Beats, Rhymes and Life by A Tribe Called Quest (CD, Jul-1996, Jive) *NEW*

Description: Beats, Rhymes and Life by A Tribe Called Quest [CD] Track Listing: 1. Phony Rappers 2. Get a Hold 3. Motivators 4. Jam 5. Crew 6. Pressure 7. 1nce Again (featuring Tammy Lucas) 8. Mind Power 9. Hop 10. Keeping It Moving 11. Baby Phife's Return 12. Separate/Together 13. What Really Goes On 14. Word Play 15. Stressed Out (featuring Faith Evans) The 4th album in this group's successful career features the trademark rapping of duo Q-Tip and Phife as well as the seamless production of Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Standout cuts include "1nce Again" (first single/video), "The Hop," "Word Play," "Phony Rappers" and "Stressed Out." --- With each of its first three albums, A Tribe Called Quest seemed to be on its way to bigger and better things, artistically and commercially. Beats, Rhymes and Life promptly ended that streak and still ranks as the group's most disappointing listen. Amplifying the bare beats-and-bliss of The Low End Theory but erasing the hooks of Midnight Marauders, Beats, Rhymes and Life simply wasn't a compelling record. In fact, A Tribe Called Quest sounded bored through most of it -- and, to put it bluntly, there wasn't much to get excited about either. Previously so invigorating and idea-driven, Q-Tip and Phife strutted through their verses, often sounding confused, hostile, and occasionally paranoid (check out the battle tracks, "Phony Rappers" and "Mind Power"). Meanwhile, the skeletal productions offered little incentive to decode the lyrics and messages, most of which were complex as expected. Though several other tracks had solid productions (like the spry, bass-driven backing to "Phony Rappers"), Beats, Rhymes and Life saw A Tribe Called Quest making its first (and only) significant misstep. (Constant touring off the success of Midnight Marauders may have been a factor.) Yes, they were still much better than the vast majority of alternative rappers, but it seemed they'd lost their power to excite. One of the few successes was a surprising R&B crossover called "1nce Again" (featuring Tammy Lucas). ~ John Bush, AllMusic Shipping^ - Order typically "ships" within a business day after receipt of cleared payment ("Delivery" information provided below). Various shipping options available at check out. (Delivery time a factor? Utilizing one of the alternative shipping options*.)* - additional fees may apply "FREE Shipping" via USPS Media Mail** (delivery by the US Postal Service [USPS] may take up to 3-4 weeks. Other delivery options available at check out.*). CD & Vinyl Record inventory provided by licensed &/or authorized dealers/vendors. Buyer responsible for correct shipping address. MOWC only ships to verified/valid PayPal shipping addresses. No International or P. O. Box shipping. 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