick up on that they were saying "bad words" - but at least they are getting an education in quintessential 90s rap. I prefer the oldschool 80s though.

This one is an oldie for me, but it's a goodie. I love how aggressive all of the MCs are. They desperately need you to understand how important their message is, how serious they are. They are LOUD. This is in start contrast to the beats, which are really laid back and have a quiet production that stands opposed to the mainstream success of gangster rap that was omnipresent at the time. It makes for a really interesting juxtaposition of styles that makes for a unique listen. The martial arts clips and skits work well together, adding a cool layer to an already gritty sound. The one thing I would say is it could stand to be trimmed a little bit, as the album starts to wear out its welcome as it rolls to the end. Still, I think it belongs on this list. This is essential listening.

крутяк давно хотела послушать их и это разъебчик рэпчик

I have a soft spot for 90s shite and this is also incredibly influential so

I accidentally listened to the clean version of the album. That made me realise how they normalised swearing, cause my god. But I really enjoyed my time listening to it. Would replay.

I admit that I didn't get to spend a lot of time listening to the lyrics in depth -- but I love the feel of this album. It does kinda sound like everyone's just come together in an apartment. The communal spirit is really fun and I like hearing everyone's different feeling/flow. Want to spend more time with the words themselves.

A classic

🐝

It's been a week already since Game 4! Thank you to the Wu-Tang Clan for your pivotal halftime show. This album was terrific—life is terrific. Staten Island is New York, too!

Just a classic

7.9/10 Nice ryhming Nm

not what i'd usually go for, but otherwise great!

Eu me senti iliterata porque nunca tinha ouvido wu-tang can (já ouvi falar, sabia que existia mas nunca tinha ativamente ouvido) até esse álbum... ai vale um bom 4/5

This is oretrybgoood ngl

Pretty good

A little silly, but this is just too much fun Favorite Songs: Da Mystery of Chessboxin', Tearz

It's like watching a martial arts movie with the volume turned way up. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions - Bring da Ruckus - Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit - C.R.E.A.M. - Protect Ya Neck

So much fun, as always. 4.5 rounded down to 4.

Lyrics were awful

never heard of them and I barely listen to rap or hip-hop and I honestly vibed so hard they slay

Too long, but many bars and the sound is interested in his rawness. I just prefer a bit of variety, especially in a longer album I kinda need range. That doesn't mean it's not their sound, and full of ambition

Classic

One of if not THE classic hip hop albums

pretty great

genuinely so peak ngl. proves that the 90s were the best decade for music

I am one of those that enjoys certain Wu solo projects over the whole crew together, but there is no denying how important this record is. As a mission statement, this does exactly what it's meant to and plays heavily into their musical and entertainment inspirations. This was the 90's, so there is a bit more spoken word "skits" than I'd really like (though some will say the storytelling there is just as important as what's in the actual music). Also not al Wu members are created equal, but that's to be expected. All in all this is a pillar of 90's hip hop which launched the careers of many talented individuals. Throw those W's up.

A bona-fide hip hop classic. Probably one of my favourites from this era?

A classic album showcasing their emerging talent. Great performance on this record all around.

Classic album. Enjoy the beats, new more songs then I thought

So many classics, such little time! Great character and variety across each member of the clan, loads of humour, inventive production and a serious concentration of bangers

Such a complete album

one of my favorite albums of all time

Used to lieten to back in the day, def has a place on top in this genre.

I've tried with this one before, but today was the first time I actually got it. the scope alone is impressive.

Exactly what I was expecting, in a good way. Great rhymes.

Bring Da Ruckus 3/5: songs tough af not the biggest fan of the beat Shame on a N 4/5: banger can in da front 3/5: intro lil long wu tang 7th member 5/5: fucking banger drums are so good can it be all so simple 3/5 chess boxin: 5/5: banger wu tang notin to fw 3/5: cool just beat bit lofi cream 5/5: iconic method man 5/5: also iconic protect ya neck 5/5: also also iconic tearz: 3/5

Great, dirty oldschool rap

Legendary album with production that does sound a bit too dated to make this a 5 star album.

Wie ein GTA lade Screen

Good shit

Sometimes things are popular only because they’re influential, this is not one of those times. 4.5/5

Wu Tang Clan ain’t nothing to fuck with.

It's for the children.

