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Today we're taking a look at some of those albums that were initially slated by critics and ignored by fans, but went on to see great success. First off is Wu-Tang Clan – ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ (1993). Many critics claimed that this album would disappoint people and wouldn’t even reach the Billboard charts. Today, it is now one of the most highly-regarded albums in hip hop.

When Critics Get It Wrong - Classic albums that were initially slated

Today we're taking a look at some of those albums that were initially slated by critics and ignored by fans, but went on to see great success. First off is Wu-Tang Clan – ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ (1993). Many critics claimed that this album would disappoint people and wouldn’t even reach the Billboard charts. Today, it is now one of the most highly-regarded albums in hip hop.

  • Added: Jun 15, 2010

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