Even though they've been such a unique and powerful figure in the culture, they're an acquired taste.

Like, The Purple Tape wasn't something that I really got at first. Same with GZA's Liquid Swords and Ghostface's early stuff. But eventually, it clicked. While I don't like it as much as many other fans do, I appreciate the impact they had on hip-hop and the influence on lyricism and flows that they brought.