People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm

Just brilliant stuff. I love Q-Tip's voice; I find it highly mellifluous. Subsequent Tribe Called Quest albums were even better, but this is still a five-starrer.

What the shit? Does this start with the sound of a baby crying? The noise honed by evolution over hundreds of thousands of years to be the most unpleasant sound a human ear could hear? Fortunately it gets better very, very quickly. By the time Public Enemy comes around I am fully invested. Talking of public enemy - I piggin' love the loops on this track. Beats, flow, lyrics that bust. Yep. This is good stuff. Just a shame about the baby.

Me encuentro escuchando una banda que sólo ubicaba de nombre, casualmente en un momento en el que tengo ganas de introducirme más en el hip hop. Destaco algo que suele tener éste género (o por lo menos, lo que vengo escuchando): los beats, las rimas, las formas de cantar, los samples, levantan el ánimo y logran que uno baile (aunque sea, que mueva los hombros en la oficina). Tiene también sonidos ciudadanos. Más allá de la tapa, me imagino escuchándolo mientras recorro de a pie una ciudad como Buenos Aires y voy bailando. Muchas palabras. En fin. Buen banda (¿Se dice banda? ¿Se dice colectivo?). Buen disco

incredible album. amazing album. wonderful album. love it. love it so much.

Slightly pre-peak Tribe, but the sampling is there, the rhymes are fun, and it’s still a 5/5

This is the best album ever made.

Almost as good as low end theory

Love the chill hop, excellent rhymes & flow.

I was really liking this, and then the educational content about cholesterol levels of ham 'n' eggs came on.

Usually I just lose my wallet but these guys turned it into a banging track. I should try that

I really didn't know what to expect from this one, but it was amazing. I added a bunch of new tracks to my rotation.

简约的老派beat搭上跟随节奏轻松自然走动的flow，这就是嘻哈最初吸引我们的样子！

So freaking good

-great beats and samples -hilarious at times -sometimes an unfortunate mirror on society, even years after it was released -overall positive, upbeat vibes -amazing debut album

Very well put together album, awesome.

They can absolutely kick it! Yes they can!

Milestone

Amazing debut from absolute icons. Just about every track hits hard. Can I Kick It, Luck of Lucien, Bonita Applebaum are all instant classics. Also highlights are Left My Wallet in El Segundo, After Hours and Ham n' Eggs.

excellent, relaxed, profound "alternative" hip-hop

Charming, innovative, and masterful

One of the best hip hop albums I’ve listened. It has everything: flow, taste, content… the samples are amazing (starting from Take a Walk on the Wild Side) the beats are solid… all great!

This wasn't my first introduction to ATCQ, that was actually Midnight Marauders. I effectively experienced their work in reverse chronological order. So what I'm saying is that the sound of this album wasn't as fresh for me as that Midnight Marauders experience. I already knew what they were about. That said, this album is fantastic. It holds together end-to-end and doesn't really hit a false note. The sampling is creative and makes me long for the days of wild west raiding of samples from anyone and everyone before it got lawyered away. The Lou Reed bassline for "Can I Kick It?" is pure genius.

Zo mellow zo hard

Classic hip hop. Great use of samples throughout.

10/10

Good way to start the week

El sample de los beatles ta buenísimo en general me gusto, suele aburrirme el rap en una misma base durante 8 min pero este álbum me hizo mover la cabeza

Oh what a perfect album. Dare I say it’s even better than Low End Theory? Yes I do. And it’s not long for a hip hop and doesn’t fall for the skit tropes that plague even the classics. And the sampling from funk and soul just generally give it a timeless feel - especially considering this album was released in 1990. Way ahead of its time. A perfect record.

Brilliant start to finish.

The flow is so good. I really enjoyed this.

Can I kick it? Yes I can!

Absolutte banger

a tribe called quest is just special. i dont know whether its the beats, the flows, the lyrics, or just the overall vibe, but it just works. perfect. fav songs: lack of lucien, i left my wallet in el segundo, pubic enemy, bonita applebum, rhythm, description of a fool.

A true classic. As hip-hop goes this is as good as it gets. Everything is there for this to be one of the great albums of all time, but the group (especially Q-Tip) just needed a little more experience. The following two albums prove that. This album is like the painting before the mona lisa, and everything here gets expanded on in the near future to perfection. 5/5 Will listen too repeatedly.

Lyrics that flow like wine into the mouth of Dionysus, this group kills it

"Fresh Prince rap," goes one reviewer. Count me as one of the many people you're "pissing off" with that dumb take, just as you rightly predicted. The aim of this app is NOT to piss off people, though. It's to truly *listen* to the albums for what they are, no matter what your mileage of the genre and era it stems from is. Of course, you need a set of good ears in order to do that. Should we set up a GoFundMe page to provide them for ya? To be clear, my gripe with that review is NOT about expressing "opinions" and "tastes": everyone has different aesthetic leanings and biases, so I do get that someone can give less than four stars to this record. It's just that if you want your opinion to be taken seriously, you need to avoid starting your review with something you already *know* is pretty unfair to describe the thing at hand. And it's not about the battle between so-called "modernity" and the previous generations, as this particular reviewer also seems to suggest. There are current trap artists that I love these days, for instance... But just like every era of rap and hip hop, you have the good acts and the lame ones. And to differentiate between the two, you need a good set of ears, once again... So can I kick this review in the proverbial ass? Yes, I can! Now about *People Instinctive Travels...*, it is a game changer, enough said. Fun and lively and subtle and original. Opening doors to a golden age where rap would reach a much needed "mature" stage. Admittedly, this ATCQ debut is not the masterpiece that *The Low End Theory* will then be. And it doesn't exactly have the string of stellar hits from the first side of *Midnight Marauders* either. But, yet, nonetheless, however, and that being said, it's still a hip hop classic. 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5. Number of albums left to review: 464 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 253 (including this one). Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 125 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 160

I've actually have heard "Find A Way" some time ago, and it has been a personal favorite of mine. I really like the album so far, I like that they have their own style yet still influenceful. Cool, I like it! 👍

Can I kick It? Is it possible this is greater than the Lou Reed sample? Probably not, but it's a great track and makes the whole album worthwhile. I also enjoyed the party vibe in Ham 'N' Eggs and the laid back smoothness of I Left My Wallet In El Segundo.

