Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

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VERY GOOD I completly understand why its such a universally acclamated album

Wu-Tang is forever! I really like this record. I've listened to it many times. What always stands out to me is the attitude and aggression behind a lot of songs. Its super punk rock in that way. Its heavy, its brash, its also quite crass. Its certainly not for everyone. I think Wu-Tang is one where the sum of all parts is actually greater than the whole, I tend to like the subsequent records by Ghostface or RZA more than this record. However, this is kind of the source code for what came next and I respect that.

Aw shit, it’s the Wu-Tang Clan

9 rappers rhyming in turn was an innovation itself right? Instead of heavy production,this East Coast gem is focused in exceptional back to back rhyming without leaving time for you to get bored.I really liked their whole kung-fu philosophy anyway so that's a treat for me.I also always loved that they used to cover their face(like hip-hop ninjas kinda thing),an underground attitude i really enjoyed in dance scene as well.Sampling is here alright (Can It Be All So Simple)(Protect Ya Neck and the song before it),but mostly monotonous,common thing back then. I really loved 90's hip-hop and i still do,and i always remember myself leaning more to the East Coast side back then. Wu Tang:The Shaolin Masters of Rhyming. The Ninja Clan of hardcore boom bap and East Coast Renaissance. 4/5

3.6

Only 1 of a few hip hop albums I know and listened to from when they came out, as by no means an aficionados of the genre.

It is of course good but not my exact style of rap. Yeah I’ve added songs before but I think the cringe irl gangster rap fans I’ve met have ruined it for me. Good songs on it

3.5

Beginning to realize that I am in a post hip hop phase - cannot listen at home due to the kids and feel a bit ridiculous listening to it in the car in rural Somerset. Not listened to this album in c 20 years and enjoyed the beats and the ensemble rapping but too many skits / swears means I doubt will listen much in future.

Piano, danceable beats, trading juvenile lines like they're having a jolly good time, and all at under 40 minutes. An absolute hip-hop revelation. They are like the gaming and film nerds of hip hop, heavily influenced by kung-fu movies. They bring all that nerd energy to their rap style but with humourous undertones that keep it apart from self-promoting gangsta rap. Overall it's a focused album, devoid of filler, not taking itself seriously, but creating a whole new sound. It's undoubtedly an excellent album. And Method Man is the best.

Now this is some top shelf hip-hop right here. Now, I bet I'd appreciate it more if I was into hip-hop, but even so, this is some good shit.

Hard af. I loved all the samples and adlibs. It felt really down to earth and for the people, by the people.

Driving round music for sure

I didn’t realise how many straight bangers came from this album. There are a few forgettable tracks on here but none of which are hard to listen to. Enter the Wu-Tang is a SOLID collection of tracks. I will say this album doesn’t have the strongest opening song but is quickly made up for with the second track. 4 stars may seem a little generous given the low points on this album but there are more than enough bangers to make up for it.

Great album and one of the biggest influences in hip-hop. I love the sample-heavy, harder rap that Wu-Tang spawned, but their sound is a little more old school than I would typically listen to. I loved the storytelling, the humor, and the rawness of this album. I hadn't heard the track "Tearz" before, and I really enjoyed it. I think I'm moving away from hip-hop, but it was fun to listen to this album for the first time.

I love how sometimes it feels like a song is deconstructed and put together slightly uneven. Every song has a unique sound but its all cohesive.

This is a cut above every other hip hop album I’ve had

7.5, classic album

What a banger. Some of the behind the scenes style recording could have been cut, but their chemistry is unreal. ODB and Method Man go nuts

De inspiratie voor het album kwam van de films Enter the Dragon en The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, wat we vooral merken aan de veelvoorkomende zwaard-geluiden. Beide films staan in de 1001 movies. Ik dacht nog even eerst die films eens te pakken, want het album is mij al wel bekend en wellicht doen die films iets aan de beleving. Ik vond echter zo snel geen legale versie van de films in een taal die ik versta. Dat haal ik dan later maar in. Dus hop, naar het album. Hier twijfel ik nogal over het aantal sterren. Er zijn elementen die ik verschrikkelijk vind en er zijn elementen die ik waardeer. Het laat zich natuurlijk wel raden wat ik dan verschrikkelijk vind. Het meest exemplarisch zijn puberale tips over onder andere een praktische manier om noten te kraken. Als we intro's en de samples uit de films weglaten blijft een vrij kale begeleiding van de raps over. Toch komt het veelal vrij creatief over. Dat geldt ook voor de verschillende eigenzinnige rap-stijlen. Eigenlijk is de stijl van een Ol' Dirty Bastard vaak niet om aan te horen. Maar de afwisseling die zoiets brengt doet wonderen. Als eigenzinnige rapper komt Method Man het sterkst naar voren. Ik zou zelf zeggen dat hij op dit album meer tot zijn recht komt, dan op zijn eigen album Tical. Dat laatste album heeft weinig in deze lijst te zoeken, evenals de albums van solo-leden Ghostface Killah en Raekwon. Door deze albums wel op te nemen komt het album van vandaag minder tot zijn recht. Inmiddels ben ik bij het einde beland en stuit ik op de conclusie. Ik pik hem er even uit, omdat de dubstep-achtige beat wel heel fijn en modern klinkt. Het steekt wat af tegen de rest van het album, en tegelijk is het weldegelijk een soort samenvatting van het album, met én de verschillende rapstijlen én de verbinding in woord van de andere titels. Al met al heeft Wu-Tang op een toegankelijke manier een geheel eigen geluid weten te brengen. Iets wat altijd mijn extra waardering krijgt.

One has long gone back and forth on the proper question posed by the editors: is this "genius or just exceptionally well-done nonsense." On most recent listening, one landed firmly in the former camp. Certainly, it's wholly original and unique, the lean, muscular beats, muddy-ominous sound, gruff and growling vocals. "So Simple" and "Method Man" are absolute prime, hip-hop classics, and the middle cuts are for sure the strength of the record, generally. On the nonsense side of the equation, the Kung Fu bits, however representatively metaphorical for the art of hip-hop (need for bravery, precision, etc.), are also fairly silly. Genius or nonsense – one is increasingly inclined to accept both things as simultaneously true.

Committed to the bit!!! It's iconic, sure, but there aren't a lot of hooks to bite onto. The symbolism is deep but obtuse. The centering on that symbolism makes it difficult for outsiders to grab onto.

Bring Da Ruckus - 8/10 Shame on a Nigga -9/10 Clan in da Front - 9/10 Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - 10/10 Can It Be So Simple -10/10 Da Mystery of Chessboxin' - 9/10 Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit -9/10 C.R.E.A.M. -100/10 Method Man - without the skit, it's 9/10, but now it's either a 15/10 or a 6.5/10, depending on how I feel. Protect Ya Neck - 9/10 Tearz - 8/10 Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber Part II - 9/10 If I were to rate on how much I think its replayable on the regular for me i would say its 8/10 but if im reviewing based on the actual albums technical and revolutionary aspect then its a 10/10 the use of ninja themed samples and lyrics is crazy though I find some indepedent Wu projects to be more intresting and fun to listen to this album still is a classic for a reason.

Loved it, surprisingly as normally this would make me cringe - I think the samples and vibe were the difference maker

Fun but not my style

A classic. Hip Hop from NYC. Wu Tang is for the kids. This is the old school flow I can get behind as opposed to a lot of the West Coast stuff. Cash Rules Everything Around Me!

