Rising Down
by The Roots
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Apr 29, 2008
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. NOW Magazine
    60
    This time, the Mos Def/Common/Talib triumvirate contribution is expectedly solid. Saigon proves his debut's delay is criminal. Malik B shows how much he needs to be the permanent Prince Po to Thought's Pharoahe Monch. And Kamal, Hubbard and ?uestlove flesh out a series of sonically stunning numbers midway through.
  2. Hot Press
    60
    Hook-laden agitprop combines with slinky beats on outing number ten from The Roots.
  3. cokemachineglow
    52
    Rising Down is pretty much same old same old.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best Album of 2008

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. RadoslavP.
    Jul 12, 2008
    10
    Simply the best rap has to offer - phylosophical and politicly aware - it just makes you think about life.
  2. MycroftW.
    Jul 7, 2008
    8
    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 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.… Full Review »
  3. steveo
    Jun 25, 2008
    8
    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 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.… Full Review »
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