Fishscale

I respect this, but it’s not my taste.

everything that glitters ain’t fishscale

I wasn't much in to rap when all of these albums came out, but I wish I would have been. Maybe I wouldn't have appreciated it as much then, but - in retrospect - there were a lot of great artists innovating in the genre at the time, Including Killah.

Nice enjoyable album. A lot of times with my hearing I have a hard time with lyrics, so it’s more about the music. And this doesn’t translate too well with rap/hiphop. Nice variety of hooks, cool to hear so many different artists on here too. 3/5

Heyrðu, þetta er fínt. Ágætis sömpl á bakvið og nokkur eftirminnileg lög. Dansar á milli þrists og fjarka.

outside of GK being a part of Wu Tang I have no idea of his work (outside Def Jam Vendetta) but I gotta say I liked it!

Loved this album in 06 and still love it now. The sampling is on point! It’ll make you get up and do the Damon Dash

'Killah' production and lyrical flow. I think I still slightly prefer Sour Soul tho

Another rap album, let me just go over my list: Over long - check. Skits I just don't get - check. A bit of a grind to listen to - che... wait, no, this is OK actually. Rap is never going to be my thing but I can recognise really good rap, and for me this is it. I'm not going to seek it out, but it passed the (still overly long) time.

"Fishscale" is a highly collaborative project from Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah. This album received critical acclaim for the production quality, with several guest appearances, including the other members of the Wu-Tang Clan, and the contributions of many well-known producers. Each individual track has a unique sound which is still cohesive to the album as a whole. However, the skits and irrelevant banter interrupts the flow and really detracts from the overall experience.

Finns trots allt någon form av melodi i några av låtarna.

I think if I listened again I’d get light early Kanye vibes

I thought this was a good album overall with some great producers. On the flip side, I don’t think this one belongs on the list. In the grand scheme of things, it’s just an average middle of the road hip hop album of its time.

Really, really liked this!

Liked this way more than I thought I would!

Not my cuppa tea

I’m not much of a rap fan, but this was awesome! There’s clear talent here, and this stuff is always elevated by using real instruments.

In places, this album was pretty good, but there were definitely misses too. I prefer more lyrical material and a more positive message.

As I often say with rap albums, if the skit does not serve a purpose for the next song or have some comedic effect that makes it listenable, then leave the skit off the album. Another day, another rap album I had not heard before. So, this isn't a bad album at all. I just don't know why it is in the book, as it doesn't exactly redefine the rap genre and I can think of quite a few rap albums I prefer more. This was a better album than I had expected, yet I can't help but think there isn't much going on here that is revolutionary. Would I listen to this album again? Not sure why I would.

Ghostface’s performance on this project is amazing. He brings so much personality and style over very bombastic production that fits perfectly complements each other. Then, the features overall are really good and Raekwon, who is all over this album, goes bar for bar with ghostface. On the other hand I think some of the features on the wu-tang track do fall a little flat. Beyond that this was a fun album with plenty of bangers.

Good grief. This was interminable and boring. I don’t like his voice and don’t get the point of the skits. Nothing grabbed me on a casual listen

Just no. I just can't do it.

Wow!! It is hard to listen to this album. I’m not sure why the black community thinks this is a tribute to them. It certainly describes the plight that they are in. But the way that they refer to themselves and their women, their kids, their mommas…..How can that be empowering? I can hear some of the musicality and how clever some of the lyrics are. I also love the continuity of the album and how they tie each song to the next. I just can’t how the lyrics are tolerated.

Very old school, but I enjoyed it. Definitely inspires rappers today.

How do you choose a single member of Wu-Tang to highlight and not then highlight every other one of them? In my opinion they’re the best collective in hip-hop. Every single rapper is a genius who helped craft the sound of 90s rap. And then how do you choose a single album in Ghostface’s enormous catalogue? He is so prolific, and really hasn’t taken a wrong turn. This album is excellent. Bring the ruckus.

good running album but nothing stand out

Liked this one way more than I thought I would. Could do without the skits (bad mouth kid can stay).

I avoided this for almost a full year because I didn't think I'd ever be in the mood to listen to skits, but turns out I didn't even notice them. Nice! Lesson learned!

I simply don't enjoy rap music.

A very good rap album. I'm as much a fan of the Wu-Tang as every other old school hip hop head out there, so I can't give this record anything less than a 3.5/5 grade (here rounded up to 4). That said, I have to admit that when it comes to Ghostface Killah's solo albums, I'm more familiar with his debut *Ironman* (which I don't *love*, actually), and also sophomore effort *Supreme Clientele* (that I *do* love this time). Pretty busy today, so I don't have enough time for repeated, proper listens, unfortunately. Seems to me that on average, one track in two is a banger, most of them in a nice boom-bap formula. Not to say that the non-bangers are not worth your time as well if you like hip hop, but we're not here to the *perfect* level of Wu-Tang Clan's *36 Chambers* or GZA's *Liquid Swords*. Which, in a list like this, might take its toll. Hope I'll have time to revisit this well-crafted record though. Who knows? Maybe after a few more listens, the (fish)scale might tip the other way? One thing's for sure, with an absolute gem such as the MF DOOM-produced "Underwater" towards the end of this album's tracklisting, it will never feel like a chore to return to *Fishscale*, and have it play out until the very last seconds. 8.5/10 for more general purposes (different than the ones given for this list of "essential album". (5+3.5) Number of albums left to review: 263 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 323 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 183 (including this one) Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many other records are more important to me): 237

I had given up on Wutang adjacent albums by the 2000s so I missed this one. Mistake on my part, not a perfect album but it might be the only successful former wu member to have an album still retain some of the RZA sound but evolve to other producers (helps when you work with Just Blaze, Pete Rock, Dilla, Doom). 3.4

2.4

Great hip-hop/R&B album. I liked it more than I thought

Solid album, great lyricism

Mas hip hop, bastaaaa.

Interesting

This album is phenomenal, I was never a GFK fan growing up and I feel like I missed out. Everything song is unique and tells a great story, there are too many skits as always but some are pretty funny and The Champ is a certified banger and goes in the general playlist.

Meh, didn't hate it, didn't love it. A solid 3 stars, I suppose.

Did not expect to enjoy this at all, but yet I found it listenable.

A lot to digest and take in on a first listen. Couple of times around really enjoying. Would revisit.

Album 334 of 1001 Ghostface Killah - Fishscale Rating : 2/ 5 Decent album. Still not my thing, but this one was not all bad. A bit juvenile at times, but aren't we all?

