A Tribe Called QuestBest A Tribe Called Quest Albums Ranked
8.6
Avg Score
99
Opinions
12
Albums
36
Reviewers
Summary from 99 ratings
On Wavelength, fans have rated A Tribe Called Quest's catalog across 12 albums from 99 opinions, with an overall average of 8.6/10. The top-rated A Tribe Called Quest album is The Low End Theory (1991) with a 9.1/10 average from 27 ratings, followed by Midnight Marauders and We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service. The discography on Wavelength spans 1990 to 2016. Can I Kick It? ranks as the highest-rated A Tribe Called Quest song on Wavelength with a 9.7/10 average.
Can I Kick It?
The Anthology
Bonita Applebum
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (25th Anniversary Edition)
Scenario
Hits, Rarities & Remixes
Check the Rhime
The Low End Theory
Scenario (feat. Busta Rhymes, Dinco D & Charlie Brown) [LP Mix]
The Low End Theory
We the People....
We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (25th Anniversary Edition)
“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
“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
“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.”
We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service
“A Tribe Called Quest's final album is a fitting and poignant farewell”
We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
“Group's long-awaited comeback LP features timely election-year truths, poignant homages to late MC Phife Dawg”
Hits, Rarities & Remixes
“The tip-off to all of a Tribe Called Quest’s considerable talent was the grainy, mischievous curl in rapper Q-Tip’s voice: Tribe were abstract imps who always made you chuckle along with their surrealist bonhomie as much as gasp at their skills. This collection of hits and just-misses sensitively plots the flash points of their run, […]”
The Love Movement (Deluxe Edition)
“**💭 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** 🟣 Favorites — My favorite song(s) on the album 🔵 Loved — Really enjoyed it and will revisit often 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often 🟡 Mixed — Has some good moments, but also some bad, most likely won’t revisit 🟠 Disliked — Didn't enjoy it much, won’t be revisiting 🔴 Hated — Will skip every time ⚪️ 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
“**💭 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** 🟣 Favorites — My favorite song(s) on the album 🔵 Loved — Really enjoyed it and will revisit often 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often 🟡 Mixed — Has some good moments, but also some bad, most likely won’t revisit 🟠 Disliked — Didn't enjoy it much, won’t be revisiting 🔴 Hated — Will skip every time ⚪️ 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 Low End Theory
“**💭 Thoughts:** While The Low End Theory has incredible samples, basslines, and flows—and is undoubtedly one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever—I personally prefer *Midnight Marauders* and *Beats, Rhymes & Life*, mainly because I think the production is better and the back and forth rapping between Q-Tip and Phife Dawg. It might be a hot take, but I think people often rank *The Low End Theory* highest because it’s their most influential album. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Excursions 🔵 2.) Buggin’ Out 🔵 3.) Rap Promoter 🟡 4.) Butter 🟣 5.) Verses from the Abstract 🔵 6.) Show Business 🟢 7.) Vibes and Stuff 🟣 8.) Infamous Date Rape 🟣 9.) Check the Rhime 🔵 10.) Everything is Fair 🟢 11.) Jazz (We’ve Got) 🟣 12.) Skypager 🟡 13.) What? 🟡 14.) Scenario 🔵 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🟣 Favorites — My favorite song(s) on the album 🔵 Loved — Really enjoyed it and will revisit often 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often 🟡 Mixed — Has some good moments, but also some bad, most likely won’t revisit 🟠 Disliked — Didn't enjoy it much, won’t be revisiting 🔴 Hated — Will skip every time ⚪️ 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”
Midnight Marauders
“**💭 Thoughts:** This is definitely one of the best hip-hop records ever recorded. My introduction to ATCQ was this album, and when I first heard it, let’s just say that it did not disappoint. Amazing samples, basslines, and rapping performance from Q-Tip and Phife Dawg. My personal favorite tribe album is *Beats, Rhymes & Life*, but this is definitely a close second for me, or even a tie. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Midnight Marauders Tour Guide ⚪️ 2.) Steve Biko (Stir It Up) 🔵 3.) Award Tour 🟣 4.) 8 Million Stories 🔵 5.) Sucka ***** 🔵 6.) Midnight 🔵 7.) We Can Get Down 🟣 8.) Electric Relaxation 🟣 9.) Clap Your Hands 🔵 10.) Oh My God 🔵 11.) Keep It Rollin’ 🟣 12.) The Chase, Part II 🔵 13.) Lyrics to Go 🔵 14.) God Lives Through 🟣 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🟣 Favorites — My favorite song(s) on the album 🔵 Loved — Really enjoyed it and will revisit often 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often 🟡 Mixed — Has some good moments, but also some bad, most likely won’t revisit 🟠 Disliked — Didn't enjoy it much, won’t be revisiting 🔴 Hated — Will skip every time ⚪️ 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”
We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
“**💭 Thoughts:** After nearly 20 years, A Tribe Called Quest returned to give us their final album. While the sound on this album isn’t exactly like their previous albums, it’s still, for the most part, a solid album, with good flows and production. After this much time, it’s impressive that tribe came back and were still able to deliver on all fronts for the most part. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) The Space Program 🟣 2.) We The People… 🟣 3.) Whateva Will Be 🔵 4.) Solid Wall of Sound 🔵 5.) Dis Generation 🟡 6.) Kids… 🔴 7.) Melatonin 🟢 8.) Enough!! 🟢 9.) Mobius 🟡 10.) Black Spasmodic 🔵 11.) The Killing Season 🟣 12.) Lost Somebody 🟢 13.) Movin Backwards 🟡 14.) Conrad Tokyo 🟣 15.) Ego 🟡 16.) The Donald 🟠 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🟣 Favorites — My favorite song(s) on the album 🔵 Loved — Really enjoyed it and will revisit often 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often 🟡 Mixed — Has some good moments, but also some bad, most likely won’t revisit 🟠 Disliked — Didn't enjoy it much, won’t be mrevisiting 🔴 Hated — Will skip every time ⚪️ 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”
Midnight Marauders
“This album is the third by A Tribe Called Quest and it’s arguably their best, from the stellar production to the fast paced rap performance from Phife Dawg and Q-Tip, several stand out tracks like Electric Relaxation and Clap Your Hands, this album just solidifies how good A Tribe Called Quest are and their influence on hip hop as a whole”
Beats, Rhymes & Life
“This album is always one I kinda never go back to and I’m glad I gave it another try because it’s just rap at its most high and that’s nothing short of amazing from the funky production to the bragging from Q-Tip and Phife Dawg this is definitely an album I’ll keep having in my rotation”
The Low End Theory
“Imagino que essa é a trilha que eu andaria pelos prédios de Nova Iorque se fosse um jovem em 1991. Muito mt bom, eu gostei demais. Beat pesado, flow maneirasse, gostei mt po um achado real. Vibe NO PONTO! Faixa favorita foi check the rhime What é bem maneira também E skypager”
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