Reviews (page 6 of 7)
Epic. Flies under the radar of Cuban Linx Pt 1 and Liquid Swords, but is one of the classic Wu-Tang bangers.
2.5
Similar to a lot of heavy metal in that I can appreciate the technical ability but also feel that it's a bit too angry for me
Not really a fan
I was today years old when I realized that Method Man has a lisp. Doesn’t matter one bit. This album is a banger even if I am WAAAAAAAY outside the target audience. It makes me think about why I’m outside the target audience and that’s not bad.
Puh - nothing for my ears. Some beat on each song. No, I'm not a hip-hop fan
Finally a rapper with some skill, but the songs aren't that great.
I like it but I don’t love it. Think Ironman and Cuban Linx are both better.
Absolutely nothing of note in this album. Low energy background rap with a lisp. Then add the cringe of Release Yo'Delf and that gives it 2*
Tical, the debut solo album by Method Man, stands as a cornerstone of East Coast hip-hop, released in 1994 as part of the Wu-Tang Clan's prolific era. Spanning across thirteen tracks, the album showcases Method Man's lyrical prowess, unique flow, and gritty storytelling. Below is an in-depth review covering lyrics, music, production, themes, influence, and a brief overview of its pros and cons. Lyrics: Method Man's lyricism on Tical is raw, unapologetic, and deeply introspective. He effortlessly switches between vivid storytelling, streetwise bravado, and introspective reflection, giving listeners a multifaceted glimpse into his world. Tracks like "Bring the Pain" and "All I Need" display Method Man's lyrical agility and his ability to craft memorable hooks. His use of metaphors and wordplay adds depth to his verses, captivating the listener's attention and leaving a lasting impression. Music: The music on Tical is emblematic of the mid-90s East Coast hip-hop sound, characterized by hard-hitting beats, soulful samples, and gritty production. RZA's production plays a pivotal role, providing a dark and atmospheric backdrop that perfectly complements Method Man's lyrical delivery. Tracks like "Release Yo' Delf" and "P.L.O. Style" showcase RZA's signature production style, incorporating haunting melodies and rugged drum patterns that add to the album's overall intensity. Production: RZA's production on Tical is nothing short of masterful. He skillfully blends elements of funk, soul, and traditional Chinese music, creating a sonic landscape that is both captivating and immersive. The use of samples is particularly noteworthy, with RZA flipping obscure soul records and kung fu movie soundtracks into gritty hip-hop beats. His production brings a sense of authenticity to the album, capturing the essence of New York City's rugged streets and the Wu-Tang Clan's unique aesthetic. Themes: Tical explores a wide range of themes, from street life and survival to personal struggles and self-discovery. Method Man's lyrics offer a candid portrayal of life in the inner city, touching on topics such as poverty, violence, and the pursuit of success. Tracks like "Stimulation" delve into the complexities of relationships, while songs like "Sub Crazy" and "Biscuits" offer a glimpse into Method Man's psyche. Throughout the album, themes of resilience, perseverance, and survival resonate, showcasing Method Man's ability to find strength in adversity. Influence: Tical has had a profound influence on hip-hop culture, serving as a blueprint for countless artists to follow. Method Man's distinct voice, charismatic delivery, and vivid storytelling have inspired a generation of rappers, earning him a reputation as one of the genre's most iconic figures. The album's gritty production and unapologetic lyricism have also left a lasting impact, helping to shape the sound of East Coast hip-hop in the years to come. Pros: Method Man's lyrical prowess and charismatic delivery captivate listeners from start to finish. RZA's production is masterful, creating a dark and atmospheric backdrop that perfectly complements Method Man's rhymes. The album's themes of resilience, survival, and self-discovery resonate deeply, offering a compelling glimpse into Method Man's world. Tical has had a significant influence on hip-hop culture, inspiring countless artists and helping to shape the sound of East Coast hip-hop. Cons: Some tracks on the album may feel slightly repetitive or derivative, lacking the innovation and experimentation found in other Wu-Tang Clan projects. The album's skits, while adding to the overall atmosphere, may disrupt the flow of the music for some listeners. Tical may not appeal to all listeners due to its gritty subject matter and explicit content. In conclusion, Tical stands as a seminal work in Method Man's discography and a timeless classic in the realm of East Coast hip-hop. With its raw lyricism, impeccable production, and compelling themes, the album continues to resonate with listeners decades after its release, solidifying Method Man's legacy as one of hip-hop's greatest storytellers.
It was ok. I'm absolutely not into rap music but I kind of liked this one.
Interesting but definitely not my thing. But I liked the gritty production
I was surprised by this. I've listened to an awful lot of 90'd Hip-Hop/Rap lately, this failed to impress.
Nope!
Сухо и довольно скучно. Вроде бы и неплохо всё делается, тот же чембер, только в профиль, но, на фоне прочих соло-альбомов выходцев из клана, этот как-то совсем теряется. Лучшая песня - Release Yo' Delf.
Not my style but I loved the samples and references within the music. I’m honestly just impressed that he was able to bring in Holst, Gloria Gaynor, and School House Rock all on one album and yet as abstract and all over the place as that sounds the album was incredibly cohesive.
I also gave this hip-hop/rap album a chance. I can't get anything out of the genre.
ugh! 👎🏼
I would give it zero stars
Not bad No skits so that's a big positive decent length easy listen very in the pocket, very decent Easy 3
Not for me
It was okaaaaayyyy. Not a big Wu-Tang fan, but respect it. A few decent songs. I’ll round up to 3, but more like a 2.8
Solid first solo outing from wu tang. Bring the pain is an alltimer. tbh I like the mixing.
Finally! Something good! This is a really good album!
M E T H O D MAN Best Song: Stimulation Worst Song: N/A
The Wu-Tang beat
Not really my style
Liked the sound and flow but not my thing.
I find I don’t have much to say about Tical aside from M-E-T-H-O-D maan I think that’s it for Wu-Tang albums on this list- already heard Raekwon, GZA, Ghostface Killah and the OG 36 Chambers. In a similar vein to Sonic Youth, I never thought I needed to hear 5 albums from this collective, but it’s been a neat journey. HL: “Release Yo’ Delf”, “Bring the Pain”, “I Get My Thang in Action”, “Mr. Sandman” February 29, 2024
It’s chill, not my thing though
Cool to hear method man doin his thing. Not the best wu tang solo album, but definitely not bad. Somewhat one dimensional.
