The concept of a Wu-Tang compilation — in effect, spanning the dozen or so albums released by members and cutting away the dross — is perfect for the legion of fans who haven’t been able to keep up with the collective’s hectic release schedule. This disc includes tracks by fringe-of-the-fringe groups like Heltah Skeltah, Ras Kass, Killarmy, and some artist known as Wu-Syndicate. And it’s hard to argue with any album that features some great productions by RZA, and Wu-Chronicles does include some good collaborations — notably Ol’ Dirty Bastard with tha Alkaholiks on “Hip Hop Drunkies” and Cocoa Brovaz (formerly Smif-N-Wessun) with Raekwon on “Black Trump.” – Keith Farley