Atofio hiphop

Solid album. Skits were weird at times, but overall really enjoyed it!

Awesome album.

A classic

Considering it's in the ball park of hip hop that I tend to enjoy the Clan remain an underexplored blind spot. It is more raw than I expected, a little bit patchy, a really enjoyable journey.

4.25

Good, not as good as some peopl say, but a good hip hop album Favorite:chess boxing Least favorite: one of the interludes

already know it real cool love old school hiphop si lalle es bitzli oop cooli element - voice effects/ old movies nice beats flow isch da favs: - C.R.E.A.M - Tearz - Bring da Ruckus - Wu tang clan ain‘t nuthin ta f‘ wit

Not entirely my style but it had me grooving!

Haven't listened to that much Wu-Tang, but enjoyed this album. Recognised some of it, and the beats and rapping is top quality.

Wu-Tang Clan is certainly nothin' to fuck wit.

“I’ll sew your asshole shut and keep feeding’ ya, and feeding’ ya.” This is an album that was on constant play at my friend’s house in college. We called money dolla dolla bills back then. We called each other ‘god,’ as in ‘s’up god?’ Around that time, I camped at a music festival, and as the dawn broke, a bunch of crust punks on acid started freaking out, pointed to the sun, and with fear and reverence, called it ‘the wu’ over and over. They then threw a full trash can at someone’s tent. So, coming back to this absolute classic, I feel dirty and exhausted. Still, the Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothin to fuck with.

Really liked the lo-fi ness of the music highlighting the lyrics that were smart, sharp, aggressive, really brought the energy. Great listen

Ahh Classic American hip-hop!

*1993 *I only knew one song going in. *This is fun, energetic, and edgy. *Weird combination of excellent musicianship and just totally nuts and off-the-wall. *Not something I would listen to every day, but I'll revisit. RATING - 7.5/10

It was nice to revisit this album. Of course C.R.E.A.M is legendary, however several superior tracks are included: Clan in Da Front, Bring Da Ruckus, and Method Man. This album was/is a great intro to the Wu!

the beats and production in the album was (and still is) first class. Holds up well today. classic and nuthing ta F'wit

Always surprised when I put on Enter the Wu-Tang to see that it was released in 1993. And it helps explain its significance. The album set the blueprint for hip hop for much of the next decade. Songs like CREAM are timeless and Chessboxin’ is a fav. The sonic palate does feel quite thin compared to later releases clearly inspired by this, but it’s influence can’t be denied.

Great and fun and bangin. Only downside too much talking inbetween songs. Hate that

cash rules everything around me :(

Back in the day, me and Tahgs used to go to the all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet in the Bristol Center Mall. This album is like that buffet - ridiculous quantities of intense, powerful nuggets that are all really delicious even if they basically taste the same. Everything is hardened and crispy, and covered with spicy sauce that will kill you if you have too much in one sitting. You feel amazing when you’re in there, even though you know you shouldn’t really be here … you don’t belong here - you’re far too delicate and don’t really have the fortitude for what is being done to your body. You’re way too soft to exist in this world for more than a short time. As you get deeper and deeper into the album … err… buffet, it all starts to taste the same and you know you’ve had enough, but you’ve paid the entrance fee and you can’t quit now, so you stick with it. Thank God that you do, because dessert is the best part … the last few tracks bring it all together, like that delicious soft serve machine at the make-your-own sundae bar in the back corner. The Buffet in the Bristol Center Mall is long gone, but Wu-Tang is forever. Protect Ya Neck and check you cholesterol.

Like a supergroup, though no one knew how much success individual members would later have. The versatility and chemistry are undeniable, setting the stage for later domination

Jeg forstår at denne ble så innflytelsesrik som den ble. Et gpdt album.

Proper classic hip-hop this, never gets old. I think the album starts and end phenomenally, but a couple of songs in the middle don't live up to the rest. A high, maybe harsh, 4.

Hip hop classic. One of the greatest albums of the 90s.

I love the dusty beats and their voices so much

Enter the Wu Tang is the first album that’s genuinely stumped me the most, to the point where I’ve had to listen and think on it for more than a week to form a proper opinion on it. First impressions weren’t great. It’s not that I hated it, more than acknowledging the lyrical genius that went into the making of this, but I just didn’t think that the album had a lot of standout moments. After making myself relisten to this a couple of times, I still stand by this to a certain degree, but now believe that this album is the culmination of all its parts rather than something I can listen to standalone. The flow throughout the entire runtime is absolutely incredible, it’s tight, non-stop, and head-nodding rapping that kept me coming back for more each time. Songs like Shame On, Da Mystery of Chessboxin’ and Protect Ya Neck especially had me tapping along to the flow. On the other hand, the beats here are something I had to, and still need to, grow to love. Maybe I’m more spoiled by modern beats, or maybe it’s purposefully rugged and harsh to go with the hardcore hip-hop style, but its grittiness wasn’t always my cup of tea. In terms of beats, CREAM is probably my favorite on the album, but it’s a slower pace than the rest as a result. This is for sure a great album, but it’s one I’m gonna need to keep on revisiting in order to properly understand the hype for. Still, I feel comfortable enough now putting this among some of my favorites on this list.

Listened to the Expanded Version. Despite instructions to the contrary, I fuck with the Wu-Tang Clan. The skit at the beginning of Method Man makes one of the best songs on the album unplayable in polite company.

Never really heard any Wu-tang songs. Makes me really want to play a skateboard game.

Wu-Tang came on the scene when I was in high school. Weirdly, I have more memories of listening to Wu-Tang Forever than I do listening to this one. I knew quite a few songs off 36 Chambers, as most people do. I never loved Wu-Tang as much as many others seemed to and it wasn't because their music was bad, it just did not speak to me as a bigger fan of West Coast rap. It's nearly impossible to overstate the impact 36 Chambers had on East Coast rap and on music in general. 36 Chambers also led to some spinoffs for Wu-Tang, such as Wu-Tang Financial and the yard signs that indicates Wu-Tang will in fact be forever. No argument can be made here. This album absolutely deserves to be in the book. Great songs, even if they are not my favorite rap group from the 90's.

As close to a perfect album as any in the conversation. There’s so much to enjoy here: lyricism, production and performance. Should have listened to this ages ago

I like the 90s rap selections that this list has. 7/10

So, I've had albums from two Wu-Tang members - Raekwon and Method Man. I wasn't particularly fond of either album. They seemed meandering and self-indulgent. I went so far as to say about the Method Man album - "If this is what Wu-Tang is, I don't think I like Wu-Tang." Turns out, those albums don't represent Wu-Tang as a whole. That much was clear from this album. While the solo material felt more like offshoots and indulgent side projects, this album (the first in the Wu-Tang discography) feels much more directed and cohesive. This feels like a much more collaborative effort than anything else they might've done solo. And those solo albums weren't even necessarily solo (Raekwon had so many features from other members it was kinda crazy). I think because they had to make room for everyone to get lines in, and with more creative voices in the room, ideas get trimmed down to their core. The fat is removed and what's left is a true collaborative effort, both lyrically and musically. Do I know a lot about what they're rapping about? Not at all. Of course I don't. I rarely do, especially with gangster rap. It's not relatable. I couldn't tell you if anything they said here was profound or not. But I did enjoy listening to it. The 90's hip-hop/rap sound never, ever gets old to me. And they pull it off exceptionally well while also dialing up the intensity higher than what I've heard to this point. Each one of them attacks the songs with an intensity and aggression that really cuts to the emotional core of the record. They're angry, they're intimidating, and they're great at what they do. Four stars. Standout Tracks: Bring Da Ruckus, Can It All Be So Simple/Intermission, Da Mystery of Chessboxin', Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit, C.R.E.A.M, Protect Ya Neck

Some absolutely silly lyrics but great beats that kept my head bopping the whole way through, great old school rap

Old skool classic

"i am a nigga" ass album

Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang . . . Wu-Tang Ain't Nuthing ta F'Wit

A pretty stellar debut album. I didn’t like the intro/skit part of Method man, but an otherwise enjoyable album. It’s got Wu Tang Clan Ain’t Nothing to F With and CREAM on their first (!!) and those songs are so deeply ingrained in my brain.

