Legend of the Liquid Sword
GZA the Genius
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| Total: 14 Songs |
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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 Liquid Swords is one of the most crucial entries in the lengthy WTC discography, and on Legend, he looks to return to that vibe, after 1999's Beneath the Surface. 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 as classic as the first Liquid Swords, this is still a great album, and suggested listening for any fan of the Genius or the Wu.
Customer Reviews
dope songs
gza got nice tracks on this album
Another great GZA production
FAME is a classic-im a huge hip hop fan. I have never heard a song like FAME. Its almost Slick Rick esk in the word play but the whole together a ultimate fav. Stay in Line is another GZA classic song. Great album...make sure you get the first 2 too
Top Albums and Songs By GZA the Genius
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ExplicitShadowboxin' | Liquid Swords | 3:29 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitLiquid Swords | Liquid Swords | 4:30 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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4th Chamber | Liquid Swords | 4:36 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitOn the Eve of War (Julio Caesar Chavez Mix) | Legacy of Blood | 3:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Duel of the Iron Mic | Liquid Swords | 4:06 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Breaker, Breaker | Beneath the Surface | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Cold World | Liquid Swords | 5:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Pencil (feat. Masta Killa & RZA) | Pro Tools | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Labels | Liquid Swords | 2:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Beneath the Surface | Beneath the Surface | 4:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- $9.99
- Genres: Hip-Hop/Rap, Music, Hip-Hop, Gangsta Rap, East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap
- Released: Dec 10, 2002
- ℗ 2002 Geffen Records
