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Track Listings
| 1. Samurai Code Quote #1 |
| 2. Strange Eyes |
| 3. 4 Sho Sho |
| 4. Zip Code |
| 5. Samurai Code Quote #2 |
| 6. Cakes |
| 7. Samurai Code Quote #3 |
| 8. Don't Test/Wu Stallion |
| 9. Walking Through The Darkness |
| 10. The Man |
| 11. Samurai Code Quote #4 |
| 12. Walk The Dogs |
| 13. Stay With Me |
| 14. East New York Stamp |
| 15. Samurai Code Quote #5 |
| 16. Fast Shadow |
| 17. Samurai Code Quote #6 |
| 18. Samurai Showdown |
| 19. Samurai Code Final Quote |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Those expecting a CD of the sumptuous slo-mo score RZA contributed to Jim Jarmusch's ghetto Samurai flick may be disappointed. But this soundtrack more than makes up for the loss with a vainglorious collection of themed Wu tracks, close in feel to 1998's Wu Tang Killer Bees compilation. Sunz Of Man's chugging "Strange Eyes" kicks things off with a spooky blues jam. The film's star, Forest Whitaker, slips into character effortlessly on the intro to North Star's mantra like "4 Shoe X2". With it's needle-jump rhythm, Kool G Rap's duet with RZA, "Cakes", also has the latters' musical fingerprints all over it. Tekitha's "Walking Through Darkness" is faultless, a sumptuous soul manoeuvre with dub production. Wu Tang Clan's bonus closing cut "Fast Shadow" is simply out of control. Meth gallops through rhymes like the Italian Stallion while ODB comes on with Tourette's screaming random obscenities into the studio mic. The Syndicate has spoken.--Chris Campion
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album was released in two versions - The blue cover, as here, is a collection of RZA produced offcuts from various minor Wu-Tang cronies,apparently 'inspired' by the movie. A version with an otherwise identical white cover is the actual S/T of the movie: This was only released in Japan and occasionally pops up in the racks for about 25 quid. But it is the one you'll be wanting and rates 5 stars - possibly the best thing he's ever done.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wu-Tang and their various families members (Sunz Of Man, Killarmy, Killah Priest, Tekitha, etc.) only sound at their best when they are backed up by the RZA's production. On this album, the Abbott blesses us with a variety of styles, from Reggae (Suga Bang Bang), to head-nodding straight Wu-Bangas (Fast Shadow), to Gangsta (The Man), and also Soul (Walking Through The Darkness).
The track that definitely stands out is Fast Shadow, a very up-tempo track featuring the lyrical skills of Meth, ODB, U-God, Masta Killa (who also has his own song on the album) and, of course, the RZA. Another stand-out moment is Tekitha's Walking Through The Darkness, a soul track that seems almost retro, while still pressing on at a scorching pace, with Tekitha's vocals add an emotional weight to it, showing how far RZA's protegee could (and should) go.
If you are thinking about buying this album just because you liked the music in the movie, be careful, as it is not a straight soundtrack, more an "inspired by" effort. That said, quite a lot of the beats, without vocals were in the movie as backing music, and Fast Shadow was one of the songs Ghost Dog played on the stereo in his roof-top home.
So, in conclusion, another good LP from the RZA, and one I would recommend to anyone who likes rap, and especially WTC fans. The film is quite good as well, definitely worth a watch, but personally, I prefer the soundtrack.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one great soundtrack, fans of The RZA and the Wu-Tang Clan will probably already have it, but fans of all kinds of music could appreciate it too. The best tracks are 'Strange Eyes' (by Sunz of Man), 'Walking Through Darkness' (by Tekitha - which borrows the bassline from Booby Womack's 'Across 110th Street' to great effect), 'Fast Shadow' (by Wu-Tang Clan) and The RZA's closing song: 'Samurai Showdown'.
However, one track is missing, and I was really disappointed since it was the main reason I got the CD. The awsome reggae classic 'Armagideon Time' by Willie Williams is not here. All I have is the sublime Clash version, but while I'm a huge fan of The Clash, the original was that much better. This soundtrack is great and for music fans like myself who don't have that much hip-hop, R&B, or 'urban' music this is a brilliant collection.
However, one track is missing, and I was really disappointed since it was the main reason I got the CD. The awsome reggae classic 'Armagideon Time' by Willie Williams is not here. All I have is the sublime Clash version, but while I'm a huge fan of The Clash, the original was that much better. This soundtrack is great and for music fans like myself who don't have that much hip-hop, R&B, or 'urban' music this is a brilliant collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I'm satisfied with my purchase. The seller sent me the product in optimum shape and in a short period of time! thanks
Published 21 months ago by Robert Mihai Lukacs
blinding!!
This cd stays with you for days, as does the film, youll find yourself humming whilst doing the dishes, driving, on the bus etc etc!!!! blinding!!
Published on 1 Dec 2003 by fiona millar-nelson
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