I pulled over to ask where we was at His index finger, he tipped up his hat El segundo, he said, my name is Pedro If you need directions, I'll tell you pronto Need a civilization, some sort of reservation He said a mile south, there's a fast food station Thanks, señor, as I started the motor Ali said, "Damn, Tip, what did you drive so far for?" 5/5

A Tribe Called Quest push out there debut album, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, and it is truly marvelous. The funk and jive of this album complement the laid back rap n’ rhymes from all artists, especially Q-Tip, who did a great job on this album. The group was able to near flawlessly formulate this hour plus long chill Hip-Hop eargasm. Diversity maybe could have pushed this album to a 10, but it is still a testament to the groups’ unmatched skill and excellence. All in all, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm is an amazing album. Best Songs: Push It Along, Youthful Expression, and Description of a Fool Worst Song: Bonita Applebum

This is a really really really good album. And an album you can confidently hand to anyone who has never really listened to 90s hip hop before, of all backgrounds, and get them invested. I listened to this a ton on a Tribe binge a few years ago. Ambitious, funny, never too serious but also very serious, just a lot of soul and heart. I have to give this a 5 because it's gotta be in the top 10 of hip hop albums I'll remember in 30 years. 5/5

As someone who hasn’t ever really liked rap, I enjoyed this one a lot. I really like footprints with that hint of Stevie Wonder in there. The whole album had a chill vibe compared to modern rap that just seems to aggressive. This album really brings out what rap was about, being poetic in your own way.

One of hip-hop’s truly essential records. Fun, complex, satisfying.

Jazzy and groovy hiphop. Very enjoyable all the way through.

Stone cold classic. What a groove.

The instrumentals are so smooth and groovy, just really solid work. Fun lyrics and flow as well. Really enjoyed listening to it.

👍🏻

Gigantisch debuut van een van de beste hiphop groepen allertijden. Dit raten is te makkelijk, ieder album van hen is voor mij een een dikke 5 sterren. Stacked met hitjes als Bonita Applebum, Can I Kick It, Luck of Lucien, Push It Along. Qua tekst is Tribe misschien wel m’n favoriete groep. Sommige nummers al honderd keer gehoord, maar soms hoor je weer een zinnetje die je niet eerder is opgevallen of nu ineens relevant is. M’n favoriete deel van hun albums is het ophypen van elkaar, zinnen met elkaar afwisselen en gekke grapjes erdoorheen. Geen groep waarbij de leden zo complementair aan elkaar zijn als Tribe. Los van dit album, Tribe kwam in 2016 na een pauze van 18 jaar terug met een nieuw album na het overlijden van Phife Dawg (rip) en zelfs na zo’n lange pauze blijven ze laten zien waarom ze eens de besten waren, hun hele discografie kan ik niet genoeg aanraden

I mean this is obviously just an awesome album. Very important piece of rap history, and a project that is very deserving of that moniker. The ability to change feel from track to track while maintaining cohesion is the mark of truly incredible artists. Favorite track: Luck of Lucien

A tribe called quest have just got such a nice vibe.So relaxed and wise.Unfortunately this album is way too long but it’s still great.Can I kick it is one of the best rap singles ever.Did not expect a song about stds called the pubic war.

An amazing hip hop album which is for me only topped by a few others. To be played on repeat

RIP Phife The moments where the MCs take a chance to boast up the other members of the group is the most wholesome thing ever.

Incredible album that has held up far better than most albums of its era. The influence this album had on modern hip hop is clear. Best track is hard to say, but Can I Kick It will always hold a special place for me.

pure vibe

Lord, have mercy The heat got hotter, Ali stars to curse me.

Beautiful, varied, never dull.

AMAAAAZING!!! luck of lucien is my fave.

Absolute vibe 😌

One of the best albums ever to me. Just non stop flow, beat, rhythm. I mean my kids even love it.

Amazing album.

Iconic, influential and funky

Amazing. Legendary. Love love love!

Groundbreaking and just plain awesome

Exceptionally good album. Reminded me a lot of Hamilton. I have never particularly loved hip hop or rap but this album was so good I really enjoyed it. Great rhythm, beat and lyrics. Diverse song content.

Dit album kreeg ik na de Fugees en na het doorbladeren van het kantoorcadeau: 'Omdenken'. Ik pas het maar gelijk toe. Bij Bonita Applebum denk ik bij de bekende sample dus steeds: Wat fijn dat dit niet de Fugees is! Want heel eerlijk de meesters van de oude school geven hier de Fugees een les in relaxedheid. De raps en de (soms lekker jazzy) ritmes; het klinkt allemaal heerlijk ongeforceerd. Al zal er best over nagedacht zijn. Want bij sommige tracks volgt na elke zin een sample/woord dat perfect lijkt te passen. Begin jaren '90 was de hiphop vaak een boodschap met een lading. Kan ik erg waarderen. Maar soms kwam er een heerlijke ongeladen plaat voorbij. Gewoon een lekker ongeforceerd ritme als basis en een tekst over helemaal niets. Over iemand op een roadtrip die zijn knip vergeet of zo. Word je toch gelukkig van...

One of the best

Would listen again

Groundbreaking album

Classic

It's my least favourite of their three 'imperial' albums. But it's also the silliest, possibly the most charming, and has two of their biggest tracks on it. So really not a bad album, just one in the shadows of others. Like the Arc de Triomphe next to the Eiffel Tower and Eurodisney I guess? Still getting all five stars

I might have the nostalgia goggles on for this one a little bit.

Ali Shaleed Muhammad is no joke. 4.5 stars, round up to 5

9/10, pretty fire, some songs were repetitive, but the boom bap elements are good

Beautiful hip hop

5/5 no notes. Exceptional.

immaculate vibes start to finish, an absolute classic production is heavy hitting and funky as shit

Ham and eggs, Bonita applebum

Very hard not to give this 5*s. head and shoulders above so much that came afterwards.

18th January 2022 Listened on the drive in to the office. Book club in burger lobster in the evening. One of the all time greats. What an album, love my 90s hip hop.

The kind of album that when someone says they don’t like it, I think much less of them as a person. I don’t want to be their friend.

I love a Tribe Called Quest and this album is no different. Super old school vibe that suits their flow well

yeah. perfect.

The boom bip, a boom bip. This is where it all began. It is part of my fabric. Five Solid Stars Now sit back, relax, listen to some hip-hop.