Decent old school vibes

Enjoyed a couple of tracks

Decent background music, not a fan of the skits

The claim that Ghostface hadn't been hungry since Supreme Clientele seems a little far-fetched, considering that most people who think themselves an aficionado of the Wu haven't peeped at Ghost since that time. With his third masterpiece (Ironman and Supreme being their first two), Fishscale has Tony Starks weaving tales of the cocaine trade (only the Wu is built for Cuban Linx) while espousing it with tales of childhood misdeeds and wayward love interests. With production flourishes from MF DOOM and J Dilla (whose Hi and One for Ghost was used for this), Fishscale didn't just reinvigorate Ghost, it served as a reminder of just how potent and powerful of a storyteller he is. Favorites: Shakey Dog, The Champ, 9 Milli Bros, Beauty Jackson, R.A.G.U., Whip You With a Strap, Back Like That, Be Easy, Clipse of Doom, Jellyfish, Dogs of War, Big Girl, Momma.

Just a solid hip hop album.

A rap album with more of an R&B vibe. I liked a lot of the beats and grooves. I really liked Back Like That, but mainly for Ne-Yo. He made the song. Also enjoyed Megan Rochelle in Momma and thought the song was pretty good. Cool to hear Notorious B.I.G. too. Not really my thing, but this wasn't so offensive I didn't catch myself moving in my seat every now and then. And I admit, Heart Street Directions made me laugh. F that Kanye dude. Overall, I though this was decent. 3

3.5 I wasn’t expecting much out of this one given that I wasn’t overly impressed with fellow Wu-Tang Clan member GZA’s solo album, but as I started listening to this, my first thought was “Damn, this is a solid track”, followed by “Damn, what another solid track”, and then “Damn, this is a REALLY solid track” (shoutout to The Champ - probably my favorite here). That to say, this album starts crazy strong. Like, honestly, if this thing ended after Back Like That, it would have easily been a 4 - maybe even 4.5 - in my book. Aside from the painfully unfunny, cringeworthy Heart Street Directions skit (which at least has the Bad Mouth Kid skit to help balance it out a bit), I really didn’t think there was a single skip in the first half of this album - even Whip You With a Strap, which has a message to it that I don’t really support, but it’s too catchy for me to care. But then, it keeps going… and going. This album is ten minutes shorter than Stankonia but somehow felt twice as long. The only bright spot for me in the whole back half was Jellyfish, which has a fantastic lo-fi keyboard thing to it that I loved and a lyric that made me debate moving this whole thing up to a 4 (“Sweet sexy LaShawn, she got body like whats goin’ on/On some Marvin Gaye shit like lets get it onnnnn”), but man, everything else surrounding it is so mid. Each time I listened to this album, I just kind of found myself waiting for it to end after Jellyfish - hearing the Sly & The Family Stone sample on Dogs of War was neat at least, but it still wasn’t quite enough to sell me on the track. The only other thing that stood out to me in the back half was the closer, Three Bricks, but really just because I had to do a double take when I saw that it had a Notorious B.I.G. feature. While it was cool to hear, I gotta say, it seems a touch distasteful to me to use archival material of a dead artist in that way - I know Kendrick Lamar’s TPAB does the same thing with Tupac, but he was at least going for something insightful there. Granted, I have no idea what went into clearing and using the sample here, so maybe there is a personal, respectful reason associated that I’m unaware of. Anyway, half of this album is great and made me want to bust out the ol’ skateboard so I could cruise the streets of North Hollywood, the other half is unfortunately not. So, I wouldn’t go as far as to call this a great album, but I do think Ghostface’s beats and flow here are incredible across the board - I’m definitely walking away with an appreciation for the dude and a handful of tracks that I’ll be coming back to.

Good for outside my genre. Especially the Ice Cube Track.

Rap is connected to hip hop which is connected to trip hop which connects to house which connects to techno and all of them intermix here and there. I like the beats and if the lyrics are clever I am in. This album gves us little treats with the "skit" sections, of which I love the one with the foul mouthed kid... I laughed out loud quite a bit and rather enjoyed this album.

Rating: 9.5/10 Amazing album, my favorite album by Ghostface Killah. This album takes you on a journey and to me embodies all of Ghost's best characteristics and content matter: vivid storytelling, drug dealing stories, family issues/relationships, insane street slang, and all of this with clever wordplay, expansive vocabulary, great rhyming, and of course his iconic voice and delivery. There is an introspective and emotional aspect that this album does better than Ghost's others I think while still being amazing lyrically. The production is also great throughout, every song feels unique. Even though this album is over 25 tracks long it always passes by so quickly whenever I listen to it; a sign of a truly great album. Favorite songs: Shakey Dog, Kilo, The Champ, 9 Milli Bros, Beauty Jackson, Crack Spot, R.A.G.U., Whip You With A Strap, Back Like That, Be Easy, Jellyfish, Dogs Of War, Big Girl, Underwater, Momma, Three Bricks. Worst song: Clipse of Doom.

Maybe it's the NYC Buff but this I'm really vibing with this album Best Song: The Champ Worst Song: N/A

Wu-Tang as a whole holds a unique spot in my heart. Yet, this album shows how talented they are individually as well as together.

Length works against this thing, something I find common with a lot of the hip-hop albums of the time. Definitely influenced by the "chipmunk soul" styling of Kanye West, but luckily these beats aged very well. Ghostface shows that he can float over any beat, and while his lyrical subjects can get tired at certain points, and this record could've had some fat trimmed, it's a solid listen. Call it a 3.5. Favorite tracks: "9 Milli Bros", "R.A.G.U.", "Be Easy"

8/10 lyricism is as always great by ghostface killah his delivery on the verses were on point throughout the album

So many rap albums age poorly. This is included.

Best rap album so far, which isn't saying much but it's pretty good

Thought I was going to like this album, but I did not. Ghostface Killah's rapping style is just too abrasive.

Lyrically very dense with nice, bouncy beats. Very much a Wu-Tang solo album. Would listen again.

Awful

- "Rip your guts out like a hysterectomy" - Not my thing but I respect it - 2.5

- I like his flow, reminds me of Action Bronson - solid beats and features

Another fantastic Wu-Tang solo album. The soul samples and upbeat style here really set it apart from the majority of their stuff which I really dig, but Ghostface still has absolute bars on top.

