構成数 | 2枚

合計収録時間 | 01:28:50

Audio Mixers: Vladimir Meller; Dave Arron; Fourth Disciple; John the Baptist; Jose "Choco" Reynoso; RZA; Super Dave. Recording information: 36 Chambers West, Los Angeles, CA; 36 Chambers, New York, NY; 36 West, Los Angeles, CA; J.B. Studio, Miami, FL; Sony Studio, New York, NY; Track Records, Los Angeles, CA; Wu House, New York, NY. The Wu-Tang hip-hop collective can always be counted upon to release a worthwhile product, the level of quality control befitting a grass-roots cottage industry. The RZA produces the lion's share of the tracks on THE STING, so you know from the start that you're guaranteed some evocative tracks and visceral beats. The sonic thread of consistency that RZA weaves proves valuable as a revolving door of rappers spins from track to track, each turn introducing another street-smart master of Rhyme. Things get off to a pumping start with the self-referential mission statement of "Killa Beez," where Bobby Digital, Inspectah Deck, and others peel off urgent raps over an energetic backbeat. While this cut sets a pattern for much of what's to follow, there are interesting diversions such as "When You Come Home," a more low-key track where Shyheim sends out his compassion to a cohort in lockdown, over a Middle-Eastern-tinged keyboard riff. The limited-edition version of THE STING also features a second disc of bonus cuts, just in case the aforementioned hip-hop smorgasbord isn't enough.

録音 | ステレオ (Studio)