3 Comments

1. tony sanaga says:

   March 31, 2010 at 5:57 pm

   just two good song : pimpin chipp and miranda
   
   two interlude for a 12 song : funny def jam
   
   do not waste your time with this album
   Rating: 1 / 5
2. iumak says:

   March 31, 2010 at 6:58 pm

   This “album” isn’t that great, let’s be honest… Not only is this ridiculously short [30 Mins] but the tracks don’t have any cohesiveness or consistency that you would expect from an album. It feels like a bunch of Unreleased/Remade stuff that they just through out there, more like Mixtape/CD or compilation. I’m sure only about 2 or 3 of these tracks are actually “new”, and none of the tracks are really mind blowing. Throughout the whole album there is only one RZA produced track [Our Dreams] and even that isn’t too great, which is a shame.

   Wu Massacre is definitely better than everything else coming out on major labels, but that isn’t really saying much because this seems rushed and sloppy… I would suggest waiting for Method Man’s solo, Lupe’s new album or the Nas/Damian Marley album if you need something to listen to. Skip this one unless you’re a fan of the cover art work used on the album. Iumak gives this one a 4/10 SUUUUUUU

   (Note: If you were a real fan you would admit when something they put out isn’t up to par. You guys just like the idea of these 3 coming together to make an album. You’re not judging this with your ears, but your feelings and your heart. I’m a Wu fan too but this album isn’t good.)
   
   Rating: 2 / 5
3. Reuben Sorrells says:

   March 31, 2010 at 8:23 pm

   Don’t call it a comeback: the Wu never really went away. Regardless of demand, members of the legendary rap outfit have been consitently releasing music since their classic debut in 1993. Ever since last year, when Raekwon released the much celebrated follow up to his classic Only Built for Cuban Linx (the cleverly titled Only Built for Cuban Linx II) it signaled a sort of rebirth for the group, and subsequent releases by individual Wu-tang members would seem to suggest that we are in the midst of some sort of a ‘Wu renaissance’. Makes sense then that the three ‘lead’ members of the group, Raekwon, Ghostface, and Method Man are striking while the iron is hot by repackaging themselves as a super-group called Wu Massacre.

   With Meth, Ghostface, and Raekwon doing an album together, expectations are understandably high. Wu massacre unfotunatley falls a bit short, mainly due to some of the production. The album seems rushed, and even with it’s short length, plauged with filler. The other issue is that it seems obvious that the wu knows the formula for success and sticks to it so arduosly here.

   One of the many instances of them going back to well is the album opener “Criminology pt. 2.5″ in which the sample a different break from the same Black Ivory song as the original. It’s a strong opener but nothing amazing. “Our Dreams” which features Alicia Keys along with its echoing guitar wahs and wind chimes just sounds hollow and sentimental. It slyly recalls Ghost’s classic “All that I got is You” and seems to exist just so they can check “Jackson 5″ off their list of tropes to trot out once more.

   Wu massacre even includes a couple skits that it could have done without. “Ya mom’s’ in which Method Man and Raekwon play the dozens, follows Meth vs. Chef pat 2 (yet another sequel). Tracy Morgan, (or is it Chico Divine?) implores to a woman to start turning tricks for money on “How to Pay Rent.” They might be worth a few listens if the skits were actually funny.

   While it is nice to hear new material from these three, and make no mistake,the punch lines are still there, but Wu Massacre just seems to exist to keep interest up in the group while sleepily rehashing what has made them popular over 15 years. The lack of change will no doubt be pleasing to some; but it’s also clear that these guys are just going through the motions. At this point in their career, Wu Tang has proven that they still have some suprising tricks up their sleeve. You just won’t find them here.
   Rating: 3 / 5
4. The Information says:

   March 31, 2010 at 10:54 pm

   This is a 5-star massacre of stylish flows and dark heavy beats that should evoke deep hip-hop emotions. Tracks “Our Dreams” and “Gunshowers” caused me to stop talking and then a blank stare. My mouth opened in pure astonishment. I love when various Wu crew put their heads together. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The shortness of the album shows great decision making. Enjoy this properly crafted album in repetition. Lastly, the particular production sound has a uniqueness that is both timeless, classically Wu-Tang, yet modern and fresh!
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Face Phoenix says:

   March 31, 2010 at 11:12 pm

   I try not get nostalgic about the brighter days of the Wu Tang Clan but like Archie & Edith sang “Those were the Days”. Now with Three of the Wu’s Most Viable and Best Selling Acts united I really expected a lot more than what was produced. Yeah, it’s decent but it is a MONUMENTAL disappointment for a union of artist that produced so much better material than this… I mean this guys would have been better off piecing a greatest hits of all the songs they appeared on together than put this out. Not one of the songs I have heard sounds like something I would play again pass the end of the month. It’s hard to say this but 15 years ago I was a die hard for their music and as of late with the Blackout 2 & OBFCL2 I was really thinking this was a easy win for the trio that made “Ice Cream” – I guess not. The first single “Our Dreams” was my first signal that this just might not be as great as I was hoping and now after hearing… it’s official – This really seemed like a rushed out afterthought just to make a quick buck off their loyal fan base. Maybe next time they’ll get it right and deliver the goods.
   Rating: 2 / 5