Ghost continues his tradition of being the Wu's most consistant soloist. ...more
cokemachineglow
It isn’t the street rap of Ironman, it isn’t an exercise in abstract lyricism akin to Supreme Clientele, or the partially-focused and repeatedly disappointing Bulletproof Wallets. Regardless of that, the album captures exactly that Ghostface Killah ...more
PopMatters
Fishscale owes a large part of its success to Ghostface’s vivid storytelling. ...more
Rolling Stone
Ghostface's emotionally charged stream-of-consciousness flow is as off-the-wall and amazing as it's ever been. ...more
PrefixMag
Another great release from the most important emcee in hip-hop. ...more
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Amazon.com
This is his best since [Supreme Clientele]. ...more
ShakingThrough.net
On balance, Fishscale earns its street-cred stripes and adds another worthy release to the Great Wu-Tang Best Solo Effort debate. ...more
PopMatters
Soul Man A couple months ago, a Wu-Tang Clan freestyle from 1993 resurfaced amidst the treasure trove known as the internet. Over period grime and breaks, members took turns showing and proving what made their group so impressive early on; their ...more
RollingStone
"Fishscale" is apparently slang for uncut coke -- and the perfect title for an ambitious disc with almost no filler. ...more
Glorious Noise
Fans of punk would appreciate Ghost’s dismissal of consonance, and anyone with a pulse should feel the energy oozing from each crevice of Fishscale. ...more
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