Wow. There's so much terribly rap out there but each time one has appeared on this list it's had some good moments. The same cannot be said here. What an absolute terrible collection of songs. The beats are incredibly lazy, the lyrics uninteresting, the skits pointless. Drivel.

After an incredible RZA-produced run in the 90s, many of the Wu-tang solo members left behind that minimal, off-key, and gritty sound that kick-started their careers for something more flashy and glossy to keep up with the changing sounds of hip-hop. When it comes to the 2000s, no Wu-tang member transitioned better than Ghostface Killah. The first full song is nuts. The beat is loud with blaring horns in your face on a heavy beat. Ghostface's storytelling on this track is superb; his lyrical style I always found somewhat disorienting with his excessive use of pop-culture references and slang but on "Shakey Dog", it's not hard to visualize the absurd scene he's setting. Ghostface raps about a variety of things ranging from the mafioso-styled ramblings to intimate lust-driven songs. There's also "Whip You With a Strap" which has Ghost reflecting on his relationship with his mother as a child. "Momma" also tackles the topic of his mother but with a much more empathetic and emotional view; detailing her struggle and the implication that has on her dependents. I just love Ghost's flow; It's almost non-existent. The word delivery just flows seamlessly from one bar to another. There isn't a flow like it and it's very addicting. This album's production credits are scattered and varied so you'd think it'd turn out to be an absolute mess, and it sort of is. But the beats are just too good so I'd say it comes off more chaotic (colorful even) than incoherent. I already mentioned "Shakey Dog" but the Just Blaze produced "The Champ" is another highlight. These beats are noisy, laced with sound effects, and strange, almost out-of-place, samples (like on "Kilo" and the Dilla-produced "Whip You With a Strap"). As loud as some of these beats may be, Ghostface is just as loud on most of these tracks so this blend yields extravagant results that tend to be my favorite moments on the album. Not all the songs are explosive; other production highlights are the fuzzy electric guitar leads on "Clipse of Doom", the overblown synth chords on "Jellyfish", and the marine-themed "Underwater" The features mostly consist of other Wu-tang members. It's been over 10 years since their conception at this point and their chemistry remains undefeated (like on the track "9 Milli Bros" featuring most of the clan over the MF beat). The standout is his partner-in-crime Raekwon who does the story-telling thing just as well as Ghost (like on "R.A.G.U" and the sinister closer). There's also Ne-Yo with his sticky chorus on the 2000s R&B classic "Back Like That". I can say the same thing about Megan Rochell on "Momma". This album is quite long but strangely enough, on this relisten, I can't say it overstays its welcome. What Ghost and his band of producers do well, they do very well on this project. A wild hip-hop album that's sharp, tight, and, above all else, undeniably enjoyable. 9/10

I could understand all the words. I liked the beats. Still not comfortable listening to music with 'nigga' all over it.

3.3 - enjoyed this more than I thought I was going to, not quite sure about parts and I’m not a fan of sketch songs in general but yeah not bad

Very medium rap album. Few standout tracks, but also thought most were decent. 3.1/5

More musical than I expected out of a rap album, so that was a nice surprise. Not my style of music, but I didn't outright dislike it. What is the obsession with Iron Man / Tony Stark? I think I heard at least ten references on this album.

I was pleasantly surprised with how I’ve rated some of the other Wu Tang member’s solo albums, but this was fantastic. It had a variety of styles and did not overstay its welcome even though it’s a double LP (at least the extended edition is).

Nearly 5, just some irritating skits

can't believe i've never listened to this before. compare yourself to david koresh and spongebob squarepants and sing about getting rid of posers by selling them on ebay and baby you got a stew going

Ghostface Killah's Fishscale exceeds expectations with its strong flow and clever lyrics. Name-dropping pop culture icons like SpongeBob and Edward Scissorhands adds a fun twist to the album, making it both engaging and memorable. Overall, it's a standout release showcasing Ghostface's versatility and skill as a rapper. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 5 STAND OUT TRACK - Shakey Dog

No mi gusta

Wears out its welcome toward the end but enjoyable.

Best old school hip hop I’ve ever hear makes biggie sound like a first grader who just learned how to rhyme

3.7 so much fun, definitely his best solo faves: shakey dog, the champ, back like that

tour de force of an album

I have to admit I wasn't listening super closely to the first third of the album, but once I focused in it was decent. I'm not a big fan of gangsta rap, but this isn't exclusively that. There's a lot of variation and engaging content. The lyricism was well done and witty; the hooks, samples, and beats were catchy; and it was surprisingly feminist. The skits were absolutely dumb, though—"Heart Street Directions" should've been on the Dr. Octagon album, and I don't mean that in a complimentary way. It's also pretty long (even taking the skits out). Probably closer to a 3.75, but I'll give it a 4/5.

3 Don't care about the lyrics but the music and the production is interesting!

Oldschool good rap

Back Like That was good. Well produced just not my jam.

I liked the vibe of this album

I am not the audience for this.

GhostFace Killah!!

Guter Rap

Not my style of music but there were some songs I liked more than the others like Be Easy.

Enjoyed this one.

Helt bra, int min genre o känns lite långt. Många bra biisin dock

Not bad

I hate this style of music

I am curious....this must be a list for folks in their 30's

This album really exceeded my expectations. It's a great blend of classic and very tight hip hop beats set against gritty rap. The collaborations were particularly a nice surprise as I didn't realize how involved MF Doom was on this album. In contrast to a lot of mainstream rap albums, this one isn't afraid to experiment. One of the best Wu Tang projects I've heard. On the negative side, it's really unfortunate how it falls into the stereotype of including misogynistic and homophobic lyrics. Also, the skits. So unnecessary and boring.

Solid classic hip hop album.

This was a surprise. Really good!

apparemment je l'ai écouté

venturing right into our first actual hip hop album and this one is actually pretty good i would say! i know there's at least a number of people who aren't into the vulgarity and sometimes shocking material in terms of rhymes, but if you realllllly have an open ear like i am you'll hear all sorts of life experiences and really cool wordplay; even for something like gangsta rap, which subject material tends to lean towards at least a few common topics... probably the whitest white guy take on that but am i wrong? like past albums, not every track is a winner, but the ones that win certainly win. also i'm LOSING my mind with these beats. SO good.