Good beats, maybe not my first choice but love the blend of dialogues and hip hop (very influential for the French rap group, IAM).

With the current ubiquity of vibe and "mumble" rappers, it's especially refreshing to revisit lo-fi underground grime production, just enough of a chunky beat to give MCs something to flow on. This bars-first approach was huge in the 90's, and Wu Tang was a big reason for that. Track after track of verbal combat that somehow makes nine rappers sound like a cohesive crew, while still weaving in enough personality and humor to give each character dimension. And they were the first to treat this identity as a brand, to use their self-created mythology to spin off several solo albums and further enhance the reputation of each as well as the whole, ultimately enabling everyone to rise above the alternative of dealing or hustling in Staten Island. I'll take this raw, lyrics-focused sound that I can actually understand over a vibe rapper any day. When I'm nodding my head to every track, I know we're in a good place.

Good album. Some good songs, some great songs.

me gustó bastante, tiene varios bangers pero a la vez, sabiendo de cuando es y como está hecho suena viejo, temas que es el boombap a secas sin nada más atrás de me quedan raros, más halla de los barrones que sueltan

Great work. A classic. Admittedly when I listen to this album, and when I return to it in the future, I’ll probably pick and choose tracks. As a whole listen, it gets just a touch repetitive and long. But the beats are great, all their voices and verses and deliveries are awesome, the style and chemistry that exudes from the album is palpable. Good shit. Must-listen #207.

Crazy they made a band entirely on the concept of a Chappelle's show skit

Not a wu-tang fan but can see why some ppl are

It's a 4 from me

This is so grimy it rules

Also preferable to NWA. Wasn't as Gangster Rap as I thought it would be, but Method Man was rather...graphic.

Hip-Hop

friggin EPIC! dont fuck with the wu-tang

Landmark record that goes hard with every song you listen to. The flow, the chemistry, the songs are all great.one of the best rap records in existence.

Great album but the skits really kill the flow

The skits kind of slow the momentum but this is a lot of fun

I had a few days of classic rock in a row and this was refreshing as hell. Such a vibe loved it

Enjoyed this way more than I expected, seriously good

I find hip-hop and rap quite difficult to rate so i'm sure this album is better than I think. However - it's not my vibe. I will be giving it another listen. Loved Da Mystery of Chessboxing

A very nostalgic album of classic 90's hip-hop Fav song - Da Mystery of Chessboxin' 4/5

Dope

Classic

Good

Never had a Wu-Tang phase, but always thought I’d like them. They are the Arrested Development of my 90s rap-ertoire.

Great album

I had heard this album a couple times but I am more familiar with the latter-day side projects than the source, so I’m glad this came up.

I enjoyed this more than i thought i would.

Great album, and one of the progenitors of what east coast hardcore rap/hip hop would become. Innovators for sure.

Это как бы супер легенда, да. И как бы вообще мать и отец всего современного рэпа, Брокхэмптон и так далее. Наверное этого достаточно, чтобы считаться величайшим. Лучшая песня - C.R.E.A.M.

This is chock full of fun, creative, expressive beats by a team of people who clearly are both really passionate and talented about their craft. This is really teetering on the edge of a 4 for me. It's just not quite there.

I need a few more listens with the lyrics to really understand this album, but I enjoyed it. My only issue is that the mixing sounds a bit hollow, like an instrument is missing in most songs.

This album came out in late 1993, but I was in love with metal, so it wasn’t on my radar. After listening to it 2-3 times, I should have gotten into the Wu-Tang because the beats are cool, simple, and they sound great. The rapping is very inventive and I think it’s better than anything people are doing today for the most part. Old Dirty Bastard just sounds completely different from anybody and Method Man and Ghostface Killah are legends. Hip-hop today seems too simple and uncreative from what little I hear. The skits aren’t that great, but most weren’t back then. Rappers were not comedians for a reason. The standouts are Bring Da Ruckus, Shame on a N,, C.R.E.A.M., Method Man, and my personal favorite Can It All Be So Simple. I’ll go back to this in the future.

8/10 I’ve listened to bits and pieces of Wu-Tang before, and I think I have played this once or twice in the past, but perhaps with less focus. The general vibe is great. It really feels like a consistent and complete work as a whole, which is something I always want from an album. The production is gritty and crunchy in a way that really adds to the grubby feeling to enhance the tone of the rapping. The use of various spoken word samples and other bits of chat between the group tie everything together to make the album sound like a real slice of life from early 90’s Staten Island. It’s like they’ve just been hanging out, shooting the shit and then pop into the studio and record a track, before dropping back out to carry on where they left off. I think the subject matter just seems to be reflective of the environment these guys were growing up in, and it generally just feels like they’re having a laugh and messing around a lot of the time, rather than taking things too seriously. Even the more aggressive elements are presented with an air of off-the-cuff exaggeration, rather than with much actual ill intent. Musically, there are areas where things became a little repetitive or the choice of tonal samples didn’t quite work for me, but as a whole, the vibe is of a consistent quality throughout, which probably makes it a little more than the sum of its parts. Bring Da Ruckus - This is a real gritty start. Interesting sample choices and some nice little production edits to tie the music in with the rapping. There’s a slight looseness to the production that makes it feel a little bit on the edge of collapse, but I think that works with the general feel of this particular track. Shame On a Nigga - There’s a great pace to this track. I also think it really highlights the different styles of the MCs and there’s some nice tonal content in here too that lends it a groovy swing. Clan In Da Front - I really liked the piano sample to begin with, but it gets a bit grating after a while as it’s a constant for almost the entire track. I think the central idea for the track is good, but there’s just not enough variety in there to hold my attention in the same way as the first couple of tracks. The rapping is more sparse too, which doesn’t help. Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - While the piano sample is quite repetitive here, there is more going on so it’s not quite as irritating as it is on the previous track. There are some nice flourishes in the production here and there that breathe life into things and again, the passing around and gang vocals keep a freshness to the track. Solid. Can It Be All So Simple / Intermission - There’s a bit of an odd juxtaposition between the intensity and tone of the rapping here and the fairly chilled nature of the rest of the track. I find the bass sample a bit irritating, it’s very repetitive and the actual sound itself just rubs my brain a bit. These tracks where things are a bit more sparse and the vocal has less variety and range don’t quite have the magic to me. The intermission sections (and other little bits like it) really put this whole thing in context and add to the general feel of the album. Da Mystery of Cheesboxin’ - There’s more going on here and the pace is great. There’s more interest with variety of sample use and there’s also breathing room left in the tonal elements by allowing them to drop in and out so they don’t get as tiresome. The gang vocals also add a great bit of emphasis and dynamic, as do the more subtle spoken woird samples. Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit’ - This beat is great. So crispy. There’s also more heavy editing to the bass line sample so it’s not as relentless as some of the other tracks. There’s a lot of movement with the sample use and dynamic with the gang vocals that come and go. Another great one. C.R.E.A.M. - This fulfils the brief in a more satisfactory way than ‘Can It Be All So Simple’. The tone between the rapping and the instrumental is a bit more consistent. There are also enough other elements to make the piano sample a bit less of a focus, so less tiring on the ears. The vocal also seems to be shared around a bit more here, which adds to the range of the track. Method Man - I appreciate the musical lilt to Method Mans delivery in this, and the variety between sections allows things to breathe nicely too. The backing vocals add great emphasis and depth, as do the little vocal nuggets and samples the are injected here and there. Protect Ya Neck - This reminds me of Cypress Hill more than other tracks on the album. I think it’s the sample choice rather than anything else. There’s a solid groove to this one and again, the passing of vocal between the Clan adds great variety. Tearz - There’s a bit of a different feel to this one, with the sample choices adding a different tone. It’s a little more wound down in tempo, but it still has a good swing to the rhythm. The instrumental sections are perhaps a little long in places and the momentum does drag a little towards the end. Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Part II (Conclusion) - This has got a great, gritty bass tone and a solid, driving beat. There are some nice references back to other tracks in the rapping too, which helps round the album off. It’s lacking a little bit in musical variety, though there are little bits of sample usage scattered around to maintain interest.

