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 enlarge | Artist: The Roots
Label: Def Jam
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 1056
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 001113802
UPC: 602517672567
EAN: 0602517672567
ASIN: B000ZK08HK
Release Date: April 29, 2008
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 In the Top 5 CD's so far for 2008 June 30, 2008
I tell you, Roots put in work on this joint. This whole CD is sonic and lyrical fire! I straight flip out when I hear Lost Desire and Get Busy. That is what they need to be playin' up in the clubs.
The Roots never cease to produce quality... June 17, 2008
I don't think there is any question that the Roots style has evolved since Organix or Do You Want More?!?! I will go out on a limb and say this record one of my favorites to date. Of course sitting back and jammin' out their first few records is always enjoyable, I give ?uest and the whole crew kudos for how this record came together.
After Hub retired they had to find replacement bassist, bring him up to speed, and produce a record of this caliber all while still finishing up the Game Theory tour. The Roots generally take longer time between records to tour longer and add that extra perfection however even this record coming in a relatively short amount of time, it is still a classic.
The guest appearances on this album are legendary... Mos Def's verse on Rising Down (track 2) brought me back to the first time a heard the Blackstar album and I've been waiting for Mos to drop an legendary verse since New Hip-Hop (Black on Both Sides). I was also glad to see Common and Talib back on the guest list but Saigon was incredible on Criminal.
I would highly recommend this album however with disclaimer to listen with an open mind. It took me two whole listenin sessions to really understand it. So enjoy and try to keep an open mind about it...
This CD renewed my faith in HipHop, and this seller my faith in online sales. June 17, 2008
The Cd is what it is. the reviews that say that it won't make new fans out of older detractors are right. This the roots at their best. If you liked previous CD's then you need to pick this one up, but if you are not a fan then staying away is wise.
RRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTSSSSSSSS! June 16, 2008
Oh my goodness! The ROOTS are getting to the ROOT cause of the issues in our community; so they are right in their element. And not to mention the inclusion of those legendary hip-hop revolutionary freedom fighters; Mos Def, Talib, Common and a few newcomers. And much love to Chrisette Michelle who has brought another level of blueszy, jazz to hip hop. She has crafted her own style and elegance, I am sure Ella, Billie, and Sarah would be proud.
This joint is pure and true through and through, for those who don't know, need to get with the program. For all the negative reviewers it just plan and simple that unless you have a direct relationship with the true element of this genre and it's struggle, you just won't get it.
This project had no hidden agenda it was there in plan view. Therefore no need to dicpher or wonder about the message.
And much love to the roots for the Rare Essence, tribute it was extra special, not literally but figuratively, you feel me.
My only disappointment was when the disc ended.
Don't sleep, this is an instant classic.
 Sing Me A Song Singing Man June 9, 2008
The album has two halves...tracks 1-7 and then tracks 8-15. The first half of the album comes charging out of the gate and is a little bit more progressive in structure and sounds, etc. The 2nd half goes more toward simple verse/chorus/verse, not very melodic sing a song hooks...you mite think that the Roots are being lazy, or not trying or just plain sold out, but its just a simpler approach that is different for them.
I find myself jamming to the CD when it does come on even though only a couple tracks are really memorable within their cannon of work. But overall, its a solid CD with the Roots trying out different things...this time I guess they went simple with it, and rose up the first half of the album, then rose down the 2nd half? Either way, if youre a fan of 80% of their work, you can appreciate this album.
Stand Out Tracks: Rising Down, Criminal, and Singing Man
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