1.5 - I'm a bit conflicted on this. As a disclaimer, I am way outside of my comfort zone, as I hardly ever listen to rap unless it's for the 1001 albums list. I did listen to Enter the Wu-Tang forever ago and thought it was kinda good, but none of their solo efforts that I've listened to have been as good. The beats here are fine. I could see some of them being used well by rappers that I do like, but I don't really care about the way they're used here. I didn't appreciate the misogyny in some of the tracks. It rubs me the wrong way, but I fully expected it to be there. Some of the subject matters on this album overall were questionable, from what I gleamed, which is why it's getting such a low rating. I'm not one to usually comb through lyrics, but they're hard to ignore in rap a lot of the time. I promise, I can like rap, but this isn't exactly what I'm looking for. Oh, also, the skit about threatening to beat a kid felt weird. Like, I get that maybe it's funny that the kid is cursing at him, but him threatening to beat what I assume to be someone else's child is crazy. I don't really get why that'd be funny, but I usually don't get rap skits anyway. But yeah, really not what I'd usually listen to, and I don't know almost anything about Wu-Tang Clan or the members, so I don't really have any knowledge of the influence or importance of this record.

No thanks

Vulgarity

This is the first album in this project that I hadn’t heard previously! I love Ghostface Killah but have mostly just heard his newer stuff and his work with Wu Tang. This was a great sounding album that I’m sure to revisit.

It was alright.

Nice vibe. Not really my jam. Which is understandable given that I’m a 63-year-old white woman. Didn’t care for the skits. But I do like the vibe. Back Like That was my favorite.

This album contains some interesting tracks, and it's clear that the artist is a prolific rapper. But there's also shit tracks and too many skids.

Meh. Fun but a slice of hip hop i was never overly interested in

Slick beats and some absolute bars.

It was okay

exceeded expectations

Love Ghost.

Insert Vomit emoji here. A disgrace to the English language. The most tolerable song is "Back Like That" then you listen to the lyrics and it's disgraceful. I would have died a better person without hearing this crap. 1/5 when I first heard it, three time later, it's still 1/5.

9? Probably

One of the better albums in the genre we've had so far, great beats, atmospheric, passionate delivery and flow. A few lulls and unnecessary skits stop it getting a 4 but it's a high 3.

Too bloody long. Feels quite dated too - style of the album is much more 90s, apart from a couple of the more soulful tracks (Back Like That probably the highlight, more because I really like Ne-Yo's voice than GK's rapping in this one). Quite a bit of variety, to be fair to him, and decent production, which gets this album up to a 3, but nothing more.

One likes the more soul music-y cuts – "With a Strap," and "Back Like That" – and "Jellyfish" is great. But one feels a lack of knowledge re Wu Tangiana to get all the jokes. Just pretty good, really, and makes sense as an "ex."

Erstaunlich abwechslungsreicher Hip-Hop!

Nice soul samples but too many cringe skits and too long just like every other fucking hip hop album on here

This album is sweeping in its scope and cinematic in its storytelling. Ghostface Killah is one of raps greatest lyricists and this album puts that on full display. The narrative about cocaine running is compelling and is so detailed that it’s going to take a few listens to get all the details. The music itself spans several decades and includes doo woo, lounge music, up through funk and R&B. Overall, a fantastic album.

Real good shit, haven’t bumped this in a while, should be downloaded. Could be a 5, but the skits are a bit much.

A good Staten Island listen.

"Fishscale" by Ghostface Killah, released in 2006, is a hip-hop masterpiece that showcases the artist's storytelling prowess and lyrical dexterity. The album is a vivid journey through the gritty streets of Staten Island, with Ghostface's razor-sharp rhymes and intricate narratives painting a cinematic picture. Ghostface Killah and the producers of the album demonstrated a keen ability to integrate diverse samples, creating a rich and textured sonic landscape throughout "Fishscale." The samples come from soul, funk, jazz, and other genres, contributing to the album's unique and vibrant sound. From the soulful samples to the intricate production, every element of "Fishscale" contributes to its immersive atmosphere. Ghostface's distinctive flow and vivid lyricism, paired with guest appearances from notable artists, make this album a standout in the hip-hop genre. "Fishscale" is a testament to Ghostface Killah's enduring talent and a must-listen for any hip-hop enthusiast, earning a solid 4/5 for its lyrical depth, production quality, and overall impact on the genre.

Dra åt helvete vilket flow.

Pretty generic sample-heavy hip hop. I much prefer when there’s a written synth line or when the samples have been so chopped up that they aren’t recognizable. This is just straightforward samples under pretty straightforward bars. Way too long too.

Solid as fuck. 4 stars.

Pretty solid

Hip-hop. Ni fu ni fa.

Hip hop, rollo.

December 15, 2023 HL: “9 Milli Bros”, “RAGU”, “Whip You With a Strap”, "Back Like That", "Dogs of War" Obligatory “I saw the Wu-Tang live this year” reminder. First off, I didn't expect how sunny this album sounds? The contrast between the soul/r&b samples and the gritty mafioso lyrical content creates a tension that might help hold the album together. Looks like 'rateyourmusic' favourites MF Doom and J Dilla produced some of my favourite tracks. It's past time that I checked them out 3.5 (for now)

Really solid rap album, no hits that I've heard of

I don't know I tried to give it a shot

It felt very average: I think I am listening to these albums completely wrong. I don't remember any of this whatsoever. Was it good? I am not completely sure. I did like elements, it sounded quite nice at parts and others it felt mid. I'll say it's average and if it's anything better than I'll come back to it another time.

Starts well but becomes a bit of a slog towards the end, the harmonies are nice

I didn't really like this one. Will I listen to again: 0%

All very exciting, but is in the immature end of this genre

The sampling and lyrics are great

Cool production and beats. not a fan of the skits.

I enjoyed this

The back half of this album was cooler than the first half. Minus points for that skit about going though the bottom to the mouth or whatever that was

Just brilliant. Kilo should have a single, it would have been one of the best of the aughts.

Solid album! A bit of a strange choice compared to some of the classic rap albums omitted (and over Supreme Clientelle?) but all in all it’s a great piece of work

Bra skiva men byt ett av dessa 15 wu tang album ut mot chief keef

Треки в конце спасают положение, но вообще скучновато.

Much more entertaining and fun than I would have thought.

I little bit too stuck in its time for my taste, but nothing bad either.

A solid east coast hip-hop offering by Ghostface Killah, and maybe the best I've heard so far from this Wu-Tang Clan member.

Banger album

Never listened to Ghostface before, except in Wu-Tang, but will be again in the future. Good couple of remixes on the expanded edition with Ice Cube and Kanye as well.

