Swords for survival
N07ad1c7ad7aN | Camp Pendleton, California USA | 06/17/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a bangin album, the Gods dont play. The lyrics are always on point. The beats are ahead of their time. These are true MC's blessin us with knowlege, wisdom, and understanding. Most people go for the shinny getups catchy tunes and lyrics that are simple minded. They are missing the idea of true Hip Hop. Hip Hop is supposed to make you think on another level. Killarm's lyrics have a profound impact on the listener, and have 'em beggin for more. I am a loyal fan to say the least and i appreciate the talent and the realizim put into it. The first two albums were instant classics, the third album is no exception. Every single beat has a grimy "full metal jacket" feel knawmean, when they where searching for the female sniper y'know. Sweatshop intro says it all. not to mention "Originators", 9th prince spits metaphors constantly like a hillbilly spittin his chaw. The realness alone is noteworthy, for example "The Hit" The slang is so advanced, some cant keep up. Its too hype, the off beat style, the sampling of the gunfire and bombs it all goes with the beat. Its too much to absorb in one sitting, the more you listen to it the more you catch, and thats with all wu tang tracks. Thats my word!"
Takes a couple listens
Lynn Robinson | 12/06/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Like some other Wu albums, this offering from Killarmy takes a couple listens before you get into it. I bought the album because I had read good reviews and I loved the song Militant. But, the first time I listened to it, Militant was the only song I liked. But, after a couple listens, there are several tracks that stand out. To me, Militant is the standout track, but The Push, Street Monopoly, Feel It, Whatever We Want, Monster, and Lady Sings the Blues are the top tracks. Originators, Sweatshop, and Trilogy are also good songs. The other songs are decent, but may or may not like them due to production. The production is mostly solid, with most production done by 4th Disciple, with help from Falling Down, Rebel Dainja, and Mike D. The few guest spots are made by U-God, Superb, Prodical Sun, and Polite. My only problems with this album are there are too many skits and 1-2 minute songs and several of the songs' intros are way too long. Other than that, this is a solid album."
Fear love and war (classic)
jboussea | umass amherst, MA | 10/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"one of the best wu in a long time...not that Supreme clientele and the W were not good but this beats them...especially because this one has a lot of songs...
1.skit
2.the push ... 9.3/10 they killed it...superb's last line is funny. beat is militant..nice movie samples
3. it's militant.9/10 when i first heard that song i didnt like it...but when i got hte album i fell in love with it...
4. Originators ..9/10 ..nice piano sound..nice flows and lyrics
5. skit
6. sweatshops..8.2/10 ..nice beat...nice lyrics..they got the rap ... sold like sweatshops
7 street monopoly...8.8/10 this along with militant ..were on napster long before the album came out..this song gets a lot of love from the streets..
8. after hours...8/10 freestyle type lyrics..but real nice..it's not a serious track ..it's sorta like a skit
9.trilogy... 9.9/10 one of the best songs on the albums ..bangin beat...
10. feel it 10/10 this is the 3rd song i heard b4 i bought the album...and its the reason why i spent my money on this album...if yall dont want to buy the album download this song off aimster...kazaa ..win mx or imesh...it's the most emotional song on the album..they talk about problems they havin ...all kinds of problems
11. skit
12. whatever we want...9/10 in the top 5 beatwise...4th disciple is on point on all hte tracks in this album..some of the songs were produced by others ..but he's the best
13.skit
14. monster..9.5/10 another banga beat wise ..great lyrics...
15. the hit 9.9/10...great song great lyrics...
great beat the beat is kind of like the "monster" beat but better
16. one to grow on 7.7/10 ..i havent listen to it much..maybe its a better song than i think cuz most of the songs require a few listens...most wu -songs u cant judge them after a few listens...but it did not attract me enough to keep on listenin to it..but it's defintily not a bad song..and it's short so no need to skip...
17.skit
18. 10/10 this is tied wit "feel it" for best song s on the album..for some reason this song is clean...they censor the words...i dont know ..why it kinda takesaway from the song..so it's probly a 9.99999999999 for the censorship..
19 spoken word....it's kinda skit like 9/10...it got a nice mellow beat...they jus talking but great beat
20.nonchalantly...9.5/10 it continues with the same beat from the previous track except that they rappin instead of talkin
21. the rule... 9.8/10 great beat...nice lyrics..i like the ...lyrics on taht song ..when other rappers do it it doesnt sound taht good..
22. lady sings the blues...9.7/10 thsi song along with "feel it' are the only songs with singin on it..but " feel it" was a sample..thsi one is actually a girl singin probably tekitha..whatever happend to blue .raspberry...is she out of wu-tang now?...great beat ..great emotional song..great albums no skipping..one of the classic wu-tang better than remedy(...)."
Track Listings (22) - Disc #1