Det är få beats jag gillar bättre än RZAs. Det är något härligt rått och skitigt över vad han får ut ur sina skivspelare. Bra tryck även från övriga gruppen. Hip hop när den är som bäst. (bortsett från alla meningslösa skits förstås)

Jag köpte 36th Chambers på chans efter att ha hört någon låt av Wu-Tang från SVT:s bevakning av Hultsfredsfestivalen. Jag minns hur egensinnigt jag tyckte det lät då. Och jag tycker det fortfarande sticker ut i hip-hopvärlden. Wu-tang var mer än en musikgrupp. Det var en rörelse som inte bara hade ambitioner att ta över musikvärlden genom att själva äga rättigheterna till sin musik. De dikterade även att varje enskild gruppmedlem skulle få släppa skivor på olika bolag. RZA och hans kusin som agerade som manager verkade även för att intäkterna från musiken skulle användas för att köpa upp hyresfastigheterna de hade växt upp i på Staten Island. Musiken är simpel, skitig, mörk och svängig. Det får mig emellanåt att tänka på Burial. Texterna är knappast de mest litterära men de håller för ändamålet. De förmedlar hur eländigt och hårt det var att växa upp i de fattigare delarna av New York, där droger och våld är ständigt närvarande. Blandningen av samplingar från soul, jazz och kung fu-filmer är lysande. Som vanligt är det de ofta meningslösa mellansnacken som är överflödiga.

Absolute classic, but the skits are lame

Hmm interesting

Rating:★★★★ Masterful example of rhyme, flow, and lyricism. The way they make these words tie together is astounding. Some of the lyrics make me think "why??", but those examples are few and far between. This is a great album, and you can really hear how this album inspired the future of hip hop and rap.

Some fun samples and great beats. I wasn’t totally into all of the lyrical content but I’ve never listened to this album in full before. Some great songs on here that stand out on their own though. I wouldn’t regularly listen to this, but the songs I did like I added them to my daily rotation. You can for sure see the influence on hip-hop now from this album which is really cool to me. I do miss when groups had skits within their albums, it’s entertaining but I know it’s not for everybody lol. 4.5 stars from me

Consider the ruckus well and truly brought. An album to cross your arms and nod your head to.

Some tunes on here. genuinely think interludes are rhe best part Needs 2nd listen to appreciate lyrics Think Shao Lin version of Protect Ya Neck is great

It’s great even though it feels a little vintage. Which is fair considering it’s been more than 30 years since the release. But it does sound stylish still and had a lot of character in it. I added some tracks to my playlist, quite a few to be honest. And yeah, had a lot of fun listening to the album.

Some good shit right there

There is no denying that this album is epic. I was more into the Souls of Mischief in 93 because I never really dug the Wu's violent lyrics. They were just a little over the top for my taste. This album does have some of the most icon bars ever recorded and the beats are unique and oddly catchy. It's cool to hear so many different styles of MCing on one record but if you ask me, Method Man is the king. Killer album.

As a hip hop philistine, there is this element in 90’s hip hop that I could never get passed. The songs (thinking a lot about snoop here) sounded dry like the desert, I found it monotonous and boring. This is not that! It’s fun! Interesting to listen to. I’m a lil late on this masterpiece, yeah? lol

Feeling generous today. I don't know how relevant Wu-Tang is in 2026 but it still sounds fresh to me. I prefer rap like this to stuff with a lot of shine.

La última canción a capella? Savage.

Beats clearly influenced and built modern rap. Despite being new to me, sound was familiar. Egregiously violent but that’s the point and perspective.

I have entered the wu-tang wu-tang clan i am in you

A watershed album. These guys were crazy and all over the place at the time. Definitely worth a listen.

4.42

This is a great album.

First hip hop album i've gotten on here and it's a classic. Clearly a very influential album with some amazing tracks but by modern standards it sometimes feels a little corny, still very good though

I'm not a huge fan of rap and hip hop. However I really enjoy this.

it was okay

i'm starting to feel incapable of rating these albums anything but 4 stars

Quentin Tarantino: The Album

Lots of favourites here.

Good stuff :-)

Hypnotic flow, creepy beats and very funny

Waffling between 3.5/4.0… great flow

4,но вест кост мне как-то ближе,

WTC AINT NUTHING TA F WITH!!!!!! Trailblazing and an excellent listen. If an album transforms your mood, whilst combining great samples, fresh lyrics, and keeping it varied and FUN, well sir I call that a job well done.

fav: method man

a cornerstone of modern hip-hop! it’s so sick RZA was just pumping out gold like this for a decade. the skits are mostly funny on this, but a bit distracting overall. RIP ODB

чилово. стильно. так непривычно непосредственно слУшать такого типа музыку, а не слЫшать её в кино, играх, пародиях.

Album 31/1001. Listened 4/24/2026. This is a great album for just rage-doing whatever it is you need to do that you do not want to do. These guys are (justifiably) angry.

Origin of this kind of rap. Organic, real, easy to listen

i really liked this.

Solid

Heard it before. Good to revisit though. Ol Dirty Bastard is still my favorite flow. 4/5

WU-TANG! WU-TANG!

a classic right here. not one i've ever listened to in full, but one that i've heard the various singles off it enough that i knew i'd probably enjoy the whole thing. the album is really ahead of its time and innovative with its sampling especially which let's be real you already knew. the real problem is just that this is SO 90s. i really enjoy the general flow, but god damn sometimes the lyrics are just so goofy. completely different time and place. the fact that it all manages to hold up as well as it does is a testament to the artistry and skill.

