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Advantages: Gravel Pit
Disadvantages: Spending money on this CD

As a teenager, hip hop was my thing and groups like Public Enemy were my idols. As I grew older, and the rap/hip hop scene really started to take off, and groups such as 2 Live Crew and Public Enemy were overtaken by the likes of Wu Tang Clan in the mid 1990's, I started to drift away from that area of music as it seemed diluted or very copycat. In the year my daughter was born (2000), Wu Tang released what was probably their most mainstream album ... Read review

Advantages: A good one for the collection
Disadvantages: Not quite up to the standard of 36 chambers

Classic Albums have always been hard to follow up, whether it has been with Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, KRS One, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest or Public Enemy. Somehow these artists get lost along the way either to commercial leanings, loss of focus or assuming they know what the fans want when they are far off the mark. The Wu have particularly struggled with this concept as evidenced with all the albums since 'Enter the 36 Chambers' and 'Wu-tang Forever'. ... Read review

Advantages: Includes: Gravel Pit
Disadvantages: Could do with more better tracks

This year already brought us the return of Dr. Dre, LL Cool J and Snoop Dogg. Eminem, Dead Prez and Outkast broke through. And on the breach of 2001, another nine "niggaz" have joined the Gravel Pit. Or should we say ten, 'cause as on the last two albums, Cappadonna features on half of the tracklisting. Who am I talking about ? I am talking about RZA, GZA, U-God, Masta Killa, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck and the imprisoned ... Read review

Advantages: New Wu! What else can I say?
Disadvantages: Moves away from eastern influence

After 4 years since Wu-Tang Forever the Wu once again grace us with their presence, this time stepping slightly away from the sounds of the Shaolin. The album has its moments but also, uncharacteristically, carries some weak links. 1. Chamber Music - Nice intro song with a good beat, average. 2. Careful Click Click - Bouncy beat with ok lyrics. 3. Hollow Bones - dreadful beat in my opinion. 4. Redbull feat. Redman - Good track with a nice ... Read review

Advantages: Good rappers and lyrics
Disadvantages: repetative

The W is the latest album crafted by the famous wu-tang clan, whos rappers include Rza, Gza, u-god, Masta killa, Method man, Raekwon, Ghostface killah, inspectah deck and cappadonna. The men of the wu-tang have some of there own albums like gza and the method man whos are both good albums, so you would of thought this be a classic to listen to. The album is dedicated to the ol' Dorty Bastard who was a member of wu-tang. The album is very repetative ... Read review

Advantages: The range of songs which all have different feels
Disadvantages: Most tracks run into each other/change so making it hard to know which track you're listening to

The Wu Tang Clan's latest album has again spawned a new vibe. Aside from their formerly dirty and rugged chamber music beats, this album is somewhat different. The lyrics of the tracks tell stories of the getto, and the cruelties of New York lifestyle in a way that isn't boasting - a big difference from previous albums. Acknowledging that they have become a massive rap phenomenon, I like the fact that they have stuck to their roots with most of the ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant songs
Disadvantages: none

I bought this CD because all the reviews I read here were excellent so I assumed the album would be fantastic. At first I hated it, but I listened to it and listened to it hoping it would grow on me. It has! The variety of beats on this album is very good. The Clan have experimented with making soft, sad songs, 'I Can't Go To Sleep' features the voice of Isaac Hayes (voice of Chef in South Park) which uses violins and organs to create a very touching ... Read review

Advantages: none
Disadvantages: the tunes are lacking the wutang style

...new album coming out, the W, so i thaught it would be cool, just like the last one. BUT ohhhh noooo. what is this? its complete rubbish in my oppinion. not a touch on forever. All the songs were full of heavy bass lines and no inspiring lyrics. The next week I went and got myself a copy of there debut albun, enter the 36 chambers, which was amazing wit all the songs being unique. It is better than foreve but not much, nd is far far superior ... Read review

Advantages: Probably the best album yet
Disadvantages: Need the first

The best 1 yet, if u like the Wu go buy it, it's got the whole Wu (even ODB who does 1 track), snoop and even Isaac Hayes. Somehow the wu have managed to improve their first album, the style again varies, from the liveley Gravel Pits, to the somber Jah World, there's a bit of soul, a bit of reggae, the album's got evrything u could want and more..... A lot more BEST TRACK- I CAN'T GO TO SLEEP WORST TRACK- THERE AINT ONE IT'S JUST TOO DAMNED GOOD GO ... Read review

Advantages: Can't get no sleep
Disadvantages: only 13 tracks

The Wu Tang Clan is a group of 9 rappers from the US. It used to be 10 before O.D.B. left to go to a alcoholics rehab. centre. This is not their first album, and although I love it and would urge you to buy this album even if you've never heard of The Wu Tang Clan, it doesn't sound like a group of experienced rappers. It's a lot like the first Fugees album 'Blunted On Reality'. No song stands out to me as the best, except maybe 'I Can't Go To ... Read review

Advantages: one good track after another
Disadvantages: there aint none

This album has to represent the best of the wu - ODB is on here and the great tracks stretch from the up beats of 'gravel pit' to the dull but not at all boring 'i cant sleep'. I have to agree with all other opinions of this album that it is a really good choice - and if u have the faintest interest in the Wu GO GET IT!!! I will say that the first listening ay not grab u at first but just play it over a couple of times and u will be glad u bought ... Read review

Advantages: Some Good Track's
Disadvantages: Alot Of Poor Song'z

This album is not the best in the wu-tang series but is still a great album. There is only one song that Ol' Dirty Bastard stars in Conditioner with snoop dogg which is rather dissapointing because i like o.d.b.'s style and i think he is one of the best members of the wu along side method man. The album has 13 track's on and only has a few really good track's. Gravel Pit is the best on the album Other good song's include Protect Ya Neck 2000, Rebbull, ... Read review