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Rising Down
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The latest studio album from the hip-hop group features Common, Malik B, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Styles P, Wale, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, amongst others guest artists.
| LABEL: | Def Jam |
| RELEASE DATE: | 29 April 2008 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rap |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 19 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Radoslav P. gave it a10:
Simply the best rap has to offer - phylosophical and politicly aware - it just makes you think about life.
Mycroft W. gave it an8:
Doubt that this will end up being my favourite Roots record, but that's mainly due to the stiff competition. The record focuses on the harder edge of their sound, with ?uestlove apparently saving the more mellowed-out stuff for the Al Green record.
steve o gave it an8:
the roots are one hip hop group that has many strong points. they have numbers including mos def and questlove. they use original jazzy beats and they speak the truth about what people need to hear about in the struggle of the hip hop game.
M Fox gave it a9:
Those who have pre-judged this album may well now, after a few more listens, regret their initial decision to make comments as to the album's shortcomings. The Roots have once again proven that they are among the most progressive, not only of hip-hop artists, but of bands in general. Criminal and Lost Desire rate among the best song of the year and I would say Criminal is my favourite song of 2008 to date but these are easy songs to listen to. The remainder of the album with but one exception, while more demanding of the listener, are well worth the rewards that come with some persistence. If you love music, and particularly music with a point, you'll love this album.
Matthew D gave it a9:
I hope this is where rap is headed.
Louis D. gave it a10:
ATTENTION: The Roots Crew are officially back on the map with another stellar album. With the amount of plastic the music industry has been releasing over the last few years, one would be hard pressed not to believe that they are a primary contributor to the world's ever-growing oil crisis. This album is a breath of fresh air in a world polluted by highly-commercialized and pablum-filled music. Rising Down is raw enough for those who have grown up during the golden age of hip-hop ('86-'95) and fluid enough for those who need a real history lesson. We must give props to The Roots Crew for this most recent release that not only displays their depth and true mastery of the craft but also for keeping the essence of real hip-hop alive.
Paul C gave it an8:
This is a great album. While I think The Roots peaked with Things Fall Apart, this album is one of their best in recent years.
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