really good. forgot to take notes but i did like it. good grooves. 4/5.

history was made

Amazing hip-hop album. I can't claim to understand everything's meaning or significance, but I can still recognize quality.

Great

Beats to get you moving. FS: Bring Da Ruckus

At first my delicate little heart was offended but I pushed through and appreciated the complexity, artistry and to be honest, vibe. Good for a run.

Есть классные песни, и в целом альбом неплох по звучанию

I’m not a big rap fan but, this wasn’t bad. I liked how they used old kung fu movie clips as samples. Also, the lyrics were easy to understand. “Method Man” and “CREAM” are both classics. I would not mind listening to this again sometime in the future.

3.5 stars. I do not generally listen to rap albums but I might start after this album. Great rhymes but the lack of a good hook drops the score from 4 to 3.5 stars.

Nice classic RAP, love it. I like the sounds battle sounds from old kung fu movies, it adds a nice touch and a nice throwback (listening to it in 2025). Absolutely LOVED the sound of "Can It Be All So Simple/Intermission", especially in the beginning. Wouldn't listen to it everyday tho. Favs: 1. Can It Be All So Simple / Intermission 2. Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber 3. Protect Ya Neck

Encore une belle surprise ! Je découvre l’histoire du hip hop, c’est l’fun !

a classic, not much to say, great stuff!

I like the term "sparse and threatening" from the Spotify bio. Seems fitting. Made me think aboug how deep the hip-hop and martial art dovetailing goes. Easy to think that Boondocks (show) did it first.

Metro gehaald door dit album

Iconinc

4.5

Pretty great.

Top tier hip-hop. Only just shy of being a five-star album for me.

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

My favorite rap album, and that says alot because I usually don't even like rap.

I knew of the Wu-Tang Clan because of member ODB and Method Man’s solo stuff but never listened to them as a group. I do prefer west coast to east coast rap but this was good. I will keep this on my phone and listen again, maybe when working alone in the office.

Appreciate the ensemble style, sampling, and creativity.

Gotta love some Wu-Tang!

Its a good album

big fan of 90s hip hop and ts is one of my favs, very good hood music which speaks to black boys like me

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Un album d'influence. Pas absolument dans mon top du East Coast mais j'apprécie quand même (et je ne suis pas un connaisseur ultime...). J'ai écouté durant la dernière année le film The 36th Chamber of Shaolin et ça se fait aller les mains et les pieds en mautadit.

I never thought I’d see the day that I’d be able to heap praise on an album of this genre, but here we are. The beats here are killer: Lo-fi, crunchy, and impactful sounds kept my foot tapping and head bopping through so many of these tracks, even as I lost my way through a lot of the lyrical content. The MCs are relentless in their delivery, and it’s often overwhelming for a non hip-hop and rap listener like me. But man, is this record stylish. I loved getting to know each of the personas on this album. I held reservations about being able to distinguish who of the legion of contributors were fronting at any given time, but the production does a marvellous job of giving everyone their own unique voice on which to cook. I could totally listen to more of this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Obviously going to occasionally just saying "C.R.E.A.M get the money" for the next 3 days now. "Can It Be All So Simple" and "Da Mystery of Chessboxin' " stuck out on this listen

The mother lode. You had to be there to really get it. And even so, I didn’t. Not then. (It does occur to me that this might be reconstructive nostalgia. Sort of like I now think I always liked ‘Pump Up The Jam’ by Technotronic. But I don’t think so.)

The samples are masterful, so many amazing, classic songs. It has been a long time since I listened to the whole album all the way through and I somehow forgot how many slots there were. I didn't love them, I think because I just wanted to get to the songs. When ODB shows up, every song is better.

Au panthéon du hip-hop, peu d'albums peuvent se targuer d'avoir eu un impact aussi important que "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" du collectif new-yorkais Wu-Tang Clan. Dès les premières notes, de ce premier opus sorti en 1993, l'auditeur est happé dans un univers sombre, celui des bas-fonds de Staten Island, surnommée "Shaolin" par les membres du groupe. La production, assurée en grande partie par RZA, est à l'image de cet environnement : minimaliste, poussiéreuse, presque austère, mais d'une efficacité redoutable. Les samples, puisés avec une érudition impressionnante dans les films de kung-fu des années 70, les classiques de la soul et du funk, créent une atmosphère unique, à la fois cinématographique et menaçante. Loin des productions léchées et commerciales qui commençaient à dominer le rap de l'époque, RZA opte pour un son brut, presque lo-fi, qui confère à l'album une authenticité et une urgence palpables. Les basses sont lourdes, les caisses claires claquent comme des coups de fouet, et les mélodies, souvent hypnotiques, s'insinuent durablement dans l'esprit. Mais la véritable force de "Enter The Wu-Tang" réside dans la diversité et la complémentarité des neuf MCs qui composent le Clan. Chacun possède un flow, une personnalité et un univers lyrique qui lui sont propres, créant ainsi une vraie dynamique de groupe. Il y a la folie imprévisible d'Ol' Dirty Bastard, dont les couplets déstructurés et les interjections surréalistes apportent une touche de chaos contrôlé. Il y a la technicité et la précision chirurgicale de GZA et Inspectah Deck, maîtres conteurs capables de dépeindre avec une acuité saisissante la dure réalité des rues. Il y a la puissance brute et le charisme de Method Man, dont le flow nonchalant et la voix rauque en ont fait l'une des premières superstars du groupe. Raekwon et Ghostface Killah, quant à eux, excellent dans le "crime rap", tissant des récits mafieux complexes et imagés, préfigurant leur futur chef-d'œuvre commun, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.... U-God, Masta Killa et Cappadonna (bien que moins présent sur ce premier effort) complètent ce tableau avec leurs styles distincts, apportant chacun leur pierre à l'édifice. Les thèmes abordés sont variés, mais toujours ancrés dans une réalité crue : la vie dans le ghetto, la violence, le trafic de drogue, la spiritualité, et bien sûr, l'univers des arts martiaux, qui sert de métaphore filée tout au long de l'album. Des morceaux comme "C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)" sont devenus des hymnes intemporels, avec son sample mélancolique de The Charmels et ses couplets poignants sur la pauvreté et l'appât du gain. "Protect Ya Neck", le premier single auto-produit qui a mis le feu aux poudres, est une démonstration de force collective, où chaque MC vient prouver sa valeur. "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit" est une déclaration d'intention féroce, tandis que "Method Man" met en lumière le talent unique de son interprète sur une production hypnotique. D'autres titres comme "Shame on a Nigga", "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" ou "Tearz" explorent différentes facettes du talent du groupe, allant de l'egotrip pur et dur à des réflexions plus introspectives et émouvantes. L'impact de "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" sur le hip-hop est incommensurable. Il a ouvert la voie à un son plus sombre et plus hardcore, influençant des générations d'artistes. Il a également prouvé qu'un collectif pouvait réussir tout en permettant à ses membres de briller individuellement, un modèle économique et artistique novateur pour l'époque. RZA a non seulement créé un son, mais aussi une mythologie, un univers cohérent et fascinant qui a captivé l'imagination du public. Un 4 sur 5 pour un album essentiel, une porte d'entrée vers un univers unique, une leçon de style, de flow et d'indépendance artistique.

