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Universal acclaim- based on 169 Ratings
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Positive: 154 out of 169
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Mixed: 4 out of 169
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Negative: 11 out of 169
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Feb 2, 2013Undun is by far The Roots' most accessible record yet. each track stands alone in it's own creative piece of art. The lyrics tell an engrossing story and the chorus' are all fantastic. The beats are perfectly layered and the musicianship is great. All In All, Undun is a near-perfect album and essential hip-hop listening. A-
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Feb 24, 2012I wasnt a big Roots fan before this album. This album is a masterpiece. A classic that we'll be talking about for generations. The Roots made probably one of the best albums we've seen since Kanye's College Dropout". I dont think The Roots will make another album like this one. Its a unique album that cant br replicated
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Jun 8, 2016the roots will go down in history as one of the greatest hip hop groups in hip hop. Multi-syllabic rhyme patterns mixed with incredible production makes this album an enjoyable listen as they paint a story with vivid imagery giving the listener something to visualize with their mind. another masterpiece added to their past works.
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Jun 28, 2012
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Dec 6, 2011This Album is amazing. The is probably their best album to date. This is one of my top 5 best albums of 2011. It's classic. Although it's a short album, they always have something up their shelves. I like the song "Kool On" because it's funk and high energy. I also like the last 3 instrumental songs. The Roots is one of my favorite Hip-Hop groups of all time.
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Feb 18, 2014This album is a masterpiece! My personal favourite album by the roots. I had goosebumps from the start right through to the end. It tells a powerful story and completely blew me away! I am seriously lost for words when it comes to this album. Listen to it if you haven't! You would be doing yourself a massive favour!
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Feb 10, 2012Wow, The Roots are the epitome of artists. This is their 13th album, and they're all good?!? That is unheard of especially in the rap genre. But seriously this might be the best Roots album yet, it's just so hard to choose my favorite but this is top 3 for sure. I love the concept album and that it works backwards, you cannot go wrong with this album or The Roots for that matter.
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Dec 13, 2011Easily the best hip hop album of the year, and possibly the best album of any genre for the year. This album is superbly done, and it is a must buy for anyone that likes music.
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Jan 30, 2012
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Jan 4, 2013An instant classic, Undun is a severely underrated concept hip-hop record by The Roots. It is quite possibly The Roots' best album; every song works together, the beats almost ooze consciousness, every note is perfectly placed.
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Feb 8, 2012
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Dec 8, 2011Great instrumentals, witty lyrics, and a powerful theme. Songs have brisk running times and are super easy to get into. This is my first Roots album, I don't listen to much hip-hop these days. Liked it, you will too. It's hard to pick a favorite, all of the songs work well, but listen to the single, "Tip the Scale," on Youtube for an idea of what to expect.
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Mar 8, 2013Will go down with the rest of The Roots' discography and Kendrick Lamar's hit good kid maad city as hip-hop classics. An everlasting testament to the fact that hip-hop can be meaningful in the deepest sense possible.
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Dec 7, 2011Not quite perfect, but darn close. This is an insanely good album overall, songs like "One Time", "The OtherSide", "Lighthouse", "Kool On", and "Tip the Scale" make this probably their best album yet. This is proof that taking risks can pay off. A must have album.
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Jan 14, 2012
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Mar 28, 2012This is a really enjoyable album with a classic feel that not a lot of hip-hop has these days. The Roots are one of the few groups from the golden age for rap that was the 80s and 90s, and they still manage to create great and soulful music. There is an great meaning behind this album along with a bunch of catchy hooks and great rhymes, so I recommend it.
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Dec 30, 2011Wow I've been listening to The Roots for 20 years. all of their albums have a sonic vibe that is consistently innovative but this may be their best "sounding" album yet. Regardless, it's another triumph.
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Oct 8, 2014This is brilliant. It's one of the best concept albums ever in my opinion, and I think it can even go toe-to-toe with albums of extreme calibre such as Sgt. Peppers or The Dark Side Of The Moon. The concept backwards is an extremely interesting idea.
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Dec 7, 2011Magnum Opus. Spotlesots album. First concept album by The Roots sows their Superb Rapping Techniques and Dmivers ified Lyrnnical themes. A melancholy touch to the album keeps the Listener Hooked on for the entire ashulffblum. You cae your iPod while the album's on, If u are a Rap Aficionado that is.
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Jan 6, 2012
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Aug 16, 2014In my opinion, the best rap album of the 2010's. Everything about this album comes together perfectly to draw the listener into the world of the fictional character Redford Stephens in a way that most concept albums can never truly accomplish.
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Jun 3, 2015Undun is a very interesting and well-made work of art. I absolutely love the first 10 songs. I feel the last four are definitely interesting but don't fit. Still this Roots album is worth it.
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Feb 14, 2012Superb Album. It's hard to believe that music of this caliber often goes unnoticed my most. Every track emits a certain feel, a certain level sophistication. Best hip-hop album of 2011.
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Dec 31, 2011
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Dec 9, 2011A fantastic album. The magnum opus, up to this point, of the Roots's career. Breathtaking. A truly magnificent statement and album. It's spectacularly beautiful.
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Dec 10, 2011
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Dec 9, 2011Ever since high school, I have followed the Roots with wonder - finding in their music a true gem of blended hip hop and rock/funk elements. This album epitomizes the excellence of those elements, leaving behind a simple, yet unparalleled masterpiece of sound. This is truly the hallmark of their already inimitable career.
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Dec 18, 2011
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Dec 22, 2011This is a really good album! Musically it's magnificent. It's sure that when you work with people like Sean C & LV, James Poyser and Questlove, the prod can't suck. Lyrically, Black Thoughts is, like always, damn good! The fact that they had Big K.R.I.T. and Phonte can just help them (By the way, english is not my first language.. sorry!)
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Awards & Rankings
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Jan 5, 2012The Roots manage to craft another interesting hip-hop experiment with undun.
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Jan 4, 2012The listener need be an equally astute one.
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Jan 3, 2012[An] excellent record that anyone who wants to hear the graceful way by which hip-hop should age should add to their collections right away.