Customer Reviews

Swarm 1

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4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Let me give you the run-down on "The Swarm". The album features the Wu of course, and some new heads from the Wu fam.

1) Intro

2) The Legacy - A.I.G.: The song has a beat that you can ride to. Peep the lyrics from one of Wu-Tang's new voices. High volume is necessary.

3) Concrete Jungle - Sunz Of Man: The RZA produced track is another head banger. Could have been a smash with the other member, Killah Priest.

4) Co-Defendant - Shyheim & Hell Razah: This track hows that Shyheim has grown over the years. With help from the Sunz Of Man's Hell Razah, this joint is a must hear.

5) S.O.S. - Inspectah Deck & Street Life: S.O.S. is an ill track self-produced by the Rebel INS. A classic right there. Don't sleep!

6) Execute Them - Raekwon, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, and Street Life: What's a Wu-Tang compliation without a Wu-Tang collaboration. This joint is ill.

7) Bronx War Stories - A.I.G.: I love this beat. This is for the thugs in the BX field.

8) And Justice For All - Bobby Digital, Killarmy, Method Man: The RZA introduces the world as Boby Digital. He flow is still flawless.

9) Punishment - Black Knights: A new group hailing from the west coast shows skill on their opening track.

10) -------- - Ruthless --------: If you wanna hear lyrics, this songs for you.

11) On The Strength - The Beggaz - Some true underground cats repping the Wu to the fullest.

12) Cobra Clutch - Ghostface Killah: Another banger from the Wally Champ.

13) Never Again - Remedy: I'm really feeling this song. It's talks about the holocaust and his Jewish background.

14) Where Was Heaven - Wu-Syndicate: Another song I'm feeling, about pain and suffering.

15) '97 Mentality - Cappadonna & Ghostface: Instant Banger for real! High Volume 100%!

16) Fatal Sting - Black Knights: See Number 9.

Closing: If you don't have this, you are a "___________"!

The formal introduction of Wu-Tang Clan's extended family known as The Killa Beez.
1-The Legacy (Royal Fam) Good song. Timbo King kills the mic.
2-Concrete Jungle (Sunz of Man) Not the first time people heard Sunz Of Man. But everyone was mostly familiar with Killah Priest. This album was actually released on the same day that Sunz Of Man's "The Last Shall Be First" came out.
3-Co-Defendants (Shyheim & Hell Razah)I first heard Razah on the song before this one, and when I heard him here again with Shyheim I was convinced. Razah is my favorite Sunz Of Man member.
Sorry Priest.
4-S.O.S.-Shoot On Sight.(Inspectah Deck & Steetlife) As usual, nothin but fire from INS and Street.
5-Execute Them (Wu-Tang Clan w/ Streetlife) Perhaps THE best song, and not because it is a Wu-Tang song. Raekwon, Masta Killa and Inspectah Deck all kill it with a hot chorus from Streetlife.
6-Bronx War Stories (A.I.G.) This group, whose name stands for Allah Is God are from the Bronx. The two members are Allah Wise and Darkim B Allah. This was the first time I heard of them (and I'm from the Bronx.)
7-And Justice For All (RZA as Bobby Digital w/ KillArmy and Method Man) This was the first time RZA performed under his Bobby Digital alias. I know alot of people were surprised that this new MC (Bobby) sounded alot like RZA. KillArmy (specially Killa Sin) are great and Method (as usual) is pure fire.
8-Punishment (Black Knights Of The North Star) First appearance from these west-coast Killa Beez. Pretty Impressive. This group would later separate into two groups: Black Knights (Holocaust, Doc Doom, Crisees, and Monk) and North Star (Christ Bearer & Meeko). Holocaust absolutely destroys the mic in his verse of this song, which is the first verse.
9-Bastards (Ruthless Bastards) Little is known of this group. This is one of their few appearances. The only members I know are Appocalipps and Pearl Handlez.
10-On The Strength (The Beggaz) I know even less of this group. The song is crazy tho. Alot of high science.
11-Cobra Clutch (Ghostface Killah) Do I even have to stress how hot his song is? I mean, it is The Ghost i am talking about. NUFF SAID.
12-Never Again (Remedy) First appearance by this white (Jewish) MC from Staten Island. Very Knowledgable song about his roots and the whole holocaust experience. You know if a white boy is down with Wu-Tang, he GOTTA be nice.
13-Where Was Heaven (Wu-Syndicate) PURE HOTNESS. these virgina cats are fire. They actually known some of the members of Wu-Tang for awhile. Before Wu-Tang were signed and they used to do shows in Virginia, people looked at Wu-Tang like aliens from outta space. But Wu-Syndicate (Crime Syndicate) at the time, showed them love. They swore to each other who ever got put on first, they would introduce the other to the world. Sure enugh, Wu-Tang got fame first and several years later, they introduced this group who changed their name to Wu-Syndicate outta respect. Thats Peace.
14-97 Mentality (Cappadonna w/ Ghostface Killah) This song definately shows Cappadonna's freestyle skills in the same fashion that he did on Ghostface's "Winter Wars" from the IRONMAN album. (Tip: Cappadonna taught Inspectah Deck how to rhyme. Cappa's name was Original)
15-Fatal Sting (Black Knights Of The North Star) The second performance from these west-coast killa beez is the last song of the album. Listen to Doc Doom and Crisees' verses on this song. Pure Hot Sh*t.

