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Originally Posted by OctaneHugo
The point of the thread is to explain to someone why an album is enjoyable. This is difficult to do if little feedback is given.
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Too hard to explain why you like music without having a point to make a counterpoint against? That makes no sense - you should be able to explain why you like something without any help.
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Originally Posted by Antonio
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anyone care to explain? i mean, i don't completely hate it, a number of the tracks are really good, but overall i just find this meandering and uninteresting. |
I can see meandering but not uninteresting. At the time it came out it was definitely one of the most interesting to have been released in a long time.
The rappers are all strong and have unique styles that RZA orchestrated into a weird rap symphony. Almost all of the rappers had more flair than had been heard in a while; the combo of their raps were hard-hitting assaults by some, tempered by the laid-back styles of others. Also, as the DJ/producer RZA started an entire trend of making dirty, scratchy beats with a 'lo-fi' sensibility. The Kung-Fu Cinema theme may seem a bit tired by now but at the time it appealed to a lot of kids who grew up watching Kung Fu movies on weekend TV.
To me they were the rap equivalent of a DIY punk band at the time of 36 Chambers. They forced their way into the music industry but made sure to handle their own business and keep control of their music. And they had the skills to pull this off. The point is; they were principled and intelligent and I think this shows in every aspect of the 36 Chambers album.
The interludes can get old and interrupt the music but I think it's a great album as a whole. I never go more than a couple years without listening to it and I always listen to all of it.