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The Wu-Tang warrior's second solo joint is so conceptually huge, only somebody who's been high every day for a decade could have imagined it: hip-hop album as science-fiction double-feature as celebrity parade as horror movie as multi-layered masquerade as an endlessly Baroque flow of spiels and skits, hallucinatory fantasy, and killer-bee menace. The romantic strains of Tical have been replaced by pure, sweaty sex, and Meth's image transformation from laidback muscle to bloodthirsty cyborg (with a phone book's worth of guest stars) just means he compacts his flow more tightly. The production is the Wu standard of berserk little loops and spare boom-bap, though RZA's tracks are head and shoulders above those of his disciples. --Douglas Wolk
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As far as underrated albums go, this one is somewhere near the top of the list. U probably notice everyone comparing this to his other work in some sense, but that's not how a review is written. Sure it's not Tical but this album is worth a lot more than what most people are giving it.
This is a very packed album, with very few RZA productions (just three). It's True Master who takes the reigns for most of the production here, and I personally, am not complaining. The opening track is the RZA produced Perfect World. Great opener. Relatively reminiscent to a Tical beat, easing you into the change in beats. The next few tracks, although not featuring RZA's production skills are still ridden wit heavy baselines. One of my favourite tracks is Torture with production credits by True Master, Meth does this like a real rap track should be: very basic, not complicated chorus, where he just repeats torture over and over, and unleashed some really laid back verses.
Retro Godfather has RZA violins and horns that remind me of Criminology, but Meth does what he can to make it sound different, and puts words in the chorus, instead of instrumental. Nice track still. Spazzola is the crew cut here, produced by the Rebel INS himself. Step By Step produced by Erick Sermon is THAT TRACK. Great beat, and Meth does what he does on his own here. Tough drums and a sampled chorus. Deck returns on the production with Elements ft. Star & Police. Deck is an ill lyricist, but he's no weaker on the production boards, and you can't be mad at that. The 6 minute Judgement Day ends the album with a bang. Meth just has a stream-of-consciousness type moment here and just rips it.
Overall this album is a step away from Tical, it achieves a much less gritty sound, but adapts more to '98 hip-hop. The baselines still leave your ears ringin, and Meth's rhymes and lyrics are as street as ever. But at 27 tracks it is well packed and does take a while to listen to. Not a Wu-classic, but for anyone into the Wu's sound it's most definitely worth a purchase.
This is a very packed album, with very few RZA productions (just three). It's True Master who takes the reigns for most of the production here, and I personally, am not complaining. The opening track is the RZA produced Perfect World. Great opener. Relatively reminiscent to a Tical beat, easing you into the change in beats. The next few tracks, although not featuring RZA's production skills are still ridden wit heavy baselines. One of my favourite tracks is Torture with production credits by True Master, Meth does this like a real rap track should be: very basic, not complicated chorus, where he just repeats torture over and over, and unleashed some really laid back verses.
Retro Godfather has RZA violins and horns that remind me of Criminology, but Meth does what he can to make it sound different, and puts words in the chorus, instead of instrumental. Nice track still. Spazzola is the crew cut here, produced by the Rebel INS himself. Step By Step produced by Erick Sermon is THAT TRACK. Great beat, and Meth does what he does on his own here. Tough drums and a sampled chorus. Deck returns on the production with Elements ft. Star & Police. Deck is an ill lyricist, but he's no weaker on the production boards, and you can't be mad at that. The 6 minute Judgement Day ends the album with a bang. Meth just has a stream-of-consciousness type moment here and just rips it.
Overall this album is a step away from Tical, it achieves a much less gritty sound, but adapts more to '98 hip-hop. The baselines still leave your ears ringin, and Meth's rhymes and lyrics are as street as ever. But at 27 tracks it is well packed and does take a while to listen to. Not a Wu-classic, but for anyone into the Wu's sound it's most definitely worth a purchase.
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This song is classic Method Man. His wide range of lyrics makes him one of the most versatile rappers of today. The catchy tune to this song makes it one that is instantly liked.
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The first of wu tang to go solo, this is method mans second album and its a must buy. This album is not in the normal style of method man but just as good with stay in your mind beats and special guests such as "Lefteye" and even "Chris rock". This is an amazing follow up to his first album and one to be added to your collection.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Shocking
I am a great Meth fan. But I have to say that is probably the worst album in my forever growing hip-hop collection. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
There's sadly not much positive to say
‘Tical 2000’ didn’t really impress me upon release and unfortunately time hasn’t been particularly kind to Method Man’s sophomore effort. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2003 by J. W. Bassett
5.0 out of 5 stars
best WU member?
method man has really showed how true rap should go with songs like perfect world which give an excellent start to the album. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2001
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not The Best
This Album is good, though it lacks the same quality as 'Tical' and 'Blackout'. The good songs have to be 'Retro Godfather' and 'Break Ups 2 Make Ups' which are clearly classics. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2001 by Prexige
4.0 out of 5 stars
For hardcore hip hop fans ONLY
Lets get this straight, this is a quality album, but it is dark, very dark, verging on the point of disturbing. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2001 by "j_mendix"
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS MY JUDGEMEN DAY
this album is a quality buy and every rap fan has too have it.I dont really now alot of method man but this album kicks ass. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2000 by michaellawrence.rhodes@btinternet.com
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