#43 A Tribe Called Quest, 'The Low End Theory' (1991)

“If there's one thing this challenge has taught me, it's how to appreciate good hip hop. I'm disappointed that I've gone so long without listening to this album.” That was my review of this album the last time around. A Tribe Called Quest taught me to appreciate Hip Hop. This was the key that unlocked Hip Hop for me. The group’s second release was a departure in sound from their debut. It was more minimalistic, with more of a focus on bass (some of my favourite bass sounds on record), drum breaks and a heavy Jazz influence. Group member, Q-Tip, mostly handled production duties and pushed the boundaries in terms of what had been done before.