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36 Seasons
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

  • Summary: The 11th solo studio release for the Wu-Tang rapper features guest appearances from AZ, Kool G Rap, Nems, Pharoahe Monch, The Revelations, Kandace Springs, Shawn Wigs, and Tre Williams.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Dec 5, 2014
    91
    For Ghostface aficionados, Seasons is easily superior to the new Wu-Tang joint, A Better Tomorrow. [5 Dec 20014, p.78]
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  2. Billboard.com
    Dec 9, 2014
    80
    While it's not the Clan in full, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better supporting cast. If Tomorrow is, in fact, the group's swan song, 36 Seasons proves that Wu's members can do just fine--and maybe even better--on their own.
  3. RapReviews.com
    Dec 16, 2014
    80
    It hits all the notes that you want from a Wu-Tang Clan affiliate, and is much a more satisfying project than "A Better Tomorrow."
  4. HipHopDX
    Dec 9, 2014
    70
    36 Seasons may not be Ghostface’s greatest project, but it is another notable addition to his extensive body of work. Rapping alongside Kool G Rap and AZ for the bulk of the album is certainly a treat, and the two have their own moments of glory. Production, on the other hand, simply does not hold on to the lyrical dynamism present between Ghost, Pharoahe Monch, AZ and G.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Dec 9, 2014
    63
    It's an urgent, soulfully steely album of hip-hop unconcerned with the genre's current twists into pop structures and woozy electronics.
  6. Record Collector
    Jan 29, 2015
    60
    It’s not the second coming of Ironman, but tracks such as Love Don’t Live Here No More, Emergency Procedure, Homicide and Blood On The Streets make this one of the best Wu-related releases of recent years, confirming Ghostface as its most consistently engaging member.
  7. The A.V. Club
    Dec 10, 2014
    58
    Even at its best, however, 36 Seasons lacks the maniacal forward drive that propels Ghostface’s most electrifying works.

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  1. Lambo442
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    This album is so on point. Mellow beats, seductive vocals, top notch rhyming and a consistent theme running throughout, that of coming back toThis album is so on point. Mellow beats, seductive vocals, top notch rhyming and a consistent theme running throughout, that of coming back to the hood and seeing how much it's changed. Ghostface is on top of his game these days and every album he releases is an instant classic. Anyone that loves hip hop should love this album.… Expand
  2. Keithnicity
    Dec 21, 2014
    9
    EASILY album of the year. Easily. This album is absolutely insane. The ONLY reason why I wouldn't give this thing a 100% perfect score isEASILY album of the year. Easily. This album is absolutely insane. The ONLY reason why I wouldn't give this thing a 100% perfect score is because of the weird musical interludes and because I felt Pieces To The Puzzle (although not a bad song) didn't quite fit in with the overall sound of the album and it was kind of jarring. Otherwise this thing is GLORIOUS. AZ absolutely shines as a recurring special guest. The concept of the album was dope and the live instrumentation provided by the Revelations was just that... a revelation. The first track of this thing floored me, lush jaw dropping production. Great album and everything I want from the Ghost.… Expand
  4. superdnrs
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    Hands down the best Hip-Hop album of 2014. I love the idea of having so many features from Kool G Rap and AZ, it makes a great red threadHands down the best Hip-Hop album of 2014. I love the idea of having so many features from Kool G Rap and AZ, it makes a great red thread throughout the whole album.… Expand
  5. Urbanlistener
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    With awesome recurrent guest features from Kool G Rap and AZ, Ghostface's pure skills on the mic, the quality of the content of his verses andWith awesome recurrent guest features from Kool G Rap and AZ, Ghostface's pure skills on the mic, the quality of the content of his verses and a pretty good production, 36 seasons is one of the best Ghostface albums yet.… Expand

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