Spectrum (Quannum album)

Spectrum
Compilation album by
Quannum
ReleasedJune 27, 1999 (1999-06-27)
GenreHip-hop
Length57:11
LabelQuannum
Producers
Quannum chronology
Spectrum
(1999)		 SoleSides Greatest Bumps
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star
NME8/10
Pitchfork7.5/10
RapReviews6.5/10
Spin8/10
The Independent4/5
The Village Voice(2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention)

Spectrum is the first compilation album by American hip-hop collective Quannum. It was released on June 27, 1999 via Quannum Projects, marking its first album after changing name from SoleSides. Produced by Chief Xcel, DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born, Dan the Automator, El-P and the Soul-Saints, it features guest appearances from Divine Styler, El-P, Jurassic 5 and Souls of Mischief.

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Concentration" (performed by Quannum and Jurassic 5)Lyrics Born4:39
2."One of a Kind" (performed by Blackalicious)Chief Xcel2:57
3."Storm Warning" (performed by Latyrx)DJ Shadow5:45
4."Divine Intervention" (performed by Divine Styler and DJ Shadow)DJ Shadow4:19
5."Mic Break"Chief Xcel1:06
6."Golden Rule" (performed by Maroons and Erin Anova)Chief Xcel3:53
7."People Like Me" (performed by Joyo Velarde)Lyrics Born4:33
8."I Changed My Mind" (performed by Lyrics Born and The Poets of Rhythm)The Soul-Saints4:39
9."The Extravaganza" (performed by Quannum and Souls of Mischief)Lyrics Born6:16
10."Hott People" (performed by Lyrics Born)DJ Shadow4:27
11."Looking Over a City" (performed by Latyrx and El-P)
  • El-P
  • DJ Shadow (co.)
  • Lyrics Born (co.)
4:58
12."Jada's Vengeance" (performed by Blackalicious, Maroons and Joyo Velarde)Chief Xcel3:42
13."Mic Break 2" 0:37
14."Bombonyall" (performed by Quannum)DJ Shadow4:20
15."Mic Break 3"Dan the Automator1:00
Total length:57:11

Charts

Chart (1999) Peak
position
UK Albums (Official Charts)84
UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)11

References

  1. ↑ Bush, John. "Quannum: Quannum Spectrum Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ Crysell, Andy. "NME.COM - Quannum - Spectrum - 2 August 1999". NME. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ Richardson, Mark (July 6, 1999). "Quannum: Spectrum". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (August 17, 1999). "Various Artists :: Quannum Spectrum – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  5. ↑ Weisbard, Eric (August 1999). "Gimmie Indie Rap". Spin. Vol. 15, no. 8. SPIN Media LLC. pp. 149–150. ISSN 0886-3032.
  6. ↑ Perry, Tim (July 24, 1999). "POP: ALBUM REVIEWS". The Independent. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  7. ↑ Christgau, Robert (May 30, 2000). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 1/8/1999 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 1/8/1999 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 8, 2026.