The six hundred and eighty-second album: #682 A Tribe Called Quest - People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
The hip hop of A Tribe Called Quest is hitting different somehow, even though it follows from everything before. It has the more upbeat, sample-filled sound of earlier hip hop, including some clear references to other songs, but tones down the 'wackiness' in favour of a more story telling vibe, one that puts a message in place without getting too caught up in one thing, whether it's a tale about a lost wallet or a commentary on safe sex. It's an engaging album that keeps hitting its points.