[.ca] Liquid Swords

From Amazon.com:
Some Wu members, like Cappadonna, are overly concerned with the way they dress, while others are a plain ol' inebriated mess (read: Ol' Dirty Bastard). For the GZA, it's all about the lyrics. With his nasal delivery and rapid-fire flow, he is the most experienced and oldest member of the Wu Tang Clan (he released a pre-Wu LP on Cold Chillin' Records entitled Words from the Genius in 1991). GZA's forte is battle rhymes (on his self-titled cut he declares that wack MCs' "lyrics are weak, like clock radio speakers"). On "Labels" he eloquently pens a complete song using only rap record label names. Loaded wordplay aside, beat-wise Liquid Swords is fully and exceptionally RZA-produced (peep the electric guitars and spacey synths on "Investigative Reports"). Liquid Swords is a perfect purchase for rap fiends who crave ill experimental beats and even iller punchlines. --Dalton Higgins

Chronique amazon.fr:
Gary Grice, alias Genius/GZA, a la particularité d'être le seul membre du Wu- Tang Clan à avoir sorti un album du temps de sa première vie artistique, Words From The Genius en 1991. Il fut également le premier des neuf rappeurs du Clan à s'allier en 1993 au producteur concepteur RZA dans le but de mener à bien l'opération Shaolin (bien que Liquid Swords ne soit apparu qu'après les débuts en solo de Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard et Raekwon The Chef). La production signée RZA est toujours reconnaissable à son empreinte psychédélico-foutraque inspirée des films de kung-fu made in Hong Kong. Et la plupart des acolytes de la secte Wu sont évidemment présents. A noter l'exercice de style "Labels" sur lequel GZA pourfend les maisons de disques qui n'ont commencé à croire en ses (leurs) chances qu'une fois le buzz bien installé. --José Guerreiro

Out of the ashes of boredom:
The first time I heard this album was on some crappy old tape which I had borrowed from a friend of mine around early 96. I had the tape for about two months and I only ended up listening to it because I was extremely bored at the time. I don't know whether it was the unique production, The GZAs voice or his flow but I got hooked to this album. I was amazed at how some dirty, old tape could be so good to me. My friend never got it back for another five monthes. This album had got some very unique production to it and displays that true Wu sound for anyone who's a fan. I believe this to be one of the best albums from the Wu camp and even if you aren't a fan one thing for sure is that this sound was and is different and The GZA's intelligent too.

MAN....:
THE DARKESS JOINT EVER RELEASED IN HIP-HOP!!!ALL TIME CLASSIC JOINT!!!

Legendary Liquid Swords:
Although this album was released all the way back in 1995, I just got my first taste of it. I have always known about Wu Tang Clan but I never got a chance to hear much from them because they are not as mainstream and commercial. After listening to GZA's Liquid Sword I was quite amazed. Why does someone who has such story telling and comparison lyrical skills is not on the radio and flowing in the mainstream and appearing on TRL and BET. I have not heard such great skills since back in the Biggie and 2Pac days. GZA has solid skills with great back up guest appearances from other Wu Tang members. (method man, RZA) The production of RZA was solid, and it somewhat tries to tell the story of Liquid Swords before songs. Some of the beats reminds me of the themes from the old martial art movies. Eventhough this album might not sound really appealing the first time, but every time you listen to it, you will hear something you missed the last time and be impressed by the kinda skill he displayed. Such artists like this are rarely found in the mainstream today. GZA is truly a genious with rhymes and brought the best out of the other guest appearances. This CD is definitely worth your money, it has depth although it talks streets and guns. The creativity in this album is far above many rappers even in the game today. Lyrics: A+ Production: A Delivery: A+ Overall: A+

A must own for anyone into real hip hop:
Best Wu solo joint of all time, period. Only Wu related album that tops this is 36 Chambers - enough said.

2nd Best Wu-Tang Solo:
This could arguably be the best Wu-Tang solo album. Once again, the RZA lays down his amazing beats for his fellow Clan-mate to glide over. The GZA, who is probably the Clan's most gifted MC, drops jewels throughout this album (peep "Labels"). This is my second favorite Wu-Tang album behind "Only built 4 Cuban Linx". Also, his second Wu album was O.K., but the "Legend of The Liquid Sword" is hot too. As far as this CD goes, certified classic.

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