Being a big presence on 36 Chambers, I have a soft spot for Method. Additionally, some of his acting roles are really enjoyable to me. This album is just a classic with the solid kung fu movie sampling, a laid back and cool flow, and some staple beats and some real fun samples. Release Yo Delf particularly stands out with the fun kinda remixy style. Highlights - Bring the Pain, Meth Vs Chef, Release Yo Delf
Grooved to this one, definitely talented. Ends as it starts to get “samey”
This was fine. Never wanted to turn it off but nothing particularly grabbed me. 2.5 rounded up to 3.
This was better than I expected. Some reasonably decent melodies here and there. The production at times seemed Dr. Dre-ish, but he wasn’t involved. Wouldn’t listen to again, but a pleasant surprise.
I think Method Man is very charismatic but not always the best rapper. The production here was mostly forgettable. As one of the first solo Wu records, no one is mistaking this for Ghostface or Raekwon.
Basically feels like a Wu-Tang Clan record, so if you're into that, this should be a breeze. I'm not particularly hooked by it but there is an undeniable charm about classic East Coast hip hop with impeccable production from RZA.
Dark and gritty RZA productions. Method Man is cool and brings a lot of his Wu-Tang tricks with him. It works. It’s a bit too one sided for me to be fully engaged; definitely worth a listen though.
Kova meno... alkaa ymmärtää hip hop tärkeys tylsässä musiikki menossa.. Hip Hop kumpuaa aitoudesta..
It's fine. Not my kind of music. I got to the end without being annoyed. Feels like a 3/5.
I don't really like Method Man's delivery and the beats here were a little dull.
4(-)
That's not my taste in musik. But ok
Pretty solid, very fun rhythm tracks. Don't know if I'd listen to regularly, but definitely could put it on in the car. Top tracks: Being the Pain, All I Need, Release Yo' Delf
As a 54 year old white male, I can't help but feel like this was geared towards me, so it's no real surprise that I enjoyed it.
The premier Wu solo album, superior even to the usual consensus picks Liquid Swords and Cuban Linx. Some rap albums get flabby, too many skits and throwaway tracks but this is tight and efficient from start to finish. Highly recommend seeking out the Prodigy remix of Release Yo Delf on the deluxe edition as well. Brilliantly creepy/paranoid sounding.
all i need, release yo 'delf
this fucks!!! the way method man raps is super interesting, and unique. my favorites are: Tical, Bring The Pain, All I Need
36 Chambers is one of my favorite albums of all time. I never heard anything off this album. I thought it was good, not great and wanted to like it more than I did. Granted, I wasn’t 100% focused on the lyrics when listening. Still love meths style. Notable tracks include bring the pain, release yo delf, meth vs. chef.
Interessant
One of the weaker links in the Clan.
muy metal para mi
Not my kind of thing
I was impressed. Some interesting songwriting combined with occasionally inspired music choices.
Really solid album, great beats, great flow, I like the darker edge to the production. Maybe a couple tracks that didn't hook me in as much, but I could see myself revisiting this one for sure.
A couple of standout songs, but ultimately not my cup of tea. Respect for the influence Method Man (and Wu-Tang more broadly) has had on the rap scene. 2.5/5 ⭐️
The first Wu-Tang solo record I’ve listened to, this wasn’t surprising but it was fun
Method man is one of the most unique and all around talented entertainers. His first solo album and first off from the Wu showed that with RZA on production they can make great individual albums. This is an excellent rap album that shows lyrical creativity and depth, something method man always produces. This is an easy revisit. 7.9/10
Another classic hip hop album that I can appreciate, but not really get into. Method Man has a way with the flow that does draw you in, but I'm not sure if that's just the underlying beat that's holding it. Best: Meth Vs Chef Worst: Release Yo' Delf
Good beats and tunes. Nothing too memorable or standing or for me. But it was a pleasant listen.
du kan lyssna på detta hur länge som helst. mycket wu Tang låter, heh ja personen är från samma grupp. Jag menade att solospelet fortsätter i stort sett samma linje... hela albumet knallar, men inga galet illaluktande pilar. lätt fyra. kauanko tätä ruotsipaskaa jaksaa, en edes opi enää mitään translaittia vaan---------------- mr sandman
DNF: I really wanted to give it an honest try, but I only made it about halfway through. I really want to read the 5 star reviews to see what people love about it, but the lyrics are just so hard for me to get into. 1 star for now, but I might update after another listen if the high reviews intrigue me.
This album was a rather average album in my opinion. I was surprised, as I usually enjoy hip-hop albums more than I did this one. The rapping was very good, but what limited the greatness of this album were the backing tracks, which were often strange and dark sounding. I feel like his rapping would be better complemented by funkier beats, including different drum loops, better bass melodies, and catchy choruses. Nevertheless, it was interesting to be exposed to the Method Man, an artist I had never before listened to.
With the exception of bring the pain, this was a collection of dreary beats an nonsensical verses. 2 stars for me
Old school hip hop, good but didn't love it.
Damn. Just... DAMN. Amazing stuff here, but we already knew that Wu-Tang ain't nothing to f**k with. Hearing the first solo album from a. member of the Wu-Tang Clan is pretty amazing. I picked up their first album used, but it is still a statement. So is Method Man's first solo album. I was dumbstruck hearing the Gloria Gaynor sample on "Release Yo Delf". It worked so damn well. "Method Man (remix)" is also very catchy. Method Man's flow is just amazing, and the other Wu-Tang Clan guesting was pretty smart. Top tracks: "Mr. Sandman," "Method Man," "Release Yo Delf"
I didn't mind this album - it had some nice grooves, clever lyrics, and the songs fit together well (cohesive). But I didn't find there were any songs or parts of it that were particularly memorable. Maybe the underlying beat in Bring the Pain or All I Need, or the twist on I Will Survive that marks the start and end of Release Yo Delf. But even those things I couldn't remember when the album was over so there was nothing calling me back to the album. Feels like good background rap/hip hop music.
