Edit: (88 -> 95): A pretty crazy fusion of rnb and art pop. Sudan kind of went insane on this one. I regularly return to it.
So lavish
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Edit: (98 -> 99): The way this is genuinely one of my favorite things I have ever listened to. Beyond the fact that this album is Hilarious and filled with Insane Bangers, it's also a really powerful album in my opinion. It does a better job at saying something profound about the current state of the world than 90% of stuff that is totally self-serious and trying to make a point. Cognitive Tradeoff Hypothesis is genuinely an emotional ... read more
one of the most odd obscure but creative interesting albums out there
One of the most well crafted rap albums ever. Easily some of RZA's best beats and the absolute peak of lyrical showings from GZA. Some of the most hardcore and funky cuts in all of the greater Wu-Tang catalogue
Gritty, hardcore, East coast, in all the best Wu-Tang ways. A classic and so influential. Does fall into the typical Wu trap for me of often being a bit Too lowkey and ending up with some boring production moments.
Super interesting jazzy beats. Cool story telling focus.
An underrated classic! Some of Ghostfaces best most creative beat choices with cuts from the legendary J Dilla, MF DOOM, and Just Blaze. Funky catchy rhymes all the way through
Glamour and Glitz to the max. Feels like the height of the night, Ghostface is the star of the show headliner and he just came out. The lights are dazzling as he takes you through one of the most flashy hip-hop performances of all time.
Edit: (95 -> 88): Maybe it's bias from the fact that Ghostface gave the worst concert performance I have ever had in my life, but this one isn't quite as much of a favorite anymore.
Solid album. Just classic Wu-Tang style beats and rhymes. But sometimes RZA production gets a bit too lowkey for my taste
Edit: (88 -> 92): Amazing songs, just as deep and sensual as ger previous material but with a new level of pop
88
FKA dont miss 3. happy to see her happy
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