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Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan
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While the
's fans are loyal, they do expect their underground heroes to be virtuous and are the first to point out unnecessary releases. They might want to let this one slip since the
's label's 2008 release
is not only a fairly well chosen set but a soundtrack to the documentary of the same name, allowing viewers both a quick souvenir and primer before they explore further. Four mammoth classics kick off the release, sequenced in a brilliant way for maximum fist-pumping. Next, two B-list repeats from the 2004 comp
appear before the solo releases are explored, beginning with
's great
From
's party starter
to the closing jump track
the flow is rough, but the two excuses to choose from are the soundtrack one and the difficult, sprawling discography compilers have to deal with, especially when solo releases count. The disc barely even touches upon the group's long list of affiliates -- a smart move since this isn't a box set -- so instead of being a selling point, the word "Story" on the cover is only repeating the documentary's title. Even so, this disjointed set of tunes from the core members would sell anyone on the magic of the
. Hardcore fans will find it redundant and should go straight to the film. ~ David Jeffries