Favorite Tracks: Bring The Pain Tical Release Yo’ Delf
Pretty classic east coast rap vibes. A slightly grungy rap feel. Solid if not spectacular
Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought! My knowledge of '90s rap like Wu Tang is sorely lacking, so this was a fun surprise. Full of colourful lines like I BUST RHYMES LIKE JISM
Having seen Method Man live twice, this guy brings the most energy to any concert I've been to. It's been a while since I've listened to this album, and I forgot how good it was from start to finish. If I were to introduce someone to Method Man today, I'd play the Method Man & Redman collab album, The Blackout.
A hard pass
not my thing, but solid beats
Wu-Tang is for the kids. Nothing is wasted here - no pointless skits just awesome production and awesome rhymes. Method on fire and RZA supplies everything you need production wise. Best Tracks: Bring The Pain; Meth Vs. Chef; Release Yo' Delf
Great
Even though I’m a hip hop head, this wasn’t very interesting. He obviously can rap, but I found the beats quite wack and the mastering is terrible. Very flat sound.
classic
Rap rollo.
No. 107/1001 Tical 3/5 Biscuits 2/5 Bring The Pain 3/5 All I Need 2/5 What The Blood Clot 3/5 Meth vs. Chef 3/5 Sub Crazy 3/5 Release Yo' Delf 2/5 P.L.O. Style 3/5 I Get My Thang In Action 2/5 Mr. Sandman 1/5 Stimulation 2/5 Method Man 2/5 Average: 2,38 Didn't really like this at all
Any Wu-Tang solo album that came out in between 36 Chambers and Wu Tang Forever is a certified banger. They were untouchable on that run.
6/10 - 3/5 Good flow, classic NY hip-hop. Every song sounds pretty similar, with no standouts. It has a good vibe with the martial arts vibe, but I'd never pick it first.
Unfortunately, it’s not a genre I can appreciate. [0126/1001]
when listening to music i‘m really not listening to the lyrics but more to the vibe/feel and melody. so lyric heavy music like rap/hip hop is rarely my thing like in this case. Some head-nodding beats on this but nothing’s really standing out to me
Nice to listen too, but sounds all the same to me.
Yeah fine. I didn't like it loathe this. The definition of a 3 star
Not my cup of tea particularly although did enjoy a few of the songs
He’s got the method, man.
It's just average 90s rap. If you haven't listened to it, you don't need to, it's just the starter pack beats with the starter pack lyrics.
The violent lyrics made it impossible for me to enjoy this album. Not my thing.
Tical = Taking into consideration all lives. Son 1er album en dehors du Wu-Tang clan. Du bon thug lugubre. Très old school. Y'a des albums de 4 qui sont meilleurs, mais c'est un gros 4 pour le style de musique surtout.
Having not listened to too much Wu Tang, I was eager to dig into this album. Definitely didn't disappoint. Beats were on point and heavy. Flows were tight and lyrics were interesting. Would need to give this a few more listens to really digest but on first blush, I'd definitely give this another couple spins. Bring the Pain, What the Blood Clot, Release Yo' Delf, Mr. Sandman
3.9 one of my fave solo wu tang records fave songs: meth vs chef, bring the pain, tical, mr sandman
Fav track: Bring The Pain Least fav track: Biscuits
Really nice east coast hip-hop. Dark, heavy, great flow
Method Man ain’t nothing to fuck wit
These early Wu-Tang solo projects are so fire. You can really tell that the entire collective had a fire lit in them. I think this is still one of the best showcases of Method Man's skill. The beats by RZA are also fantastic. Super dark and cavernous. I love the drum sound in particular.
For some reason this one took me until the second listen to really enjoy it- honestly not my preferred style of 90s hip hop but it's hard to dislike a Wu Tang/Wu Tang adjacent album so. 4 stars!
Fun listen. Slowly getting exposed to some classic hip hop. Like the "spooky" vibe here
I dig Method Man but this album was never quite on a par with some of the other Wu Tang offshoot projects, or indeed his Redman collaborations. Meth is one of the best when he's contributing a guest verse or two to other people's tracks but I don't rate him so highly for carrying a whole album or even a full track. This is good but not great.
Love the variety on this list so far. Some old school hip-hop I'm here for it. Not my favorite album but still appreciated. Favorite songs: Bring The Pain, All I Need
i love me some 90s hip hop
Enjoying this genre more than I thought I would, good variation between songs
Method Man's voice is sooo good. Was surprised to hear a love song on there in All I Need. Release Yo Delf and PLO Style were also great. Will definitely come back to this one
Basically Wu Tang style rap, it was alright but nothing that I was vibing to too hard Solid 3***
Enjoyed this (4.5 stars). Particularly because (i) He has a funny lisp and (ii) His performance as Cheese in The Wire is so great!
eh this is kind of a let down.
One of the best albums of all time hands down. Method Man was an absolute revelation here and could have been a global megastar if he was willing to play the game a bit more, still this was recognised at the grammys etc (which was very rare at the time). The album itself is so dark with those classic RZA simple hooks feeling like they're coming through a smoky club and MM's vocals feeling like they're thumping into your body out of the smoke. Every song on this is a classic, but it's the album itself which stands out as it brings them all together - you go from lyrical jousting with Meth Vs Chef to the slowly paced "Sub Crazy", then jumpy party tune "Release Yo' Delf", then moody and atmospheric "PLO Style", then "Mr Sandman" where you don't even realise what you are hearing until you're in the middle of the beautifully painted chaotic scene. Finally name one other artist who can put shout outs to all of his incarcerated friends and family in the middle of an album and it not even interrupt the flow but become an essential part. Love this album, in my top 5 of all time.
This was... a lot of fun. I am a metal head who likes some rap. And this fits that category. It didn't drag with a bunch of wasted time or skits. The flow was great, his voice is clear and sounded awesome. Dude, full marks on this one.
I loved this
Some great memories listening to this when it first came out
Nothing remarkable in there but pleasant enough. 2/5
Rap rollo.
Method Man isn't my favorite Wu member, but his flow is always solid and accusatory. He's ok lyrically, but he really shines with his beats and accompaniments.
It's the most pop Wu Tang album. Which means it has an entire song about Palestinian liberation and the smokiest production RZA ever did. And a song fully celebrating women by a 90s male hip hop artist - as someone who grew up on 90s hip hop that's unprecedented. Despite being about the fourth or fifth best Wu record within a two year period FIVE STARS.
