International pressing of the Wu-Tang Clan Star Method Man's eagerly anticipated fourth solo effort features one bonus track: 'O.D.'. Produced by The Rza, Erick Sermon and Scott Storch amongst others, and featuring guest ... more »appearances from the likes of Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, The Rza and Redman, '4.21...The Day After' provides another welcome dose of hard-hitting lyrics and heavy beats. Interscope. 2006.« less
International pressing of the Wu-Tang Clan Star Method Man's eagerly anticipated fourth solo effort features one bonus track: 'O.D.'. Produced by The Rza, Erick Sermon and Scott Storch amongst others, and featuring guest appearances from the likes of Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, The Rza and Redman, '4.21...The Day After' provides another welcome dose of hard-hitting lyrics and heavy beats. Interscope. 2006.
"Two years later, and Method Man comes correct again! And this time harder, and more on point! This was a very anticipated album by Wu fans and Meth fans for sure. Some people were dissapointed with his 2004 release "Tical 0", even though I liked the album. But let me explain..
Lyric wise, Method Man comes correct. People say he fell off, how is that? It dont seem like he fell off to me! He never did, hes always been on point. He drops fire and truth on all the songs. He drops the same style he's always had, but this time he delivers on different levels to add a new taste to the album. To sum it up, the same old dope Meth.
Production wise, this is what people wanted to hear. As I said, some people were dissapointed with the production from Tical 0, but this album is sure to prove them wrong. You got one beat by Scott Storch, which I thought was good. Quite a few beats from RZA which is A BIG BIG PLUS!! RZA does miracles lol. Alos Erick Sermon. Quite a few diff producers that add to the album. Overall, the production is off the chain. Since you got some grimey bangers, a couple more up-tempo bangers and so on. "Presidential MC (Produced by RZA)", automatic banger!!!
Overall, Meth comes correct and dope, dont underestimate, cop this!!
My Top 5 Songs
1.4:20 (Grimey)
2.The Glide
3.Ya Meen (Insane beat)
4.Konichiwa Bi*ches
5.Presidential MC"
More Structural Support for Wu Revolution
The Purchaser | Vermont | 08/29/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A lot of people base their reviews on how an album compares to one of its precessors. No matter how much effort he might put into the album, another Tical will never happen. Instead, we need to recognize that although 36 chambers, Tical, Liquid Swords, etc. were some of the best albums of all time... the fact is that artists evolve, as well as their sound. So try to not to compare it to music from over 10 years ago... instead compare it to music now, and the state of hip hop at the moment.
When looked at from that perspective, this is an excellent album. For the most part, I dont think it sounds anything like Tical, though I will admit that it has a gritty style that is slightly reminicent. Rest assured, it is much better than Tical 0.
Most of the tracks are real tight, with excellent production from a variety of people. I especially like the intro, Is It Me, Problem, Fall Out, Dirty Mef, 4:20, The Glide, Say, Konichiwa B****s, Everything, and Presidential MC. To be honest, the other tracks are good too. Cop this album cause it's dope, and it's just another example of how Wu-Tang is having a reawakening. With Masta Killa, Ghostface, Inspectah Deck, and Method Man dropping hot albums so far this year, and the highly-anticipated Raekwon album coming real soon, it's a good year for hip hop.... if you know where to look."
Ticalion back
TECHWON | SYRACUSE, NY | 01/03/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"YO MEF KILLED IT IF YOUR LOOKING 4 PROOF
CHECK TRACKS:
INTRO (WHERE MEF KILLS IT)
THE GLIDE FT U-GOD,RAEKWON & LA THE DARKMAN
PRESIDENTAIL MC FT RAEKWON AND RZA
EVERYTHING FT INSPECTAH DECK & STREETLIFE
DIRT MEF FT ODB
SAY
WALK ON FT REDMAN"
I Thought Wu Was Dying.....
Anuro3 | New York | 01/21/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This CD definately shows good improvement compared to recent years. After listening to Method Mans previous CD Tical 0 the Prequel I thought it was over. However on this CD I was surprised to find that the majority of the tracks are tight and more than a handful are slammin. Presidential MC is SICK! Thats in a category of Wu music that goes right back to the roots and I thought songs like that could not be made anymore. I was one of those from back in the day when Method Man first came out and was almost speachless listening to him flow sometimes. I would have said he was like the definition of raw underground hip hop at one point. However when judgement day hit the shelves it was all down hill from there. Only shining on other peoples tracks and getting to seem more and more commercial as the years went by. His rhymes never fell off or anything but I cant explain it, he just didnt shine anymore. However I am relived to say that he appears to be making a comeback and this is the most solid effort Ive seen from Meth in years. Stick to RZA production and stay away from R&B hooks and keep it raw! That gritty gritty. Bring back the golden Era of Hip Hop. Hip Hop is NOT Dead!"
Props METHOD
Transformer | NY | 12/09/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Thank you for comin out wit something that can have the name method man on it and not be wack. This his 3rd album, as Tical 0 asid from what's happinin and the prelude was so wack it couldn't even have been as bad as G-Unit album. This is definitly not as good as Tical 2000, an album that most ignorantly is slept on as being a perfectly good sophmore release and one of my favority albums. Of course this album ain't not Tical, as that is one of hip-hop all time masterpieces. Meth, holla at RZA and lock him in the office so he can come up with a whole album for you. THen you listen to Tical over and over again a remeber how you was flowin. Then make Tical part 2."