Hip Hop Classic

Da best

Soooo goood

This is an incredible debut album. I really like the recurring theme of 'Can I Kick It?' throughout the album, it builds anticipation for the song, which is one of the best on the album. Q-Tip in particular has such a unique voice in hip hop and is one of my favorites. Pretty much solid all the way through, gotta give it 5/5. Standout Tracks: Push It Along, After Hours, I Left My Wallet in El Segundo, Bonita Applebum, Can I Kick It?, Youthful Expression, Mr. Muhammad, Ham 'N' Eggs, Go Ahead in the Rain

Wow. Just wow. So smooth. So infectious. The samples and rhymes are smart, quick and smooth. It is clear how this changed the direction of hip hop and made it more complex and interesting. Love it.

Grúvið í þessu bandi er svakalegt. Erfitt að skilja að þessi plata sé 32ja ára gömul! Hún er algjörlega frábær.

classic and already excited to return to this ATCQ debut sampling is pristine

Some of the absolute best hip hop tracks ever made on this classic.

One of hip hops greatest complete albums. From top to bottom for me this is absolutely excellent. I’m Cool Like That and so is this record a must listen!

Very nice

Tout un premier album. Propos intelligent, sample savament trouvés, flows distinctifs, influence pour tous les autres.

Mon préféré reste Low End Theory, mais les bases sont sur ce premier album de ATCQ. Les pièces Bonita Applebum et (surtout) Can I Kick It? sont des essentielles du groupe. Outre Beastie Boys que je mets dans une catégorie à part, ATCQ est définitivement mon collectif de Hip Hop préféré.

Too many times albums are labelled ‘classic’. This one fits the bill. It also has CRAZY prophylactics.

One of my favourite albums of all time from the vibesiest rap group to do it. The start of Push It Along is cosmic birth through a wormhole, setting you up for just under an hour (see later why) of blunt-on-a-sunday instrumentals and mellow raps. An underrated feature is the name of the album that encapsulates the sense of irreverent journeying you undergo, meticulously structured (though it feels so natural) by Q Tip. Social, mystical, and most importantly pure FUN - this album was the start of a movement and impactful. The last 4 songs on the album are pretty trash so mentally I have just excluded them. Since it is a run of songs at the end doesn't feel wrong. Also the colourful album cover is better but this is still iconic. Favourite song - I left my wallet in El Segundo* or Rhythm devoted to the art of moving butts *It's kinda my Rosebud, the kids are gonna be very confused when I spit 'we left Brooklyn and made big tracks'

WE ALREADY KNOWWWW ITS A GOAT favourite song: ham n eggs... LOL (probably luck of lucien but el segundo has a special place in my heart)

I really like the vibes and attitude of A Tribe Called Quest. Also really like their voices and the musical styles on this album.

Some top tier hip-hop

Loved it!

While most of the hip-hop world was hopping on board the gangsta rap train, the Tribe blazed off in another direction—a lighter, jazz-inflected Afrocentrism that was unconcerned with gangs and gats. I had "The Low End Theory" on cassette as a kid, but missed out on this one. I was familiar with "Bonita Applebaum" and "Can I Kick It?", but the rest of this album was new to me. Unsurprisingly, their debut album is as fantastic as one might expect, with Q-Tip's lyrical prowess in particular shining brightly at every turn. This isn't quite as good as "The Low End Theory," but I'm giving it 5 stars nonetheless.

Based on this album's technical and artistic achievements, it is hard to imagine that it is a debut album. But that can be explained by the experience and talent of the artists that put it together. The album is a mosaic, not a melting pot, of musical styles that come together to form a colorful, vibrant picture. A Tribe Called Quest elevated all hip-hop by dropping sounds with so much weight that it is not hard to understand why so much of the alternative hip-hop scene orbits around them.

3/3 tribe quested

Great

A bonafide classic

Fantastic stuff, a groove-a-licious gem.

Whole ‘nother level.

3rd best hip hop debut behind Illmatic and College Dropout.

bangers only!!!

This is my kind of hip-hop, clever rhymes and creative lyrics/storytelling. Definitely going to dive deeper into this group, really enjoyed this one.

Love this album, icon of the genre

that's the good shit baybee

ATCQ straight up bring the funk, the joy, the boom, the bip (the boom, bip) and some sweet jazz samples to hip hop. The interplay between Q-Tip and Phife Dog (RIP) is always a joy to hear. A four star album only because Midnight Marauders and The Low End Theory would get five.

trying to figure out who my favorite old-school hip-hop group is hearing A Tribe Called Quest’s first three album has made me think it’s probably these guys this album (along with the other two I listened to) is easily a 10/10 fuckin amazing

I dig it. A lot.

I've written about how I'm not a rap guy on previous rap albums, but this is one of the few rap albums that I'd listened to a few times before this. I read that one of the members mentioned how at the time rappers were supposed to appear tough and how this album wasn't. I think that works a lot in its favour as it ages a lot better than that tough-guy rapper image which to me is very dated and part of my issue with a lot of the rap albums I've encountered on this list so far.

recommended for: kickin it. So good. Started the album expecting to give it a 4, but ended up at a 5. Every song is good and Can I Kick It? is iconic. Just read that atcq didn't get any money from Can I Kick It? because Lou Reed said they could use his sample but only if he got all the money from the song lol. So Lou Reed. https://www.factmag.com/2015/11/18/a-tribe-called-quest-lou-reed-money-can-i-kick-it/

This album is so good. Such a vibe. I mostly know Tribe from the anthology, but this might as well be a greatest hits. Plus the flow from start to finish and the lil sample interludes added to the feel of it being an album not just songs. RIP Joe C.

Push it along

A masterpiece and right up my hip-hop alley, with chill beats and fun samples, easy rhymes and flows and great production. Sounds just as fun today as did 30 years ago.

11/10- Would Leave My Wallet In El Segundo Again. Still don’t get that baby crying at the beginning tho

I totally dig!

Funk and rhythm kept me groovin' all day. Loved it.

This album was a lot of fun to listen to! The lyrics are witty and I didn’t pick up on anything terribly exploitative or offensive. Enjoyed it the first time but really found it great the second time. Great fun!

I know Tribe has their detractors. "They don't come hard enough." "They're trying too hard." "They're too silly." "They're too serious." It's exhausting to hear people whinge on and on about 'em. The truth is this album is just so chill and fun it's hard to hate on it unless you're really trying. If you're too hard for Tribe, it's time to rethink your life choices and calm the hell down. Because this album is just fantastic. It's all boom-bap tracks and laid back raps and the whole thing just slaps. It's impossible to stay still during tracks like "Can I Kick It?" The head nods are compulsory. Easy 5-stars. Easy.

classic

I absolutely loved this. PERFECT chill party music. Loved the lyrics. Fantastic.

