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One of the best hip hop albums of all time turns 20: Liquid Swords
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Gordon Shumway
Banned
Always in my rotation..
Perfect Blue
Banned
The vinyl got a reissue recently too http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JDNEFG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
classic album
classic album
This right here.
Epsilon-delta
Banned
Their best album. Give me that Shadowboxin.
Dion Blaster
Member
GZA in his prime was insane, his flow through this entire album was perfect.
Silver Arrows
Banned
Without a doubt my favorite rap album of all time. No matter how many times I listen to it, it never ceases to amaze me on how new the sounds feel.
This, alongside Liquid Swords' spiritual sequel, Cannibal Ox's Cold Vein, which hits upon the same bleak, almost dystopian visions of New York, are albums that will never grow old for me.
I DON'T GIVE A COTTON PICKING FUCK ABOUT A BROTHA TRYING TO SIZE A N*GGA UP, I HOLD MY OWN!
This, alongside Liquid Swords' spiritual sequel, Cannibal Ox's Cold Vein, which hits upon the same bleak, almost dystopian visions of New York, are albums that will never grow old for me.
I DON'T GIVE A COTTON PICKING FUCK ABOUT A BROTHA TRYING TO SIZE A N*GGA UP, I HOLD MY OWN!
Silver Arrows
Banned
Well if you living in the world today, you might hear about the slang that the Wu-Tang say...
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
When a motherfucker steps out his place
And gets slapped in his motherfuckin face
Just because the motherfucker tried to base
The G.O.D., the G.O.D.
Still dope.
And gets slapped in his motherfuckin face
Just because the motherfucker tried to base
The G.O.D., the G.O.D.
Still dope.
Was just about to say. People always rip on RZAs raps but his verse in 4th Chsmber is beautiful.
Duel of the Iron Mic is probably my favorite track though. Love the production on that one.
Shout out to Shane "Sony" "Man God" Bettenhausen who repped this album when he posted on GAF
EDIT: I have a physical cd but why why why do artists militantly scrub their works off YouTube? Can't even share these tracks with friends on the Internet to give them some 20th anniversary sampling. Boo
bootsthecat
Banned
He wasn't scared of the shogun, but the shogun was scared of him.
Maybe that was the problem.
Might be the best song intro ever crafted.
Maybe that was the problem.
Might be the best song intro ever crafted.
Did you listen to Sour Soul? Best thing Ghost has done since Clientele.
Yes and I agree...it's excellent
Consequence
Member
Can't wait to hear your thoughts!
Silver Arrows
Banned
BIDEN FUCKING KNOWS
sixteen-bit
Member
great album, happy anniverary
cat litter
Member
The best wu album, although I listened to it so much I kind of ruined it for myself xd
Summer Haze
Banned
I prefer it to any of his main Wu work.
Schattenjäger
Gabriel Knight
Yo, Picture bloodbaths and elevator shafts

Like these murderous rhymes tight from genuine craft
Check the print, it's where veterans spark the letterings

Slow moving MC's is waiting for the editin

The liquid soluble that made up the chemistry

A gaseous element, that burned down your ministry
Tied with Cuban Linx for best Wu album ever
Like these murderous rhymes tight from genuine craft
Check the print, it's where veterans spark the letterings

Slow moving MC's is waiting for the editin

The liquid soluble that made up the chemistry

A gaseous element, that burned down your ministry
Tied with Cuban Linx for best Wu album ever
NinjaCoachZ
Member
I gotta be honest and say I'd never heard this album until I saw this thread. I'm checking it out now and damn, this is amazing stuff. Love it.
Thanks Obama
Bobby Roberts
Banned
That would have literally killed people.
Schattenjäger;184606661 said:
Nah, it's better than Cuban Linx.
This is exactly the reason why I made the thread. It's a great album but also somewhat unknown to a wider audience so I'm glad I could expose it to people who haven't heard it before!
NinjaCoachZ
Member
Guess it paid off pretty well man! Definitely see what you mean. I'm glad you did just because it introduced me to such a really cool album. Always feels good to share stuff you love with others!
Why? Ready to Die gotta go either way.
I feel Gang Starr are in a similar situation.
TheExhaustedWalrus
Member
It's the best Wu album easily. One of the best rap albums period.
Either this or aquemini/atliens in place of the chronic (although I have a hard time choosing which one)
Emperor Bohe
Member
one of the greatest albums ever, and is probably my favourite Wu album. I like Supreme Clientele just as much, if not more, but that's more of a Ghostface solo rather than a "Wu" album like Liquid Swords is (the 1st gen of Wu solos were still family efforts).
Silver Arrows
Banned
Cuban Linx simply cannot touch Liquid Swords, even on a bad day. When the Genius was on his game, it was almost Jordan like in how good he was.
Yo, Picture bloodbaths and elevator shafts
Like these murderous rhymes tight from genuine craft
Check the print, it's where veterans spark the letterings
Slow moving MC's is waiting for the editing
The liquid soluble that made up the chemistry
A gaseous element, that burned down your ministry
Herbal vapors and biblical papers
Smoking Exodus, every square yard is plush
Fuck the screw-faced photo sessions facial expression
Leaves impressions, try to keep a shark nigga guessing
Give crazy shouts Son here's the outcome
Cut across the semi-gloss rhymes you floss
Shit is outdated, just like neckloads of Sterlings
Suede-fronts, bell-bottoms, and tri-colored Shearlings
I ain't particular, I bang like vehicular homicides
On July 4th in Bed-Stuy
Where money don't grown on trees and there's thieving MC's
Who cut-throat to rake leaves
They can't breathe, blood splash, rushing fast
Like running rivers, I be that whiskey in your liver
I said this in the OT thread the other day but my favourite tracks tied between Duel of the Iron Mic and Cold World.
Like these murderous rhymes tight from genuine craft
Check the print, it's where veterans spark the letterings
Slow moving MC's is waiting for the editing
The liquid soluble that made up the chemistry
A gaseous element, that burned down your ministry
Herbal vapors and biblical papers
Smoking Exodus, every square yard is plush
Fuck the screw-faced photo sessions facial expression
Leaves impressions, try to keep a shark nigga guessing
Give crazy shouts Son here's the outcome
Cut across the semi-gloss rhymes you floss
Shit is outdated, just like neckloads of Sterlings
Suede-fronts, bell-bottoms, and tri-colored Shearlings
I ain't particular, I bang like vehicular homicides
On July 4th in Bed-Stuy
Where money don't grown on trees and there's thieving MC's
Who cut-throat to rake leaves
They can't breathe, blood splash, rushing fast
Like running rivers, I be that whiskey in your liver
I said this in the OT thread the other day but my favourite tracks tied between Duel of the Iron Mic and Cold World.
It's not good. So called classic releases and they treat the master like shit. Better off grabbing the one from a few years ago.
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