Things Fall Apart
The Roots
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ExplicitAct Won (Things Fall Apart) | The Roots | 0:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTable of Contents, Pts. 1 & 2 | The Roots | 3:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Next Movement | DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jazzyfatnastees & The Roots | 4:10 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitStep into the Relm | The Roots | 2:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Spark | The Roots | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDynamite! | The Roots | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitWithout a Doubt | The Roots | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAin't Sayin' Nothin' New | The Roots | 4:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDouble Trouble | The Roots | 5:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAct Too (The Love of My Life) | The Roots | 4:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Explicit100% Dundee | The Roots | 3:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDiedre vs. Dice | The Roots | 0:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAdrenaline! | The Roots | 4:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Explicit3rd Acts: ? vs. Scratch 2...Electric Boogaloo | The Roots | 0:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitYou Got Me | The Roots & Erykah Badu | 4:19 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDon't See Us | The Roots | 4:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Return to Innocence Lost | The Roots | 5:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAct Fore...The End? (Hidden Track) | The Roots | 4:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 18 Songs |
iTunes Review
The organic sound of The Roots benefits here from herbal supplements like the guitar and the addition of lyricist Dice Raw. Things Fall Apart works cohesively when the lyrical content steps in sync with the overall theme. The duet with Erykah Badu ("You Got Me") is sweet as its message is strong. The collaboration with Common ("The Love of My Life") is powerful both lyrically and sonically (with Zap Mama fluttering in the background), but most of all psychologically. "Dynamite," "Double Trouble," and "Don't See Us" are all classic gas-pedal-mashed-to-the-floor Roots. Philly's finest always catch flack for not reproducing on record what they do live. This album is their convincing rebuttal.
Customer Reviews
Big Homage
The beautiful thing about the eclectic career of The Roots is the consistent reinvention the band seems to go through on every new record and Things Fall Apart is no different. Despite this album being a slight departure from the melodic and jazzed-out mainstays of past albums, the soulful essence of the band still comes through in all its funked out glory. With ?uestlove providing the production, The Roots are at the top of their game. Be sure to download 'Act Too (The Love of My Life)' and the Grammy-winning 'You Got Me', arguably the the best songs the band has ever put out to this point.
Top ten in my book
Got to check out "double trouble" and "adrenaline!" which i believe are some of the best tracks in the album. ?uestlove backing up the beats with black thought and crew (w/guest appearence) providing the lyrics, its just amazing how this album just flows through. Raw hip hop at its best...
Hot Music
not that there is a bad roots album in the bunch, but this one takes the cake. the rhymes are air tight. the cameos are lovely and the music is A+. a must have!
Biography
Formed: 1987 in Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By The Roots
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ExplicitYou Got Me | Things Fall Apart | 4:19 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDon't Say Nuthin' | The Tipping Point | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRising Down | Rising Down (Bonus Track Version) | 3:40 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Seed (2.0) (feat. Cody Chestnutt) | Phrenology (Explicit Version) | 4:27 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Fire | How I Got Over | 3:40 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHere I Come | Game Theory (Bonus Track Version) | 4:11 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Guns Are Drawn | The Tipping Point | 5:15 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitYou Got Me (Live) | The Roots Come Alive (Live) | 8:48 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Wake Up Everybody (feat. Common & Melanie Fiona) | Wake Up! (Deluxe Version) | 4:24 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRising Up | Rising Down (Bonus Track Version) | 4:19 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Hip Hop/Rap, Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative Rap
- Released: Feb 23, 1999
- ℗ 2004 DGC Records
