People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm

Track Listings

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

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
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

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm,A Tribe Called Quest,Jive,Alternative Rap,East Coast Rap,Hip-Hop,Jazz-Rap,Pop,R&B

Tracks:

Push It Along
Luck Of Lucien
After Hours
Footprints
I Left My Wallet In El Segundo
Public Enemy
Bonita Applebum
Can I Kick It?
Youthful Expression
Rhythm (Devoted To The Art Of Moving Butts)
Mr. Muhammad
Ham 'N' Eggs
Go Ahead In The Rain
Description Of A Fool

Amazon.com essential recording

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

Customer Reviews:

CLASSIC.......2007-04-18

I REMEBER MY LIL CUZN LET ME BORROW THIS TAPE,I HAD IT FOR A MINUTE AN HAD NO INTENTIONS OF GIVIN IT BACC.
HE SAW IT IN MY BAG AN TOOK IT BACC,BUT IT'S COOL CUZ I GOT A FRESH NEW CD NOW.

The best hip hop album by a group!!!!!.......2007-01-26

I can honestly say that when I first heard A tribe Called Quest, I was very young. (I was eight years old when their debut album came out, I am now 24). Their feel good lyrics, and interesting videos made me a fan, a lifelong fan. I especially like Bonita Applebum. Although I was too young to understand what that song means, I do now. There should be more groups like A Tribe Called Quest. They also need their induction in VH1 Hip Hop Honors. Positive rap needs to be celebrated.

A Tribe Essential (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars).......2007-01-12

This right here was the beginning of the phenomonal group A Tribe Called Quest. Their 1990 debut "People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths Of Rhythm", a 5 mic classic from The Source (back when those things were accurate). And with this album, you have no option but to love this music, as the chemistry between Q-Tip, Phife, Ali, and Jarobi. Lyrically, no one could touch these guys, especially Tip who rhymes on the majority of this album. A lot of these songs were just fun to listen to, like their big hits "I Left My Wallet In El Segundo", and "Bonita Applebum". A few party tracks on this album (going by 1990 standards) like "Ham & Eggs" and "Can I Kick It?" (wonderful song). Production was good too, with a little taste of jazzy flavor that anyone could enjoy.

As for anything bad, I doubt there are any. A personal gripe is that I didn't like the way "Description Of A Fool" closed out the album, but that just my preference. It's still a good song though.

What else can be said? If anyone told you this was an awesome CD, you heard correct. This is the kind of hip hop music that makes me remenise when it was all about having fun and not the way it is here in 2007. If you're looking for an essential hip hop album, I recommend this to you as well as their next two albums. Heck, all the Tribe albums range from good to classic status (even "The Love Movement"), and all should be heard.

Lyrics: A+
Production: A+
Guest Appearances: N/A
Musical Vibes: A+

Favorite Tracks: All Are My Favorites and should be heard

Peace!

They Major.......2006-08-05

On this onje come on now stop it, this is one of the nastiest jazz-rap or hip hop cds I've ever heard, I mean have ya'll listened to this every song is gold, this record I spin just about everyday it's that nice, it's way nicer then 85% of the stuff that comes out these days.

One of the best albums of 1990.......2006-05-07

One of the best albums of 1990, "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm" is the Tribe's most under-appreciated and over-shadowed album to date. When you think of classic ATCQ, you think "Low End Theory" and "Midnight Marauders", but what about the debut that got them started? Although the classics like "bonita applebum" and "can I kick it" are still getting recognition 16 years later, the other tracks on the album are pretty much left in the dark to be slept on & ignored. For me, this album is equal in brilliance to "Low End Theory" and "Midnight Marauders", and considering this is 1990, it is as fresh as anything they have ever done! Ali Shaheed Muhammad comes 100% correct for their debut, producing straight classics ensuring a strong foundation for Q Tip & Phife Dawg to work with. Yes, and you can bet that both MC's hit you with the non-stop hypnotizing, conscious & creative lyrics throughout. Personally, the only track that does not have as much replay value as the rest is "Ham & Eggs", but then again the concept of this song isn't meant to be dead serious so it's down to taste. Now, if you are a fan of the tribe/early 90's hiphop/Jazzy & Conscious Hiphop then this is for you. Cop this asap! You NEED it. PEACE!

>>>BEST TRACKS, in my opinion, are; Push it along (Pure excellence), Luck of Lucien, Footprints, Can I Kick It & Youthful expression < <<

Lyrics - 10/10
Beats - 10/10
Originality - 9.5/10
Replay Value - 9/10

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Average customer rating:

the album is a classic

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Manufacturer: Avex Trax Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005ROK
Release Date: 1997-05-06

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