The Saga Continues (Wu-Tang Clan album)
Wu-Tang Clan · 2017
51 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A gritty blend of East Coast rap and introspective lyrics, echoing the group's legacy while pushing towards contemporary themes.
Why this album works
'The Saga Continues' debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the Clan's enduring popularity despite a changing hip-hop landscape. It also received mixed reviews, highlighting both nostalgia for the group's classic sound and their attempts to remain relevant in modern music.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with interludes thought-provoking lyrical introspection wave-like pacing with skits
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'The Saga Continues' marks Wu-Tang Clan's first album since 'A Better Tomorrow' in 2014. The group faced challenges with lineup changes and evolving industry dynamics, yet they remained committed to their roots while exploring new sounds and collaborations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wu‐Tang the Saga Continues Intro 1:31
- 2 Lesson Learn’d Standout 3:22
- 3 Fast and Furious 3:42
- 4 Famous Fighters (skit) 1:20
- 5 If Time Is Money (Fly Navigation) Standout 3:53
- 6 Frozen 4:09
- 7 Berto and the Fiend (skit) 0:45
- 8 Pearl Harbor 4:58
- 9 People Say 4:24
- 10 Family (skit) 1:06
- 11 Why Why Why 4:00
- 12 G’d Up 4:24
- 13 If What You Say Is True 3:55
- 14 Saga (skit) 0:58
- 15 Hood Go Bang! Standout 1:32
- 16 My Only One 4:44
- 17 Message 2:05
- 18 The Saga Continues (outro) 0:45
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