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Wake Up! - The Roots
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77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics What's this?

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. BBC Music
    Dec 20, 2010
    100
    The set is a masterclass in how to respectfully update and enhance classic music, and proves how vital and relevant 30-year-old music remains today.
  2. Dot Music
    Oct 26, 2010
    90
    It's not just that these sentiments are timeless - these songs, in these hands, are only now receiving their definitive interpretations.
  3. Spin
    60
    The results don't always play to the singer's melodic strengths; ?uestlove sounds a bit reined-in, too. Occasionally, though, they send up some serious sparks, as with a raw garage-funk take on Baby Huey's "Hard Times."

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. yeayeayea
    10
    amazing, I listened to this album almost everyday for like half a year and sang along. I feel you guys, and I **** love this album like its my brother… Expand
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  2. greenstrings
    10
    A fantastic album. They adeptly add new flair to still manage to do the original artists justice. The 'I Can't Write Left Handed' cover is hands down one of the best songs of the year.… Expand
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  3. dijavantewow
    6
    It's good because it's The Roots and John Legend, but I would have liked an collabo album with original content. I was really excited about this album, and I could still listen to both of them for a long time before it getting old.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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