A masterpiece on multiple levels –  beats and samples, the rhymes and flows, plus world-class production. Plus, a ton of fun to listen to. Humor underrated in every genre of pop music and Tip et al make it look/sound so easy. Loved it 30+ years ago (Christ, can it be that long!?!?!) and it sounds just as good today.

This is one of my favorites yet. So fun, witty and fresh as fuck.

2 tracks in and I know I'm giving this a 5 star rating. Golden era of hip hop right here. I listened to Black Sheep in the early 90s but didn't know about all the other Native Tongue groups until several years later. The downside of amazing music coming out when you're still in middle school living in a small town.

Listening to hip-hop albums that were part of the golden age of sampling is such an interesting experience. Hearing snippets from extremely famous songs melded into the idiosyncratic rap style of QTip is cool; this album could only have been made in this era. I really enjoy Tribe, but I sort of forget about them when I'm not listening to them. It's nice to have their albums put in front of me through this list. Their style is so relaxed, which separates them from the more intense rap style and lyrical content that became more popular in this era. Q-Tip does great work throughout the album. The fact that this was their first album shows how quickly everything came together for this group. It's also crazy that the aspect of this album that has aged most poorly is their stance on cholesterol in eggs 5/5

This may be the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

loved it!!! so innovative

Top album great sampling

So good! Lot of songs I hadn’t heard from this album but some I like even better than the classics like bontia applebum and can I kick it!

Lofi hiphop came from tribe more than any other group I've listen to (Wutang, NWA, ect)

It's 1990 and it's the new decade and there is so much hope and promise. I'm at my friend's parents' beach house, having a chill summer party with friends and this album is the soundtrack. This never happened, but this is always what People's Instinctive Travels makes me think of, to the point where this might as well be real. The album has a fresh, feelgood sound, with social and political commentary among the party music. It's something to be said that ATCQ can deliver tunes about sexual health, cholesterol and losing one's wallet in El Segundo and not sounding preachy or dumb. Also check out the "Why" remix of "Bonita Applebum" because that is extremely dope.

Great example of how alt hip hop can be so enjoyable and uplifting. Really interesting use of jazz rhythms and sounds. Near perfection.

I love the sound they produce. So smooth and feels so old school. Huge tribe fan.

я просто очень люблю этот альбом, всем спасибо

Just a vibe and a half. So good.

Love this album. Bonita Applebaum and Can I Kick It? are two of my favorite Tribe and hip hop songs.

Excellent

classic all the way!

Tribe is one of the shining examples of what rap can be...love this album

This was more like a delicious cake than an album

Chill, relaxed, and fun. Such good beats and such good bars. I liked this even better than Low End Theory tbh, even though that is the Tribe album I always hear the most praise for. Loved this one.

Interesting discovery, enjoyed it even though hip hop is not my usual type

Perfect album front to back. Highlights include Bonita Applebum and Can I kick it?

ATCQ never miss. I dig their later stuff a bit more but this album still rules.

Experimental hip-hop/progressive rap album done extremely well, with interesting musical and lyrical motifs that get referenced.

interesting

What a great dicovery this one was. Will listen to this again, loved it.

Solid album. No complaints.

Obviously it’s amazing. Such a sign of what was to come - genre changing.

Best samples I have heard in Hip Hop, rapping and lyrical content is excellent and Unique album concept - A love letter to Rhythm and it's damn sweet 💓

I am beyond embarrassed that with all the love I have give Tribe over the last year, I didn't realize what their debut album was. I always thought it was Low End Theory so while I have been blaring that and their subsequent albums so frequently, I have never actually listened to this one. These are the days I appreciate this album list. I'm only a couple songs in now but this is just as great as their other albums. Tribe may be one of my favorite hip hop groups of all time and I think this solidifies it. Amazing album art work and that same classic beats and rhymes in each song. Glad I fixed my mistake.

Love it. "Luck of Lucien" is favorite Tribe song. Discovered "Youthful Expression" and "Ham & Eggs" and "Push it Along"

SICK BEATS, classic hip hop, 10/10

i gotta get it, man

Amazing album. Awesome sampling and lyrics. Each song is a great listen.

Actual fire

very good

excellent

Yeah 👍👍

Check

Love Tribe, OG shit. Highlights: Luck of Lucien, Footprints, Bonita Applebum, (Pubic Enemy is about crabs haha), Can I kick it. 5 stars

the beats and flows are so smooth. a lot of rap from this era sounds dated to me but this just sounds classic. i think the back end is a little weaker, but overall a great album 9/10

Good storytelling and immaculate beats. Gets a bit long by the end. 9

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm is the debut studio album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, released on April 10, 1990[1] on Jive Records. The album's laid back production encompassed a diverse range of samples which functioned as a template for the group's unorthodox lyrics. A Tribe Called Quest formed in Queens, New York, in 1985.[6] After establishing a friendship with hip-hop act Jungle Brothers, both groups formed a collective dubbed Native Tongues, which also included De La Soul People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm has been described as "a celebration of bohemia, psychedelia and vagabondia",[11] as well as "laid back"

Absolute fire. I could probably jam this all day.

Tribe never lets me down

Everything you want from a hip hop album… chilled beats and amazing rhymes!

Lovely example of hip-hop

not entirely my cup of tea, but lots of bit I enjoyed

Tip and Phife bringing the grooves and fun in an era when hip-hop was getting angry and gangster. The samples and flow are good, but it's a step below the perfection that is Low End Theory.

Felt so cool listening to this. Much cooler than say The Marshall Mathers EP which I felt embarrassed by.

ATCQ delivers everytime. Great beats, great bars, smooth flow. Such a fun album, such a unique sound especially for when it came out. Such an influential group and they killed it with their debut. Not my favorite from ATCQ but still a great listen

Nice old school rap, contains Can I Kick It?, a generational song that is still sampled to this day

great beats, smooth bars, although for some reason i started to get a bit tired after "can i kick it" (which i did like), but prob just a skill issue on my part. "ham n eggs" was hilarious so i got back into a good mood starting from there

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Wow, just some incredible production. I would’ve been a massive massive fan if I was around in their prime.

TCQ is always a good vibe; this is so impressive for a debut album. This feels like the progenitor of the “lofi beats” genre but somehow it’s still better than most lofi beats today. I would definitely put this on again.

