The Low End Theory — 1991

Jazz-rap perfected, marrying upright bass and crisp drums to relaxed, conscious rhymes. Hugely influential on alternative hip-hop. One of the genre's most beloved albums. Not their most famous record, but one of their most consistent.

On vinyl: Original '90s vinyl varies — some pressings are excellent, others poorly quality-controlled.

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If you have The Low End Theory, these are the A Tribe Called Quest records worth reaching for next.

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