With the 22nd overall selection, in the 1986-1990 category, The Rubes selects A Tribe Called Quest - "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm".
While not best-selling or even best reviewed album put out by the group, their debut album was seen as an integral part of the hip-hop movement of the late 80s. ATCQ's use of sampling on this album was seen as innovative and would become a cornerstone of hip-hop.
The lyrics on this album were also seen as dramatically different than the majority of the rap/hip-hop scene at the time, as Quest went for a more humourous and wittier approach than the more violent or politically-themed lyrics of the scene.
Tracks -
1. Push it Along
2. Luck of Lucien
3. After Hours
4. Foot Prints
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
"Push it Along"
"Luck of Lucien"
"Can I Kick It?"
"Footprints"