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Disc 01
 01. Roots, The "Act Won (Things Fall Apart)" 02. Roots, The "Table Of Contents [Part 1 & 2]" 03. Roots, The / DJ Jazzy Jeff & Jazzyfatmastees "The Next Movement" 04. Roots, The "Step Into The Realm" 05. Roots, The "The Spark" 06. Roots, The "Dynamite" 07. Roots, The "Without A Doubt" 08. Roots, The "Ain't Sayin' Nothin' New"
Disc 02
01. Roots, The "Act Too (Love Of My Life)" 02. Roots, The "100% Dundee" 03. Roots, The "Diedre vs. Dice" 04. Roots, The "Adrenaline!" 05. Roots, The "3rd Acts: ? vs. Scratch 2.. Electric Boogaloo" 06. Roots, The / Badu, Erykah / Thompson, Ahmir "Questlove" / Trotter, Tariq "You Got Me" 07. Roots, The "Don't See Us" 08. Roots, The "The Return To Innocence Lost" 09. Roots, The "Act Fore...The End?"
Disc 03
01. Roots, The "Table Of Contents [Part 3] (Extended Intro)" 02. Roots, The "What You Want (Live, 1999)" 03. Roots, The "Quicksand Millennium" 04. Roots, The "We Got You (Extended Version)" 05. Roots, The "You Got Me (Drum & Bass Mix)" 06. Roots, The / Trotter, Tariq "You Got Me (Me Tienes Remix)" 07. Roots, The "Act Too (Love Of My Life) (Radio Edit / Remix)" 08. Roots, The "Y'all know who" 09. Roots, The "The Lesson [Part 3] (It's Over Now) (Live At The Old Hit Factory, 1999 / Extended Version)" 10. Roots, The "New Years @ Jay Dee's"
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| | Description: | Things Fall Apart (also referred to as When Things Fall Apart) is the fourth studio album by hip hop band The Roots, released 23rd February, 1999 on MCA Records. Recording sessions for the album took place at Electric Lady Studios during 1997 to 1998, coinciding with recording for other projects of the Soulquarians collective, including Dâ??Angeloâ??s Voodoo (2000), Erykah Baduâ??s Mamaâ??s Gun (2000), and Commonâ??s Like Water for Chocolate (2000). According to Spin magazine, the album is a landmark moment for The Roots and the collective, as it â??swelled the Roots clique into a movement-style posseâ?.
The album has been considered by music writers as The Rootsâ??s breakthrough album, earning praise from major publications and critics, while becoming the groupâ??s first record to sell over 500,000 copies. It includes the song â??You Got Meâ?, which won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, while Things Fall Apart was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album of the same year, losing to Eminem for his The Slim Shady LP. Rolling Stone called it a â??top-flight recordâ?, while AllMusic cited it as â??one of the cornerstone albums of alternative rap.â? The album takes its title from Chinua Achebeâ??s novel of the same name, which in turn took the phrase from William Butler Yeatsâ??s poem â??The Second Comingâ?. - .. APART / 180GR.Deluxe triple vinyl LP pressing. Regarded as their breakthrough album, The Roots' Things Fall Apart, was recorded during the infamous Soulquarian recordings at Electric Lady Studios resulting in legendary collaborations from the collective. With all-star features from Erykah Badu, Common, Mos Def, Jay Dee, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dice Raw, Eve, Beanie Segal, Jill Scott, Lady B, and Ursula Rucker, Things Fall Apart received numerous accolades and awards.Tri-gatefold
3rd LP curated by Questlove (bonus tracks & remixes)
20 Page Booklet w/essays by Black Thought & Questlove
Track by Track Liner notes by Questlove"Things Fall Apart (3LP Deluxe Edt.)" by The Roots is a landmark release in hip-hop, now available as an expansive 3LP deluxe edition from Geffen. This iconic album, originally released in 1999, is celebrated for its innovative blend of live instrumentation and thought-provoking lyricism. The deluxe edition features remastered audio and exclusive bonus tracks that showcase the band's creative evolution. With standout songs like "You Got Me," which won a Grammy Award, this record remains essential listening for fans of conscious rap and musical experimentation.
The Roots are renowned as one of the most influential bands in contemporary music. Formed in Philadelphia, their unique approach to hip-hop?fusing jazz, soul, and funk with sharp social commentary?has earned them critical acclaim and multiple awards over three decades. Their discography includes classics such as "Phrenology," "Game Theory," and collaborations with artists across genres. As the house band on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," they continue to shape modern music culture.
Geffen Records stands out as a legendary label known for nurturing groundbreaking talent across various genres since its founding in 1980 by David Geffen. Home to icons like Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Mary J. Blige, and Beck among many others, Geffen has played a pivotal role in shaping popular music history through innovation and artist development.
This deluxe LP set offers both longtime fans and new listeners an immersive experience into one of hip-hop?s defining albums?a testament to The Roots? enduring artistry under the banner of one of music's most respected labels. | | | No. of tracks: |
28 |
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