Not a bad album, just absolutely was not written with me as the intended listener. Method Man is a legend and this was a good listen.
Not as good as some other wu tang related stuff, mostly because Method Man just isnt as good on the mic as a GZA or Ghostface Killah is. But its still a great 90s hiphop album!
Best Song: Release Yo' Delf. I love the creativity of this kind of half-way cover chorus. Worst Song: Tical. Bit of a weird intro and too slow and plodding a beat to really draw you into the album. Overall: I will always maintain that Method Man has the best voice and flow of any of the Wu-Tang Clan, and this album only reinforces that opinion. Overall a fun album, even though it never did all that much to elevate to hit that next level like their collaborative work.
Well, the beats were fresh, the rhymes were tight and the hooks were catchy, but I felt this album lacked a sprinkling of platinum (so beloved by the genre) dust. A decent listen nonetheless.
i wanted to like this album but it just didn't grip me. i don't have any nostalgia for wu-tang clan and don't know a ton about rap and hip-hop (so not off to a great start) but these lyrics and production felt solid. the more musical tracks were entertaining, and i especially liked the gloria gaynor interpolation in release yo delf. favorites: tical, bring the pain, release yo delf
Not obnoxious.
Incoherent mess over a drum machine.
This has to be one of the most forgettable hip-hop albums I've gotten so far, which seems to be a theme with Wu-Tang's solo albums. Each song just feels the exact same after a while, and I'm not a fan of the raspy-ness of his voice in long sessions. This just feels like it covers the exact things that the GZA album I listened to already covered. Not terrible, but entirely forgettable, save for a bar or two.
Love that
S'écoute sans grande passion. Donc 1er album solo d'un membre du Wu Tang Clan. Pas ma came. J'aurai oublié demain.
I’d rather have a root canal than listen to this again.
3.3/5 pretty good - listened 2x
The second WuTang member I've had on this list, Method Man didn't do much here that would bring me back. Lackadaisical would be a good way to describe the feeling a lot of these songs gave to me. Even the big hits are nothing I'd really come back to. Much respect to Method Man, but this album wasn't for me. Highlight: Bring The Pain Lowlight: Stimulation Surprise Hit: Release Yo'Delf
I didn't mind listening to this. It sounds cool throughout, but no songs really broke through and connected with me. Wouldn't mind hearing this again, but I don't plan to return to it.
Great samples and sound, with great lyrics and flow, which is expected from a Wu-Tang member on his debut album after creating the excellent Enter the Wu-Tang. I will say I enjoy this album more than Wu-tangs, as I enjoyed Method Man's verses on that album a lot, and feel that this doesn't have some of the other performances that might take away from his lyrical and rap work. (I'm looking at you Dirty Old Bastard) Overall really happy this was today's album, as I never looked into Wu-tang members and their solo careers, and now I feel like I might have to. Very nostalgic sound for me, and definitely an album that will be in my rotation for years to come.
Outside my usual listening sphere, as most hip-hop and rap tends to be, so good for me to give it a listen. Some engaging stuff here, but I must confess to my untrained and unconditioned ear, after a while the tracks sound a bit too similar to each other. I do want to get more into this genre, and this project has introduced me to some great examples, so I'll keep pushing.
Maybe 3.5
Method Man ...isn't he an actor? Oh right.. another rapper from New York. Why have all the rappers been from New York thus-far? (Album 29/1001) Anyway, I wish I had listened to more WuTang before this so I could compare it, since I know he's in the clan.. Buuttt hiphop/rap isn't really my genre! In any case... with fresh ears this is a bit rougher to adopt into than ATCQ. it's a bit scrappier than what I am used to and I find his voice gets sorta lost in the mix on some songs. The loops are fantastic, 3 or 4 songs in, the flow is starting to grow on me. Lyrically sometimes he drops a deep nerd cut and references something like Fantastic Four, sometimes he busts rhymes like jizm.... It's all over the place. I just don't get it. lol. There is a grimy, spooky darkness to the whole comp that makes it pretty interesting to listen to, I guess? Review of Reviews: People who love rap love this, so it must be good. Best Song: I will survive.. I mean.. Release Yo' Delf
I like this better than GZA’s “Liquid Swords,” mostly because I prefer the beats on this one. Method Man has palpable energy and as dark as the album sounds, it also has some humor. The features from other members of Wu-Tang Clan elevate the album. I like Blue Raspberry’s vocals on the second half. I think prefer rap that has more hooks, but I understand that wasn’t really the thing to do at the time. It’s a fun album, but not without its flaws. I think I’d give it a 3.5, but given the criteria by which I’ve given albums 4s, I think I have to go with 3/5 for this.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: This should be fine to listen to/educational. It sounds like 1994, but I can also hear how this influenced contemporary hip hop already. AFTER LISTENING: I immediately went to the deluxe edition to relisten to some of the singles and assess if I wanted to do a deeper listen. AFTER LEARNING MORE: The lore is simply too deep to really give it justice on a weekday. RECCOMMENDED IF YOU LIKE: Learning about the East Coast rap scene, want some background sounds with a vaguely ominous but not too stressful (if you're not listening closely) vibes... 339 issued / 488 rated
Method Man is a legend but this album was not my favorite. Some of the tracks were cool but a little too underground for my liking. 2.5/5
it was fine
4/10. bah, not saying he isn't talented, but I don't care much for Wu-Tang and friends
I'm gonna rate this the same as I rated Liquid Swords and Only Built 4 Cuban Lynx. They're all great projects with their own strengths and weaknesses, and are all slightly weaker than 36 Chambers. This album felt darker than the other comparable solo records and cut out a lot of the filler present in both, but had muddier production for some tracks. I also think Method Man's vocal delivery might be my favorite out of Wu-Tang. 8/10
Excellent hip hop album from one of the greatest members of the Wu. Som absolutely HUGE tunes on this one!
I listened to it all and I still just don’t get rap. Some friends and I briefly got into Bone Thugz n Harmony back in the day and a bit of Tupac and I remember digging both of those and some Eminem hits I’ve heard but my hope with this project was it might illuminate something in me that recognizes the draw but that hasn’t happened yet.
