Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan
Legend of the Wu-Tang | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Greatest hits album by | ||||
Released | October 26, 2004 | |||
Genre | Hip-hop | |||
Length | 69:42 | |||
Label | BMG Heritage | |||
Wu-Tang Clan chronology | ||||
|
Legend of the Wu-Tang is a compilation album by the Wu-Tang Clan, released in 2004. It is notable for including the rare unedited version of "Protect Ya Neck", a remix of the song "Method Man" with alternate verses, as well as "Shaolin Worldwide", "Sucker M.C.'s" (a Run D.M.C. cover) and "Diesel", three tracks the Wu-Tang produced for soundtracks and compilations. The inside booklet can be unfolded to form a mini-poster of the group. The album was made to further cement Wu Tang Clan's legacy as one of the most influential groups in recent years.[1] The album was also made to not only help introduce new listeners to the group's music but to also satisfy fans of the group as well.[2] Twenty six versions of this album were released worldwide which includes CD's, vinyls, and cassettes[3]
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
NME | 10/10[5] |
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Original album | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "C.R.E.A.M." | Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 4:10 |
2. | "Method Man" (Skunk Mix) | Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 3:09 |
3. | "Protect Ya Neck" (Original, Uncensored Version, also known as the "Bloody Version") | Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 5:03 |
4. | "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit" | Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 3:32 |
5. | "Can It Be All So Simple" | Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 4:11 |
6. | "Shame on a Nigga" | Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 2:54 |
7. | "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" | Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 4:47 |
8. | "Reunited" | Wu-Tang Forever | 5:22 |
9. | "It's Yourz" | Wu-Tang Forever | 4:13 |
10. | "Triumph" (Feat. CappaDonna) | Wu-Tang Forever | 5:37 |
11. | "Gravel Pit" | The W | 4:13 |
12. | "Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)" | The W | 3:58 |
13. | "Sucker M.C.'s" | In tha Beginning...There Was Rap | 3:44 |
14. | "Uzi (Pinky Ring)" | Iron Flag | 5:17 |
15. | "Shaolin Worldwide" | Next Friday soundtrack | 4:03 |
16. | "Diesel" (Feat. RZA, Method Man, U-God, Raekwon & Ol' Dirty) | Soul in the Hole soundtrack | 5:29 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Wu Tang Clan : Legend Of The Wu-Tang : Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". NME. 2005-09-12. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ Watkins, Grouchy Greg (2004-10-27). "Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ Wu-Tang Clan - Legend Of The Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits, retrieved 2022-04-13
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits – Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ Cashmore, Pete (8 December 2004). "NME Album Reviews - Wu Tang Clan : Legend Of The Wu-Tang : Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits - NME.COM". NME. IPC Media. Retrieved 23 April 2014.