Wu-Massacre
by Meth-Ghost-Rae
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Mar 30, 2010
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16

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  1. kpat
    Apr 1, 2010
    4
    Wu tang had always aspired to break new lyrical boundaries coupled with grimy beats, producing generally what no other hip hop group could. This latest "throw back" misses all those aspirations. The opening track "Criminology 2.5" has a very old wu tang appeal, with a reminiscent undertone. It then loses it's consistency when they throw tracks like "smooth sailing" or "miranda" at Wu tang had always aspired to break new lyrical boundaries coupled with grimy beats, producing generally what no other hip hop group could. This latest "throw back" misses all those aspirations. The opening track "Criminology 2.5" has a very old wu tang appeal, with a reminiscent undertone. It then loses it's consistency when they throw tracks like "smooth sailing" or "miranda" at you. "Meth vs. Chef 2" also provides an old school wu tang feel, but the track's sheer repetitiveness will make you cringe by the end of it. In essence this wu tang was a complete miss in it's attempt to be a memoir to the grimy wu tang style we're all used to. For new listeners, if you don't believe me. Go and check out "36 chambers", "wu tang forever" or even "the W".… Expand
  2. Musikian
    Mar 31, 2010
    10
    Wu-Massacre is the return of Meth, Ghostface, and Raekwon's lyricism domination to the top of the charts. Incredible album.
  3. UptonK.
    Apr 12, 2010
    2
    This is old news. Tired. The beats are boring, the rapping is rapidfire and lame at the same time. There is no natural energy to be found. Terribly contrived and just in it for the bucks.
  4. NicoDaFlagburna
    Jan 25, 2011
    8
    Ghost, Rae and Meth return with a convincing album that will appeal to die-hard fans but may not stimulate them like previous records. The wordplay never drops below substantial though the style can be criticised as bland and lacking inspiration. This is in no way an insult to the hip-hop producers or MCs who write well but the album feels like it should have been released 8 years ago andGhost, Rae and Meth return with a convincing album that will appeal to die-hard fans but may not stimulate them like previous records. The wordplay never drops below substantial though the style can be criticised as bland and lacking inspiration. This is in no way an insult to the hip-hop producers or MCs who write well but the album feels like it should have been released 8 years ago and has arrived too late for validation. This album was conceptualised as a response to ill-feeling about Rza's musical direction and therefore it lacks any. 'Its that Wu **** is one of the standout tracks that feels like it can hold its own weight in today's hip-hop market. 8/10 83/100… Expand

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    Three Wu-Tang MCs join forces; bring the pain. [July 2010, p. 136]
  2. AllMusic
    70
    This is not an indispensable part of the Wu legacy, but it's a consistent, duly rugged, and satisfying one nonetheless.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Method Man's acid sarcasm grounds Ghostface Killah's tightly wound exclamations, which in turn nicely balance Raekwon's flinty realism, and the trio's rhymes are well served throughout by big, soulful beats.
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