This is a very 90s rap album, for better and worse. The skits on here... Certainly exist. I definitely don't think they improve the album. On the otherhand the rapping itself is great. I think nothing shows this better then "Method man", which starts with a real eye-roller of a skit imo, but then transitions into one HELL of a rap when it gets going. There's some great sampling work here too. CREAM was the pinnacle of this album for me, showing off both the great flow of the album and legendary use of sampling. I think for some people 90s rap hasn't aged well, and I get that. There's some rhymes in here that, whilst I like, you would not get away with today without being laughed out of the room. "Patty cake, patty cake, hey, the method man Don't eat Skippy, Jif or Peter Pan Peanut butter 'cause I'm not butter In fact, I snap back like a rubber band I be Sam, Sam-I-Am And I don't eat green eggs and ham" But if you can get over that, there's still a lot to like here and I definitely get the acclaim.

Muy chulo!!!!! Me encanto

oh i havent actually listened to this yet. i’ve heard good things. forgot to take notes while listening, i was playing pokemon emerald. i liked it though.

Old school - vreau să-l ascult integral

damn lost my listening notes. it's a good vibe, i think 90s hip hop is more my speed than 90s grunge, but still not like my favorite. the beat is good, easy to groove to. probably wouldn't listen to the album thru again, but wouldn't mind hearing their songs now & then. upper 3s/5 rounded to 4/5.

lol

Best of the genre so far. Ol' Dirty Bastard is hilarious and I can't tell if that's intentional or not, so +1 to you, sir. I would actually listen to this album for enjoyment ... except for all the racial slurs. I don't want that kind of language just casually taking up residence in my vocabulary. Over exposure tends to normalize things and slurs should not be normalized. So, sadly, this can't stay on my iPod. Made for an enjoyable listen for a few days though.

classic always a mood

I actually quite enjoyed this. I loved the beats that were laid down. I suspect it is one of those pieces where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. I get why it was so influential and can hear the debt that other artists owe the Clan.

amazing hip hop that can lift ur mood up, ur working time sound more focus :-)

Liked it

Classic album with a string of great songs. Great balance of hardcore hip hop and humour.

CREAM

Love forever

dolla dolla bill y'all

good rap album

Their lyrics are a little strange at times. Rhyming diarrhea with gonorrhea is crazy work. Also "bouncing on old MEN" is crazy too. I think I heard "butt plugs" and "busting a clit" which are also very interesting. I like the back tracks for all the songs though they're very unique and nice. I liked the first song the best or "protect ya neck"

Canciones que conocia: variass, un album clave de infancia CREAM, method man, wtc ain none to fuck wit, protect ya neck. Canciones para playlist: 4/9 Cancion que me gusto: Shame on a nuh DISCAZO

I enjoyed this debut album listen from the Wu-Tang Clan! I believe this was my first time listening to an album by them all the way through. I liked the hip hop vibes of this album and the large use of sampling of various audio snippets, which made the songs more intriguing. Overall, I had a good time listening to this album! It made for a great album to listen to while I was working out and it would be one that I would return to in the future!

Lightning in a bottle this one.

The rhymes are pleasing to the ear. Even though it is released in the 90s, that sounds quite new to me

This would be a 5 for overall impact on music, but a 4 for me in terms of enjoyment. Some great moments but also some songs that are tedious, and skits aren’t for me.

pretty chill what I would call oldschool hiphop as a hiphop noob Flow parts are nice, all the talking is pretty annoying. also kinda funny "all kinds of fucking blood coming out of him" Song at 26:00 is insane

Really good album. Couple more listens and could easily turn into a 5

OG

You know what, I think I'm starting to get the appeal of rap music. The delivery of the lyrics and the bits of ear candy started to fill in those blanks for me. There's not a whole lot of processing on the vocals, so for them to be exciting on their own is a testament to the artist's ability. Honestly, I had a good time listening, except for one section where two guys were going back and forth talking about extreme acts of violence. Other than that, great album!

Old school stuff. Clan In Da Front was cool, some nice vocals on Can It Be All So Simple. Gotta go with CREAM, but a cool album. 3.75/5

Awesome album that gets better the further you go into it. Not sure there’s a single bad song on here, and a pretty accessible rap album too

Another classic pull on a Monday! Of all the 90s hip hop albums I've heard so far, this might be my favorite. It might be because of the different members taking turns on the tracks creates variety compared to an album with one person. It might be the contrast between the aggressive deliveries and the laid back beats. Whatever it is, I dig it. Not all of the tracks hit in the same way as some of the bigger hits and I think that is the reason I am not giving it a 5. But it doesn't take away from the fact that this is a classic if there ever was one. 4/5

Yes this album needs to be on here. The samples are completely insane next to the rapping, but they make it work. I dig it. Not something I'd listen to but I 100% understand why they are loved

This is awesome! Protect ya neck!

