In the last couple of years I have been working mostly from home. It feels like early retirement in many senses. I have a lot more space and choices. This Sunday afternoon I've arrived home from a fish and chips Christmas Lunch at Church. The sun is in its heavens and my next choice is A Tribe Called Quest's debut album - People's Instinctive Travels & The Paths of Rhythm. It's on my turntable I have a cup of tea in front off me. Off we go.....
It starts with a baby crying as all of our narratives commence, We forget. How can we forget. We forget to enjoy the passage. Our journey Then Push it Along pushes it along. There's lots if amiable call and response. We're into the Nineties and the world is our oyster.
I pick up the inner sleeve and it thanks virtually all of the right people. . The Native Tongues, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Public Enemy. It trips off the tongue. The album had a fluency that Hip Hop has largely lost . An easy going bonhomie .Ir sounds like a lost language frankly,
Ten Dollars says it's cool. This is unbelievably cool and we're only halfway through the first side. My flat fills with positive vibes. I wonder if it's a good time to call my mum. I'll wait' til my phone charges and we reach the end of the first side.
Really all life is here. The best records are like that. He left his wallet in El Segundo. I imagine its happened to us all. It makes me want to go to E; Segundo so I can lose mine. A Tribe Called Quest albums are deceptive . They make you feel like you've got more time and space than you'll ever need
Side 2 flows like The Nile. Bonita Applebum. You and me boney are a match made in heaven. Then Can I Kick It.an incredibly smart move to sample Lou and drag in the cool white kids.
In general Tribe Called Quest records feel like the best dreams, Culture, travel and the Paths of Rhythm, What mire could you ask for,
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