Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (Gold Vinyl) (National Album Day 2022)

Wu-Tang Clan's debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was one of the most influential rap albums of the '90s. Its sparse yet atmospheric production -- courtesy of RZA -- mapped out the sonic blueprint that countless other hardcore rappers would follow for years to come. It laid the groundwork for the rebirth of New York hip-hop in the hardcore age, paving the way for everybody from Biggie and Jay-Z to Nas and Mobb Deep. Moreover, it introduced a colorful cast of hugely talented MCs, some of whom ranked among the best and most unique individual rappers of the decade. Some were outsized, theatrical personalities, others were cerebral storytellers and lyrical technicians, but each had his own distinctive style, which made for an album of tremendous variety and consistency.

1. Bring Da Ruckus

2. Shame On a Nigga

3. Clan In Da Front

4. Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber

5. Can It Be All So Simple / Intermission

6. Protect Ya Neck / Intermission

7. Da Mystery of Chessboxin'

8. Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit

9. C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)

10. Method Man

11. Tearz

12. Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Part II