A 90’s hip hop classic, re listening as a middle aged man I wish they would remove the skits and intros and just get on with the music and the glamorisation of the gangsta life comes off a little childish but you can’t argue with the tracks. Would have been a 5 in my teens now it’s 4

Great 1st album on the generator. Certainly a top 10 90s hip hop album of the 90s I've heard

I've always preferred east coast rap to west. All of my favorite 90s rap is west coast, and a lot of modern rap I love came up out of the east. But I think, of the big 3 east coast albums that came out around this time, this is probably my least favorite. It's not a bad album by any means, it just doesn't hold a candle to Illmatic or Ready to Die. Still great though. Favorites: C.R.E.A.M., Protect Ya Neck, Tearz

Its a classic for a reason.

Enjoyed most of this, even though I think Wu Tang Clan are the most overrated rap group ever.

Favorite songs Tearz/Protect Ya Neck

A rap classic with some bangers and simple but catchy samples. Favorite Songs: Bring da Ruckus ; Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber ; C.R.E.A.M. ; Method Man

Very good, glad to have seen them live, but not so amazing to be a 5

Little overrated but still great

Hey these guys are good rappers

Wu-Tang Clan was essentially the East Coast's answer to N.W.A.: a fearsome, hardcore hip-hop collective not afraid to dial up the aggression and controversy to get their messages across to their audience. 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' is a landmark album of the East Coast hip-hop scene, which sees some of New York's finest emerging rappers (RZA, GZA, Ghostface Killa, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspecta Deck, Ol Dirty Bastard, Masta Killa and U-God) come together for an hour of intense raps covering the tough streets of New York, their appreciation for martial arts movies and comic books and drug use. Each rapper involved brings their own distinctive flavour to the record, and with most songs featuring multiple rappers, the differing views of urban life are rather interesting to digest, and their delivery never fails to hold your attention. Unlike N.W.A., who utilized more in-your-face personas and tried to be as offensive as possible, Wu-Tang Clan adopts a more subtle and restrained approach to raps, allowing the Eastern themes in the music and a greater focus on storytelling to take greater precedence. 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' is quite a relaxing album to listen to despite its harsh subject matter, and it would become an aspect of East Coast hip-hop that would stand out from their contemporaries in the West: chill beats over provocative statements. That's not to say Wu-Tang Clan aren't afraid to offend, they just have a more relaxed, even humourous way of doing it. With creative lyrical passages, multiple rappers on board and some clever productions, the songs on this record serve as fragments painting an interesting picture on urban life, interspersed with some of their favourite martial arts movies. 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' is a highly influential hip-hop record, and would ensure Wu-Tang Clan would become just as recognisable as a brand as they were a collective. Best songs: Bring Da Ruckus, Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber, Can It All Be So Simple, C.R.E.A.M., Protect Ya Neck

Big fan!

They hit flow state with Da Mystery of Chessboxin’ and it kept climbing to Method Man. I couldn’t really stomach all the in between bits, but they’re not for me so 🤷‍♀️

There are a TON of Wu-Tang and Wu-Tang adjacent albums, it can be hard to get a grip on everything going on with the group and it's members. But, if you are going to listen to one Wu-Tang record, this is the one. I love the lo-fi production; the beats and samples are simple on purpose, allowing the rapping to take center stage. The flow is outstanding. There are skits (which I generally don't approve of), but they are few, brief and not too intrusive. And, rare for a 90s rap album, it doesn't overstay its welcome. It's a bit janky at times, but if you have any interest in hip hop whatsoever, you need to be aware of the Wu Tang Clan, and this is the most important album they produced. A solid 4/5

Amazing

A classic and finally something different from this list! About damn time.

Väldigt bra! Rakt igenom. Galet egentligen att så många bra (och kända) låtar kommit från ett och samma album? Hip Hop känns inte så här nyskapande längre och glädjefyllt heller. Men det kanske ändrar sig i framtiden, den här gruppen har ju ändå stakat väg.

Method Man and ‘Ol Dirty Bastard are legendary. C.R.E.A.M. absolute favorite.

Classic banger. Al een tijd niet meer van begin tot eind gehoord

Facking banger hahaha nog nooit gehoord. I know echt erg wel.

90s rap is not usually my style but this slapped.

4/5 Some insane shit going on in this album, and like, good shit. Method Man's flow is fucking insane. Enjoyed this album thoroughly.

Have already heard it, iconic hip hop album, there are definitely better rap albums out there, but its still a classic 8,5/10

Not my typical hip hop but it’s hard to deny how good this is.

Not a huge fan of hiphop but this is solid

Genios totales. Cambiaron la historia del hip hop. Álbum top. 8/10

Classic

4.8

Interesting. I think it was influenced by Paul's Boutique. It's a good album. Funny harsh in spots.

Pretty cool, I liked Da Mystery of Chessboxin' most. I'm liking all these pop culture references often packed into rap lyrics, got laughs from Cousteau and Family Feud references

8/10 While most mainstream Hip-Hop isn't my thing, I really enjoyed this album. The production across these songs is so diverse and feels calm in a way that nicely contrasts with the rapping.