I dont think I have listened to a Tribe Called Quest before and honestly its a shame because they are really fun. Its the right balance between having fun and fooling around and saying some meaningful shit in that time. The only problem I had is that some of the sounds of the tracks felt kinda similar and melded together.

I've been looking forward to A Tribe Call Quest showing up on the generator, and they did not disappoint. This was a very fun hip-hop album, although they barely switch up on rhythm and inflection, so it sounds pretty samesy after a while. Though this genuinely didn't feel like an hour long album. Very good.

First hiphop album to date that I actually like! Can I kick it???

4.25/5

Kinda shocked to see this and not The Low End Theory or Midnight Marauders here (wouldn’t be surprised if they eventually show up though). This is still an incredible body of work with everything that Tribe came to define in hip-hop

While not quite the masterpiece that is Low End Theory, this is still amazing hip hop for early 90s. TCQ were a breath of fresh air among all of the harder edged rap. Smooth, funky and jazzy with some great samples. It just doesn’t feel quite as polished or fully developed as low end theory.

I enjoyed the heck out of this but I'm glad we listened to Low End Theory first, which is just a whole different level of greatness. You can feel and hear their sound here, they have their voice, but they are missing some refinement. Minor gripes, most importantly their jazzy beats had my head bopping, their lines had me smiling. Such a fun group to listen to. Great album.

Sonically this is so timeless and rewarding it just lets me down lyrically sometimes.

As much as ive loved tribe for many years at this point ive never got around to this record. I know Bonita Applebum, can I kick it, and i left my wallet ect. Those songs ive heard bit never anything else here. To be fair those kinda are the absolute heaters here but the rest of the album is also very good. Maybe not the same level as low end theory or midnight marauders but very well formed from the jump. They do all the tribe things. Jazzy beats, conscious raps, and just have fun. Its no differnt then the other two records in that way. I just think the quality is slightly lower. Thos later records are amazing song back to back to back to back. Its easier to name the songs I dont vibe with than listing 99% of the album I do fuck with. This is a more 50/50 split. I like a bunch of songs and a bunch also dont do that much for me. Luck of Lucian is a good one early on with that silly French shit going on. Ham n eggs is a perfect little goofy tribe song. Not eveyone is off the ham and eggs for their cholesterol. That always gets me when the dissenter hops in. Rhythm has one of thr coolest beats on the record. And with the pedigree of beats on all tribe stuff its a gem. I really liked this record quite alot even with my gripes with it it stands out as a great record. I know what they turn into later down the line. And even tbough I still prefer that im glad to have heard this one where it all started and am very happy to see what I love In a less refined and raw form.

La verdad, pa' ser rapcito, ta bueitooo

This is the hip hop we needed. We got what we deserved. We got Kayne...

I actually mostly enjoyed this, but did get a but tired of it by the end. Too many words I guess, and some of the backing rhythms got a bit repetitive. That said, much more lively and chaotic than expected.

I feel similarly to Low End Theory, very enjoyable listen and I enjoy the beats and experience, but the rhymes often feel simple/predictable. I'm sure lot of that's because these guys were early and influential

Pretty good. In my playlist now

Tribe is an incredible group, and this is arguably their best album. It flows, it stays fresh, and it's got some hits. The beat for Public Enemy is dope as hell. Can I Kick It? is such a hit, that I may have heard it too many times, haha but that doesn't mean it isn't great. Bonita Applebum is catchy too.

Starting the 90s off right. Proving hip hop could grow. A perfect transition to a new era. Unique samples throughout.

4/5. A Tribe Called Quest have always been one of my favorite hip hop groups so I am absolutely going to be very biased when talking about their albums. That being said, this debut is great, it perfectly captures the personality of the group and their members with both its social commentary and sense of humor. The production isn’t as amazing as future tribe albums like “The Low end theory” or “We got it from here…” but there’s still some very fun samples here, like “footprints” which gets a lot of mileage out of the horn line from Stevie Wonders “Sir Duke.” I also love the weird almost slice-of-life story of “I left my wallet in El Segundo.” The group would go on to make a handful of even better albums than this, but as a first effort this is some great stuff.

It's so interesting how the day you listen to an album can impact your thoughts and feelings on it. Some days you might love an album and others you might hate it. This is a cool album, while not my genre, I enjoyed it. 7.3/10

With all due respect to Wu Tang, ATCQ is the best rap group ever.

A great debut album by beloved hip-hop group, A Tribe Called Quest. While it doesn't stand the test of time against some other ATCQ albums such as Midnight Marauders and The Low End Theory in my eyes, is it still a great album with notable hits, and set the stage for jazz influenced, east-coast hip-hop. Favorite Song: Can I Kick It? Score: 80/100

Really cool, smooth and clever response to gangster rap. A super intelligent album, filled with some brilliant songs. Can I Kick It? was my fav song of the album. Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts) and I Left My Wallet in El Segundo were my other highlights

never heard before apart from Can I Kick It of course - ended up loving 4.5/5 rounded down

eles arrasam!!!!!!!!

Bangers

I liked it. Thought the production was great and many of the tracks quite clever with some throwbacks. Never going to choose rap as a go to - but if I did - this would be one I’d listen to.

7/10

Love this album, probably my third favorite with Tribe called Quest. Low end theory and beats, rhymes, and life taking 1st and 2nd, but amazing album. Tribe got me really into 90s hip hop.

Our third Native Tongues record comes from the most recognizable group of the collective, A Tribe Called Quest. The lead member and collective co-founder Q-Tip had already made significant headway in hip-hop in the late 80’s before forming Tribe. This is an excellent debut from an excellent group, bringing a laid-back, jazzy feel and clever bars that defined their sound. It isn’t their best work but I enjoy so much of what they went for here, the infectiousness of the beats and rhythmic flows are so sweet. Jazz and hip-hop are a match made in heaven for me and this is a shining example as to why. 1 re-listen Favorite Tracks: Can I Kick It?, Push It Along, Bonita Applebum

I don't think hip hop gets much better than this. Bonita Applebum is a banger

This is both Tribe's first album, and in the eyes of most, their first of three masterworks (maybe 4, depending on who you ask). I have listened to quite a bit of hip hop from this era, and I can safely say that when this came out, Tribe were truly one of a kind. Their lyrics focused so explicitly on positivity, and in such a playful, clever way. Obviously, other rappers had elements of this, but no one did it like Tribe did, and no one seemed to have as much fun doing it as them either. The beats here were also in stark contrast with a lot what was coming out at the time. Tribe is basically inventing jazz rap here. They use a different palate, a different energy, and a different pool of samples than a lot of people were. And the beats all end up super breezy and colorful in a way that very much compliments the lyrics. The score of this mostly just reflects a lack of familiarity. I'm not sold on every song, but I can appreciate just how consistent this is for being like an hour long. Basically, I could see myself liking this even more in the future. Tribe's attitude is just infectious, their songs are funky, and their verses are insightful and witty. I do definitely see this as the masterpiece that it's often called, and I think it sits very nicely next to Tribe's own Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders, which are some of the most acclaimed rap albums of all time. *And* this manages to stick to a tone all it's own with singles like I Left My Wallet in El Segundo and Can I Kick It? Neither of which you can really get anywhere else in the discography. I Left My Wallet In El Segundo is utterly charming in it's sunny disposition towards an annoying situation. And the palate of samples on Can I Kick It?, led by a *generational* sample flip of Walk On The Wild Side by Lou Reed. This thing is amazing.

