WU-TANG CLAN — Artist Poll — Voting Thread (deadline Oct. 15)

Almost done with my ballot, but want to say that I think this is interesting and otm:

The arc of RZA's evolution as a producer is really interesting, esp because the first album seems to come out of left-field and bears next to no resemblance to that dominant sounds on the east coast (Puffy/Biggie) and the west coast (Dre/Snoop/2-Pac) at the time that were clearly leading the way through rap's big crossover pop moment. ... And it's all fascinating but tbh I don't think it actually *sounds* as good as a bunch of stuff that came later as he refined his approach. By the time he gets to the Dirty album, something like "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" really bangs - minimalist as it is there's a depth and widescreen-appeal to the sound, everything is carefully placed and panned in the mix for maximum impact, the haze of the first album and Tical (which is muddy as *fuck*, the whole thing sounds underwater) is still deployed but it's more skillful, less sloppy.

Revisiting the albums in release order has been really interesting in seeing how much the RZA grows as a producer in just a few years, but also how much each of the members develops quickly. Rae is basically yelling throughout the first album, but by Ironman his raps have this great range and each line is just packed with syllables. Meth, too, I don't think he's that all that great on 36 Chambers even with his ample charisma, but by Forever every one of his lines kills me.

I will say that Tical has suffered most on relistening, the production feels notably weaker than the other "first four" releases. I don't mind muddiness generally, but it's just not that interesting and it starts to feel like a slog to me. And I don't think they had figured out that they should pack their solo albums with guest appearances, that a record can still project a singular vision without one rapper providing almost every verse

"not *as* interesting" is what I meant in that second sentence there; it's still a very good record

just sent my ballot! Hopefully others are also coming through this weekend.

only have 9 ballots so far. may need to extend a week and see if we can do some recruiting?

I can throw something together I should think, it'll be fairly canon though...

sorry life got in the way. a wee extension would be good if poss

yeah i think we have to. can a mod change the wording to 'deadline extended to Oct. 22' please?

i think we need a minimum of 15 but would like to get 20+

whos missing? flopson, bradnelson, marcos, Frederik B, forks, billstevejim, rogermexico (there was one that was sent and not sure from which user). Anyone else?

The mystery one was probably mine.

i think i figured yours cos it kinda correlates with your email address?

lost track of this will try to get a ballot together

thanks for the extension! hmm do I need to listen to The Saga Continues before I make any final decisions...?

no

did anyone listen to A Better Tomorrow

i did at the time but cant remember anything from it

mystery ballot was probably me

sounds right

da mystery of sic's ballot

Spottie just wanted to make sure you got my ballot, sent it about a week ago. Looking forward to this eventual rollout

Got it thanks!

Only got one more ballot with the extension. Not really sure how to proceed?

in my experience you have to bump this thread like every day to remind people to vote in it

otherwise folks just forget

how many ballots do you have so far?

11 including mine.

xp yeah usually that just happens kinda naturally with the normal back and forth and campaigning etc, hasn't really taken off like that.

I will get you a ballot tonight if you can find it in yr heart to let it sneak through late. again sorry

send it whenever, think we gotta try one more extension. Maybe a mod can update the date in the title to "(Deadline extended to Oct 31)" ?

saving my bacon with the extended extension

Bump, we need more voters cmon do it.

putting one together RIGHT NOW

me too

sent!

votey vote vote vote

almost too many punny poll options, so I suggest we do a backronym

PICK
ONLY
LYRICAL
LINES

*poll title options

Witty UnPOLLdictable Talent and Natural Game

there's so many choices it's true

I'll POLL Your Asshole Shut and Keep Feedin Ya and Feedin Ya and Feedin Ya

that was in my top 3 lol

votey vote vote vote

Got a couple more. Couple more days. One of these days, and it wont be long.

okay okay will get you one on sunday
i am self conscious as my picks are gonna be very garden variety

don't matter just do it!

Excited for the roll-out on this, haven't really campaigned for anything because my wu-opinions are fairly orthodox and it's not like an album like OB4CL needs extra repping here. How many ballots have been submitted?

working on it working on it

vote you foolz

vote while you still can

i got 2 more last week and one early this morning. Just a couple more lets get it done people.

oh dang... no nominations for:
GZA - Publicity
Method Man - What's Happenin' (feat. Busta Rhymes)

might have voted for both but my bad not paying attention sooner

did you submit yours yet?

incoming in 3... 2...

vote you suckaz