Before: Aren't they funk? Or at least Motown? I like one of their songs but can't remember which!
After: Wow, this is not what I remember. I hear a lot of swearing and intense conversation at the beginning of the album. Oh wait (upon some googling, I found that) its members include Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill! Cool!
"Ready or Not" has an awesome hook.
Wow, I had no idea how amazing The Fugees are. Their funk sound, lyrics, tone of their voices, and how it all blends together... truly art. (The Mask is the track that inspired that realization.)
The conversation at the end of "The Beast" seems to walk the line between surreal and too real.
"No Woman, No Cry" is such a joy to just sit back and let swirl around my ears.
The conversation at the end of "Manifesto/Outro" is also of so much value. Plus I love how they vocalize the credits! "Get outta here! Get outta HEEEERE!"
I admit that I have very little knowledge of rappers. Having said that, this album truly seemed unique in that its lyrics were of such poetic value and its foundational funk was right on target. A spin of this album while relaxing would definitely put me in a relaxed state and fine mood.
Reading about its influence, I now understand that it highlighted political issues and showed off Lauryn Hill's incredible voice. Plus, it went platinum SIX times!
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