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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm is, quite simply, one of the finest albums in hip-hop. It's easy to argue that A Tribe Called Quest reached their zenith on this, their debut album: though they went on to produce another world-class disc (The Low End Theory) and broadened their palates and their consciousness, never again were they quite this naturally free and easy. Q-Tip and Phife's delivery is deceptively simple, flowing like wine and tasting like candy, and Jairobi adds some contrast. The music, so self-assured that it never raises its voice to make a spectacle, follows suit. Four albums later, on their last tour, songs from Paths of Rhythm still were at the top of the set list. --Randy Silver
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Quite simply one of the best debut albums ever. Even though their youthful naivety shines through, Q-Tip and Phife both sound positive with out ever swaying to being preachy. The music is the funkiest since the 70's, and everytrack will leave you smiling. One of thoses rare hip hop albums you can listen too all the way through.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Ok, this is an old album but it still sounds awesome! In fact, i'd go so far as to say that there has not been a hip-hop record before or after this that has bettered it. I long ago left the world of hip-hop as i felt it had started to destroy itself - hoes, pimps, gangsters - this album has none of that. Instead we are treated to a super-sonic blast of social consciounce that leaves the nu-skool bunch like 50 cent and Jay Z out in the cold. Whether you like hip-hop or not, this is a must-have record! Sweet samples mixed with easy, flowing rhymes delivered with humor and grace. Highlights include the much played "Can I Kick It?" and the whole album simply rocks!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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11 years on, and the original vinyl still graces my decks with regularity. 'People's..' defined the advent of the native tounges along with technically superior Jungle Brother's follow up 'Done by the forces of nature' and the de la soul debut. But it was the quest who made funky and acceptably light tunes, whilst allowing the hardcore b boy and girl following to chill and nod along to chart bound hits and catchphrases like 'can I kick it'. Q-tip was a world away from the dexterity and maturity he displayed on the subsequent albums, and so was the content, but amongst the bouncy funk were the genesis of quests inimitable style that has carved them a niche in hip hop history. An innovative use of samples and hooks made this easy listening but with a kick and snare that did just that. Quality tunes that still have a place blasting from a system on those hot summer days, from Birmingham to El Segundo..
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one of the best cd's EVER
Been a big fan of the Tribe since day one and i cannot fault anything by the Tribe.
This cd along with 3 feet high and rising by da la soul changed hip hop forever. Read more
This cd along with 3 feet high and rising by da la soul changed hip hop forever. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by llmacc
best old school classic
this is one of the tribe caled quest's best old school album with it classic beats and chilling vibe if you are thing weather to buy it or not just buy it if you are intrested in... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2006 by Jeremy
Totally indispensible!
Yeah man, this is a solid-gold classic. Everyone should own this whatever their musical taste...
Published on 19 July 2006 by Miso Dread
Mind Blowing
I've previously bought Beats rhymes and Life, Midnight Marauders, and The low End Theory but this album Peoples instinctive Travels is the best ive heard from ATCQ, Every tune... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2006 by "nlight_uk"
Funky Rhythms
This is one of my favourite albums alongside Bizarre Ride to the Pharcyde. Both albums share a real enthusiasm and sense of fun that is missing from most current hip-hop albums. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2004 by Lou
incredible.
My favourite album so far. I normally listen to D'Angelo, Mos Def, Big L and De La Soul, and I knew that Tribe would deliver what I need to hear. Read more
Published on 14 May 2001 by braceyno_1@hotmail.com
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