Music on Sunday: The Letter Q
This week, I thought I'd do something a little different - post about every album I own that is by a group/person that starts with the letter Q. Even I do not own that much Q stuff (although I certainly own more that the average person, lol). But even in my fairly meager Q collection there are all the hallmarks of my much bigger collection - a wide range of genres and stuff that ranges from the widely popular to the really obscure. So, let's dive in!
Q-Tip - The Renaissance
Genre - alternative rap
rating 5/5
I suspect most non rap fans will have no idea who this is. He was head of the group "A Tribe Called Quest" which combined jazz with rap. The song I've chosen, "Gettin Up" is a smooth dance beat with a jazzy undertone. The vid I chosen shows the lyrics, since that's an important part of understanding/enjoying rap music.
Quasi - Featuring "Birds"
Genre - alternative pop/rock
rating 5/5
Most likely the album that no one will have heard of.This group is comprised of Janet Weiss from Sleater-Kinney and Sam Coomes from Built to Spill. two groups with fairly good aized followings. I have no idea about the rest of Quasi's output, but this album is comprised of great pop and who needs more than that? Not me, certainly. Below is the opening track "Our Happiness is Guaranteed" The lyrics are completely at odd with the chipper music, which makes it even better.
Queen - Greatest Hits
Genre - glam rock; hard rock
rating 5/5
Who doesn't like Queen? It's hard not to sing along with their endless stream of hummable anthems. It was pretty hard to just choose one, but I admit to having a crazy love for "Another One Bites the Dust" so that's what's below.
Queen Latifah - All Hail the Queen
Genre - rap
rating 4/5
One of the first female rap stars. I really like her positive message which "Ladies First" embodies.
Queen Latifah - The Dana Owens Album
- Trav'lin' Light
- Persona
Genre - jazz; r&b
rating (in order) 5/5, 4/5, 3/5
As if being a rap superstar wasn't enough, it turns out Dana Owens (Queen Latifah's real name) is a powerhouse singer. Here she is from the Dana Owens album doing a fantastic version of The Mamas and The Papas classic, "California Dreamin'".
Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R
- Songs for the Deaf
Genre - alternative metal
rating (in order) 5/5, 5/5
A metal band unlike most metal bands. In general, I don't like metal, but QotSA are damn catchy. Here's "No One Knows" from "Songs for the Deaf". Love that bass line. (And I am planning to get their latest album ...Like Clockwork.)
So, know any other "Q" albums I should own? Please mention them! And tell me what you think of these. I'd be surprised if someone likes all of this, it's pretty far ranging!
Q-Tip - The Renaissance
Genre - alternative rap
rating 5/5
I suspect most non rap fans will have no idea who this is. He was head of the group "A Tribe Called Quest" which combined jazz with rap. The song I've chosen, "Gettin Up" is a smooth dance beat with a jazzy undertone. The vid I chosen shows the lyrics, since that's an important part of understanding/enjoying rap music.
Click to viewQuasi - Featuring "Birds"
Genre - alternative pop/rock
rating 5/5
Most likely the album that no one will have heard of.This group is comprised of Janet Weiss from Sleater-Kinney and Sam Coomes from Built to Spill. two groups with fairly good aized followings. I have no idea about the rest of Quasi's output, but this album is comprised of great pop and who needs more than that? Not me, certainly. Below is the opening track "Our Happiness is Guaranteed" The lyrics are completely at odd with the chipper music, which makes it even better.
Queen - Greatest Hits
Genre - glam rock; hard rock
rating 5/5
Who doesn't like Queen? It's hard not to sing along with their endless stream of hummable anthems. It was pretty hard to just choose one, but I admit to having a crazy love for "Another One Bites the Dust" so that's what's below.
Queen Latifah - All Hail the Queen
Genre - rap
rating 4/5
One of the first female rap stars. I really like her positive message which "Ladies First" embodies.
Queen Latifah - The Dana Owens Album
- Trav'lin' Light
- Persona
Genre - jazz; r&b
rating (in order) 5/5, 4/5, 3/5
As if being a rap superstar wasn't enough, it turns out Dana Owens (Queen Latifah's real name) is a powerhouse singer. Here she is from the Dana Owens album doing a fantastic version of The Mamas and The Papas classic, "California Dreamin'".
Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R
- Songs for the Deaf
Genre - alternative metal
rating (in order) 5/5, 5/5
A metal band unlike most metal bands. In general, I don't like metal, but QotSA are damn catchy. Here's "No One Knows" from "Songs for the Deaf". Love that bass line. (And I am planning to get their latest album ...Like Clockwork.)
So, know any other "Q" albums I should own? Please mention them! And tell me what you think of these. I'd be surprised if someone likes all of this, it's pretty far ranging!