Wu-Tang Clan - Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits

"wu tang is the cd that i travel with..."

Their voices take you under... they're just brilliant artists.. you'd have to be INSANE NOT to buy this CD. April 14, 2007

Not the Best But The Most Well Kown

Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthin and Shame on A Nigga are the best songs out of these. Can It Be All so Simple.. I have a hard time not reminicing to that one. This song needs to be played on mega speeks. Strictly crew songs here except Can It Be All and Method Man. Don't think you can replace Enter the 36 Chambers with this comp. You're missing too much good music. In fact notice that all songs are from WTC albums. Think about how many songs that WU made that aren't represented here?!?! I mean on the individual ODB, Meth, Genius albums. Whoah! Real WU collectors will look past this CD and put up those fedz. March 29, 2007

Great Compilation of One of the Most Interesting Rap Acts of the 90s

This album has grown on me more and more every time I have listened to it. Infectious, diverse, and original, this is one of the best places to start for an introduction to the musical prowress of the Clan and its members. October 22, 2006

Year 1992, Avant-garde Lyrics & Rap Style

These boyz are talented with the special gift of 'Vision for good rap & authentic lyrics' and that's not current. You don't see that often! These days rappers get lazy but back in the days, 1992 these artits faced the challenge of being creative and different. I love this CD and view it as a COLLECTABLE.
Mind's Playin Tricks on Me is timeless.
June 27, 2006

Greatest Hits of the Wu-Tang.

Given the uneven career of Wu-Tang Clan, ranging from undeniable classics like Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers to weak (at best) efforts like Iron Flag, compiling a greatest hits package is bound to present some problems for its creators. The biggest question to answer: what can you offer to both people satisfied only owning their introduction, 36 Chambers, and those looking for an introduction to the group?

While creating a comparison to 36 Chambers would be impossible, Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits (BMG) serves a dual purpose: both as a Wu-Tang primer for the uninitiated and necessity for the diehard fan. Predictably, Legend draws heavily from the group's seminal debut 36 Chambers. Few groups, including Wu-Tang itself, would be able to top the success of 36 Chambers and it contributes nearly half the songs on Legend. To sweeten the deal for owners of 36 Chambers, alternate mixes of "Protect Ya Neck" and "Method Man" are provided. While the former is virtually indistinguishable from the original, the latter replaces the original with alternate verses and proves to be a highlight of the album.

In addition to the usual suspects from the "other three albums" - crowd bangers "Triumph," "Gravel Pit," etc. -- three more obscure songs previously released on non-Wu albums show up. The group sleeps through "Diesel" from the Soul in the Hole soundtrack, but fares slightly better on "Shaolin Worldwide" from the soundtrack to Next Friday and a cover of Run-D.M.C.'s "Sucker M.C.s" from 1997's In the Beginning...There Was Rap compilation.

In a perfect world, 36 Chambers goes the Ready to Die/Illmatic route and gets re-issued with remixes and rarities. But as it stands, Legend provides a solid overview of the Wu's career to date. Just make sure 36 Chambers is in your collection already. January 14, 2006

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