The Beatles Clan

Man - I thought I was over mash-ups. I really did. I stopped grooving to GirlTalk on a regular basis (although I still love Night Ripper and will defend the importance of that album to anyone), I didn't feel any particular need to check out mashes that landed in my inbox, I started skipping mash-ups when browsing on Hype Machine. But then, then came this little Wu Tang vs. The Beatles mixtape, Enter the Magical Mystery Chambers. My interest was piqued.

I checked it out. And damn if it isn't solid as all get out. Like really really solid. Like (dare I say it) Grey Album solid.

The project was put together (I know this because I've skimmed multiple posts on Melophobe and Pigeons and Planes about this) by some 28 year old British music teacher named Tom Caruana. Which, when you think about it, is pretty much the bomb - this dude must be the most awesome teacher in the world. Kudos to you, Mr. Caruano.

Also, Raekwon called the album "ill" and the New York Times wrote about it. Not too shabby.

I can't get enough of it, really. I've been listening to it all day at work, despite the fact that it's really startling to be listening to Old Dirty Bastard dropping F-bombs left and right, and then have your nice coworker ask you a question about Microsoft Excel.

You can grab the whole mixtape at http://teasearecords.net/ or you can cop some of my personal favorites below.

Wu Tang vs. The Beatles - Got Your Money (YSI)

Wu Tang vs. The Beatles - Run (YSI)

Wu Tang vs. The Beatles - Slang Editorial (YSI)