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The mantra-like verses and celestial arrangements of 1995 hit "The Crossroads" are stretched over two discs on The Art of War, the second album by Cleveland rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. On that single and its accompanying multiplatinum full-length album, E. 1999 Eternal, this collective of former street hooligans provided the missing link between ruthless gangsta life and spiritual redemption. With The Art of War, the group refines its sound to perfection. Four different personalities emerge on the new work, as Krazyie Bone, Layzie Bone, Wish Bone and Bizzy Bone rise out of the luxuriant choruses of songs like "Look Into My Eyez" (from the Batman & Robin soundtrack) and "Family Tree" to showcase their individual skills. But for the most part, this is a family. --Aidin Vaziri