Jurassic Five - Quality Control

In June 2000, after nearly seven years since their inception, esteemed underground rap collective Jurassic 5 finally released their debut full-length album. Despite high anticipation, ‘Quality Control’ delivered on par with Jurassic 5’s outstanding EP from three years prior.

The album clocks in at almost an hour, featuring DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist’s skilful turntablism alongside the group’s signature harmonies and individual solos. Tracks like ‘Lausd’ pay homage to hip-hop classics while exploring themes of media and adulthood responsibility. Jurassic 5’s lyrical prowess shines on message-driven tracks like ‘W.O.E Is Me (World Of Entertainment)’ and ‘Contribution’, showcasing a level of eloquence and compassion previouslyunseen in rap.

Tracklisting:

A1 How We Get Along
A2 The Influence
A3 Great Expectations
A4 Quality (Intro)
A5 Quality Control
B1 Contact
B2 Lausd
B3 World Of Entertainment (Woe Is Me)
B4 Monkey Bars
C1 Jurass Finish First
C2 Contribution
C3 Twelve
D1 The Game
D2 Improvise
D3 Swing Set