Old school beats. I wasn't a fan this album but I did like release your delf
- Heard Wu-Tang albums before but not Method Man solo - Really good but not on the level of 36 Chambers - Aged very well compared to some of the other older hip-hop albums on the list - Fav songs: All I Need, Mr Sandman, Bring the Pain
First listen Saved 1/13
Pretty good, even though not my usual cup of tea. And here I thought the Wu Tang Clan was some sort of traveling kung fu group.
The background tracks were atrocious in my opinion, with “Mr. Sandman” as an example of a particularly terrible one.
Like this more than most 90s rap. N-bombs at an efficient minimum and the flow is pretty smooth.
I have been feeling the '90s hip hop, though I didn't finish this whole album
I finally noticed the essence of gangsta rap is that you have to claim you constantly smoke weed but you can never claim to enjoy it.
Meh.
Good
Pretty damn good! Haven't listened to much wu tang ever but the beats are instantly recognisable and make me want to dive much more into the back catalogue. I didn't get the chance to really dive into the lyrics but I will in time!
Life is temporary but wutang is forever
Far from the best hip hop
Not really my thing, but enjoyable enough
Some beats were good. Sub crazy was awful.
Meh
Favourite songs: Bring the Pain, Biscuits, P.L.O. Style, Stimulation Least favourite songs: Tical 3/5
A solid and fun hip-hop record, but not the strongest Wu Tang solo outing by any means
A tiny bit angrier than I usually like my rap but it’s still pretty good. Some good rhymes, some good beats.
DOOM took a lot of inspiration from method man and I can see why. Not all the songs are hits but I like a lot of them. Fun wordplay and interesting rhyme scheme. Favorites: Bring the pain All I need
There’s been some really good hip hop come up on this list, but, this really isn’t one of those. It’s dreary, unimaginative, posturing. It’s like the death metal equivalent of rap, more for effect than for music. And like death metal I expect this to be mainly popular with 15 year old boys. And why do only women get to sing ? Why aren’t males allowed to sing ?
This does nothing for me.
awesome
I learned a lot while listening to this album. When the RZA would make a fresh beat, the clan would rap battle for the rights to use it. Word warrior quality control. If you couldn't spit it, youd never get it. Amazing. The energy is so positive. Method reflects light and love against the backdrop of a violent and turbulent world. Wu Tang really is forever.
I thought i wasn’t going to enjoy this.. turns out its fking good.
really special ambience to this one, but if youre not in the right mood, these songs can feel empty and filled with silence and awkwardness, instead of the interesting mystery of detuned samples and raw drums
This was probably my favorite Wu Tang project so far, but it is still further proof that they aren't for me. I just don't feel enough variability between the tracks or flow to hold my interest in the whole album. Favorite track: Mr. Sandman
Ben gestopt met luisteren, vond er geen zak aan
Best wel lekker
I really wanted to like this more that I did.
So incredibly boring and one dimensional
Pretty lackluster and boring, even compared to other hip hop albums I’ve heard on the list.
not really my thing
Good album but not really vibing w the genre atm
I want to like hip hop more but I just can't get into most of it and this is no exception
More rap. The world already has too much. This is rubbish.
I love Method's voice and flow. The album is solid.
Lack of hooks kills it. I appreciate the lyricism and rapping ability but there’s very little to latch onto to make me want to come back to this. 5/10
I'm too white for this shit.
I liked this album. I had never really spent any time listening to Method Man outside of what I'm heard in pop culture but this was a really solid debut. The production by RZA was great and I like all of the features he brought in for his first album, lots of Wu Tang vibes. Standout Tracks: Bring the Pain, All I Need (feat. Street Life), What the Blood Clot!?! (feat. RZA & Y-Kim), Meth vs. Chef (feat. Raekwon), I Get My Thang In Action, Mr. Sandman (feat. RZA, Inspectah Deck, Street Life, Carlton Fisk, and Blue Raspberry)
The highlights are pretty standard, and well executed, 90s rap fare. However, much of the album is experimental, dissonant, and often sparse creating an almost horror movie atmosphere. Not bad, but hard to get into.
Starts out nicely but loses focus and starts borrowing heavily from other songs.
Enjoyed it more than expected -- fan of the music, less so the lyrics.
This shit slaps
not gonna revisit this
Never listened to this one start to finish, loved it, so gritty
I love creepy, but this the kinda creepy sounds that makes me feel uncomfortable
Holy crap. I love Method Man every time he shows up on a Wu-Tang-related album, I've got "Blackout" and "Blackout 2" (his albums with Redman), and I've seen "How High" more times than I can count ... or remember. Despite that, I hadn't listened to even one of his solo albums until today. I expected good things, but I was unprepared for just how excellent this album is. It's hard to find a much smoother lyricist than Meth, and he doesn't disappoint on this album. Production-wise, my first impression is that this is some of RZA's best work—right up there with "36 Chambers." RZA's signature kung fu film samples create moody, musical landscapes that Meth nimbly battles through without a missed step. This album is top-notch kung fu.
I understand the significance of Method Man & Wu-Tang, but this isn't for me.
Rap makes me think a lot of Metal in that both are Ouroboros genres. Which is to say that in the same way that metal is consuming and recreating itself in search of something "harder", rap does the same. This aside is to point out how tame this album sounds in 2023 especially after everything from speed rap to the island boys. That being said, tame doesn't mean bad - this album is absolutely killer and the snippets of lyrics that I picked up were super insightful about the black perspective of NYC that was trying to come out of total bankrupcy/warzone status in the 1970s. I think of art as trying to make others see the world through your (inherently inaccessible) eyes, and intentional or not, this album succeeds at that while also being musically great.
Great listen, classic 90's east coast hip-hop.
think i prefer this to actual wu tang.
A tangled web of self-loathing and careless abandon. Method Man limps through this coarse record, like a man so desperate to prove to the world that he isn't a posh little mummy's boy, that he's prepared to kill an unborn baby with his teeth. 4 stars.
Fun fact: Method Man once swam the English Channel naked.
This was really not what I was expecting at all- it started off different than it ended and it was interesting. It honestly wasn’t bad- if I had more time to experience it and listen multiple times I could learn to like it however I don’t have that time so for now I’ll give it potential.