Grosse référence dans le hip-hop US Bien cool

It was interesting to listen to this and hear a lot of rhythms and beats similar to the hip hop I listened to growing up in the 2000's and 2010s.

- Bring the Ruckus (4/5) - Shame on a Ni**a (4/5) - Clan in da front (3/5) - Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber (5/5) - Can it be all so simple (5/5) - Da Mystery of Cheeseboxin' (3/5) - Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' wit (3/5) - CREAM (4.5/5) - Method Man (3/5) - Protect ya neck (3/5) - Tearz (2/5) - Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber, Pt. 2 (3.5/5) Is this something I would listen to when I run? Yes. Would I consider getting a physical copy of this album? undecided.

Wordplay and storytelling giving that grime punk feeling of rapping.

Top 10 rap album of all time.

I've always knocked a lot of the albums for being repetitive, not having unique instrumentation, songs being too samey, etc etc But waow. It works here

I enjoyed the production, understanding the pop culture references, and the bits I'd Ku g Fu movie snippets through out the album.

Definitely one of the most quintessential rap albums of all time, and unlike so much rap from the 90s, it stands the test of time. My only complaint is that even though I totally get that skits are just a part of rap albums, they annoy the crap out of me, and the fact that this one has skits embedded into the songs so that they're not skippable makes this one take a hit for me.

Great

Better than expected

Easily the best album I’ve listened to so far

Absurd flow and nice beats for an hour. Most songs are highlights Highlights: "Shame on a N-a", "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'", "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit", "C.R.E.A.M.", "Method Man"

Pretty good! Some very high highs. Some stuff don’t quite stick with me.

Really fucking good never actually listened to the album fully and only knew of the most popular songs but I loved the beats! Never really listened to early rap but man I dig it!

sss

Timeless beats and great chemistry

I was prepared to hate the album. Though they were overly pretentious. But then the beats were nice, and Ol' Dirty Bastards singing rapping was very original

Good back half

We tang ain't nothing to f... with

Legendary

many are saying that wu-tang clan ain't nuthin ta f' wit

J’avais oublié à quel point c’était bien

I very much enjoyed listening to this album, but i would be lying if I said I thought I'd come back to it 😔

I listened to this album while sitting in a series of different parking lots. I've heard features and verses from many of the members of Wu-Tang over the years, but this album is my first major exposure to Ol' Dirty Bastard, and damn is his energy and charisma immediately evident. His verse on Da Mystery of Chessboxin' might be my single most-listened-to section of any album on the list so far. The production across the entire project, courtesy of RZA, is also incredible; there's a grimy simplicity to it that keeps it feeling raw and mean, buoying the variety of different flows and tones that each member of Wu-Tang brings to the group. I also love the skits and intermissions throughout the album; they manage to maintain and enhance the energy of the album while being both funny and genuinely cool, which can be a difficult bar to clear. I hear the influences of this group in many of the rap artists I know and love; I get why this group has the notoriety and acclaim that they do, they absolutely deserve it. Highlights: Shame On a N***a, Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber, Can It Be All So Simple / Intermission, Da Mystery of Chessboxin', Method Man, Protect Ya Neck, Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Part II - Conclusion

Nostalgic listen

It’s definitely hard to rate this many artists at once. They’re all so different, most notable ODB. The beats are great and the king-fu film influence is special. I could do without the grotesque torture interlude.

I think Wu Tang success in what it feels like they are trying to do with this album. It's gangster rap meets comic book samurai in an ternate universe, and it makes for a very entertaining listen. I think all the different rap styles and characters going back and forth keeps the momentum of the album moving and offers enough variety to keep it interesting. I also appreciate it feels like they aren't taking this too seriously - a hip hop opera musical collage. Had fun listening to his today.

I loved how this album feels like a fuckin team coming to crush your soul. Like THE U in the 80s. Loved it … relentless confidence

Iconic album and a great listen. Would enjoy a relisten.

Et sted mellom 3 og 4 for meg, men de største klassikerne vippern opp. Gutta krutt.

Really fucked with this album. C.R.E.A.M (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) was my pick for song of the album with Tearz and Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Part II - Conclusion being other highlights

raw

A Classic example of what R&B is. This is my first time listening to the album, but it felt so true to the style it felt like ive heard it all before.

Really great classic rap. Will be added to vibey music playlists for sure

best part of listening to this album is how giddy my partner gets at all his favorite lines. worst part is the skits.

Light on skits compared to the solo albums and others, it can have a fourth star

I think the 90s was the greatest era of hip hop. Granted, I was a child when this came out, but it was still on rotation a decade later when I was in high school. “CREAM” is iconic. These guys are legendary rappers.

Klassikko

Certified bängeri, semituttu klassikkolevy. Interludeja ja välihassutteluja vähän liikaa, töksäyttelee kuuntelua vähän turhaan. Muuten kyllä vanhaa kunnon tykitystä alusta loppuun.

