Kevin Bronson on April 17th, 2013

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Who: Wu-Tang Clan at the Outdoor Theatre
In 3 or Fewer Words: Wu-Tang forever!
Memorable Because: The Outdoor Theatre hasn’t been so crowded since MGMT didn’t play “Kids” back in 2010. It took a third of the legendary rap collective’s set to get close enough to confirm all nine stars in the Wu constellation (including Cappadonna) actually showed up. How well the members have aged varies ”¦ Inspectah Deck and Ghostface Killah sound as raw as ever; U-God and Masta Killa ”¦ yikes. A guest appearance by Redman to spit “Da Rockwilder” with his BFF Method Man was strongpoint, as was “Duel of the Iron Mic,” where The GZA’s distinctive voice still ensorcels. Like a basketball player late in his career, the Wu-Tang Clan has had to change its game. Physically out of shape and no longer quick enough to showcase individual rap styles, the show took the form of a giant backyard party. Kinder, gentler, but still going strong with broad appeal 20 years after their timeless debut.
What I’d Tell My Friends Who Think Coachella Is Too Expensive To Attend: Cash, Rules, Everything, Around, Me. Dolla dolla billz ya’ll!
– Ben “Mouse” McShane (Photo by Scott Dudelson)