Very very strong 4 Stars

Dope!

This is an undisputed classic of hip-hop. I'm amazed when I read about how this album was recorded that it even came together the way that it did. Usually too many cooks spoil the meal but with this it just worked and MAN did it work. I would say that this is one of the most influential albums of the 90s and I still think C.R.E.A.M. might be one of the top ten hip hop tracks of all time. 5⭐️

Classic rap album. A few all-time songs/beats.

Banger

I'm obviously not the biggest fan of rap music here (don't hate it, it just doesn't resonate with me like other music does). But the beats on this album do it form me and so do the no-nonsense raps. I'd go five stars if it wasn't for all the wasted time on skits and music-free yapping.

Dolla dolla bill, y'all

My first exposure to Boom Bap was Illmatic (Nas, 1994), as my housemate implored me to listen to it, citing that it was the greatest album of all time, with N.Y. State of Mind being the best rap song ever made. If I am nothing else I am curious, and inclined to greet music with an open mind. Am I a rap enthusiast that could possibly challenge the validity of either claim? No, admittedly I am the furthest thing from it, but with how good both the album was, and N.Y. State of Mind, I had unfortunately started my listening journey within the sub-genre at the pinnacle of what it could be, rather than working my way to the summit through other artists and their works. Enter the Wu-Tang Clan, who’s 1993 debut album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), whilst not as good as the impossibly high watermark set by Nas just one year later, but is still a fantastic piece of work within its own right. Tearz a standout. Four stars.

All time classic

Sounds way more modern than 1993 to me. There were so many rappers even in 1998 still doing that annoying “hippidy hip-to-the-hop” thing. Instead Wu-Tang defined a bold, brutal and determined style which just cuts straight through. Clearly very influential on the best of hip hop today. Once this style penetrated I don’t think the genre could ever shift back. There is something crisper more substantial about the production, a finely balanced record.

has the problem of a lot of 90s rap albums where I think there are too many skits. Love the vision of the group though, a financial collective

This album is a wild ride. Am I in a New York housing project? Or am I in a crowded room with a bunch of friends trying to outdo each other with lyrical wizardry? I’m a big big fan of the minimal beats. I don’t know shit about production but whatever is going on here is awesome. I wish I could recognize who is on the mic each time “I’m making devils cower to the caucus mountains” is cool and I didn’t know what it means. Jacques Cousteau could never get this low The whole 36 chambers thing is like catnip for me. I don’t get it but I like it. CREAM obviously a great song. Better than the whole band Cream. What is Sess? Tearz is a real sad song. 4 stars. That’s less a reflection of the album than it is of me. The truth is I have tried to get into this album for years and each time I get a little closer. Where it doesn’t connect it’s the same reason that I could never get into the wire. It requires the kind of attention that I am never able to give. I found that listening to this and looking at the lyrics gave me a much better appreciation for the song. The reality, though of listening while I drive or do the dishes or work means that I’m not getting the full deal. This is a grower though for sure. Will keep coming back for more and then dive into the solo stuff of the whole collective.

I always thought I didn't like Wu-Tang and that's without having ever listened to them. Rap and Hip-Hop has never been my thing so I've avoided it. Where the hell has this album been all my life. Raw and Lo-Fi with nonsense skits and lyrics. Sorry I came to this record so late. It will fuel my workouts for years to come.

A surprise as I've never heard it before. A lot more funk and rhythm than I expected. Great fun!

This is honestly more like a 4.5 for me. Bombastic, gritty and real - this grabs you by the neck and doesn't let go. I loved the theatricality of this one, the eclectic samples and the rawness of the sound. The storytelling was next level, with both humour and heart, and it didn't overstay its welcome. It's really hard to imagine hip-hop today without this one. Highlights: Can It Be All So Simple - love the Gladys Knight sample here. Both nostalgic and current. C.R.E.A.M. - definitely rewards repeat listens. This one hits hard and rattles you. Tearz - next-level soul sample with great lyrics and storytelling.

Bangin'

absolute banger of an album.

I heart this one before but its been some time since I listened to it or some songs from it. It's one of those well regarded albums in their genre so it's always interesting to see what is it that makes it so good, and I think for me it's the fact that it feels not as loaded beat wise, they are very simple and to the point but what they have in spades is a really dark and mysterious atmosphere that really works well for the vibe they go for, and I think its vibe just works to the benefit of the album, that sort of grimey feel of living in NYC area, it's honestly the best encapsulation of that vibe plus the kung fu movie aesthetic in the background of it all. It's hard to dislike this one really, just solid

Was a good time! Funky, funny, and made my morning better. Could have done without some of the spoken interludes and some of the remixes at the end I hated, but the core album was super fun.

better than i remember

Seminal album. Had never listened to Tearz, what a cracker!

Voller Klassiker (Hab ich glaube ich früher schonmal gehört, als ich mal Rap-History abgearbeitet habe. Zumindest einige Singles) Schön Roh / Rough Simple aber geile beats -> mehr Melodie im Sprechgesang <3 Manchmal ist weniger wirklich mehr

This gets points for a cool factor, talent and energy and originality but I'm not going to be listening to it on the regular

Great album front to back. Top 5 hiphop albums for me.

This album is great!!

Wu tang are among the better of the seemingly over represented 90s hip hop of this list. I don’t like the skits. But I do like the characters. But 3.5 stars.

What's there to say that others have not? Solid album. No complaints

Understand the importance of the album. Good music well produced.

Hippity hop to the barbershop. WTC got it goin’ on. Heard some good zucka-zukkin’ and a little up the butt. CREAM (whatever that stands for) is the best cut, but all good. Also appreciate the 36 minute run time. (3.8*s)

The Wu-Tang Clan is a force to be reckoned with their raw and hard hitting approach. Like NWA's debut album, "36 Chambers" shocked the hip-hop world with even more grit. Incorporating the dialogue and sampling the cinematic music from kung-fu films was GZA-genius. Each individual rapper has their own style that keeps the clan well rounded. It is no surprise many of them had very successful solo careers as well. Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA, and Method Man being the standouts. Def knew this would make the list, deservedly. Bring da mutha fuckin' Ruckus! 3.73 stars.