Good vibing music. Wouldn't be mad if this was playing at a party or in a bar.

Wait what? I’ve definitely listened to this album in the past I got it today as my 1001 albums and I guess I hadn’t rated it before. Well I’ll go ahead and say this has got to be top 5 rap albums for me and I haven’t listened to a ton but I s till think this is a tough one to beat.

Bring Da Ruckus Clan in da Front Da Mystery of Chessboxin’ C.R.E.A.M Method Man Protect Ya Neck

Wu Tang: 7th Chamber Da Mystery of Chessboxin’ C.R.E.A.M. Protect Ya Neck Tearz Method Man (Home Grown Version)

Already listened great album could see it growing on me 83/100 C.R.E.A.M is insane

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Great record, the descendent of great early hip-hop like De La Soul.

I have listened to this a few times now in my life, and just recently saw GZA. I think the legacy and influence this album has cannot be denied, but it just has never done it for me like other 90's rap albums have like projects by A Tribe Called Quest or De La Soul. I guess this speaks to my desire to have jazzier beats with more samples, as opposed to the rough and stripped down production style Wu-Tang uses.

good music but it gets repetetive

Most of the hip-hop that this list has given me is from before this album, and even though I prefer some of those albums, I hear why this was so important. Initially I didn’t care for the more “minimalist” beats, but on second listen, I really like it. The lyrics aren’t particularly thought provoking, but the rapping is extremely strong. Maybe I need more listens to love it as much as others seem to, but it’s pretty good. 4/5

Groundbreaking album, you can really hear the influence this album had on the future of rap. I feel like this has been sampled and quoted so much that it all seems familiar, despite never hearing it before. Flows are great, beats are awesome, switchups are top-notch. WAY ahead of the game at the time. What holds this back from being 5 stars is the lack of emotional engagement. Consistent themes of "we're the best, we're aggressive, don't fuck with us". I get why it is what it is, that's just not the *peak* of what I'm looking for in an album. But man does this album sound good!

i like it

Brash boasting raps, humor and explicit lyrics and catchy choruses mixed with minimalistic beats. The chemistry and different styles and lyrical themes of each member somehow come together perfectly under RZA’s production. An absolute classic.

top 3 - Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nothing ta F’ Wit, C.R.E.A.M, Protect Ya Neck. Super fun and enjoyed it more than I expected! Wish I had listened to this sooner. Deserves to be on this list for sure. An album I can see myself coming back to!

a really solid showing of hip-hop. has some real bangers fr Would I listen again? Yes Deserves to be on this list? Yes 4.2

An extremely well crafted hip-hop record front-to-back full of memorable lines and beats. Definitely a classic for a reason.

not much to say, very good. added some songs to the playlist. would probably need to do another listen but i enjoyed it. maybe i need to listen to more hip hop lol

Man you seen my tape?? My Killer tape??? You had it last just sayin

Not sure why I've never listened to this all the way through before. It's such a hip-hop classic a lot of it has seeped into my awareness by a kind of osmosis, but really good to give it some attention. Great production, so enveloped in a fug of weed smoke you practically get high listening to it. Probably take a few more listens before I could tell you what they're on about, mind.

kind of repetitive but liked a lot better 7.5/10

Classic

Certified bangers. This album earns its reputation. I felt ready to fight after listening to this album

Good

This record always makes me grin. It is so badass and perfect for those times when you want to Bring The Ruckus.

All these MCs creating a vision, a mythology, and an incredible album.

Very nice album, I've never listened to the Wu Tang Clan before even tho I knew they were one of the pillars of the genre. I really like old school rap and this album not only provides some of the best beats and production but also very nice storytelling.

No. 63 It was good. Rap isn’t really my thing, although I am starting to like it more. Didn't understand a single word but was bumping my head the whole time.

Fav: bring da ruckus

Iconic, revolutionary and timeless Best song-cream 7/10

I'd like this album a whole lot more if they didn't have 1 to 2 minutes of just talking or sampling of kung fu movies. I dig it, but it takes forever to get to the actual song and that's annoying when you're listening to a mixtape. Must hear: Shame on a Nigga C.R.E.A.M. Clan in da Front 3.5 / 5

Like it, cool samples

A classic. C.R.E.A.M. is the absolute highlight

Not bad. Decent vibes but wasn't quite hooked.