The wu has brought us the great 36 chambers... Now, we can enjoy "the swarn, vol.1" its again another flawless and outshyning release from the masters of raw hip hop and street anthem classics! I personal like every single track but high lights "execute them" , "and justice for all" , "where was heaven" I realy do love that track by wu syndicates!Copy this ish now, son!

Quite simply one of the best cds that wu tang has ever produced. I found it hard 2 believe when i saw that the rating of theis masterpeice was a measly 4 stars. This album ranks right up there with the greatest hip-hop cd's ever...along with "36 chambers", "Forever", "The Infamous", "Liquid Swords", Only built.... mop's "To the Death", big l's "Lfestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous" and mega's "The Realness". There isnt 1 filler track on the whole production with tight lyrics and phat beats produced by some of the wu's most underratted talent. Its a shame that quality cds like this arent produced nemore with the shortage of talent and true hip hop skills in the industry 2day (with the exception of Kweli, Dead Prez and Mos def) I beleive this style has been overshadowed by the commercial bull... such as cash money and ja rule, which takes up valuable airtime on our televisions and radios. Where were u the day hip-hop died? Is it 2 early 2 mourn? is it 2 late 2 ride? Theres not much else 2 say except that if u dont have this cd in ur posession, youve never experienced true hip-hop.

peace

This is another Wu-Tang classic. The production by RZA, 4th Disciple and company has really gone beyond their expectations. This is must get for any hardcore rap fan. However, this is not really an Wu-Tang album. The artists are actually Wu-Tang Killa Bees. Most of the songs features some unheard(But talented) underground rappers such as The Beggaz, Ruthless Bastards, Remedy, and Black Knights. They appear in most of the songs. The beats has gotten better over the last few Wu productions. I especially loved the song Concrete Jungle by Sunz of Man, it was a little diverse than the other tracks on the album. The song by Remedy-Never Again also catches your attention the first time you hear it. This is one of the best songs on the album. You have to listen to their songs more than once to get the feel of it anyways. This is definitely worth your money

I just got this cd and there is not one track that i dont like.RZA brings out the best with this album.My fav songs are And Justice for all,Cobra Clutch,Never again, but i love all of them! This is true hip hop. The beats are slammin,with non-stop rhymes.they send a good message in never again too. This is good to jam in your ride too.forget the haters that give this one or two stars because i would give this infinity if i could. this is one of the best albums i've heard. If you havent already, pick up 36 chambers, wu tang forever, liquid swords,cuban linx, and definitely pick up rza's new cd BOBBY DIGITAL! THIS IS HIP HOP! WU TANG ARE PROBABLY THE ONLY TRUE HIP HOP OUT THERE. KILLA BEES FOREVA!!!!!!!!!!!

I never think this album is Great!
Maybe Those Coverart not so attract me!
I never got interest in Wu Tang Killa Bees and Wu-Chronicles Serial!
But I'm wrong, Dead Wrong!!!
This Album Nearly Better than anything after they release Wu Tang Forever!

Now, People keep yelling Wu is Dead or They will never back to 36 chamber days!
But This album is really dark enoguh,
to let the listner feel like back to their 36 chamber days!

Produce By RZA and few unknown producer, but all of them is in the Old Wu Tang way, so which is very very great!