Man, this list just loves to sneak in all the Wu-Tang members one by one don't they...and I haven't liked a-one of them (Raekwon, Ghostface, Wu) - I could go back and try to connect lines between them but who cares. As for Method Man...I'm not a fan of his rapping (monotoned), and I don't like the production (almost lo-fi bass heavy) nor much of the music on this one. Sounds like a winner! 2/10 1 star
Not a fan of this one.
♾️
Meh. Uninspired (for me) rap / hip hop album. 2.5 stars
Tical’d pink.
M.E.T.H.O.D. OF MODERN MAN
Lyrically, vocally, musically, there were very few bits of this album that left an impression. I don't think it's bad per se, but I can't see what makes it great. To me it's pretty samey and sorely lacking in standout tracks. I feel like I found more to enjoy on OB4CL and Liquid Swords but to be honest, none of the Wu-Tang solo albums have impressed me much. I guess their sound just ain't for me.
Ugh. Double dose of rap. I just can't enjoy this genre.
This was good
I enjoyed the album, dark and gritty similar to that of Wu Tang's (for obvious reasons). "Bring the Pain" was my personal favorite. Generally really like Method Man's stuff. 7/10.
It’s fine. It’s not the best thing he ever did. That would be the South Park concert thing with Ozzie Osbourne and ol dirty bastard. But it’s solid.
Its not aweful. I have now heard even more hip hop and can say I heard something offshot from wu-tan clan but I miss the signifcance and imprtance shirotically msuically or otherwise? why is this different enough to include? Its smooth consistent and like one long background track for a ganster scene - repetitive for me, you? its not talkoing ot me, its not my pain, origin, style or scene I see puff daddy helped on a remix...
Look, I like Wu-Tang. Saw them at the Enmore. And I liked the RZA album we rated - Liquid Swords(1995). But I found this repetitive & boring. And the Gloria Gaynor re-write was rubbish. Can’t believe this was so successful.
Oh, look, it's another mid-90s Wu Tang album. Sometimes I wonder at Dimery's lack of imagination in compiling this list of 1001 albums, and he clearly doesn't know much about hip-hop.... That said, this is a reliably cool mid-90s Wu Tang album. Method Man's flow is charismatic and compelling. The beats have a wonky lo-fi funky feel, with plenty of cinematic atmosphere. The album sounds good, and the lyrics aren't as unpleasant as most gangsta albums (although not without a faint smell of violence and sexism). I don't like the ham-fisted interpolation of I Will Survive on Release Yo' Delf. I do like that this album is both a sensible album length (44 minutes), and so doesn't outstay its welcome, and there are no skits (which are, IMHO, a blight on most hip hop albums). It's OK, but 36 Chambers is the only Wu Tang album you really need to hear.
My favorite Wu-Tang member. Good beats and a few great songs on this one.
Not really my thing, but it’s ok.
Not for me. Language.
Very great 90s hip hop album, the sampling is just amazing
pretty good sound, unique blends. Lyrical content was not to my liking.
7/10
1/5 Ugh. I hate this. I don't like rap on the best of days, but repetitive off key singing, with n-bombs being dropped constantly.... Is a whole new low. I have heard of Method Man, but I didn't know I was going to be so disappointed. I kinda liked All I Need. It was a "love song" so that makes sense. Overall, just talentless pointless angry droning.
Not my favourite. Could probably have it playing in the background easy enough but there was absolutely nothing that stood out or drew me in.
Not my favourite rap album; flow is good, beats are too low key without being gritty, makes it hard to access or really dig into.
Not lifechanging, but not bad either. Marginally more of a nuanced take on gangster life etc than you got from the albums 3-4 years earlier, but still not exactly subtle. His flow is great, the production is good but not great. A solid but unspectacular album, 3/5.
He's a good rapper, and I like the sound of his voice. I found the beats a little underwhelming, I expect more from RZA.
Method Man has one of the most unique voices in Wu-Tang outside of ODB. Through all the typical bravado, there's some real sensitivity here. "All I Need" is probably the most direct and honest testament to loyalty I've ever heard in hip hop. Romantic while staying true to himself, without having to resort to cheesy R&B tropes. Downright touching really, and I respect the bravery it took to put that out there in the context he was in. That's what I love about Wu-Tang; through all the style and storytelling, there is real heart there, whether it's being nostalgic about the past, hopeful for the future, or even giving respect to others in the present.
A bit goofy like typical Wu-Tang Clan output but not bad, definitely something to have on in the background since it's not quite deep, but it's not a bad vibe.
Good, all the tracks were high quality and had a great sound
He’s on some shit call him the fly. Sounds like a wu solo venture but man I wish rza would’ve learned how to play the instruments he got scattered all over this things some of the instrumentals sound like a kid made em, bowsers castle sounding beats
Pure hot stank. No real change from the Wu Tang template, but that's fine as long as you want that 36 Chambers bit. Play loud.
This is a wu-tang album really Not really a fan of the rapping 2.5
Pretty classic album that aged well
Great album but I personally struggled to tell apart songs while not looking at the track list.
3.75
Helt billlll
I looooooove meth 😄 solid album
Decent, bra beatz och rapz, men alltså det behövs int så mycket wu-tang att man inkluderar sånhänt som låter som all annan wu-tang... speciellt med hur lite annan hiphop det finns
Sounds like a very tedious production in a genre I best avoid.
Oh man this is an old favorite! I wish I had a dollar for every time I played this. This is probably one of his best pieces of work.
RZAs most oppressive production work, almost sounds like it's cursed at times. I'd always thought this was one of the weaker initial run solo albums from the Wu-Tang Clan but on relisten this isn't the case at all - Method Man maybe lacks some of the artistry of GZA and Raekwon but has charisma in absolute spades
I'm not sure how to review this, as I was not in the right frame of mind for it. It was much darker than expected, and I shouldn't have listened to it while I was working, because I couldn't focus on the lyrics as much as I should have. But yeah, nothing about it hooked me, really. Maybe I'll try it again one day.
Comme on pouvait s'y attendre, l'album Tical est un exemple de méthodologie. L'artiste commence ainsi avec une phrase d'accroche, une définition des termes du sujet, pose les enjeux de celui-ci et en sort une problématique. Il annonce ensuite le plan puis développe ses idées de manière ordonnée dans un I] et un II] eux-mêmes divisés en A) et B). Un exemple du genre.
