68. Wu Tang Clan - The W (2000)
This is one heck of a Wu Tang record, in fact it's up with their debut 'Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers)'. The production from RZA is stellar, Ghostface gives a standout performance on 'I Can't Go To Sleep' and, as ever, Method Man steps up to the plate as his delivery is certainly better than than that of The Royal Mail - it's exceptional. 'The W' is the album that unites the taste of my brother and I, we're like chalk and cheese normally when it comes to music taste. At a time when it seems like hip-hop suffers from the same old- same old macho bullshit, the violence actually enhances the Wu. It's not the only thing they're about though, as a noir-like soul tone hangs over this record. It's extremely poignant at times. With 9 members all sharing the mic and multiple styles, layers, themes and genres on show, this is one heck of a record, shit did I say that already?
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