ATACQ at their finest

Review Score: (10/10)
ATACQ are one of the most underrated artists over here in Australia. The only cuts of theirs that ever get played on TV are "Can I Kick It" and some of their stuff from their last album. This album really proves that they were among the best groups of the early 90s.

The opening track "Push It Along" really sets the mood for the rest of the album. Q-Tip's flow is understated to say the least and he's able to drop in some of the most incredible lines of poetry at any time. The track may be a bit down-tempo (this is jazz-rap we're talking about though) but by the end of it, most listeners will be calling out the chorus.

"Luck Of Lucien" is another classic. The lyrics are moulded to the beat in a way that only the top MCs can do and the entire storyline - yes, it is a story - is superbly done.

The other standouts here are "Bonita Applebum" (which of course provided the Fugees with the guitar thing for "Killing Me Softly"), "I Left My Wallet In El Segundo" (possibly one of the funniest stories ever committed to album) and "Can I Kick It".

"Can I Kick It" allays any doubts that the listener might have that they're listening to two of the best MCs going around. Both Phife and Tip deliver stellar verses with some of the best rhymes around.

There seems to be no way to fault this album - possibly it might pale into comparison with "Low End Theory", but I haven't bought that one yet. So far, well worth whatever you have to pay for it.

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