My first listens were unrewarding. I could see no killer hooks or songs and I thought 'maybe the Clan are getting too old for this now' as some of the rapping seemed lacklustre but although there's some duff stuff on here, after a few listens it dawned on me that this is not a bad album at all- people are comparing it to their earlier stuff but Rza should be commended for trying a different production style and not trying to make the same album twice.

'Have Gun Will Go' sums up this perfectly, both the music and the rapping which conjures up vivid pictures, 'Wolves' has a surging groove and 'While My Heart Gently Weeps' sticks in your head with it's poignant feel (this track also features a superb rap from Ghostface)

To clinch the deal you get a raw demo recorded at RZA's house from 1992 and a dvd which although is terrible sound quality when they play live, will be loved by all Wu fans

It's a cliche I know but if you give this your full attention you will be… more »

My first listens were unrewarding. I could see no killer hooks or songs and I thought 'maybe the Clan are getting too old for this now' as some of the rapping seemed lacklustre but although there's some duff stuff on here, after a few listens it dawned on me that this is not a bad album at all- people are comparing it to their earlier stuff but Rza should be commended for trying a different production style and not trying to make the same album twice.

'Have Gun Will Go' sums up this perfectly, both the music and the rapping which conjures up vivid pictures, 'Wolves' has a surging groove and 'While My Heart Gently Weeps' sticks in your head with it's poignant feel (this track also features a superb rap from Ghostface)

To clinch the deal you get a raw demo recorded at RZA's house from 1992 and a dvd which although is terrible sound quality when they play live, will be loved by all Wu fans

It's a cliche I know but if you give this your full attention you will be rewarded and I just hope there's another.

The message from the kung fu snippets throughout is empowering also.