I like how the bases have famous songs in them (can I kick it -- lou reed, they actually make no money off of that song because of the sample lol) I don't really listen to hip-hop but it's a nice album

Tribe is my favorite rap group! This is one of your classic cases of “I know there’s room for improvement“ here though

Another great album from the Native Tongues Collective. I’ve already scored The Jungle Brothers highly and my favourites De La Soul got a full 5. This, ATCQ’s debut, is also solid throughout and imo benefits most from the likeable and distinctive vocal style of Q-Tip (no shade on the other three). There seems to be an attempt generally to extend the typical hip hop vocabulary and it is largely successful throughout. In addition they take a refreshing attitude towards everything questionable about the majority of rap at the time. My only real criticism is that the album is probably a good 25% too long. This is not due to weaker material, but rather that the majority of tracks are individually too lengthy.

Aningen sämre än De la Souls första men det är på marginalen Det är så här hiphop ska låta. Hitsen är fantastiska även om dom kanske är ännu bättre i singel (re)mixarna. 'Can I kick it", "Bonita Applebum" och "I left my wallet..." är alla topp 20 hiphop-anthemes. Har nån gång rattat in Yo! Mtv Raps under fôrsta halvan av 90talet vet man precis vad jag menar. Väldigt väldigt nära en femma

This album was more focused on poetry which I didn't understand much cuz im not from the hood. Intro track was like 7 mins which was nice then after hours was nice. Then I found bonita applebum nice. Then I liked rhythm, hams n eggs go ahead in the rain and a sitar in the bonita applebum btw. Overall it was a nice album ysh I got some fav tracks in hear.

Not the best A Tribe Called Quest album but you can already see what a magnificent group they would become. This record is much more Q-Tip focus and therefore a little less dynamic in the storytelling point of view compared to later records

Bonita applebum I love the whole album nice rhythm and lyricism! Really impactful when you listen deeply. Also some insane beats and samples

classic, nostalgic

The beats are unmatched. I enjoyed the hint of goofiness.

Didn’t like this quite as much as low end theory but still great stuff.

Banger

The vocals are generally really smooth, not overly quick. It's easy to listen to, almost relaxing. Some of the tracks are even quite funny! There's some important messaging here too, being proud of your heritage is a big theme. It's got all the fun effects that you'd expect, while typically not going over the top with them. It doesn't take itself too seriously - just some guys having a bit of fun. On the whole, the journey this album takes you on is interesting. It starts out quite strong, went funny in the middle, and weird in the end. Even when it was going full weird, I still liked what I was hearing. I can absolutely see the similarities to 3 feet... - it's similar in all the good ways. There's no De la Orgee moment here, though some tracks are quite absurd all the same.

not bad indeed

When this came out I wasn't into this sort of mindful, "intellectual" hip hop, but looking back, it's very good, especially when compared with the mindless drivel we get these days.

Also solid overall

classics left and right

Great album, super chill.

I mean the music speaks for itself. The production and sampling is fantastic, the rhymes and flows are just as great. Shit's just very enjoyable to listen to. Feels old school but ages REALLY well and can still be enjoyed by modern hip hop fans. This album is pretty cool, the production isn't too crazy but it's fun on most songs.

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I like this album. can i kick it is my fave

Another solid album by this mob. It melds genres nocely, has lyrical, thoughtful and witty rap what’s not to like?

4/5

love. how they play with the song transitions is really fun too.

While I don’t think this album is as cohesive and good as the low end theory, this is still a great introduction to tribe, this album is a vibe and such a great relaxing album although it can be a bit bloated it’s still fun to sit down and chill out to. Can I kick it is also one of the greatest rap songs too

Not sure if I like this more than Low End Theory or not. Regardless, a fun jazzy rap record filled with good stories, flows, and beats. Likes: Push it Along; Luck of Lucien; After Hours; Footprints; Can I Kick It; Youthful Expression

Relentless drums but so smooth

bonita applebum you gotta put me on

i really liked "i left my wallet in el segundo' very fun album!

노래가 전체적으로 다 좋았다. 분위기도 좋고, 힙합의 느낌이 좋았다. The songs were great overall. The atmosphere was good, and I liked the hip-hop vibe.

These beats are amazing. The vibe is of it's time, and yet it all holds up so well. Lyrically very complex. Some tracks are laid back and fun, and then you get hit with something real. I dig it. Bonita Applebum Can I Kick It?

They’re not my favourite hip hop group, but this is a top pick for them. Quest brings a vibe that is positive, fun and catchy as hell. There are some great samples used and you’ll remember to never leave your wallet in el sugando.

We the people...

Solid hip hop

This one really grew on me. At first, at least compared to The Low End Theory, it felt somewhat lengthy and directionless, a group trying out lots of different things but not doing any of them quite as well. But further listens revealed this is nearly as good, just in a different way: it’s far less focused, but each track has something to recommend it. The samples are obvious yet perfect, and the lyrics themselves traverse a dizzying range of topics. A grower. Best track: “Bonita Applebum”

Classic

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Maybe being more strict, but not a perfect album. Very good

I ‘hate rap,’ but this was awesome. No n**** b**** f*** crap.

there are some classic Tribe songs on this one. I love Bonita Applebum and I Left My Wallet in El Segundo like everyone else, but some of the deeper cuts like Go Ahead in the Rain are up there for me too. it's definitely not as fully formed as The Low End Theory or Midnight Marauders but i still really like it. deserves to be one of the 1001? i would swap this for Midnight Marauders but i'm also fine with ATCQ having three albums. they've earned it. but i would probably put We Got it From Here on over this. now THAT is a comeback album worth its salt.

