Method man talks on tical album shouldve been 5 mics.

[Apocalypse]

the beats originally meant for Tical were lost in the first flood and some were reconstructed from scratch. no way to tell if they sound the same

https://ambrosiaforheads.com/2018/10...n-lost-albums/


for those who love Tical, I most enjoy this version :

https://www.discogs.com/release/6245...thod-Man-Tical

while it doesn't say so on the Discogs page it was a then new 2014 remaster. it allows me to hear the bass better (I have hearing loss on low tones). if you enjoy the bottom end on Tical you may want to give this a listen online to see if it appeals to you

because of bad hearing I hardly ever hear the difference between a regular version and a remaster (unless it wipes out hiss). Tical is one of the very few albums where I hear a clear difference so if I hear it you'll definitely hear it

wait, wasnt the flood around 1996 when Inspectah Deck album was being made??

What you mean with first flood, was there more than one flood?

[Rev Jones]

yes there were two floods

the ambrosiaforheads link above has rza describe the events and other issues he had with water, it's a good read imo (short article)

[ShaDynasty]

I'd say Tical is classic, I think all the songs are memorable and a part of hip hip history. Only thing I don't like is the muddy mix. I must have forgot a remaster existed, I should check that out.

Tical 2000 might be even better, but the songs didn't have a cultural impact like his debut. So thats more of a fan choice.

[Rev Jones]

AFAIK there are 2 'Tical' remasters

there's a 2000 version https://www.discogs.com/release/607291-Method-Man-Tical

and then there's a 2014 different remaster, the one I linked to above (search for 'deluxe version' online)

since this article https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...-on-Def-JamUMe says 'newly remastered' (2014), I take it this means the deluxe version did not use the 2000 remaster, but the album was remastered once again in I guess a more qualitative way (whatever that means)

I haven't heard the 2000 one, so can't comment on that one

[Rev Jones]

Meth on artists using ghostwriters

https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.71503/t...heres-a-catch#

Meth on 'The What'

https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.71511/t...iggie-the-what



I hope DX is paying Math Hoffa for milking his Meth interview for a gazillion articles this week lol

[David Daniel Davis]

I would have preferred if Razor Sharp mix was on the album instead, that version is best, then l.p. version, never cared for Puff Daddy mix, although I know it was done to give it some commercial appeal.. I hate it when labels put the better sounding version of a song on a single and then they mad when the single outsells the album, although that was not the case in this instance

[rzatrax]

the beats originally meant for Tical were lost in the first flood and some were reconstructed from scratch. no way to tell if they sound the same

https://ambrosiaforheads.com/2018/10...n-lost-albums/


for those who love Tical, I most enjoy this version :

https://www.discogs.com/release/6245...thod-Man-Tical

while it doesn't say so on the Discogs page it was a then new 2014 remaster. it allows me to hear the bass better (I have hearing loss on low tones). if you enjoy the bottom end on Tical you may want to give this a listen online to see if it appeals to you

because of bad hearing I hardly ever hear the difference between a regular version and a remaster (unless it wipes out hiss). Tical is one of the very few albums where I hear a clear difference so if I hear it you'll definitely hear it

@Hal thanks for the info and im check the link too . do you have the 2014 remaster can share with me ?

[Rev Jones]

Sorry I have it on double CD but my Chromebook does not have a CD drawer that would allow me to rip the album for you. it's the only computer in the house

I see Qobus has a free trial period which allows you to stream the deluxe remastered album for free so you can see if you hear differences with the original version

https://www.qobuz.com/be-nl/album/ti.../0060253798293

a DL (instead of streaming) on there looks pricey though. a hard copy via Discogs is probably cheaper

[Rev Jones]

I see the qobuz url has location in it (be-nl), if the link does not pan out for you in your region, qobuz.com has a search function on its homepage too

[rzatrax]

I see the qobuz url has location in it (be-nl), if the link does not pan out for you in your region, qobuz.com has a search function on its homepage too

@Hal thanks i appreciate it. i will search online im sure i find something. now im very curious to listen to all of them and do a comparison. peace

[Rev Jones]

you're welcome




https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.71527/t...g-him-a-genius

^^roc marciano says thank you

DX going extra hard today lol

[rzatrax]

This Dj Filthy Rich mix is dope . i listen to it often at work.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfQ9GetfWFY&t=669s

This is the short version. Does anyone have the long version can share here ? peace

[Hollow Dartz]

5 Mics is a bit much but The Source gave it 4 which I think was pretty accurate. It's still a Wu-Classic without a doubt. Like someone mentioned earlier Tical 2000 could've been considered better than Tical if it didn't have about 12-14 skits on it. I don't know whose idea was that. He was just missing that "Hit" from Tical 2000. The album went Platinum just off Mef's name alone lol but it didn't have a "All I Need" or "Bring the Pain" caliber type track.

[David Daniel Davis]

Dangerous Grounds got regular spins on Hot 97 back when the album dropped, it was huge out here.. Judgement Day and Break Ups 2 Make Ups were not too bad either

[Rev Jones]

This Dj Filthy Rich mix is dope . i listen to it often at work.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfQ9GetfWFY&t=669s

This is the short version. Does anyone have the long version can share here ? peace

Filthy Rich knows his stuff



https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.71560/t...g-a-sex-symbol

more DX coverage of the Hoffa interview