Je m'avoue agréablement supris par le dénommé Method Man. Vous n'êtes en effet pas sans savoir que je ne supporte pas le ice cube hip hop, mais ce bon vieux Method Man a réussi à me faire passer un bon moment. Plus fort encore, Monsieur Method ne dépasse même pas les 50mn de musique, fait extrêmement rare pour un album de ice cube hip hop.
Decent rap album, nothing particularly special about it though
Method man knows how to spit, this had some really solid beats, the start of the album seems to have his voice masked by the music but that sorts its self out later
Ok
This makes me think of the 90's and I never listened to this until today. I can identify with the early lo-fi rap / Wu-Tang stuff and was happy to have this playing in the background. Brought back some good memories of playing Street Fighter and doing bong hits.
Filling in missing reviews brought me to a trio of Wu-Tang solo albums, best discussed together in a 3-in-1 review. Already having reviewed “Return to the 36 Chambers” and GZA’s “Liquid Swords,” how do these other Wu-Tang efforts hold up? While these are regarded as solo albums, the members’ first solo albums were all produced by RZA and each feature many Wu-Tang members. They even battled each other for RZA’s best beats - these are solo but Wu-Tang was still very much a collective. But they each have their own style that distinguishes them. Method Man’s “Tical” is my favorite of four solo albums - he brings the right amount of whimsy and fun to some otherwise hard-edged music, and it’s more about getting high than violence. He also keeps things concise - it’s much shorter than the other two, which have a large collection of decent tracks without hits. Raekwon’s “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” is solid, but lacks the charm found on “Tical.” Ghostface Killah’s “Fishscale” is from later in his career - it's still filled with Wu-Tang cameos, but isn’t produced by RZA. I’m curious how it might compare to his solo debut, “Ironman” (which was RZA-produced). Ultimately, it doesn’t do it for me as much as the earlier Wu-Tang offerings. I do love how self-referential all the Wu-Tang members’ solo work is, though. RZA’s shaolin fixation still pops up, Method Man’s Tical concept (“taking into consideration all lives”) keeps popping up, Ghostface drops Iron Man references, and more - it’s all over, and it helps make it all feel very cohesive.
A better actor than rapper based on this album. The music is underwhelming and uninspired. His character Cheese from The Wire deserved to be unceremoniously executed by Slim Charles, but that’s because Method Man played the a-hole so well.
Sorry, not my jam. But for not my jam sounded good for that "genre" or whatever
Great record. 8/10
This is a hard one to rate. On one hand, the beats slap and Method Man's flow is just so good. On the other hand, it's cheesy as hell and, when it's not being cheesy, the lyrics are... kinda dumb. But the vibe, y'all. It's so good. How do you rate that? I put it at a neutral 3 stars at first... but its importance to the genre earned it another star. I feel good about a 4-star score even with the cheesy skits and kung-fu samples.
Doesn’t strike me the way 36 Chambers does, but it’s a strong first solo effort from the group. To me it’s not as classic of an album as Raekwon or even ODBs first solo albums, but still has some good tracks that hold up. Generally though it sounds a little dated - and the best track isn’t even on the album - You’re All I Need to Get By with MJB.
I don't like when people take other people's songs and dramatically change them.
It's great but Release yo' Delf is so good I can't dock *s. Absolute banger
It's good, but not as fun as remember 36 Chambers being. I don't remember the big songs, even the Mary J blige version. Chef Vs meth is fun. Release yo Delf is funny. Mr Sandman and Stimulation both good. Things definitely pick up around those. I'm just not particularly moving for several other tracks. Looking back it might just round up to a 4, but a low 4, 3.5 sorta.
I'm familiar with his biggest hits but I never did a deep dive of his albums before. Very impressive skills of rapping/flow just goes to show how much of a legend Method Man is. Fantastic rap album!
It was Ight. Had some pretty damn good songs but nothing blew me away. Solid three, but still a three. B side was better.
Hip hop sin ningún tipo de estridencia. Muy estándar o, por lo menos, sin nada que aportar especial.
J’aime po ça le rap, ça sonne comme d’l’a biounne!
Like 3 maybe
Debuutalbum van Wu-Tang Clan lid Method Man. Tical - een acroniem voor Taking Into Consideration All Lives - is een soloproject, hoewel meerdere andere Wu-Tang leden features hebben. Geen bijzonder leuk of noemenswaardig album. leukste nummer: Release Yo' Delf Wu-Tang producer RZA leverde alle beats. De leden moesten "battlen" over de beats als een vorm van quality control. Het nummer "Meth vs. Chef" is zo'n battle tussen Method Man en Raekwon (The Chef).
Method Man often outshines everyone on wu tang tracks and on guest verses. He has charisma and a unique flow. But I just can’t get down with his records. And although I respect RZA as a beat maker I think his murky dark beats on this are a bit one note. I even own the album on CD. Sits in a box in the cellar. But I never really appreciated it. I can’t help but feel Tical is a bit dreary. It’s hard hitting classic New York boom bap, it just lacks stand out tracks and variety. Compared to other classic rap albums from 94 it doesn’t hold up (in an admittedly extremely tough competition). It lacks the poetic imagery and beat variety of Illmatic or the stand out tracks of Hard to earn. There are even albums in a similar style like O.Cs word…life that I like way better. Tical does not even make the top 10 of rap albums of 1994 for me. For all the negativity above, it’s still method man and rza. 3 stars
Dark, great beats. Think it doesn't ever really pause to breathe, just keeps hitting you with one big beat track after another, but it's short enough to where it only started wearing on me near the end. Favorite tracks: "Meth vs. Chef", "All I Need", "What The Blood Clot"
3.75
Not bad
Cool music
Fine I suppose. Less annoying than most rap but not like good
That cover art made me wince. It looks like every 40 year old hiphop fan's musky smelling T-shirt. And it sounded exactly how I expected it to sound. Despite this, it's consistently nice. The beats are decent and the rapping okay. It never annoyed or bored me, so I guess that's quite a feat for a gangster rap album, even for a 40-minute long one. To be honest, I think rap albums shouldn't exceed 1 hour.
o.o wut 0/10 no brain lyrics
Murky and shuffling and ominous, with some eerie tunefulness here and there, too. One largely digs.