I love Wu-Tang Clan and I've listened to some of the solo works but Ghostface Killah is one of the members I haven't focused on that much. I've listened to his first two albums Ironman and Supreme Clientele and I think they're good. This probably is one the same level of quality after just hearing it one time and I would gladly go back and listen to it. My first impression is that it's not really a 5/5 album. There's a bit too much padding which makes it bloated. If you trim the fat it would probably be a 5/5 album. Oh and it teaches the metric system to my American friends. You can ignore the part how to cut cocaine.

Pleasantly surprised by this one, maybe one of the last hurrahs for gangsta rap before Yeezy overhauled the game.

Like hearing Biggy but other than that not for me

I thought it was a bad album I know a lot of people will disagree but it was almost like it was trying to but every type of situation you could rap about almost like a checklist.

Enjoyed this. Will listen again!

Eh bah c'était vachement bien. Je savais déjà que j'aimais de loin le Wu-Tang, mais c'est vraiment tout à fait mon type de rap dans les instrus et le flow (reste à savoir pour les paroles, auxquelles j'ai pas prêté attention plus que ça).

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Yup. I'm not into hip-hop.

Fishscale is the fifth studio album by American rapper Ghostface Killah, released on March 28, 2006, by Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from several artists, including fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, and production from a variety of producers, including Pete Rock, DJ Toomp, and MF DOOM. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Ghostface Killah's lyricism and storytelling abilities. It also performed well commercially, peaking at number 5 on the US Billboard 200 chart and reaching gold certification by the RIAA. One of the standout tracks on the album is "Tush," featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland. The song features a catchy hook and beat, with Ghostface Killah delivering his signature smooth flow and vivid lyrics. Other notable tracks include "Be Easy," "Back Like That," and "Good." One of the things that sets Fishscale apart from other hip hop albums is its diverse range of sounds and influences. From the soulful samples and boom-bap beats of "R.A.G.U." to the electronic-infused production of "Slow Down," the album offers something for everyone. Even the skits, often seen as filler material on other albums, add to the overall listening experience here. Lyrically, Ghostface Killah is in top form throughout the album. He weaves intricate stories of love, betrayal, and street life, painting vivid pictures with his words. His flow is effortless and natural, making even the most complex rhymes sound easy. Another highlight of the album is the chemistry between Ghostface Killah and his guests. Overall, Fishscale is a classic hip hop album that showcases Ghostface Killah's skills as a rapper and storyteller. While not every track may be perfect, the album remains consistent throughout and offers plenty of replay value. If you're a fan of Ghostface Killah or just looking for some quality hip hop music, Fishscale is definitely worth checking out.

The gangster thing has kind of lost its shine for me. But the art and wit of the vocal flow is impossible to deny.

Хороший альбом о братьях наших водоплавающих 7/10

Just funky enough. Great lyrics and voice. Could easily become five stars.

Covers a pretty wide range of mid 2000s hip hop and r&b sounds. A couple standouts

Dope

Alright but not outstanding.

Woah...have we gotten a Ghostface album on here before? Two rap albums in a row, and of course while I'm on vacation. Early 00's rap, and right around that same time as Chamilionare and a few others I can't think of. Lil Wayne maybe. This was like early highschool. But never heard this one before.

Nice, can't say I was expecting to see Ghostface on this list, but it seems like this listmaker was at least aware of Wu Tang and its members enough to have a few inclusions. We got Only Built 4 Cuban Linx too right? I have to say, Ghost in isolation is not as compelling as that duo album, or as a feature artist for example. Nothing wrong with that, plenty of rappers I feel that way about. Still, it's a great and enjoyable album, with a decent degree of variety and some solid features. Dilla production on at least one song too, RIP. Looking at the tracks I saved, there's only one that doesn't have a feature, confirming my suspicion. Ghostface is lower on the list for solo Wu Tang members for me, but I'm glad this was included. I wonder if we'll get Supreme Clientele? Favorite tracks: Kilo, The Champ, Back Like That, Jellyfish, Dogs of War, Be Easy. Album art: Not great if you ask me. Ghost posing like a tough guy in the front, group of dudes behind him with a lens flare in the back. Really quite dated, generic hip hop look. 4/5

no

The album doesn't get off to a good start as the opening skit is (fill in blank). There are some songs where the background music really makes the song  move. Ditto background singers. Also, some of the lyrics deal with important subject matters. I can imagine someone who isn't me really liking this.

Two rap LPs in a row! Though not so hard to take since you can hear how far the production progressed in less than 2 decades. I like the song with singing, "Back Like That". My nephew Dylan was crazy about this guy.

Ghostface might be my favourite rapper of all time. Also great to see Americans embracing the metric system.

N this n that with some of them funky beats you don't get anymore

Hard hitting album and enjoyed it, but can't say I was in love with it. 7/10.

Dope, minner nesten om action bronson, tony starks skitsene er vittig

LP

Ghost’s flow and lyrical ability are almost always great but the beats, samples, background vocals and interludes in this album were mediocre at best and brutal and cringeworthy at their worst. A couple of tracks were worth saving on a playlist but I don’t think I’ll be seeking out the rest anytime soon.

Dated, but decent

Not his best album, but it's still very solid.

I was legit sad when this album ended, it was so well produced and fit the vibe of the day perfectly. Will definitely return to this one!

yassss 💅 very good 4*

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Good rap album but I generally don't like rap too much.

another solo album by a member of the wu-tang clan. i am white, and i'll freely admit i am probably missing nuance on this album. i'm not quite sure what ghostface killah put out on this album that wasn't already out there. it's fine for the hip hop genre, but i don't understand its presence. i do also believe this album was simply too long; it didn't need to cross over the 1 hour threshold, at all. the misogyny of "back like that" was unfortunate since that's one of ghostface killah's biggest hits.

I will say, it has been interesting to see and observe on this project how several members of Wu Tang Clan have gone on to have successful solo careers. However, I'm already not much of a rap or hip-hop fan, so I find the majority of these works to not really be for me. This album wasn't an exception. In any case, I'm grateful for the continuing education on the breadth of success that the members of WTC have had.

Another fantastic Wu solo project. I just don't think that it's a 5. It is very, very good but I just can't see it as a 5.

Not a great listen, forgettable

4/5. A very lyrically heavy and interesting album, albeit a little long. Goes really hard and the instrumentation and sampling is great. Slick features from other artists and Ghostface has a great way to words, clear and articulate despite the complexity of scenarios he is creating. Just a great album front to back, only downside is some filler skits and the length of the album.