I liked the sampling in this one but as always, hate any weird moaning.

Killer, would be high if it wasn't for that Bonita Applebum song

One of the best hip-hop albums of all time from the World's Borough. One of the few albums with no skips.

Great. Good to hear after so long a time.

A Tribe Called Quest has an argument for the greatest hip hop group of all time. This, my least favorite of their iconic three records but their debut, is still a pleasure to listen to. Some of the groups best singles are to be found here, those being Can I Kick It and I Left My Wallet In El Segundo. I find myself returning to The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders more, but Peoples Instinctive Travels… has plenty worth sticking around for.

Really great samples. Hip Hop isn't always my thing but this is. Very fun, chilled out and groovy.

Only gets a 4 because I know The Low End Theory is better and is a 5

Wow!! Yes!! That was a pleasant find.

Enjoyed 5his.

Sehr old school für 1990, aber ganz nice

I didn't know much about ATCQ - I read only just now about the Native Tongues collective - I was into some other acts in that collective, I definitely liked the positivity, relaxed and good-natured rapping, eclectic samples and jazz influences. All of which I recognised as soon as I started listening to this, ATCQ's first album. There are some very nice funky grooves here, it's pretty enjoyable though without being earth-shaking. Extended use of small number of core samples and core beats for each track produces relatively simple tracks from musical perspective - less stimulating than eg De La Soul - but still interesting enough, not wowing me but not boring. The album is long but there is variety in the feel of different tracks so it's okay. I read some reviews here - was struck by a comment about how many people praise this album by reference to what it isn't (hip hop with aggressive rap, gangsta, misogynist etc). but really to be praised it has to be not just not the bad things, it also has to be good. I'm happy that this is good in itself - it's not just a relief (relaxing) to get the funky hip hop and not be put off by the rap, the rhythmic play in delivery of lyrics is part of the pleasure. That said, I'm not wild about the words, they don't do that much for me, that's okay by me, I'm happy enough with the musicality. Small coincidence from my Generator journey: my album before this was Electric Ladyland, I was touched to recognise sample from "Rainy Day, Dream Away" at the beginning of Go Ahead In The Rain :-) This album, overall, it's Very Good at being what it is, 8/10.

Some fun jams, but you definitely get all you need from their rap rhythm about halfway through the album

An almost perfect blend of hip hop, rap, funk, even a riff or two from the likes of Lou Reed and Stevie Wonder. Like the “daisy age” the sound of a tribe called quest deserved a bigger impact.

Favs - Luck of Lucien - Footprints Such a cool use of Stevie wonder - Can I Kick It This album has such a cool sampling style - Youthful Expression Really love the lyrics - Description of a Fool you gotta love a song by a man critiquing male violence Apparently this album was ranked as one of the least danceable albums by Rolling Stone, and I honestly can’t disagree more. Really great album and such an impressive testament to Q-Tips lyricism and his abilities as a producer.

REALLY fun samples, got a little sick of it at the end because i have a terrible attention span. nice listening music, got me through an entire shaft on this spreadsheet. Super catchy would listen to again. SAMPLES were so fun cannot reiterate more

Tutaj już bardziej słychać zmiany utworów mimo, że dalej mam z nimi problem gdy słucham albumów. Album jest dość rapowo-hip hopowy i ma też fajne instrumentale. Z artystów których słucham daje mi mocny vibe tyler, the creator. Podoba mi sie tu wykorzystanie dźwięków które można usłyszeć na codzień jako melodia lub rytm piosenki

Timeless. Just wish I could have been more into this back in the day.

Foundational hip-hop. You can hear their finger prints in music today. This album took me a couple listens to really enjoy. The first time it was background while I was doing stuff, that did not give this album the respect it deserved. The second listen was more intentional and that really made a huge difference for what I got out of the album.

This was really good, I have a soft spot for that vintage hip hop from the 90s, and this album hits that on all cylinders

I bet they have done a steady business for the last 25 years selling tourists wallets in El Segundo

Going from the big hit singles and the irreverent, almost "cute" tales they weave, you could’ve been forgiven for judging A Tribe Called Quest as a novelty act based on their debut. But while “El Segundo” and “Ham & Eggs” bring the light-hearted fun, they’re also not afraid to tackle weightier topics, like venereal disease and partner abuse. To me, this album works best as an introduction to the group’s skill at establishing a deep and irresistible groove, such as on “Youthful Expression” or “Pubic Enemy,” for which they would become so famous, plus introducing the world to the dual charms of Q-Tip and Phife Dawg.

Imagine how great life would be if it had been Q-tip instead of Snoop dog who was America's favorite rap pitch man, hanging out with Martha Stewart and showing up as a guest judge on talent competitions.

