Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
Released: 1995

Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version

by Ol' Dirty Bastard

The 2461st greatest album of all time

Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995) is Ol' Dirty Bastard's debut solo album. Rooted in East Coast and hardcore hip hop, it showcases ODB's unorthodox, slurred vocal delivery and loose, unpredictable performances over raw, sample-driven production associated with RZA and the Wu-Tang aesthetic. The record includes tracks such as "Brooklyn Zoo" and "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" and is notable for its chaotic, personality-forward approach and for featuring guest appearances from fellow Wu-Tang members and collaborators.