Not quite sure how this saved wrong. The homegrown Method Man version was a lot of fun. And his rant is insane. And so many classic lines/samples!

It is not gonna be my favourite hip-hop album on this list but still quite good.

very good despite not really being in the mood for this. listening was kind of ruined cause Spotify went down for an hour and a half when i was halfway through listening but i still thoroughly enjoyed and will listen to more

A classic for sure, but one I’ve never really ever listened to all the way through. Really good album with a lot of layers I wasn't expecting. Hate that I didn't get to grow up with a variety of music.

Great album, rap just isn't my thing

Utter hip-hop classic

Honestly, this is one of the seminal hip hop albums. Its just special. Sampling has always been fundamental to hip hop, but their sampling from classic kung fu movies is amazing. Shame on a N*ga has some of the best flowand rhymes. Some of the skits are a bit outrageous too.

Remarkable

I listened to the whole album twice and then my two favorite tracks (WTC A’int Nuthing Ta F’Wit; CREAM) another 2 or 3 times today. Very solid 4!

Most of these I don’t classify as “songs”, but the samples used and the production are generally quite pleasing. The lyrics are pretty clever for the most part. The surround mix was better than expected, with some verses coming from the left or right rear channel, and various samples, mostly keyboard-based, coming like that as well. A 3.5 rounded up to 4 due to the surround mix.

I knew this would be between a 4 and a 5. But I think when I listen to this normally, I play “bring da ruckus” and then skip straight to “cream.” The cream / method man / protect ya neck / tearz run is great, but the first half of the album is not my favorite.

there’s a reason people consider this one of the best hip hop albums of all time

Musically innovative and timelessly relevant, but padded with way too many interludes

The first old school rap album that I enjoyed.

86% Best: Shame On a N***a; Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit; C.R.E.A.M.; Method Man Must-Hear? Sure

Better than I expected it to be. Not really a rap guy, but this was good, the compositions were tight. The message was for the most part interesting to listen to

Favorite Track: C.R.E.A.M.

As good as hip hop gets I think? Creating a musical world by blending hard core rap with the sounds of martial arts movies is pretty innovative and works really well. Through a full listen I do wonder if it’s all really dumb though. Who cares if all these guys are tough? Went through a phase with Wu Tang and still come back to GZA’s Liquid Swords.

Ive never taken the time to dig into the Wu Tang Clan universe yet and after my first trip through, I can say that I understand the cult following. I loved that each track has a feel of the rapper leading it. It stays on the agressive side of delivery, but there is still a lot of variation. I would put this as the best rap album we have crossed so far for my tastes. Doggy style was also interesting and obviously cool, but this matched my tastes much more

Fun raps.

i mean this is pretty epic

Honestly sounds like they were having a fun time. I liked the sound, liked the flow, even liked the skits. Cool stuff!

ersti zwei songs bediened mega da woni mer vo wu tang vorstell: geili flows cooli samples irgendwelchi usschnitt us kampfsportfilm, und so allgemein es gfühl vo sich huere mächtig fühle. chli skit heavy gad. aber ich ha huuere spass d beats gönd so unglaublich dumm. so chillig ich bi nur am headboppe und ihri flows sind crazy. sie sind chli am pokemon mode und seged ihri näme eeehner hüfig. ich glaub afoch basierend uf wie sie alles pbere bringed mueses es vieri sii. finds haaard. no eis lied.

Очень качовый, я прям слышу, как вслед за этим альбомом пошло разветвление в жанре хип-хопа и появились вдохновлённые группой артисты. Мне понравилось!

Good to crank some homework too. Liked it

ultimate head bop album

And it’ll get even worse word to god it’s the wu coming thru

Real tight early 90s hardcore hip hop album. Really holds its own 30 years later.

Ah, how can anyone not appreciate a hip hop beat. Did, however, make me feel very middle age, middle class, vanilla 😂🙈

charming bit of fun

i hear these boys are not ones to f with

Pretty wonderful album wow. Cant believe this came out in 1993. The beats are incredible, the lyricism is next level.

If these guys grew up in a less harsh environment they'd probably be total nerds (not a diss). A bunch of great and classic songs on here but the fellas really need to learn to split up their skits and the real tracks. Two big things I appreciated about this album: (1) Ol' Dirty Bastard sounding like he had just run a marathon before recording every verse; and (2) Method Man starting his solo track telling you how he'll brutally torture you and then slamming into some of the most whimsical verses I've ever heard rapping about Patty-Cake, Green Eggs and Ham, Tweety Bird, Fat Albert, and Mary Poppins.

Really loved all the samples on this and the way it has that 70s kung-fu theme all the way through. Proof that hip-hop can be darkly fun.

big fan, gonna need to re listen but these guys are og

Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is raw, gritty, and iconic. Wu-Tang Clan really came in swinging and proved they were absolutely nothing to f*** with. The beats are dusty and menacing, the verses are sharp, and the personalities are larger than life. It’s like getting mugged by a group of lyrical ninjas in a Shaolin dojo—and honestly, you kind of enjoy it. Standout tracks like “C.R.E.A.M.,” “Protect Ya Neck,” and “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit” are untouchable. RZA’s production is dark and stripped down, giving the MCs all the room they need to go off—and they do. Not every track hits equally, but when it does, it really does. It’s chaotic, sometimes messy, but that’s part of the charm. A must-listen for any hip-hop fan, and a strong 4 stars for one of the most influential rap albums ever made. Favorite song: Wu-Tang Clain Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit

An amazing hip-hop album. I can see this being an absolute trailblazer when it came out in the 90s. Excellent beats, samples from martial arts movies, solid chemistry between the members. My only problem is... unfortunately, like a lot of hip hop albums before a certain time... it seems to drag. I have to take a star away for that, but it's not to diminish it's influence. Fav tracks: Bring da Ruckus, Shame on a Nigga, Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit, C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), Protect Ya Neck

To someone who grew up on the polished hip hop of the 2000s, this is an album that I respect more than I actually enjoy. It's just a bit too raw and chaotic for my liking, even compared to something like Liquid Swords from a few years later. Kind of a "you had to be there" type of feel. The second half is much stronger in this regard, taking more creative risks in the production. Listened to: at home, on vinyl. Favorite tracks: Bring Da Ruckus, CREAM, Tearz

Already have listened to this, classic rap album 4/10

Surprised how much i liked it

Unique rap album, jazzy-electronic type beats, and rhyming is pretty nice.

hip hop + Kung Fu = superb rap battle musical theatre

Really good but runs a little long

Great songs and flow, but suffers from that issue of being hard to the microphone, I always find myself imagining the recording of that, *being tough guys at mic* "cut, okay this time try leaving out the part about fucking their dad. Sounding good guys, take 2!"