I still don’t like Rap that much but this record was ok most of the time. But the gangster rap tack at the end killed it for me

Knew Fishscale has a high reputation but still had expected to see Supreme Clientele. Anyway, this is good, in fact it is very good but also long. Even the original album is clocking well over an hour. Could have been *very easily* a 5-star album if the weaker songs were left out. This is more like a general point, true for many albums from the 90s/00s on this list. In essence they could just be as strong as the 1001 albums from the decades before, but their length is ruining it.

Has some good moments with nice beats and flowing rap, but overall, this was a mostly annoying and too long gangsta rap album.

Overall nice flow, although I'm losing attention here and there.

Defintely need to give this album another listen.

Music 👍 lyrics and skits 👎

My first listen. Amazing lineup for production. This deserves more spins.

Not for me

3.5 stars. Felt cohesive throughout, good production value. The Wu-Tang member packs a punch from start to finish. Skits didn't ruin it like they are prone to. Standouts are "The Champ" and "Be Easy".

6.5/10

Pretty f*cking good. Some good tracks to work out to.

Need to revisit it, didn’t listen to it as hard as I should’ve

I was going to have a really long rant but I'll keep it short and polite by just saying I really detest this "in your face" attitude and culture. I can appreciate some of the finer musical moments and beats, but seriously, just fucking grow up.

What I love about Ghostface killah or old Ghostie is his love of the small things. Ever the gent Ghosties lyrics deal with the minuatie of life with tender articulation and considered verse. For example his song 'coffee and crumpets' is about a conversation he had with his friend about undercooked crumpets and poor coffee. Being a great lyricist, he has actually used a metaphor, what he's really telling us about is mental health and the difficulty for men to express their feelings in an environment of extreme preducice and brutality where toxic masculinity is their only defence. There are also some playful and creative songs like 'fly unicorn fly'. Which atempts to describe what a unicorn might see and feel as it flys over a rainbow! Good stuff.

Hadn't heard this before, enjoyed it more than I expected

Apart from the misogyny, violence and drugs it's good. Great rhymes, good samples and witty. I enjoyed it, but didn't approve.

Yet another ex-1001 album!™ http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex I wasn't too fussed with this.

It can be pretty intimidating diving into GK’s discography. There’s so much Wu Tang I haven’t checked out just because the quantity is kind of overwhelming. But this album is a great entry point! Honestly, it’s 4:45 am, and I have no words to make a coherent review. So in place, here’s the rest of my review autofilled by my iPhone… The album was written by a very young woman and she was a very good listener and a very good friend of mine who was very good at it and she was very good with it and she was really good at it and she was so good at it and she is a great singer so she was very passionate on the topic of the song. I think that was the first time she had ever heard of it.

Ghostface Killah’s stream of consciousness rhymes shine iridescent over a murderer’s row of producers and co-conspirators.

Awesome album from beginning to end.

I appreciate the skill and the construction of this album. I like the sampling, the backing tracks, backing singers. I just don’t really appreciate that themes and rapping.

I didn’t like the skits. When he referred to himself as Iron Man/Tony Stark it confused me. Vulgarity bothers me more than it used to in music, but this was still mostly fun to listen to. Kilo, Jellyfish and Back Like That were standouts.

I can't pinpoint if it's this endeavor, my expanding brain, some sort of wearing down of my defenses, or what, but damned if I'm not warming up to rap. Or maybe it's what I've said in the past — I just needed someone to feed me some good stuff so I could figure out what's what. So it is with Ghostface. I liked this album. I was drawn into the stories, I was impressed/amused by the wordplay, the skits were fun (the "bad-mouthed kid" skit was funny), it never felt like this one one long flex. I did not love the repetitive samples — which is one reason the genre in general never really landed for me. There were more than a few times where I was wondering "why a sample and not just an original pad of keyboards — or something?" That was a detraction, and probably makes this a true 3.5 . But I'm going with 4 as I came away from the album with a sense of satisfaction at having dug it. Am I a Wu-Tang fan?

I'm not usually much of a fan of Wu-Tang albums, but this was impressive. The production (by MF DOOM among others) was stellar. I hated the skits (which comes with the territory for WT albums), but the beats and the vocals were top-notch. It could be a 4, but the gangsta shit and all the casual misogyny prevents me from fully enjoying this.

Nope. I made it 3 songs in and said to myself “I really don’t have to do this.”

Not too shabby

This aight

Great big beats! I loved it.

Very enjoyable for the most part

I never gravitated to this era of hip-hop. Wu-Tang never landed for me, so it leaves me kinda cold.

top

Simply brilliant. Ghostface flows prose as good as any that ever attempted. Storytelling and vivid images shine thru here, overshadowed sometimes by potentially overproduced tracks. Don't get me wrong, the tracks alone could be a successful venture even for a less talented MC. It becomes a challenge to digest all this album has to offer. Still a bit long as Hip hop albums are known to be, but all said, a Masterpiece.

Sometimes I think I just don't like hip-hop that much, then I listen to an album like this and realise I've just not been listening to enough of a range of hip-hop. Top stuff here; much prefer this to the Wu-Tang collective output.

Very solid, this rating could go up with more listens tbh.

Thanks to its fantastic production, this gangsta rap album sounded fresh despite being released in 2006.

Ok

Coloquei para tocar, mais um disco de hip hop.

Doesn't do much for me - it all seems a bit hackneyed

GFK absolutely skewers on this. He’s always been an underrated members of Wu-Tang. With this one he says what he wants to say and through skits and spits sends a message that he ain’t done yet.

Kilo is a thousand grammes, easy to remember! I wasn't expecting to see a Ghostface Killah album come up, but it was definitely a pleasant surprise. I would be hard pressed to pick just one of his albums to put in this list, but I guess if I had to choose, then this would be the one. Even though there's so many guest artists and producers, this is always a Ghostface album, and all the better for it. It was always a bit of a disappointment for me that some of the members of the Wu-Tang Clan went on to pretty dull solo work, but there was still plenty of good stuff that came of the project, Raekwon and GZA spring to mind, but Ghostface was probably the most prolific and also the best for consistent quality. Easy 5 star album that was a delight to listen to again after not hearing it in a year or three. I still sing "whips me with a strap" on a weekly basis.

This is an odd choice, I'm a big Wu-tang guy but this isn't one of the better solo efforts, not even Ghostface's best. It's strong enough with a wide mix of guesting MCs but not worth shouting about.

Hip hop, rollo.3

Just not enjoyable.

