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86
With The Wild, Raekwon firmly grabs another trophy for the squad while continuing to pad his own hall of fame legacy in the process.
9y
83
Raekwon proved he can still spit well over modern production without over-leaning on the boom-bap crutch. The Wild is a worthy addition to Raekwon’s extensive discography and should comfortably take a position near the top of most fans’ lists.
9y
80
While more uptempo than his fans may have been comfortable with in the past, the project has a noticeable sense of growth and maturity about it. Coupled with incredible production, The Wild reaffirms why Raekwon's been so revered all these years.
9y
74
Eschewing the bloated roster of features from his last LP (2015’s Fly International Luxurious Art) for just a few collaborators, The Wild is a 16-course meal representative of the Chef’s experience and legacy.
9y
70
Leaner and sharper than the preceding Fly International Luxurious Art, Raekwon's seventh solo album has the rapper acknowledging his responsible adult reality, looking back at his conflicted past, and narrating a gripping Marvin Gaye bio.
9y
70
It successfully avoids repeating its predecessor’s missteps - French Montana guest spots, anyone? - and instead sees Raekwon fully embrace his rap elder statesman role while reminiscing on his younger days.
9y
70
Whether as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan or as a solo rapper, Raekwonโs hard work has paid off as heโs achieved success in building a career that often isnโt flashy, but is solid at its core. This album only strengthens his legacy even further.
6y
Starts off with some genuine promise but falls off a cliff once the Wayne track comes in.
Isn't this a nice surprise? I certainly wouldn't have thought that Raekwon would deliver a surprisingly good album mostly by himself in 2017. With such a long career already, most rappers would begin to crumble and wither away. But no, not Raekwon! Staying away from any Wu-Tang affiliates, The Wild finally sees Raekwon The Chef and his bars take center stage. The product? Well...a good album, sorry, didn't have any punchlines. The production is quite solid as well, Crown of ... read more
Rae's best lyrical content since Only Built for Cuban Linx 2 in 2009. He's finally realized he's at his best when he elects for stripped-down boom-bap beats and takes it easy on the features from singers. He even manages to dominate the entire album solely on his own bars with no help from Ghost or any other NY presence or Wu affiliate.
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Track List
| 1 | The Wild Intro 1:47 | |
| 2 | This Is What It Comes To 2:47 | 80 |
| 3 | Nothing 2:58 | 77 |
| 4 | Skit (Bang Head Right) 0:55 | |
| 5 | Marvin 4:06 feat. Cee-Lo Green | 80 |
| 6 | Can't You See 3:13 | 81 |
| 7 | My Corner 4:29 feat. Lil Wayne | 70 |
| 8 | Skit (Fuck You Up Card) 0:53 | |
| 9 | M&N 2:20 feat. P.U.R.E. | 72 |
| 10 | Visiting Hour 3:17 feat. Andra Day | 71 |
| 11 | Skit (Bang Fall Down) 0:34 | |
| 12 | The Reign 4:49 | 75 |
| 13 | Crown of Thorns 3:10 | 75 |
| 14 | Purple Brick Road 4:00 feat. G-Eazy | 66 |
| 15 | You Hear Me 2:21 | 63 |
| 16 | Bang Outro 1:25 |
Total Length: 43 minutes
