A Tribe Called QuestBest A Tribe Called Quest Albums Ranked

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (25th Anniversary Edition)

pitchfork

10

“A Tribe Called Quest's seminal debut is an album that's largely focused outside of itself and its creators. There are three added cuts for this reissue—remixes by Pharrell, J. Cole, and CeeLo—that are passable and melodic but unneeded. Tribe's music needs no updating, even when it sticks out like a sore thumb, because that's exactly what it did in 1990.”

We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service

fantano

9.0

“After nearly two decades, A Tribe Called Quest returns to rap one last time without skipping a beat.”

We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service

pitchfork

9.0

“A Tribe Called Quest’s sixth (and final) album was a rumor for 18 years. It’s here, and against many odds, it reinvigorates the group’s discography without resting on nostalgia.”

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (25th Anniversary Edition)

Gunnar

7.2

“**💭 Thoughts:** Legendary jazz-rap outfit A Tribe Called Quest’s debut album *People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm* introduces the group’s signature sound of jazz-heavy samples and Q-Tip and Phife Dawg’s iconic dynamic—with Q-Tip carrying the vibes with his smoother, laid-back rapping, and Phife carrying the energy with his punchy and humorous rapping. This record isn’t bad, however I believe its best quality is being a useful stepping stone for their later albums, especially because Phife Dawg isn’t as present throughout the record in comparison to the rest of their discography. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Push It Along 🟡 2.) Luck of Lucien 🔵🥈 3.) After Hours 🟢 4.) Footprints 🔵 5.) I Left My Wallet in El Segundo 🟢 6.) Pubic Enemy 🟡 7.) Bonita Applebum 🔵🥇 8.) Can I Kick It? 🔵 9.) Youthful Expression 🟢 10.) Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts) 🔵 11.) Mr. Muhammad 🟡 12.) Ham ‘N’ Eggs 🟢 13.) Go Ahead In the Rain 🔵 14.) Description of a Fool 🟢 15.) Footprints [Remix] 🔵🥉 16.) Bonita Applebum (Pharrell Williams Remix) 🔵 17.) Can I Kick It? (J. Cole Remix) 🔵 18.) Footprints [Remix Instrumental] ⚪️ 19.) Bonita Applebum (Pharrell Williams Remix Instrumental) ⚪️ 20.) Can I Kick It? (J. Cole Remix Instrumental) ⚪️ ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”

The Love Movement (Deluxe Edition)

Gunnar

7.5

“**💭 Thoughts:** When it comes to the discography of A Tribe Called Quest, albums like *The Low End Theory* or *Midnight Marauders* is brought up in reference to the greatness of their work. In this conversation, I truly believe *The Love Movement* often goes overlooked. While I may not myself believe it’s amazing overall, there are definitely many amazing and under appreciated songs. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Start It Up 🟠 2.) Find a Way 🔵🥇 3.) Da Booty 🟡 4.) Steppin’ It Up 🟡 5.) Like It Like That 🥉 6.) Common Ground (Get It Goin’ On) 🟡 7.) 4 Moms 🔵 8.) His Name Is Mutty Ranks 🟡 9.) Give Me 🔵 10.) Pad & Pen 🔵 11.) Busta’s Lament 🔵 12.) Hot 4 U 🟡 13.) Against the World 🟡 14.) The Love 🔵 15.) Rock Rock Y’all 🔵 16.) Scenario (Remix) 🔵 17.) Money Maker 🟡 18.) Hot Sex 🔵 19.) Oh My God (Remix) 🔵🥈 20.) Jazz (We’ve Got) [Re-Recording] 🟠 21.) One, Two, Shit 🟡 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”

Beats, Rhymes & Life

Gunnar

9.9

“**💭 Thoughts:** Running at 51 minutes, *Beats, Rhymes & Life* utilizes some of the best instrumentals and samples that I think the group has ever used, combined with some of the best flows and back-and-forth rapping that Q-Tip and Phife Dawg have done, along with the rapping from guest rapper Consequence. Underrated, and the album needs more recognition when it comes to the group’s best work. This is my personal favorite tribe album, tied with *Midnight Marauders*. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Phony Rappers 🟢 2.) Get a Hold 🔵🥈 3.) Motivators 🟡 4.) The Jam 🔵 5.) Crew 🔵 6.) The Pressure 🟢 7.) 1nce Again 🔵 8.) Mind Power 🔵 9.) The Hop 🔵🥇 10.) Keeping It Moving 🔵🥉 11.) Baby Phife’s Return 🟡 12.) Separate/Together 🔵 13.) What Really Goes On 🔵 14.) Word Play 🔵 15.) Stressed Out 🔵 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”