The enigmatic album 'Once Upon A Time in Shaolin' by Wu-Tang Clan has finally started to reveal its secrets, albeit in snippets. Podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out played a listening party with the one-of-one album, now owned by the crypto group PleasrDAO, where Wu-Tang member Method Man heard it for the first time. Two tracks, at 32:30 and 39:02, are now available for the curious to explore.

The album's history is as complex as its music. Martin Shkreli, once the owner, had to forfeit it to the US government, who subsequently sold it to PleasrDAO in 2021. The album, a legal no-go until 2103, has been played exclusively for the podcast, offering a rare glimpse into the future of Wu-Tang's sound.

While Method Man's reaction was cautiously positive, simply stating 'I do not hate this album,' the real test will be in the full release. Will the rest of the world embrace Shaolin's cryptic verses, or will it remain a mysterious treasure for a select few?

Meanwhile, the tech world is buzzing. Could this be the future of music releases, where ownership and access are as cryptic as the album itself? Only time will tell if the world of music will see a shift in how we consume and own our favourite tunes.

The podcast, with its exclusive access, has certainly sparked curiosity. Whether this album will change the game remains to be seen, but for now, it's a tantalising glimpse into the future of Wu-Tang and digital ownership.