Low End Theory

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In the years since its release, The Low End Theory has received further widespread acclaim from music critics and writers, many of whom regard it as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. [30] [31] [41] In The New Rolling Stone Album Guide, writer Mac Randall lauded it as a "hip-hop masterpiece." [42] AllMusic writer John Bush, who declared it "the most consistent and flowing hip-hop album ever recorded", stated that the record "outdid all expectations and has held up as perhaps the best hip-hop LP of all time." [27] Bush also praised the group's use of the double bass, drums and samples: "It's a tribute to their unerring production sense that, with just those few tools, Tribe produced one of the best hip-hop albums in history, a record that sounds better with each listen. The Low End Theory is an unqualified success, the perfect marriage of intelligent, flowing raps to nuanced, groove-centered productions." [19] Writing for The Quietus, Angus Batey summed up the album's broad appeal: Five of the 7-inch records are housed in custom picture sleeves that form the iconic album cover along with 3 replicas of the original 12-inch singles that were released. Exclusive: Read Jonah Hill's 'Inner Children' Interview With Q-Tip". Complex . Retrieved 2018-11-25. a b c Touré (November 2, 2016). "Loss Haunts A Tribe Called Quest's First Album in 18 Years". The New York Times . Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Excursions" contains samples from "Time Is Running Out" performed by The Last Poets and written by Omar Ben Hassen. British album certifications – A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory". British Phonographic Industry.

a b c d e f Bush, John. "The Low End Theory – A Tribe Called Quest". AllMusic . Retrieved November 14, 2015. The Rapping: As actual technical rappers, I can't say Phife or Tip are the most amazing rappers, they don't have that incredibly hard hitting wordplay like Pharoahe Monch (who I still hold as an incredible MC who's terribly underrated.) nor that incredible blasting presence (i.e GZA or Ghostface, who isn't that great but has stage presence). However I can't deny, these guys are smooth as butter. Really, they've got some excellent flow, great lyrics and some very good wordplay. I'd say these two also have some fantastic chemistry too, they play off each other constantly, it really is a joy to hear. No complaints here, it's also very nice that they actually go with the beat very well. This is something some rappers should take note of. Also I really do like their subject matter, even when they're talking about women. It works. It's thoughtful. It really is nice. Admittedly it's not the most cerebral of rhymes but I still find that they know how to be one with the beat. And it's clear that Q-Tip blows Phife away, but still neither disappoint. Far from it. I'll say this though, this is one of those albums that you have to listen to a few times to start liking it more.

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a b c Savage, Mark (March 23, 2016). "Tribe Called Quest star Phife Dawg dies aged 45". BBC News . Retrieved October 6, 2017.

a b c d Hart, Ron (September 21, 2016). "A Tribe Called Quest Sparked Hip-Hop's Love Affair With Jazz on 'Low End Theory' ". The New York Observer . Retrieved October 6, 2017. Larkin, Colin (2011). "A Tribe Called Quest". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th conciseed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8. a b "Producers Speak on the Influence of A Tribe Called Quest's The Low End Theory". XXL. September 24, 2011 . Retrieved October 6, 2017. Facts About A Tribe Called Quest's 'The Low End Theory' ". Vibe. September 24, 2016 . Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Chinen, Nate (October 17, 2007). " CMJ Music Marathon: Q-Tip Catches the Fever". The New York Times. Accessed December 29, 2008. Q-Tip had a cold during the recording process and did not want to sound congested on the album; because of this he wanted to re-record all of his vocals and began doing so before people told him he sounded "fine" and convinced him otherwise. [17] Music [ edit ] Production [ edit ]

Dave Heaton of PopMatters stated that the album is "the point where their sound truly came together", also describing it as a "remarkable experience, as aesthetically and emotionally rewarding as any work of music I can think of." [20] Preezy Brown of Vibe called it a "tour de force of groundbreaking rap tunes" and a "signature record in the group's superior discography." [43] For Time's All-Time 100 Albums, writer Josh Tyrangiel described the album as a "grand exception" to jazz rap being "more wishful thinking on the part of critics than anything actual", also calling it "socially conscious without being dull." [44] Accolades [ edit ]