A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders (Vinyl LP) 2LP is a nod to the

is a nod to the Southern California city where Anderson grew up

experimenting with almost every conceivable musical genre under a variety of monikers

it comes together so damn well that it's hard for any one track to excel

The album also features standout tracks 'Fairytale' (an 80s inspired synth rock track)

lap steel guitar

A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders (Vinyl LP) 2LP is a nod to theThe album Tribe Called Quest wanted to make from the very beginning. It's their most even, consistent album of the original trilogy that also includes People's Instinctive Travels and the Low End Theory. But in spite of this, or maybe because of it, it's also their most uninteresting. With so many competent tracks, there's no chance for something to stand out above the pack, like "Scenario" did on Low End Theory or "Can I Kick It" did on People's