Wu-Chronicles [PA]

Performer: Various Artists/Wu-Tang Clan
Producer: RZA
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: WU-CHRONICLES includes rare and previously unreleased tracks. Personnel: Genius, Method Man, Wu-Syndicate (vocals). The concept of a Wu-Tang compilation -- in effect, spanning the dozen or so albums released by members and cutting away the dross -- is perfect for the legion of fans who haven't been able to keep up with the collective's hectic release schedule. This disc includes tracks by fringe-of-the-fringe groups like Heltah Skeltah, Ras Kass, Killarmy, and some artist known as Wu-Syndicate. And it's hard to argue with any album that features some great productions by RZA, and Wu-Chronicles does include some good collaborations -- notably Ol' Dirty Bastard with tha Alkaholiks on "Hip Hop Drunkies" and Cocoa Brovaz (formerly Smif-N-Wessun) with Raekwon on "Black Trump." ~ Keith Farley The continuing marketing of Wu-Tang Clan product hit a new low with the release of Wu-Chronicles. Though the concept of a Wu-Tang compilation -- in effect, spanning the dozen or so albums released by members and cutting away the dross -- is perfect for the legion of fans who haven't been able to keep up with the collective's hectic release schedule, this disc stretches everything a bit thin, including tracks by fringe-of-the-fringe groups like Heltah Skeltah, Ras Kass, Killarmy, and some artist known as Wu-Syndicate. Yes, it's hard to argue with any album that features some great productions by RZA, and Wu-Chronicles does include some good collaborations -- notably Ol' Dirty Bastard with tha Alkaholiks on "Hip Hop Drunkies" and Cocoa Brovaz (formerly Smif-N-Wessun) with Raekwon on "Black Trump" -- but for the most part it's a wasted attempt at releasing an excellent collection. ~ Keith Farley No group in the history of hip-hop has generated more side projects, collaborations and solo albums than Wu Tang Clan. Priority Records has assembled some of the hottest Wu bangers for WU CHRONICLES. This project features various members of the Clan alongside some of hip-hop's best MC's. Among the selections included are "Gunz 'N Onez (Iz U Wit Me)," which features Heltah Skeltah and Method Man, "4th Chamber," with Genius, Ghostface Killah, RZA and Killa Priest, and "Hip Hop Drunkies," which finds Ol' Dirty Bastard and Tha Alkaholiks kickin' it in grand style. Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man turn up on the underground hit "The What." "Wu-Gambinos" is one of the best posse cuts ever recorded, incorporating the rhymes of Raekwon, Ghostface, Method Man, RZA and Masta Killa. Additionally, look out for Inspectah Deck, U-God and Streetlife, who deliver the goods on "Semi-Automatic: Full Rap Metal Jacket." WU CHRONICLES is packed with enough jams to rock your trunk for days on end. Wu Tang forever.

Rolling Stone (7/8-22, p.146) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "...it adds up to a superlative set of RZA madness, full of the bubbling, hallucinogenic keyboard effects and clipped piano arpeggios that typify his work..." Vibe (4/99, p.184) - "...CHRONICLES ratifies the seismic impact the Clan have had on '90s hip hop...leaves plenty of room for the Wu to represent..." The Source (4/99, p.212) - "...a new collection of Clan cameos, RZA-sisted beats and Tangy ciphers....What CHRONICLES amounts to is a Wu-Tang Greatest Hits..."

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