Again, hard for me to really judge. Feel a bit bad for just giving 3-stars to these rap albums.

Not really my taste in music, but it has some okay songs and it was enjoyable at times. Not a fan of the "skits", annoying more than anything and it was way too long. I was getting tired of listening to this and checked to see if it was near the end, ugh, it wasn't even halfway through. I did stick it out until the end, barely!

Another solo wu tang album that is magnificently produced and has excellent flows. I still think I like liquid swords more but the first like 5 songs on this are all bangers especially shaken dog, the champ, and back like that. The sheer star power of both the features and the production are also insane and works as a great bridge between old school 90s rap and more melodic 00s stuff, back like that and it’s remix with Kanye come to mind the most. Idk if I’m getting softer with my 5s or getting a chance to listen to the album more and thus appreciate it more but after listening to this album multiple times throughout the day it’s pretty great all the way through and doesn’t really drag at all.

I'm actually liking this! I like that it's not gangsta rap. It's talented good rap. I think Aaron would actually like this. LOL Heart Street Directions skit was funny. R.A.G.U sounds great! Bad Mouth Kid lol. Whip You With A Strap is awesome too! Momma is good too. Solid 4 stars

Surpassingly good. As a Wu-Tang fan I checked out the solo work of members and this rates well.

How do solo Wu-Tang projects hold up in the landscape of hip hop in the 2000s? Pretty good, as it turns out. Notably, you get both MF DOOM and J Dilla production. If that wasn't enough, you get the full Wu-Tang Clan song, including Ol' Dirty Bastard just two years after his death. Even putting this all aside, this is an extremely tight hip hop album. Ghostface is consistently on his A-game, with the production fitting his energy. Not a single feature feels underwhelming or poorly placed. Quality is consistent, and I don't take that for granted.

Not really my cup of tea - though I do like other similar albums from that era this one didn't really do it for me.

Enough with the fucking skits.

It was a good album and I enjoyed it it. I had not heard it before but it appears the entire Wu Tang Clan shows up at one point or another. I will round up

This is actually really good, and pretty consistent throughout. For someone who doesn't really listen to hip-hop, there's a lot to like here. The beats and production are really solid throughout. There's a lot of variation here too, with some real driving and funky beats. The Champ is siiiick, what a tune.

top notch. cohesive record that tells a story. i loved the skits, especially heart st directions and bad mouth kid. not a bad track, features were fire, production was beautiful. rhymes and stuff all very great!!

Not a huge fan of the subject matter, but a pretty good hip hop album.

I always liked WuTang, but never listened to any of the members’ solo projects. The first thing I noticed about this one was that it was released in 2006, at the height of the “bling era” of rap. I was intrigued to see if Ghostface would follow that sound. He definitely stuck to his gangsta rap roots on this one. However, there are some drawbacks. I think this album is way too long. There are also a lot of skits - which I think were outdated by this time? In my opinion, this album was carried by immaculate production. Seriously, the beats and sampling on here are phenomenal. What a time for rap producers.

Long but enjoyable throughout

Pretty fun, but I want to fight the evil wizard forcing hip hop artists to stretch their albums to 70 minutes and break his hex. Stop with the skits, my guy. Please.

si bueno... este tampoco es mi estilo para nada, de hecho escucharlo se siente como apropiación cultural haha pero de menos está más entretenido que el pasado eso si. Heart street D esta muy perv y no en un buen sentido, en el senitdo heterosexual que no me agrada. Bueno ya escuchandolo más tiempo creo que es bastante interesante la vdd... Tiene ritmos cómo interesantes. Intentaré guardar la cancíón: Jellyfish, a ver que tal si no me harta o la borro. Por ejemplo, Dogs of war esta de que no me gusta cómo el lyric, no entiendo nada, pero el ritmo de la pista y los sonidos que integra están D+... Interesante pero muy estraño. Nevermind I love it. Muy buena sugerencia página aleatoria de discos diarios. Dice Mía que es una buena persona, le vamos a dar like.

first listen more misses than hits, some great sample work

I really enjoyed the experience of listening to this album and just letting it wash over me. The lyrics are nothing special but the beats are excellent and the vibes are a blast.

A lyrically dexterous, hard-hitting tale of crime and the streets as only a member of the Wu-Tang Clan can deliver. Bonus points for multiple J Dilla samples.

PREFS : Shakey Dog, Kilo, The Champ, 9 Milli Bros, Be Easy, Jellyfish, Dogs of War, Underwater MOINS PREF : Whip You With a Strap

One of the better albums of its genre but still not my thing

I thought this was a blast - really easy and fun listen which has not been my perception of Ghostface Killah at all. Would definitely put this on whenever.

Heard it before?: No Enjoy it?: Yeah, it’s long but some great wordplay and features throughout Favourite song: Track 24 - Three Bricks

Almost beyond parody.

I don't like rap. I have 0 appreciation for it.

Man this was so good. Very well put together

Nope

I get why its good, not really for me though

Nope

Nope, nope, nopety, nope.

No thanks. Is zero stars not an option?

Solid album, I liked it a lot but I didn’t like it as much as I like the Wu-Tang Clan’s work as a collective. The only song I wasn’t into was Jellyfish.

The album definitely is not bad, but it definitely did not grip me in any meaningful way either. Favorite track: The Champ

Great production. I really enjoyed this, but some of the skits were not as good.

5/10

Hip-hop. Ni fu ni fa.

A late release for the gansta rap genre. Some nice songs, others not so. I am not an specialist in any shape or form, but couldn’t find anything special in this work. I don’t think it has been influential for other artists, or if it took risks and pushed the boundaries of the genre. Not a bad album, but I am trying to understand why I need to listen to this before I die.

Able to tolerate this more than others of the genre. The scats are naff.

The Wu-Tang Clan is one of my favorite rap groups, and Ghostface is one of its most talented rappers; his flow is impeccable, and his lyrics are often great to match. While this isn’t as good as, say, Supreme Clientele, it all comes through on this album. Just take ‘The Champ’, which is such an enjoyable song just because of how he raps. Definitely viable for inclusion, though it’s reasonable that they cut it in other editions.

I refused to listen to this after putting on the first track (clean) and hearing so many beeps that I couldn't understand what was being said. I understand if you feel the need to swear in your music, but do you really need to swear every few seconds? Seems to me you just lack vocabulary/basic English skills. Time to go read the dictionary, buddy. :)

Ghostface is utterly relaxed and on point, and it's not the skits that slack as much as the late-album features. Flaws and bright bright points are secondary to Clan albums, and production doesn't ever disappoint here.

