Legend Of The Liquid Sword is a Hip-Hop album by GZA / Genius, originally released in 2002. On Gatefold: 11 pressings tracked.
About
Arguably the most lyrically advanced member of the Wu-Tang Clan, GZA is loved around the world for his densely layered verses and intellectual style. His 1995 album <i>Liquid Swords</i> is one of the most crucial entries in the lengthy WTC discography, and on <i>Legend</i>, he looks to return to that vibe, after 1999's <i>Beneath the Surface</i>. A tall order to be sure, but he does not disappoint here, coming in with 15 tracks of refreshingly rugged, vintage Wu-style joints, and reasserting his position as one of the most impressive wordsmiths in the game. Conceptual songwriting is one of his biggest strengths, on full display here with the zoology-themed "Animal Planet" and "Fame," a celebrity referencing discourse akin to his old favorite "Labels." He also teams up with fellow Clansmen RZA and Masta Killa on the rowdy, Mathematics-produced "Fam (Members Only)," and connects with DJ Muggs for the spooky crime-scene tale "Luminal." While not <i>as</i> classic as the first <i>Liquid Swords</i>, this is still a great album, and suggested listening for any fan of the Genius or the Wu.
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Tracklist
- 1Intro0:42
- 2Auto Bio3:54
- 3Did Ya Say That3:54
- 4Silent (feat. Ghostface Killah & Streetlife)2:41
- 5Knock, Knock3:34
- 6Stay in Line (feat. Santi White)4:02
- 7Animal Planet4:16
- 8Fam (Members Only) [feat. RZA & Masta Killa]4:10
- 9Legend of the Liquid Sword (feat. Allen Anthony)3:37
- 10Fame3:45
- 11Highway Robbery (feat. Governor Two's)4:00
- 12Luminal2:59
- 13Sparring Minds (feat. Inspectah Deck)2:48
- 14Rough Cut (feat. Armel, Prodigal Sunn & 12 O'Clock)3:05
- 15Uncut Material2:58
Sound DNA
- Hip-Hop
- East Coast
- gritty
- brooding
- urban
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- 12 O'ClockFEATURING
- Allen AnthonyFEATURING
- Anthony AllenFEATURING VOCALS
- ArmelFEATURING
- Ghostface KillahFEATURING
- Governor Two'sFEATURING
- Inspectah DeckFEATURING
- Jay GarfieldPROGRAMMED BY
- Masta KillaFEATURING
- Prodigal SunnFEATURING
- RZAFEATURING
- Santi WhiteFEATURING VOCALS, WRITTEN-BY
- Street LifeFEATURING
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 11 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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