They're a classic, what can i say

For the longest time there I wondered if I even liked West Coast hip hop. My group's gotten quite a few of 'em, and to this point I've been largely lukewarm on them, at best. And it's not just that I struggle with focusing on lyrics first and foremost, which is what has always tripped me up about hip hop. No, there's something else about West Coast hip hop that's never clicked with me, and for a while the exact reason eluded me. Sure, I knew why I preferred East Coast hip hop (G-funk, baby!) — but for why West Coast shit never did it for me, I couldn't say. So, we come to this album. The album that, thanks to one Mic The Snare, has existed in my head as **the** representative of East Coast hip hop. This would have to be where I figured out if I actually liked this stuff, and the exact reason why I don't if it turned out I didn't. Any other album, that'd feel like a lot to put on its shoulders — but this is 'Enter The' gawddamn 'Wu-Tang'. If any album's gonna have the strength to carry me to an answer, it's this one and its Wu-Tang style. And I was all prepared to listen to this album in that way. But then, shortly before I put it on, a thought suddenly occurred to me: I don't think my problem is with East Coast hip hop. I've liked quite a few albums from New York-based rappers: Biggie's 'Ready To Die', JAY-Z's 'The Blueprint', and of course Nas's 'Illmatic'. Hell, if there's any album you'd use as a Rosetta stone for New York rap, it should be 'Illmatic'. No, I came to realize, my beef is actually with **the Wu-Tang Clan**. Which feels even worse than not getting East Coast hip hop as a whole? Before getting this album, the Randomizer™ has treated my group to literally every album on this list from a Clan affiliate. And that's just ass backwards, innit? Why in the world would you listen to 'Tical' or 'Liquid Swords' before 'Enter The' fuckin' 'Wu-Tang'? And I'll tell you for sure, it wasn't exactly a good thing for me, 'coz I did not feel any of those albums. 'Liquid Swords', just an example, was an absolute snoozefest to me: way too lowkey for my tastes. Not even 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...', the most famous Wu affiliate album, could do much for me. And I feel bad about not liking these albums because, like, it's the gawdamm Wu-Tang Clan. Without listening to a single one of their albums, I've always bought into the hype surrounding them. And why not? The Wu just **feel** like a group who've deserved their legacy, whether you've heard them or not. Hell, I know they sure think they do, given the whole 'Once Upon A Time In Shaolin' thing. Every name in the Clan is famous as hell, each in their own right, from RZA to Method Man to the motherfuckin' Ol' Dirty Bastard. If I don't like the music they make, why did I spend so much time hyping them up to myself? Did I really do it based on nothing more than an impression of their legacy? Ultimately, I don't think I did? But at the same time... Y'know, let me just talk it out. With this spin of the album, I've finally come to realize what the appeal of the Wu-Tang is, at least on this album: they are **tough boys**. The way they spit is so hard, I am absolutely certain they could kick my ass if I tried to fuck wit 'em. Even in the moments where I lost track of what exactly they were saying, the delivery was enough to keep me going. And everyone was so unique from one another, which is amazing to me given how many people were in this group. You hear one of 'em rap, and you know exactly who it is. That's incredible. I mean, damn, this shit banged, y'know? And the beats, too! Now that I understand the rapping, I was finally able to get a handle in the beats as well. Before now, I'd always thought they were maybe a little too dry for my tastes? But, no, they bang too! They're hard as fuck! No wonder these guys present their work as martial arts movies and their rapping as fighting styles. I do believe the Wu-Tang style could win most fights it's used in. On this front, I absolutely think this album and the Clan have earned their place in history. But how much did I actually like it? If my previous statements weren't any indication, I did, a lot. If you're a hip hop fan and you've somehow passed it up, you owe it yourself to listen to this thing. But as for my own personal tastes ... it comes back to the East Coast/West Coast divide — and, specifically, the album Mic The Snare used to represent the other coast: 'The Chronic'. I like me a hard beat and some hard rhymes about real living on the street. It'd feel weird to like rap and **not** like any of that. But I am what I am, and what I am is someone who enjoys hooks. That's not to say 'Enter The Wu-Tang' is devoid of them; there were a few choruses I could shout along to. But, like, come on: G-funk. The synths. The vibes. The deliveries. The **Snoop Dogg**. I realize I come off shallow coming down on 'Enter The Wu-Tang' (exactly how much is up to you), but I can't lie. The Wu-Tang's hardcore hip hop just can't pull me back like the hooks on 'The Chronic' can. Heck, the hooks are a big reason why I enjoyed 'Ready To Die' as much as I did, even in spite of the Diddy of it all. So ... yeah. If any opinion is gonna represent my tendency towards sound and mood over lyrics and meaning, that'd do it. But like I said, the Wu do truly deserve the spot they've gotten in the pantheon of music. Even I can recognize that. Frankly, it makes me wish I liked hardcore hip hop more so I could rate this thing the way I feel like I should. But regardless of that ... yeah, man. With this new knowledge in mind, maybe I'd like some of those other Wu affiliate albums a bit more now. Or maybe not! Who can say? If nothing else, their first album sure as shit brought da motherfuckin' ruckus, and that's what truly matters. Wu forever.

Adding a star because of how incredibly influential this album was, but I can't say I find this album especially pleasant to listen to outside of a specific mood. The singles "C.R.E.A.M." and the ensemble piece "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F'Wit" are the standouts here. It's really incredible that a production with so many limitations still turned out this serviceable. While the backing samples are interesting and were unique for the time (the kung-fu film samples are especially fun) they still become too repetitious for such a lengthy hip hop album.

