TLF18 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 now there is..... oddly, i did see the legendary Roots crew open for Wilco several years ago. odd mix, but two of my favorite bands so i loved it. great great live band, but also very under-appreciated (and lengthy) catalog of studio classics. then again, i am The Boy Who Cried Roots any other Roots fans here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Great band. Probably the best live show I've ever seen. That "best band in hip hop" tag they get so often is an insult, because they're one of the most skilled bands out there, period. So much fun to watch. Their discography is terrific too, especially lately. They're one of the most consistently excellent bands out there, and the kind of act that can pull in true hip hop fans, casual fans, and even people who claim to hate hip hop. They get some love on here in the Now Playing threads, but not enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLF18 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Great band. Probably the best live show I've ever seen. That "best band in hip hop" tag they get so often is an insult, because they're one of the most skilled bands out there, period. So much fun to watch. Their discography is terrific too, especially lately. They're one of the most consistently excellent bands out there, and the kind of act that can pull in true hip hop fans, casual fans, and even people who claim to hate hip hop. They get some love on here in the Now Playing threads, but not enough. great points. and not only are they one of the best of any genre, that tag is also insulting, cuz while many acts might have a backing "band" for certain appearances, how many live band are there really in hip-hop? so it's a double-edged insult dressed up as a compliment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 i've seen them twice and they are a really fun band. here's my review of the show just after Christmas:http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/the-roots-house-of-blues-boston-pics/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The Roots are great. Like several of my favorie hip-hop artisits (Jay-Z, Talib) their recent albums are all a mix of instant classics, solid deep cuts, and forgettable throwaways. Everything they've done has something excellent on it. I still need to hear the new one, but all the press made it sound really interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLF18 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 yea, this new one UNDUN is amazing, and this week i reminded myself that the last one (How I Got Over) was really great as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 yea, this new one UNDUN is amazing, and this week i reminded myself that the last one (How I Got Over) was really great as well.UNDUN is a great record but How I Got Ove was stunning, a real feel good album. Phrenology is still my favourite Roots record and 'The Seed' is a slice of perfect Hip Hop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 How I Got Over is the better album, but it's very close. Also I wouldn't call HIGO a feel good album. It's pretty damn dark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLF18 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 agree, HIGO has some pretty personal "midlife crisis" kinda stuff going on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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