1992West Coast
The Pharcyde
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
Embarrassment becomes a source of musical invention.
Shared listening threads: Jazz textures.
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100albums to explore
1987—2024
1987—2024
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1992New York
Gang Starr
Daily Operation
Guru's composure makes DJ Premier's sharp edges stand out.
Shared listening threads: Jazz textures.
Open listening guide for Daily Operation1990New York
A Tribe Called Quest
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A debut that finds adventure in an unhurried conversational voice.
Shared listening threads: Jazz textures.
Open listening guide for People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm1991New York
A Tribe Called Quest
The Low End Theory
Bass, drums and two contrasting voices do the heavy lifting.
Shared listening threads: Jazz textures.
Open listening guide for The Low End TheoryA listening map, with the reasoning visible.
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