The Legacy - The first song in this album, a Rapper called A.I.G., he is aight! This one sounds really nice! Not really tension song, you can listen to it easily! 4/5

Concrete Jungle - Oh!!! This song is GREAT! It's Sunz of Man solo song, I never hear this group befo', The Rapper who drop the last verse in this song is sounds 80% like ODB!!!!!!!!
I can't believe it isn't him but I check this song really not featuring ODB, or is Suz of Man is ODB side project??? I don't know! 4.5/5

Co-Defendant - Wow~ Another Nice song in this album! Featuring Shyheim and Hell Raiza, another nice song that you never need to skip! 4/5

S.O.S. - Fianlly, This is the first song in this album featuring Wu Tang Clan Member! Featuring Inspectah Deck Street Life, The Beats is Straightly in 36 chamber way!!! Dark and Creepy, Inspectah sounds nice in here!!! 5/5

Execute Them - Straight Wu Tan Banger!!!!!!
Featuring Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Street Life & Masta killa!!!
The Beats Bring you back to the Old Wu Tang Day, I really miss this Sounds!!! one of the best song in here!!! 5/5

Bronx War Stories - another A.I.G. solo! This one is not the best, but still okay! 3/5

And Justice for All - Yeah!!! One of the Beat Song! The Beats is Nice! Featuring RZA, Killarmy and one of my favorite Wu Rapper, Method Man!!! I love this song!!! 5/5

Punishment - Black Nights Of The North Star Solo track! The Beat will grows on you! 4/5

Basta*ds - Solo by Ruthless Basta*ds, The Piano sample is nice! 4/5

On The Strength - This one is Stragiht Banger!!! Some Great Piano Sample with a up tempo Beat, Very Nice!!! 5/5

Cobra Clutch - Maybe The most Familiar voice from Wu Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah Drop this solo song! The Beat is sounds like from their "Iron Flag" album! A True Gem for Ghostface Fans!!! 4.5/5

Never Again - a Rapper call Remedy, It gots a GREAT symphonies sample plus a decency Very Very Nice one!!! 4.5/5

Where Was Heaven - Wu Syndicates solo, The Beat is sounds like from heaven, this one is ok! 3.5/5

'97 Mentality - Wow! Cappadonna feat Ghostface Killa!!! The Beat is nice! Both rapper is shine in here! 4.5/5

Fatal Sting - Black Nights Of The North Star another solo, The Beat sounds little bit like an Eminem stuff, a Nice song to end this GREAT album!!! 4/5

No Doubt!
This album is for All Wu Tang Fans,
for All who miss The Old 36 Chamber Days,
for All Real Rap Fans,
GET THIS NOW!!!!! YOU WON'T DISAPPOINTED!!!

Quite simply one of the best cds that wu tang has ever produced. I found it hard 2 believe when i saw that the rating of theis masterpeice was a measly 4 stars. This album ranks right up there with the greatest hip-hop cd's ever...along with "36 chambers", "Forever", "The Infamous", "Liquid Swords", Only built.... mop's "To the Death", big l's "Lfestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous" and mega's "The Realness". There isnt 1 filler track on the whole production with tight lyrics and phat beats produced by some of the wu's most underratted talent. Its a shame that quality cds like this arent produced nemore with the shortage of talent and true hip hop skills in the industry 2day (with the exception of Kweli, Dead Prez and Mos def) ... Theres not much else 2 say except that if u dont have this cd in ur posession, youve never experienced true hip-hop.

peace

Quite simply one of the best cds that wu tang has ever produced. I found it hard 2 believe when i saw that the rating of theis masterpeice was a measly 4 stars. This album ranks right up there with the greatest hip-hop cd's ever... There isnt 1 filler track on the whole production with tight lyrics and phat beats produced by some of the wu's most underratted talent. Its a shame that quality cds like this arent produced nemore with the shortage of talent and true hip hop skills in the industry 2day... I beleive this style has been overshadowed by the commercial [music]... which takes up valuable airtime on our televisions and radios. Where were u the day hip-hop died? Is it 2 early 2 mourn? is it 2 late 2 ride? Theres not much else 2 say except that if u dont have this cd in ur posession, youve never experienced true hip-hop.

peace

THE SWARM IS ONE OF THE BEST WU-TANG ALBUMS YET. ALTHOUGH IT HAS VARIOUS ARTISTS, MOST OF THE SONGS ARE TIGHT, WITH INNOVATIVE BEATS. MY FAVORITES ARE PUNISHMENT, AND JUSTICE FOR ALL, NEVER AGAIN AND CO-DEFENDANT. BLACK KNIGHTS ARE UNIQUE WU-TANG MEMBERS AS THEY HAIL FROM THE WEST COAST WITHOUT SOUNDING LIKE GANGSTAS. THE LYRICS ARE PRETTY MUCH ON POINT WITH RZA'S STYLE OF PRODUCTION. GET THIS ALBUM BECAUSE IT'S WORTH THE MONEY, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A DIEHARD WU FAN LIKE ME.