In one of the more intriguing and anticipated mash-ups since Danger Mouse brought us The Grey Album, Cecil Otter and Swiss Andy have finally released Wugazi, the fusion of the Wu-Tang Clan and rock band Fugazi. Listeners have gotten a taste of the album’s sound with “Forensic Shimmy”, a mix of Fugazi’s “Forensic Scene” and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard‘s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya”.

This is certainly a completely different and intriguing way to experience the Wu, and with no cost attached it’s definitely worth a listen or two. The fact remains, however, that the production from the original tracks is so ingrained in the hip-hop conscious that there’s a certain discomfort that comes with listening to the re-worked songs. So where does this rank within the great tradition of mash-up albums?

Wugazi • 13 Chambers by WUGAZI

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