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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For me, this is Tribe's masterpiece... an album of such pure quality that is dazzles to this day. In fact, in comparison to the bulk of today's heavily marketed, over-produced, incoherent Hip Hop albums, it deserves a 6th star. It's takes the form of a trip through after-hours New York, with a computerised voice as your tour guide. The basslines on this album are amazing, and perhaps this album should have been called the Low End Theory Part 2, as ATCQ revisit the formula of samples and snares. The music influences as always, veer from Jazz to Soul, but always remain resolutely Hip Hop and resolutely fresh. There aren't a plethora of guest spots by the latest 'Hot' rappers, just a verse from Large Professor and a chorus from Busta Rhymes (from when he was A Leader Of The New School, and not an Aftermath 'gangsta').
In summary, it's genius. But don't take my word for it, buy the album.
In summary, it's genius. But don't take my word for it, buy the album.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is, infact The Bomb.
My guitar teacher introduced me to it several years ago and it is partially due to this album that i stopped listening to only nirvana and woke up and listened to other styles.
Enough of me, the album is a work of art from start to finish - it is basically a collection of anecdotal stories on life, without excessive swearing or talking about ho's and jewellery, set to a background of jazz sampling, organic beats. This is the best work i've heard from ATCQ, and has consistantly entertained me every time i've listened - as i'm sure it has everybody else who loves hip hop in this style.
LOVE IT!!
My guitar teacher introduced me to it several years ago and it is partially due to this album that i stopped listening to only nirvana and woke up and listened to other styles.
Enough of me, the album is a work of art from start to finish - it is basically a collection of anecdotal stories on life, without excessive swearing or talking about ho's and jewellery, set to a background of jazz sampling, organic beats. This is the best work i've heard from ATCQ, and has consistantly entertained me every time i've listened - as i'm sure it has everybody else who loves hip hop in this style.
LOVE IT!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you are like me and are seriously put off by the foul-mouthed, talentless idiots who dominate the genre these days buy this to remind yourself that hip-hop used to be a creative and above all fun.
This isn´t is the most ground-breaking of Tribe´s records but it´s certainly the most enjoyable. What I like about this group is their adherance to the roots of black music, the heavily jazz-infused beats and rhythms. Lyrically, this album is about expressing an identity, it´s doesn´t promote or glorify a lifetstyle. Basically it´s a lot of fun, music to party to,"Award Tour," with it´s clanging, bustling beat is a good example of this. "Sucka Nigga," is a bit different, a light hearted attack on those with an indentity crisis. "Electric relaxation," remains one of my favourite tracks, I love the slick swinging rhythm, the lyrics are light-hearted and fun.
"Clap your hands," is another example of this group´s excellent control of rhythm. One of the finest tracks has to be the sprawling,"God lives through," which showcases the dexterity of their delivery as MC´s.
A Tribe called Quest are one of those acts who were able to appeal to people who like other musical genres because of the positive all inclusive message of their music. Well over a decade after it´s release it retains it´s freshness and for me is one of the finest rap records of all time
This isn´t is the most ground-breaking of Tribe´s records but it´s certainly the most enjoyable. What I like about this group is their adherance to the roots of black music, the heavily jazz-infused beats and rhythms. Lyrically, this album is about expressing an identity, it´s doesn´t promote or glorify a lifetstyle. Basically it´s a lot of fun, music to party to,"Award Tour," with it´s clanging, bustling beat is a good example of this. "Sucka Nigga," is a bit different, a light hearted attack on those with an indentity crisis. "Electric relaxation," remains one of my favourite tracks, I love the slick swinging rhythm, the lyrics are light-hearted and fun.
"Clap your hands," is another example of this group´s excellent control of rhythm. One of the finest tracks has to be the sprawling,"God lives through," which showcases the dexterity of their delivery as MC´s.
A Tribe called Quest are one of those acts who were able to appeal to people who like other musical genres because of the positive all inclusive message of their music. Well over a decade after it´s release it retains it´s freshness and for me is one of the finest rap records of all time
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Album
This is a great Album buy if you like them and if you havn't heard of them then y not give them a chance!
Published 28 days ago by Mr. Zaine R. Evans
Greatest hip-hop record of all time.
This and De La Soul's '3 Feet High And Rising (W/Bonus Cd)' are, without a doubt, the greatest hip-hop records in the history. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Toby H.
Buy it!
I love this album... Award Tour is a hip hop classic, Funk master flex used it on his mix tape volume 1 and that says it all for that track. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Moneybags
Phat
I love early 90's hip hop and A Tribe Called Quest were one of the best. This album is one of the highlights along with The Low End Theory and comes highly recommended if you like... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Garren
Top Ten Album, and not just in the hip hop category
This is hands down my favorite hip hop album of all time, and also in my top ten or dare I say top 5 albums from any genre. Read more
Published 7 months ago by garygarrygaarry
A Classic
A classic of hip hop. For those who are a fan of the genre, this is a must have! Great lineup of tracks.
Published 8 months ago by Luis
Quite simply 1 of the best albums ever
This really is a masterpiece that a lot of people have not heard, this is real HIP HOP, not much more to say other than buy it.
Published 11 months ago by Marshall
Native Tongues Classic,
1993, a year of classic hip hop albums, east and west coast were releasing grounbreaking ones. Native Tongues were in full effect and A Tribe Called Quest, with already two... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2008 by Calum F
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