Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller
A Tribe Called Quest · 1992
57 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A playful fusion of jazz-infused beats and clever wordplay that redefined East Coast hip-hop.
Why this album works
- Best for
- playful rhythms for casual listening wave-like pacing with surprises engaging wordplay and storytelling
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1992, this compilation album arrived after A Tribe Called Quest's influential debut, 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm.' By this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as key players in the alternative hip-hop scene, blending diverse musical influences with socially conscious lyrics.
- If you like
- hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop
Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller is an album by A Tribe Called Quest, released in 1992. A playful fusion of jazz-infused beats and clever wordplay that redefined East Coast hip-hop. The album showcases several remixes of tracks from their previous work, helping to solidify the group's unique sound during a transformative period for hip-hop. It has been praised for its innovative production and was significant in popularizing jazz rap, influencing countless artists and earning a dedicated following over the years. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller sound like?
A playful fusion of jazz-infused beats and clever wordplay that redefined East Coast hip-hop. Rooted in hip-hop and alternative hip-hop.
What makes Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller by A Tribe Called Quest notable?
The album showcases several remixes of tracks from their previous work, helping to solidify the group's unique sound during a transformative period for hip-hop. It has been praised for its innovative production and was significant in popularizing jazz rap, influencing countless artists and earning a dedicated following over the years. Released on January 1, 1992, this compilation album arrived after A Tribe Called Quest's influential debut, 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm.' By this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as key players in the alternative hip-hop scene, blending diverse musical influences with socially conscious lyrics.
Who is Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller for?
Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller works well if you're into playful rhythms for casual listening, wave-like pacing with surprises and engaging wordplay and storytelling.
How many songs are on Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller?
Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller has 12 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bonita Applebum (12" Why? edit) 5:33
- 2 I Left My Wallet in El Segundo (Vampire mix) 5:57
- 3 Description of a Fool (Talkie) 3:07
- 4 Pubic Enemy (Saturday Night Virus disco mix) 4:18
- 5 Check the Rhime (Mr. Muhammad's mix) 3:40
- 6 Luck of Lucien (main mix) 7:10
- 7 Can I Kick It? (extended Boilerhouse mix) Standout 6:40
- 8 Scenario (Young Nation mix) Standout 5:10
- 9 If the Papes Come (remix) 4:18
- 10 Jazz (We've Got) (re-recording) 4:20
- 11 Butter (Hip Hop mix) 3:58
- 12 Bonita Applebum (Hootie mix) 3:16
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
57 min 27 sec
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