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Gza/ Genius (of Wu-Tang Clan) - 'Liquid Swords: The Chess Box (ALBUM RE-ISSUE + INSTRUMENTALS + CHESS SET)' (Audio CD [2CD])

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gza genius liquid swords the chess box
Producers:4th Disciple; Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
Label:Get On Down
Release Date:7/24/2012
Category:CDs > Hip Hop & Rap > Old School > Box Sets
Price:$24.97
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Item Summary
In the early to mid nineties and at the peak of his powers as a producer, Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA crafted a distinctive soundtrack at his basement studio in Staten Island. Whether or not he knew it at the time this haunting landscape of dusty samples, sharp snares and menacing urban gloom, would soon become a pillar of hip hop history. These instrumentals, peppered in with frequent interludes of dialogue from the classic samurai flick Shogun Assassin, became the core of the GZA's 1995 sophomore LP Liquid Swords and would eventually be considered by many as each individual's finest work. Cerebral, strategic and precise with his words, GZA crystallizes a range of influences - from chess to kung-fu films to mob flicks and Eastern philosophy - into sharply delivered rhymes. Many would argue there is no greater MC to compliment the RZA's production as well as GZA did on Liquid Swords. The album featured appearances by the entire Wu-Tang Clan, and included the auspicious debut of Killah Priest on "B.I.B.L.E." Acknowledged as one of the "100 Best Rap Albums" (The Source) and "Top 100 Records of the 1990s" (Pitchfork.com).

Under development for months, Get On Down has finally unveiled the latest, painstakingly crafted volume in it's Wu-Tang reissue series, one which we hope will stand as a testament to this iconic and legendary piece of Wu-Tang history. We are proud to present GZA/Genius' Liquid Swords in a two disc deluxe "Chess Box" edition.

Housed in a sturdy wrapped hard board two piece box, this edition of Liquid Swords spans across 2 discs. Disc one contains the official album version while disc two contains the full RZA produced instrumentals, available for the first time ever as an official release. Both discs have been completely restored with remastered audio from the original source tapes and have truly never sounded better.

As always with any deluxe Get On Down release, we have packaged this album with an array of extras, including; researched, in depth, full color liner notes with contributions from GZA himself, spanning across 20 pages, inner jackets and dust sleeves with memorable vintage artwork from the original release, and even a full wooden minature chess set, which can be played on the chess board printed and contained directly on the inner lining of the box. This is the Liquid Swords that both first time listeners and long-standing fans deserve.

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Track Listing
Song TitleSong FormatAudio
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DISC 1: ALBUM
 
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1. Liquid Swords
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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2. Dual Of The Iron Mic
featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard (of Wu-Tang Clan); Dreddy Kruger; Masta Killa (of Wu-Tang Clan); Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan)
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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3. Living In The World Today
featuring Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan); Method Man (of Wu-Tang Clan)
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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4. Gold
featuring Method Man (of Wu-Tang Clan)
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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5. Cold World
featuring Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan); Life
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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6. Labels
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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7. 4th Chamber
featuring Ghostface Killah (of Wu-Tang Clan); Killah Priest (of Sunz Of Man); Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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8. Shadowboxin'
featuring Method Man (of Wu-Tang Clan)
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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9. Hell's Wind Staff (Skit) / Killah Hills 10304
featuring Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan); Masta Killa (of Wu-Tang Clan); Dreddy Kruger
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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10. Investigative Reports
featuring U-God (of Wu-Tang Clan); Raekwon (of Wu-Tang Clan); Ghostface Killah (of Wu-Tang Clan)
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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11. Swordsman
featuring Killah Priest (of Sunz Of Man)
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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12. I Gotcha Back
featuring Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
 
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13. B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
featuring Killah Priest (of Sunz Of Man)
Producer: 4th Disciple
 
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DISC 2: INSTRUMENTALS
 
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1. Liquid Swords
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
2. Dual Of The Iron Mic
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
3. Living In The World Today
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
4. Gold
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
5. Cold World
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
6. Labels
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
7. 4th Chamber
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
8. Shadowboxin'
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
9. Killah Hills 10304
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
10. Investigative Reports
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!
11. I Gotcha Back
Producer: Rza (of Wu-Tang Clan)
instrumental 
Click to listen!

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Total Comments: 15
5 Stars
Name: Drurry (Posted: 10/8/2012 9:56:00 PM; Partial IP: .22.240.17)
Location: Maryland
Comment: Chess not checkers!
5 Stars
Name: Gje (Posted: 8/10/2012 12:46:00 AM; Partial IP: 95.184.100)
Location: Cdn
Comment: hip hop has a hand full of classics, yet few true masterpieces, and Liquid Swords is one of those true masterpieces...
5 Stars
Name: BoChosen (Posted: 8/5/2012 12:06:00 PM; Partial IP: 163.129.21)
Location: PA Native
Comment: A top 10 album of all time. I'll buy this again on support alone. This is one of those albums you have to buy multiples of -- one for the crib, one for the whip, two for the 1200s.
5 Stars
Name: Huilo (Posted: 8/1/2012 1:35:00 PM; Partial IP: .229.216.8)
Location: NW
Comment: best album forever
5 Stars
Name: Jaguar (Posted: 7/28/2012 2:04:00 PM; Partial IP: 55.224.207)
Location: Swe
Comment: Classic! I will def buy this one. It's chess time :-)
5 Stars
Name: Stranger (Posted: 7/25/2012 12:25:00 AM; Partial IP: .27.28.171)
Location: Europe
Comment: Agree with reazunabull .. Two dopest beats missing! But still amazing release!
Name: Klaus (Posted: 6/19/2012 12:20:00 PM; Partial IP: 9.103.2.89)
Location: Constanta, Romania
Comment: The best WU album ever!
Name: Marroco (Posted: 6/17/2012 7:12:00 AM; Partial IP: 50.103.129)
Location: LA
Comment: Classic of classics exellent album
Name: Fendoobie (Posted: 6/15/2012 4:51:00 PM; Partial IP: 19.150.106)
Location: Newcastle
Comment: I can remember buying this on release day when I was about 16 and I ran all the way home from the record shop! Just as excited about this!
Name: reazunabull (Posted: 6/15/2012 3:25:00 AM; Partial IP: .114.134.3)
Location: ohias
Comment: No instrumentals for BIBLE or SWORDSMAN??!! Put them shits on there and this is a no brainer for me. But leaving them off is not cool, thats not an "Album Re-Issue + INSTRUMENTALS" if you leaving two top notch beats off.
Name: artur0_ (Posted: 6/13/2012 1:01:00 AM; Partial IP: 67.170.169)
Location: MIAM FL
Comment: again GZA forget Swordsman Instrumental :(
Name: Brand-New (Posted: 6/12/2012 3:53:00 PM; Partial IP: 35.158.193)
Location: New Jersey
Comment: I am all over this! SOLD!!!
Name: holden C (Posted: 6/8/2012 7:17:00 PM; Partial IP: 198.153.12)
Location: the RYE
Comment: GREATEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME
Name: reeality (Posted: 6/8/2012 7:14:00 PM; Partial IP: 77.165.107)
Location: Toronto
Comment: Word up! I already have two copies of the original, time to get two of these I suppose fucking right!
Name: Spect3r (Posted: 6/7/2012 4:34:00 PM; Partial IP: 65.254.240)
Location: Norway
Comment: Fucking Epic!!!

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