hahahahaha yeah i like this album it's not quite as good as what came after it, but man they had some ones on here. i remember getting really into Go Ahead In the Rain (the chop!!) and Description of the Fool because the samples are so weird. Footprints too I'm gonna be so real Q-Tip is a way better sounding rapper than he is lyrically; like he's fun to listen to and the flow and voice are impeccable, but his lyrics and storytelling are just dated more often than not (I like Midnight, but that's not on this one). This is probably the most apparent on this one.. buuut it is 1990 early Native Tongues, so that fun and goofiness is part of the charm. Push It Along is a great intro to the group, very simple After Hours is one of the tracks on this album where I think the sample choice really shines! It's very spacey and jazzy combined with a solid break. More storytelling that I think is okay, relatable though; I've been here before. Most of this album is just Q-Tip if you listen carefully; Phife said he was too busy bullshittin to make it to the studio and he regrets it. Footprints is kind of the exact same situation as the last song, but Tip is a little more vague with his lyrics and I think it's for the better - not a long ass story this time. The flow is dated though. I love how primitive the drum chop is. El Segundo is a classic! Definitely a silly one, what the fuck was he doing in El Segundo to begin with?? That's such a drive man. Lowkey the song is kind of boring outside of the hook and the absurdity. I ordered enchiladas and I ate em... Pubic Enemy is ridiculous, not a highlight for me. Yes STDs scary women "dirty" it's the 90's. The hook is also ridiculous, and Q-Tip making all these HUP! noises on top. Not a fan of silly interjections into the verse either. Bonita Applebum... shoutout Roy Ayers and RAMP. Not much going on, but not much is needed. Can I Kick It? Probably! Unless Lou Reed takes all your money. Classic sample, classic break, we finally get some good stuff from Phife! It’s always bugged me how the very last line of his verse doesn’t rhyme with the rest of it “as you inhale like a breath of fresh air..”.; he could’ve said ay-er at least. Tip sounds great, the break is perfect, what else can you say. The scratches are fun too. Youthful Expression never stood out to me that much. The sample is fine, the lyrics are actually kind of good on this one! Very interesting, laid back flow. Callout to Rakim “I like fried foods, especially fish”. The piece of the sample they use for the hook is good and the bassline is nice, maybe this song isn’t so bad. Still doesn’t do it for me like the other deep cuts do, this song is ok. Rhythm is another sleeper with a sample and break combo I love. There’s that weird sub bass sound in the verses that works well with the drums (that I have to add sound great), but it disappears when the sample comes back in. Dave from De La comes in to say a line Mr. Muhammad is a lot like the other sleepers but a bit of a dud for me again, the sample isn’t as fun outside of the vocals, and the drums are a little more basic. Ali Shaheed definitely deserved some shine though; it tripped me out as a kid learning Tip made all of these beats and not Ali Shaheed! Phife is here and he sounds great! His juvenile flow worked better than Tip’s on the rare occasion he pops in. Ham N Eggs is a fun back and forth cut with them both over a classic sample that I forgot the name of. Definitely a bit more gimmicky than I would like but this track is just a good time. Bridge!!!! Go Ahead In the Rain is my shit. The sample is SO good, especially those high pitched chords that come in the last part of the 2 bar. The vocals going from side to side make it sound a little trippy. Tip sounds SLEEPY on this one, he’s got this low register as if he’s trying to sound older or something lol. Nice drum fill that lets the 808 bass shine - I LOVE when an 808 kick is on boom bap drums. It fills the track out so well, it works super well when I’ve done it. I like the drum solo towards the end, and the beat rides out to really let you hear how good it grooves. Description of a Fool! The break is great, the lyrics are there on this one. More standard hip hop shit talking that we would see more from Tribe on their 3rd and 4th albums, but with a twist towards pumps and abusive men. What’s da matter withcha BOYYYY?? Love the keys that come in on the latter half of the verses, one of my favorite parts. The vocal sample echoes out once we get towards the hook and really shape out the track. Not a fan of the HOOOO! scratched into the hook, but then the next verse pops in and we’re right back. Favorites: Footprints, Description of a Fool, Go Ahead In the Rain Least favorite: Pubic Enemy Shoutouts: Bonita Applebum :) 7, but we’ll lean towards 4 stars! I don’t care for the remixes and never have. I don’t care what J Cole is doing to Can I Kick It. Ok the Pharrell one is kind of cool…

Awesome album, first one i got given on here and has set a great precedent!

Þetta er hip hop mér að skapi. Nær næstum því Digable planets, en ekki alveg.

I really enjoyed this album, especially considering that it's an album I probably wouldn't have chosen by myself.

a first listen. this is fantastic. the beats are great, and i recognize a lot of stuff from this that gets sampled by artists later on. i also really appreciate the flow. the lyrics are really great too. just a fantastic record. favorite tracks: After Hours, Footprints, I Left My Wallet in El Segundo, Public Enemy, Bonita Applebum, Can I Kick It?, Go Ahead in the Rain, Description of a Fool

Loved this, my favourite kind of hip hop and one of my favourite new discoveries from the project.

cool!!!

The song "I left my wallet.." was for a long time my favourite hiphop track without knowing the artists behind it. After a decennia I discovered the music of A Tribe Called Quest and still today it is one of my go to hiphop acts. The whole album sounds a bit more of the same as the hit singles, so therefor for lack of some diversity 4/5

Rap is not my thing, but this understated minimalist approach is such a delightful listen. Jazzy, chill and the lyrics are refreshingly positive.

A favourite. ATCQ on the way to greatness

Great album… enjoyed this one a lot. Kinda forgot about it

"НУ ИЗВИНИТЕ ЧТО Я ТАК ПРЕДВЗЯТ К ОЧЕРЕДНОМУ РЭП АЛЬБОМУ" ... Хотел было я начать. Но когда дошло до уже второго трека, мне начало нравится? Прикольные джазовые семплы, взятый кусочек из вступления к all you need is love, типа как намекающий на музыкальную подкованность коллектива, расслабленный флоу, как мне нравится. Крч, не так уж и плохо. Даже прикольно. Я уже видел примеры "интеллегентного репчика" на этом сайте, и знаю что эти ребятки из того же стана. Но я плевать хотел на их исключительность и нетакусечность если их скучно слушать. Этих не скучно.

Listen later but know them always banging

If you wanna get the rhythm then you gotta join a tribe, this album is a vibe. 4/5 Top tracks: luck of Lucien, can I kick it?, Mr muhammed

A great record. It’s not like other hip hop, not heavy on the self aggrandisement and sexism, heavy on the actual groove and their biggest concern could very well be a lost wallet. So much more musical that you may expect

Absolutely delightful. 9/10. Only two songs that took it away from a perfect album. "Pubic Enemy" and "Ham 'n' Eggs" really don't belong here despite their cultural relevance. They're just bad songs.

8/10

Overall it’s a good album, there’s some great rapping and lyrical content.

No private session used for Spotify. Whenever I hear a hip hop album like this that is so upbeat and positive I get a little sad about what the genre could have been instead we got angry and misogynistic gangsta rap. This album is delight, its like chilling out a summer's day in the shade with a cold beverage of your choice. Love the beats and the lyrics.

not my favorite tribe album, but not my least favorite. they are so cool and epic

Not my favorite Tribe album but I understand the importance. A lot of great samples and conscious rhymes I think some of Phife’s most underrated work. Not everyone will feel the lyrics this was a very progressive pan African time in hip hop.

#31 This album is a good contrast to the gangster rap of the early 90s, maintaining a nice laid-back and jazzy vibe throughout. It stays cohesive without getting too repetitive (at least as far as Boom-Bap goes), and the sampling is very creative. The lyrics are well-written and flow nicely, and even when they get corny a few times it comes across humorously instead of cringey. Very impressive for a debut album! Footprints, El Segundo, and Mr. Muhammad are all excellent, and of course Can I Kick It? is a classic.

😃 Tribe y’all

9 / 10

Classic tribe. You can tell this is their debut and that they are still trying to hone their craft. This isn’t their masterpiece, low end theory, but it is pretty darn good. Also has some awesome standouts