Excellent album overall. Ghostface Killah has a great flow and man, he just goes! No hooks, just tight bars packed with imagery and wordplay. The opening track "Shakey Dog" is incredible -- it's got a cinematic sweep and he's relentless on it. The album could benefit from some editing but I don't think there's any glaring filler. Just a few too many tracks. Fantastic production. The Pete Rock beats are so good, especially "R.A.G.U" and "Be Easy." The drums! MF DOOM has some great production here too. I love those sustained notes in the “Jellyfish” beat. Something different that stands out from the rest of the songs. His beats have little psychedelic and retro touches, which helps the whole album to sound more varied.

I find it so funny that this album starts with an intro spoken word track that talks about how tough he is, how he went platinum and how he'll shoot you, etc etc. It's so ridiculous to me. What's tougher than telling someone you are tough? I'm trying to think about this in terms of a different music genre that doesn't have this ubiquitous tough guy ego act. I'm writing an album and a few times I have some strings and orchestral moments; should I have an intro before they enter and say something like "check out the upcoming strings listen to how I ripped off Bach to make this fire counterpoint it's going to fuck your ears up when you hear a Neapolitan 6th chord in indie rock"? Or should I just let the music do the talking? Regardless, I find it hysterical. I did actually really enjoy his flows and I think the music should do the talking more. I think a lot of rappers were influenced by him and I can definitely hear some Kendrick and Nas specifically in his flow (I don't dare speculate on who influenced who because I'm not knowledgeable enough about these time periods) but I think that's sick. Production is tight. MF DOOM forever. Truly a terrible album cover but wonderful in it's own way.

Soild hip hop album

Total crap. One of the few 1 star albums on this list. Singles: -------------------------------------- Be Easy Back Like That

I liked it

Little too long but production was good

Bars are shap beats are varied

Ghostface’s absolute masterpiece in my mind. No misses!

sick

Ghostface at the top of his game and some all time classic tracks.

I learned something recently. Rap stands for 'rhythm and poetry'. It differs from hip hop in that rap is a vocal style and hip hop is a musical and cultural movement. Hip hop apparently has four elements. Based on this album I would have guessed those four elements are: misogyny, violence, homophobia and drugs, but it turns out they're actually: DJing, MCing, graffiti and dance. Rating: 2/5 Playlist track: The Champ Date listened: 01/04/23

Just rap, nothing more.

Liked it. 4/5

I was really enjoying the album, I was prepared to give a very high rating, then the album ended and spotify played me WuTang and MF Doom and made this album look pedestrian. I really enjoyed the production and flow and some of the woke themes, but this is no masterpeice.

If you cut 20-25 minutes from this album you'd end up with a fantastic album. As it is, it is a bit too bloated

Some of this was surprisingly fun and catchy, like with the repeating choruses at the beginning of the album. The album could definitely benefit from better editing though.

Loved this. It wasn't on my radar when it came out but this is absolutely what I loved in like 2003

Never was a fan prior, however, was a great album. Would consider to buy as a vinyl.

Yeah nah.

I remember really enjoying this when I first heard it a few years ago, but on a relisten it does feel excessively long. The production is fantastic throughout and Ghostface’s energy is really impressive (the most consistent solo Wu Tang member by quite some way imo) but it gets a bit tiring after a while

Pretty solid rap album

Not really my taste, but interesting to listen to once. Kinda feels like a musical at some parts.

I enjoyed listening to this album. I don't know a lot about rap, but Ghostface Killah has a great flow and a knack for interesting rhymes. He also has a way of telling stories in his songs that keep me interested, so I never got bored despite the 1hr 12min playtime. The production here is fantastic as well. I loved the instrumentals throughout. I can't see myself just throwing on this album again, but I'm really glad to have heard it. It left an overall positive impression on me. Standout Tracks: "Kilo," "Whip You With a Strap," "Back Like That," "Jellyfish"

Paints a pretty vivid picture of what I imagine being a New York gangster is like. I appreciated the more sensitive moments as well. The album's runtime is one drawback but it's not a huge one. I also like that each song is sort of it's own thing, telling it's own story, rather than every song being about the same thing. Favorite Song: Big Girl 4.2/5

very good beats very good lyrics very good features but it kind of drags on, if some songs/skits had been cut this would be an all-timer but it's hurt by the fact that it's just too long

Dangerously close of being a perfect rap album. It's true that the album may seen unfocused sometimes, and it's length can be intimidating, however every verse is worth hearing. 4,5/5.

More explicit than I can enjoy on a normal day. Maybe I’m getting old. Not all bad though. Lyrics weave a strong narrative which is nice - if you can follow it.

So yeah! I've never listened to Wu Tang (before a week or so again), but this was such a change from the Wu Tang sound (imho) even though all of the Wu Tang Clan showed up on this album. I liked it, it was such a snippet of every day life in that time. I mean, maybe not everybody's life, but there was a definite poetry to it. Like, GFK was like, I'm sitting here, thinking about my childhood, or a lady I have a crush on, or running in to the cops, and here is my first hand account. I can't exactly relate to a very city dwelling existence, but it was like seeing it through his eyes, and that gave me a much better appreciation what that life might have been like at that time. More, I feel like it truly is what poetry and art is supposed to evoke. Here is GFK's story, slinging drugs, getting spanked as a kid, being obsessed with comics, all that stuff, and in that way (some of it) feels like stuff I've experienced before. About the production, this one felt more produced in a way that I'm used to vs. the earlier Wu Tang album. There were samples, for sure, but there were also R&B singers singing hooks and choruses which is more like the hip hop I grew up with. MF Doom also produced 9 Milli Bros, Clipse of Doom, and Jellyfish, and it was cool seeing his fingerprints all over the album. Solid record, and my fave of Wu Tang so far. Favorite tracks: Momma, Kilo

Not my cup

While not for me as a genre, this album had great variety. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was shorter and it didn't impress me as much as other hip-hop albums that have been on the list so far, but it was entertaining

Albums with lyrics like “I shot one of my bitches, she wasn’t trick enough” tend to just drop really low on the chart for me. Cool instrumentation for a rap album. That’s all I got.

Pretty enjoyable rap

I find him really likable, and I enjoyed some of the features. Broadly, I didn't really connect with it. The skits feel unnecessary. A long album to listen to, especially considering I wasn't that into it in the first place.