Classic Method man, decent album from one of the many wu tang spinoffs. Good to see hes interested in tical
The whole was more than the sum of the parts
When we listened to Wu-Tang earlier on this list, Method Man was on my favourite tracks. I enjoyed the vague sounds of this, but didn't listen to it properly; my bad.
I like a couple of the tracks, (Bring The Pain, All I Need), but wasn't really into the rest of it.
Solid
Not a Hip Hop fan, but I liked his vocals
The way any of the WuTang era melds lofi beats and Kung Fu spirit with hard lyrics, it's such a microcosm of hip hip that can never be replicated.
Doesn’t push above the surface for me - several tracks had notable beats and great lyrics, but as a whole I never felt the album coalesced into something which demanded my attention (as one would expect for a Wu-Tang product)
Another immemorial hip hop artist. I didn’t notice quite so much bad language and as I was doing something else it was largely listenable but not great so another 2* at best !
I'm on a 1 star review roll so sorry Method Man.
3.7 - Another expansion pack within the Wu Tang universe - good stuff. I like how this record incorporates samples of kung fu film dialogue as a reference point. I also appreciate how Meth kept this one lean - no skits, no experimental tracks. The MC'ing is ferocious though the mixing at times detracts from the sound (e.g. "Biscuits").
This is a great straightforward hip hop album, nothing but rhymes and incredible production from two of the best in Method Man and RZA. Nothing superfluous and this album is still incredible nearly 30 years later.
3.4/5 hiphop
On my review of Liquid Swords I said something about it being hard to decide which of the first Wu-Tang solo efforts were best and I cited Tical as stiff competition. After listening to this for the first time in a while I've gotta say that Liquid Swords is actually the winner. This is really good though. Method Man always sounds so cool with his flow. He is after all one of the many parts that make Wu-Tang great. It's a really solid record, I just don't think its worth a 5. Definitely for any fan of this era of rap.
Nunca eh sido mucho de Hip Hop, sin embargo, no estoy cerrado y, de hecho, estoy bastante abierto y ansioso por encontrar un álbum del genero en esta lista que me llegue a gustar tanto como el de cualquier otro. Es una lastima que este no sea el que cumpla mi deseo, pues, a pesar de no parecerme malo ni mucho menos, en general, no es sobresaliente para mi y llega a ser disonante en muchos momentos.
3.5
Disco de hip hop que fluiu sem incomodar demais.
Love the laid back, lo-fi style beats on this. Always enjoy the flow of Methods rapping. Nice use of simple samples.
I have a lot of blind spots when it comes to rap and hip-hop. I was never really exposed to it, especially anything pre-2000, and this includes basically anything by The Wu-Tang Clan and their various solo projects. It is almost embarrassing to admit that this is the first whole album experience I’ve had with them, and one of the only hip-hop albums I’ve listened to in these last few years. It’s been a long time since I was last into the genre, and I wish this would have hit a little harder to make me more excited by the prospect of going through some of these landmark releases. There are definitely great songs here, All I Need and What the Blood Clot were stand outs to me, but some of these tracks simply didn’t make a big impression on me. That said, as talented as Method Man can be here, the more noteworthy bit to me is getting more familiar with RZA. His production is right up my alley and I can’t wait to hear more of what he’s got in store when I no doubt come across more Wu-Tang projects while doing this.
ovo je skoro petica, zašto? najdraži mi je iz wu-tanga, nažalost nema tako dobru solo karijeru kao Raekwon ili Ghostface Killah, ali je bar dao ovaj sluznjavi, mračni, sirovi i old school zvučni album. baš se osjeti taj period glazbe, osjete se godine izdanja ovog klasika.
Good! Fun!
норм) реп девяностых - все хриплые и мужественные (также удивил очень чёрный кавер Глории Гейнор)
A darker, heavier hip hop album by Wu-Tang's premier rapper. Solid production for mid 90's, record's strength is Method's rhymes. Standouts are "Bring the Pain" and "All I Need."
It was on in the background and I only really half listened to it, so shall I say "It didnt really grab me"
What can I really say about this album. It is… a wu-tang album. It’s good. But I will be honest with the exception of ODB I’m not entirely blown away by any solo wu-tang member
Some cool beats. Just not something I can get into for an hour.
I know very little about Rap but I know I like this. I also like MF Doom and others and recognise that Wu-Tang were there a loooong time before a lot of the guys nowadays. This is gritty, moody and just as much about the sound as the lyrics.
i hate Release Yo' Delf. the other songs are okay
Decent...pretty much love Wu Tang stuff. 3/5
I haven't listened to this album since high school. It really takes me back. Bring The Pain is still such a good song. All I Need is honestly a really sweet song.
This is the sort of record which really separates an accomplished taste in hip-hop from a cursory knowledge. I unquestionably fall into the latter, but the whole point of this project was to throw myself into albums like this in the hopes of having some kind of epiphany. In the end, all I can really say is I really enjoy this record. The production from RZA is quite excellent, but it’s a style which I’m led to believe he had already implemented (more) successfully with Wu Tang Clan. As for Method Man, it’s hard for me to reach a conclusion. The lisp thing isn’t a problem for me, and there’s some really neat lines in here. Unfortunately, evaluating music on “Rhymes” and “Flow” is a framework outside of my capacity, so generally if a hip-hop artist doesn’t immediately resonate with me it’s for good reason. So, on the one hand, everything great about this record seems to have been better established earlier in the artist’s career. On the other, it’s just a really good album. Pinpointing the influence of Method Man and RZA in general is quite straightforward, but within the particular context of this record I’m not hearing it.
Classic wu-tang sound. Crazy RZA production, Method Man goes in with a ton of personality on every song, The album is super listenable and one of the best wu tang solo works.
I didn't really like this album. Very very 90s sound. I fuck with Mef when it comes to his ambition and his acting, especially. Idk, I just couldn't connect with this. I think this is one of those "you had to be there" albums. Mef put this out when the Wu was on top of the world, and I think that's an important contextual detail when analyzing this album (36 Chambers Dropped a year before Tical)
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