| What's Wrong with Bill? | ||||
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| Studio album by Ill Bill | ||||
| Released | March 2, 2004 (2004-03-02) | |||
| Studio | Powerhouse Studios (New York, NY) | |||
| Genre | Hardcore hip hop | |||
| Length | 56:43 | |||
| Label | Psycho+Logical-Records | |||
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| Ill Bill chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Cokemachineglow | 59%/100% |
| HipHopDX | 8.5/10 |
| laut.de | |
| Pitchfork | 7.7/10 |
| RapReviews | 7.5/10 |
| Stylus | C |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |    |
What's Wrong with Bill? is the debut studio album by American rapper and record producer Ill Bill. It was released on March 2, 2004, by Psycho+Logical-Records. Recording sessions took place at Powerhouse Studios in New York. Production was handled by Ill Bill himself with his brother Necro, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Necro, Goretex, Mr. Hyde, Q-Unique, Sabac Red and Uncle Howie.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What's Wrong" | 4:00 | ||
| 2. | "Overkill" |
| Necro | 3:54 |
| 3. | "The Anatomy of a School Shooting" |
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| 3:21 |
| 4. | "Glenwood Projects" (featuring Uncle Howie, Necro and Goretex) |
|
| 3:54 |
| 5. | "Peace Sells" |
|
| 3:36 |
| 6. | "Unstoppable" |
| Necro | 3:37 |
| 7. | "Death Smiles at Murder" (featuring Mr. Hyde) |
| Necro | 3:00 |
| 8. | "Chasing the Dragon" (featuring Necro) |
| Necro | 4:04 |
| 9. | "Alien Workshop" |
|
| 3:09 |
| 10. | "Canarsie Artie's Brigade" (featuring Necro, Q-Unique and Goretex) |
| Necro | 3:20 |
| 11. | "Porno Director" (featuring Goretex and Sabac Red) |
|
| 4:27 |
| 12. | "American History X" |
| Necro | 4:12 |
| 13. | "Uncle Zowie" |
| Necro | 0:39 |
| 14. | "Legend Has It" |
|
| 4:07 |
| 15. | "The Final Scene" |
| Necro | 3:07 |
| 16. | "Chasing the Dragon (Moshpit Mix)" (featuring Necro) |
|
| 4:16 |
| Total length: | 56:43 | |||
Personnel
- William "Ill Bill" Braunstein – vocals, producer (track 16), co-producer (tracks: 1, 3-5, 9, 11, 14), recording, mixing
- Ron "Necro" Braunstein – vocals (tracks: 4, 8, 10, 16), guitar & bass (track 16), producer, recording, mixing, executive producer
- Mitchell "Goretex" Manzanilla – vocals (tracks: 4, 10, 11)
- Howard "Uncle Howie" Tenenbaum – vocals (track 4)
- Christopher "Mr. Hyde" Catenacci – vocals (track 7)
- Anthony "Q-Unique" Quiles – vocals (track 10)
- John "Sabac Red" Fuentes – vocals (track 11)
- Elliott Thomas – recording, mixing
- Charles De Montebello – mastering
- Michael Lavine – photography
- Emily Optics – photography
- Hobin Choi – photography
- Paul Gulacy – cover
References
- "Ill Bill - What's Wrong With Bill? Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- Betz, Chet (May 18, 2004). "Cokemachineglow.com - Music reviews". Cokemachineglow. Archived from the original on October 26, 2006. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- Ryce, Jeff (May 3, 2004). "Ill Bill - What's Wrong With Bill?". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- Gässlein, Philipp. ""Elvis is dead but Tupac lives in Queens ..."". laut.de (in German). Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- Pemberton, Rollie (May 11, 2004). "Ill Bill: What's Wrong with Bill?". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- "Ill Bill :: What's Wrong With Bill? – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. June 29, 2004. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- Passantino, Dom (October 1, 2004). "Ill Bill - What's Wrong With Bill - Review - Stylus Magazine". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved February 17, 2024 – via archive.wikiwix.com.
- "Music Review: Ill Bill - What's Wrong With Bill?". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
External links
- What's Wrong With Bill at Discogs (list of releases)
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