Best Ever Albums

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

jstreets — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:34:09 GMT

Author: jstreets

Posted: 04/17/2013 23:34

A good album but I could never get into it as much as Low End Theory or Midnight Marauders.

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:27:30 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/17/2013 18:27

First Tribe Called Quest album I heard, still love it to this day. I could see why someone would think it a decent album with amazing singles, but even though it does have its mediocre tracks along the way, ie Pubic Enemy or Youthful Expression, there are actually some really good album cuts on here. I'd still consider Luck Of Lucien or After Hours to be up there with the singles on the album, and Push It Along, Mr. Muhammad, and Description Of A Fool aren't far behind either. It isn't as good as Marauders or Low End Theory, but it's a classic in its own sense. Anyways, A Tribe Called Quest is fucking amazing.

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Mercury — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:55:24 GMT

Author: Mercury

Posted: 04/17/2013 17:55

DLGGLD wrote:

All five of their albums would probably crack my top 200,the best hip hop act of all time,no doubt and probably my favourite overall act too.This is definitely their most fun album and it's the album by them I always reach for when it's sunny,I think that's why I slightly prefer it to MM.It just puts a massive smile on my face from the start to the end,a rare quality for anything to possess and I hope that will never change.I've always loved rappers that just float over beats and Q-Tip is the king of this and he's no different on this album.It's a pity Phife and Jarobi aren't on more here,but Q kills everything,so you don't really miss them.It's not as jazzy as their future works,i'd probably say it's more funk than jazz(although I know fuck all about funk so I could be talking nonsense).It's a must for all music fans and I'd highly recommend it 10/10,100%,A+,*****,5 mics,etc,etc.

I will def be checking this out again today, as it is sunny and 80 degrees for the first time this year here in St. Louis.

Every rave review rolled into one! Ha!

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:33:20 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/17/2013 17:33

abstract qualities

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

GeevyDallas — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:11:38 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 04/17/2013 17:11

All five of their albums would probably crack my top 200,the best hip hop act of all time,no doubt and probably my favourite overall act too.This is definitely their most fun album and it's the album by them I always reach for when it's sunny,I think that's why I slightly prefer it to MM.It just puts a massive smile on my face from the start to the end,a rare quality for anything to possess and I hope that will never change.I've always loved rappers that just float over beats and Q-Tip is the king of this and he's no different on this album.It's a pity Phife and Jarobi aren't on more here,but Q kills everything,so you don't really miss them.It's not as jazzy as their future works,i'd probably say it's more funk than jazz(although I know fuck all about funk so I could be talking nonsense).It's a must for all music fans and I'd highly recommend it 10/10,100%,A+,*****,5 mics,etc,etc.

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:27:50 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/17/2013 16:27

Only heard Low End Theory, didn't think too much of it.

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

drakonium — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:21:48 GMT

Author: drakonium

Posted: 04/17/2013 16:21

Interesting anniversary. I've always thought their first was way too long. There are really good elements, but also many less enjoyable ones, and the whole thing is actually quite monotonous.

I can never pick a favourite between TLET and MM, they're both excellent. On one side, I feel that TLET's sound is more dark and dissonant, less accessible but maybe more interesting than MM, which is however more playful and more easily enjoyable. Neither makes my chart at the moment, but it could change with time. I don't know. Great day, pick for the day, anyway!

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Mercury — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:09:54 GMT

Author: Mercury

Posted: 04/17/2013 16:09

lethalnezzle wrote:

Whilst Low End Theory is stunning, I always considered Midnight Marauders their masterpiece.

I be needin' to check that out then. Never heard it yet.

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:04:30 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/17/2013 16:04

Mercurydylan89 wrote:

Yeah, I agree. It's pretty cool. I like Low End Theory more. But this was a good start.

Whilst Low End Theory is stunning, I always considered Midnight Marauders their masterpiece.

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Mercury — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:53:26 GMT

Author: Mercury

Posted: 04/17/2013 15:53

lethalnezzle wrote:

I always think of this as a decent enough album with great singles. 'Can I Kick It?', 'Bonita Applebaum' and 'I Left My Wallet...' are all just stunning songs.

Yeah, I agree. It's pretty cool. I like Low End Theory more. But this was a good start.

Re: This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:01:01 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/17/2013 15:01

I always think of this as a decent enough album with great singles. 'Can I Kick It?', 'Bonita Applebaum' and 'I Left My Wallet...' are all just stunning songs.

This Date In Music (4/17): A Tribe Called Quest Debut!

Mercury — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:36:12 GMT

Author: Mercury

Posted: 04/17/2013 14:36

Today is the 23rd anniversary of the release of A Tribe Called Quest's debut album, "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm"!

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People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths Of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest

Overall Rank: 3,745
1990s Rank: 813
1990 Rank: 63

Track Listing:
1. Push It Along
2. Luck of Lucien
3. After Hours
4. Footprints
5. I Left My Wallet in El Segundo
6. Public Enemy
7. Bonita Applebum
8. Can I Kick It?
9. Youthful Expression
10. Rhythm (Devited to the Art of Moving Butts)
11. Mr. Muhammad
12. Ham 'N' Eggs
13. Go Ahead in the Rain
14. Description of a Fool

There ya go, the classic debut album by one of the greatest rap groups ever. Pretty cool.
If you've heard this what are your thoughts on it? Let us know.

Ryan,
aka Mercurydylan89,
Signing off!