I’ve somehow never listened to Wu-Tang but still recognized a couple of them immediately. The concept and reading about how the album was made was really cool. Having the members of the clan battle against each other to determine who gets on the record is fascinating and I can’t think of another project I’ve listened to that’s the same. RZA really sets the blueprint for the New York style. You can hear it all over the genre to follow. It’s cool how the album feels monumental despite the sparse beats. I wasnt able to pay attention to the lyrics much which feels like missing the main course of dinner but I was still pretty fulfilled without it. I can see my rating rise as I become more familiar with it or if I delve into their expanded solo universe. Rating: 4.3

I liked it.

25/1089 4.4387* This is a surprise toe-tapping, head-bopping, whistle along album. I only ever knew the song C.R.E.A.M. but this album was a ride I was happy to take and would pay a lot of cash to ride it again (just kidding, I wouldn't pay, it's a figure of speech). The 2, 3 and 4 note piano melodies are so simple, yet so beautiful, intertwined with the deep bass beats. The angry rapping is a taste that needs to be acquired but it's worth appreciating and enjoying once tasted. The rapping itself is amazing, each of the 200+/- members of the clan have a distinct voice and delivery offering a nice change from song to song or verse to verse. Hits...CREAM, ruckus, protect yo neck (so prescient due to recent events), SOAN.

I mean it's Wu-Tang... what else needs to be said here? The production is early, but spirit is undeniable. C.R.E.A.M. is the absolute standout, but the whole thing is rad.

Wenn Hip Hop dann so

Would definitely have been my thing a few years back. Still however a solid album

Chill and nostalgic feeling

The interplay between all of the different members makes for a great album

Great record with that iconic boom-bap sound. Favourite Track(s): C.R.E.A.M., Da Mystery Of Chessboxin', Protect Ya Neck Least Favourite Track(s): Bring Da Ruckus

What a great album! This album was a harbinger of what was to come for east coast rap in the 90's.

Banger, already loved this album too

I wasn't expecting to like this record this much! I've been hearing forever how great Wu-Tang was, but have never been into this kind of stuff enough to check it out. Not something I'd play in a car with open windows because of some of the lyrics and spoken word stuff, but otherwise I really enjoyed it. Four stars

Some nice beats and interesting dialogue with sound effects in the background. Wasn't entirely sure of the messaging in the lyrics, but it seemed positive. I liked the break in the album flow with the interludes. 7/10

This album makes me cash rules everything around me my pants Favorite track: Method Man

Nunca me subí a este carro. Tener 20 años en los 90 eran un problema para conseguir toda la música que podía gustarte. Qué bien suena desde el principio!!! Me he guardado: "Bring da Ruckus", "Shame on a Nigga", "Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber" y "Can It Be All So Simple""Intermission". Volveré.

TOP

Solid hiphop album. I like how goofy it is sometimes, especially with their incorporation of sword fighting sounds.

Good sound, wasn't really feeling it tonight -> in future will have to revisit to actually consider the lyricism... evocative of other early hip-hop stuff

Good beats, good rhymes.

I was so pleasantly surprised! I really enjoyed this album. The music was what I really liked about it, I wasn’t expecting this.

Wu-Tang is for the children!

Really phenomenal album. Such an influential group with a great sound and lyricism. Had never really listened to much of their stuff besides the mainstream songs, but the whole way through really solid. They laid the foundation for a lot of great albums later on.

Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothing to fuck with

Gli avengers del rap

I can see why they were popular. As a teen that listened to grunge in the 90’s, this album was never listened to till 2025. There were too many great albums coming out of the 1990s.

My Wu-Tang name is Spiritual Mayor. So apparently I ain't nothing to fuck with. It's so damn good, this album, better than Liquid Swords. Bangers pretty endlessly. Enter the mythology and roll down your windows. It'll get loud.

Clearly this is an incredible album, and I really did enjoy it. For some reason though, it just...doesn't quite do it for me like some other hip-hop records. I don't know. Maybe I'm just not the biggest fan of the flow here, and also musically it feels a bit more repetitive -- probably a by-product of it's positioning near the beginning of hip-hop as an art form, but still. I've tried for a while to really get into Wu-Tang and I just never quite seem to be able to. Fave tracks: - Bring Da Ruckus - Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Can It Be All So Simple - Da Mystery of Chessboxin' - C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) - Method Man - Protect Ya Neck

I think what makes me love this album so much is how electric and hungry every MC sounds on it, even U-God who is the most underutilized member on this album has one of the most memorable moments on the record with his moment on "Protect ya neck". Another aspect is Rza's production it sounds like nothing coming out in 93 (that I am aware of) and the way he uses sampling is so fascinating to the ears "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" is the first thing that comes to mind and how he introduces the different elements of the production in that song. Fav Tracks: Protect ya neck, Da mystery of chessboxin, C.R.E.A.M, Method man, Cant it all be so simple, and Shame on a N*****