Ein HipHop Klassiker von The Wu-Tang Clan. Auch Stunden später hört das Kopfnicken nicht auf. Mit Einarbeitung toller Samples von Song Klassikern aus dem frühen 20. Jhdt., kreieren "der Clan" geschmeidige Beats, die so klingen, als wären sie in ihrem Bandraum aufgenommen worden. Jeder mit seinem ganz eigenen Flow, fühlt man jedoch Wu-Tang an jeder Ecke :D

Ich fand das Album mit 18/19 mega und hab es dann die ganze Zeit im Auto gehört (als ich noch eines hatte). Jetzt hab ich es irgendwie aus den Augen verloren und als ich dann „Tearz“ gehört hab ist mir wieder eine so gute Erinnerung gekommen. Innsbruck auf einer richtig guten Party mitten in der Nacht das Lied gehört und überzeugt gewesen, es ist der beste Song überhaupt. Das Lied am nächsten Morgen aber einfach nicht gefunden und wochenlang diskutiert und gesucht :D. Ich bin zwar nicht der größte Wu-Tang Fan aber ich bin jetzt super dankbar für diese Erinnerung! Das Album ist solide und hat seinen Platz in dieser Liste verdient. Das Shaolin-Thema trifft den Geist der 90er und passt wie ein Deckel auf den Topf! 4/5 Lieblingssong natürlich „Tearz“!

Another album I've actually listened to before! This is the sound of hip hop, which I like and appreciate. Samples from classic and obscure sources a like, lots of style, humour and especially good music. I'm not going to go into the rhymes and flow, because I don't know enough about this. Let's just say that Wu-Tang had some of my favourite rappers among their ranks.

Great production and sound, I can bop my head but I can't sing along. The skits are a little long, but its about the right runtime.

Wu Tang is for the children.

Debut de una banda fundamental en el rap. Crearon un universo y lenguaje propios, a partir de la asociación de sus miembros (que tuvieron buenas carreras solistas en paralelo y en diferentes discográficas, lo que también fue excepcional). Responsables de la reconquista del rap en la costa este, aunque por ahí andaban 3rd base o los imprescindibles Digable Planets (no hace falta citar a Beastie Boys, Eric B. & Rakim, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest y Jungle Brothers). En mi opinión no están al nivel de gigantes como Dr. Dre o Nas, pero no se quedan muy atrás. No es un disco largo, lo que se agradece en un álbum de rap. Tiene buenos temas, para mi el mejor es Shame on a Nigga, con un sonido aún vigente, pero otras joyas son Protect Ya Neck o CREAM Si Native Tongues se fijaron en África, ritmos y letras positivas, Wu Tang Clan lo hicieron en las artes marciales, fisolofía oriental, islam y trozos de películas de Bruce Lee. Aún sonaban fescos entonces, luego se les fue la mano, y la sobreexposición, y el éxito limitó su credibilidad y mermó el interés por sus discos que no perdieron calidad.

4.1 2x on flight to SFO 2/24 catch up

After listening to this all I can think is "Wu Tang Ain't Nuthing to F' Wit"!

I'd say a hard 4 stars for me. Shout out to Maryland somehwere in there

Love this style of rap/hip hop. From the punchy, bouncing beats to the collaborative style of having multiple artists on tracks; similar to Tribe. First time listen and I'm happy to give this a high 4. Would definitely come back to this one and look forward to more Wu.

Some good old fashioned straight up rap from Wu Tang. The flows and beats were great and I really liked that all members get involved especially because there are so many. CREAM is an all time song

Ah, the Wu-Tang. I was always aware of Wu-Tang Clan but didn’t spend a lot of time with their music which is a little surprising given my love and appreciation for 90’s hip hop. I’ve revisited their catalog later in life and come to appreciate it more. My biggest issue with many hip hop albums from this era were the “skits” and added material outside of the actual songs. Most of the time, I found it tedious to get through an entire album. For this album, I do enjoy the Kung Fu material but some of the other “skits” I wanted to end sooner than they did. However, the songs, beats, and vibe of this album are great. This whole group should not work. 9 members? No way. But it does. And works so well. Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nuthing ta F wit! Extremely strong 4.

listened to again the OGs, what a crew

Valt tegenwoordig toch een beetje tegen. Paar hele gave nummers, maar ook veel van hetzelfde. Trucje voelt een beetje gedateerd.

Is great. 4 star.

All-time classic

Gritty and dirty, one digs the spare, haunting beats and mix of distinct voices. One finds much of the storyline and posturing to be borderline silly. Still, highly original and still lands with impact today.

3.5

3.5 - Yeah it was good, but quite long. Nice beats but nothing ground breaking

Didn’t listen to it all but I enjoy the them

Super cool to think about how a bunch of 20 year olds with different styles got together to create and imagine a better future for themselves and in the process made one of the greatest albums of all time.

I got into hiphop a little too late to appreciate Wu-Tang Clan at its prime, but I do know this is a classic album, and it was great to listen to it in its entirety. Protect Ya Neck!

Great album, another one of my classic rap albums that I grew up with in high school. Shout out "Cream"

This is #day186 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... believe it or not, I’ve never heard either Wu-Tang Clan or this album before, though I've certainly seen it regarded as seminal. That said, the instrumentals on "Shame on a Nigga" ring a bell! This is the kind of hip-hop I'm after: the beats, the samples, the productions. It's menacing, gritty, lean… All out '90s. The experimental edge stands out, and it's not just due to the raw sound but also the cinematic quality, part of which is delivered through the martial clips. Listening to this album feels like being in the middle of a rap battle. It sounds live. Reading through the negative reviews here reminded me of that Eminem line from Renaissance: "You nerdy pricks would find somethin' wrong with 36 Chambers." Well, I didn't. This is a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day187.

This took me back, what an interesting first day using this service.

WU! WU! WU!

90

god I love this album soooo much!!!!!

This one won me over. Will definitely have to come back to it bc there seems like quite a bit to unpack with such a giant cast of characters. I can’t differentiate between any of the people. Did I just hear ODB or GZA? Who da hell knows! Standouts: “Method Man”, “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin Ta Fuck Wit”

Pretty skibidi

Oh, man... why are all 90s hip hop albums so long? All right already with the skits! Oh, look, there's a 36-minute version streaming—sold! Maybe I'll dig deeper at some point when time's not so tight. There is a lot to like on here, after all.

I knew a lot more of this album than I expected. And I really enjoyed it. I've never been a huge Wu Tang fan like a lot of people seem to be, but I don't think it's because I didn't like them. Just not that exposed I guess.

It's 36 chambers. What else can I say

american kung fu 4/5

Een absoluut legendarisch album van een legendarische groep, maar desondanks is dit een album wat ik nooit zou overwegen voor m'n top 10 rapalbums. Ik heb eigenlijk niks van Wu-Tang in m'n eigen playlists en rotatie. Dit is het begin van de East Coast Renaissance en daarom is het niet gek dat het in deze lijst staat, maar ik vind een hoop dingen die hierna kwamen en die hier waarschijnlijk direct door beïnvloed zijn net wat leuker. Ik noem hierbij graag voor de tweede keer deze week het in deze lijst ontbrekende The Infamous van Mobb Deep. Ondanks m'n friszure praat hierboven is dit wel gewoon een hele dikke 4 sterren voor mij. Dit kan ik iedere dag aanzetten. Thuiskomen zonder nog huiswerk te hoeven maken, een vrije dag, hobbyen. Comfortabele boombap voor m'n witte oortjes. Heb meteen drie nummers in een playlist gegooid. Misschien komt het ooit nog goed met me. En die C.R.E.A.M. beat is iconisch.

Can It Be All So Simple? You know what they say, Cash Rules Everything Around Me

Fav: C.R.E.A.M (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) Least Fav: Da Mystery Of Chessboxin’ The talk about torture techniques was certainly a choice that was made

A classic! A super influential album! A lot of bangers! They would go on to make better solo albums but this album was huge for hip hop.

