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jamieanderson1968 said:
I am actually neutral on it. I know it does not follow ALA Filing Rules, but dammit break the fucking rules and Library of Congress be damned and file them under A. (this might be because it is a holiday, and I am enjoying a really nice coffee kombucha right now so I am feeling a little anti-establishment)
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avecigrec said:
As a poet, part of my job is to fuck with language. Period. Point blank.
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As with many cases for me, I know what is "correct" and what I prefer. As I said before, if the abbreviations for the band didn't always include the A, I might feel differently but ATCQ, ASMZ and APC all lead me to believe that in these cases, regardless of linguistic rules, the A holds more importance to the overall name than The typically does.
 
So does the A in A Tribe hold specific importance in relation to the overall name. Like is there a reason they went with A that indicates an intent you wouldn’t get with a random The. They had options ‘A Tribe’ ‘The Tribe’ ‘Tribe’ maybe there was a specific filing methodology in mind when they arrived at that specific name that I’ve disregarded for 30 years in favour of a consistent filing system?
 
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avecigrec said:
As with many cases for me, I know what is "correct" and what I prefer. As I said before, if the abbreviations for the band didn't always include the A, I might feel differently but ATCQ, ASMZ and APC all lead me to believe that in these cases, regardless of linguistic rules, the A holds more importance to the overall name than The typically does.
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You zoomers with your "feelings"
 
Rowan said:
So does the A in A Tribe hold specific importance in relation to the overall name. Like is there a reason they went with A that indicates an intent you wouldn’t get with a random The. They had options ‘A Tribe’ ‘The Tribe’ ‘Tribe’ maybe there was a specific filing methodology in mind when they arrived at that specific name that I’ve disregarded for 30 years in favour of a consistent filing system?
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I think it was probably a rhythm of language thing and had nothing to do with how to file it. I now feel like this should be an interview question with every musician moving forward.
 
Rowan said:
Ok. From a conventional standpoint would people file A Tribe Called Quest under A or T?

I’ve always had them under T as I’ve treated the A in A Tribe almost like, for example, the T in The Doors, The Strokes etc and dismissed it. But now I’m thinking that’s just not right!
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According to to Discogs ATCQ is an “A” band.
 
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