"En garde!" 36 chambers is the gold standard of posse rap for many reasons! I think my biggest takeaways this listen was just how much fun they were having while making this. These 8-9 geeky dudes just rocked up to the NYC studio and had a great time. I love the hardcore delivery yet refreshing lack of gangsta lyrics (not that there's anything wrong with that, but the variety is nice) and the laugh out loud bars on every song.

Great time, enjoyable listen for sure. Wu-Tang is a great time no matter what time of the day.

Real Unc music. Absolute classic record. Makes me “CREAM” my pants on every listen. Pause. Play… I like the use of humor and how everyone’s verses are very long and distinct.

Actually really good considering I don't really like rap.

Kind of a meme at this point

I wasn't sure going in but the more I listened the more I grooved with it. I can see myself returning to this album on the future and I think I'll grow to appreciate it more with each listen.

Good album, not my favorite style of hip hop but worth more listens

Classic. The production is top notch (even with limited equipment) and the sound so distinctive (and even though I like the early Public Enemy records, I far prefer the production RZA pushed here), strong lyrics and flows. The interludes are a bit much but that's unfortunately pretty classic.

Had dit eerder moeten luisteren. Had het misschien ook wat zwaarder verwacht, waardoor ik dacht dat het niet echt mijn ding zou zijn. Topplaat!

Very nice, even if it's not my genre of choice. i recently started to listen to uk grime, this hits a similar nerve

What a classic record. Love the grimey sound, how they trade of each others verses. Everything i love about 90s hip hop in one album

This was fun!

Solid

-holy sshit this is probably one of my favorite hip hop albums ive ever listened to. so consistently good. the lyricism and sampling are amazing -I don’t know why this one in particular stood out to me so much but I’ll def need to relisten, it’s a 4 right now but could probably go higher -Favorites are Shame On A Nigga, Da Mystery of Chessboxin’, and Method Man

Almost all of my favorite Wu-Tang Clan songs were on this, absolutely will return to this.

An absolute milestone in hip hop. Wu-Tang Clan revolutionized the scene and what hip hop was capable of at a time when it all kind of sounded the same. Wu really set a bar and are obviously timeless now, having branched out and expanded their network over the decades to include a multitude of different affiliate artists. This record truly set them apart on their own with an uncanny sound that still resonates to this day. Forever classic.

I still listen to this one regularly, glad it's on the list. Only getting a 4 because like most 90's rap, too many stupid skits.

Wu-Tang ain’t no one to fuck with

2-3 låtar som jag gillade och la till i spellistan

I love this album, I have a copy of it at home and listen to it regularly. It's classic hip hop and I'm sure that I will listen to it many more times. Wu Tang, to me, is a hip hop super group and there has never been anything like it since.

Undeniable influence silky goodness let's gooo

I have never queued up WuTang. So I have only heard a random song here and there. But after listening - I now know why I see all the T-shirt.

Think very good but need more listens Good for gym

"Bring Da Ruckus" has to be the best opening track in 90s rap. The production is always brilliant, as it's Wu-Tang. I also really like RZA's verses, which are probably my favourite parts. The super-long interludes prevent "36 Chambers" from being a complete classic. But there aren't too many of those. 4 stars for "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)"

Enjoyed. 4/5

Watched the Hulu series not long ago and gave me some added insight to this group. While not everything resonates with me, the creativeness and the beats are far beyond their time. Would revisit in the future.

Silky smooth beats matched with flowing lyrics. No wonder it sparked the East Coast rapping scene.

wenn gerade mal nicht geplaudert wird ist das niveau der musik toll, mit 30 jahren abstand schon ein wenig „old school“ aber präziser rap mit coolen beats und samples.

Grossartiger Hip Hop!

Finally listened to Wu Tang after all these years. Their flows are slick, must've been mind blowing back when it came out. Especially for all the violence they talk about. Holds up, but not my favorite version of rap

Classic.

never really listened to them before but a good aggressive hiphop album to come back to

Very much enjoyed….

Classic trend setting album. Love it and I am not a hip hop guy.

I'm not super into rap but this was charming in how much of a throwback it was. I do like that 90's-mid 2000's style a lot more than what is popular now. even when the sound was relatively stripped back, the rap was holding a rhythm you could groove to - not so much the case with today. Obviously this was hugely influential - I could hear Salt N Pepa, Lauryn Hill, Dr Dre's "The Next Episode". Maybe I should check out some more Wu-Tang.

This ain't for me but I understand why it is regarded as a masterpiece. 5 objective stars and 3 subjective stars makes 4 stars!

I can appreciate a good rap album, with good lyrics and good beats such as this one. Not a fan of the torture dialogue they had. Otherwise pretty good rap album.

Not a huge fan of gangsta rap, but this one is undeniable and a classic.

I think this is my favourite hip hop album

Cream

Classic, a stepping stone into my hip-hop listening.

Solid as hell

Great album…classic! Though, I always compared them Tribe called quest…& growing up, I was more of a Tribe fan.

wu tang is sick, cream is in my pants but not an explosive amount. 7/10

Fun listen.

Impressively diverse samples, beats and rhyme styles; minimalist and chaotic at the same time – it’s also harsh and violent, which limits how often I can listen to it.

Lazy review lazy review 9/10 Fav tracks - Bring Da Rukus, Clan In Da Front, Wu-Tang 7th Chamber, Can it All be so Simple / Intermission, Da Mystery of Chess Boxin', C.R.E.A.M, Method Man, Least Fav - none really

As someone who doesn’t know a lot about hip hop I would hazard a guess that the production and musical style here would have been extremely influential. From the little hip hop that this list has given me this one by far has the “worst” production value but it definitely enhances the vibe of the album. The lyricism and flow here are fantastic, and even though I’m normally not a fan of skits and intermissions in music generally the ones here are a welcome break and segue well between songs especially with the clips from Shaw Brothers movies. Having said all of that It’s not something that I can see going in my usual rotation of music, but it’s definitely an enjoyable listen. Highlights: Can It Be All So Simple, C.R.E.A.M., Protect Ya Neck, Tearz

Great album. Little overrated maybe but still amazing

I feel like I'm in the minority but I only *like* Wu-Tang, but I don't love Wu-Tang.

Welcome to my channel Most albums will be listened to on my morning bike ride to school. The following encompasses the conditions of such listens: - A 6x3 inch speaker with no bass which will compete with the sounds of wind and traffic - An idyllic bike path next to the river accompanied by the magnificence of wildlife - Young families and children on their way to school who will be also enjoying the music from my speaker - A mindset shift to prepare myself for a day of teaching 13 and 14 year olds Please accept these conditions as a caveat to any ratings or reviews. Needless to say, I feel ready to bring the ruckus to some middle schoolers today.

Classic album. It’s crazy how much talent came out of Wu Tang.

Phenomenal album. Holds up so well.

Nice samples, rhymes, lyrics, vocals, and goofy as hell. Nothing to complain about. Fav Songs: CREAM, Method Man, Tearz

7/10…east coast hip hoo

raw power

- Hab in meiner „Classic Hip-Hop“ Phase auf jeden Fall viel Wu Tang gehört - kannte vieles von dem Album, einige Hits drauf - Finde die haben einfach einen coolen eigenen Style / Sound und auch eine coole Lore um sich gebaut Rating: 3,75-4/5

Great fun when music and words do gel.

Honestly this was a weaker front half of the album than I remembered. After Mystery of Chessboxing things truly kick off.