Things Fall Apart

Amazon.com's Best of 1999
They've long been hip-hop's best band, for whatever that's worth, and in their amazing live shows they've shown an ability to pay homage to the past and look to the future--all while living firmly in the now. But on Things Fall Apart, the Roots finally pull their promise and ability together, and the world's started to pay attention. --Randy Silver

Amazon.com
NOTE: The album cover pictured above is one of five covers being issued on a limited-edition basis. Amazon.com cannot guarantee which cover you will receive.

Very few hip-hop groups make it to their fourth full-length recording, and perhaps only the Roots have made it to that level while still ascending. Although lyrical and musical vision is sorely lacking from most hip-hop (as Puff and Master P have proved, vision isn't necessary to bum-rush the mainstream goldmine), such qualities are cornerstones of the Roots' music. Their second recording, 1995's Do You Want More?!!!??!, and its follow-up, 1996's Illadelph Halflife, intelligently linked hip-hop to its musical forebears funk and jazz, and their lyrics provided unique, postnationalist hip-hop critiques. On Things Fall Apart (named for the Chinua Achebe novel) the sextet takes on a more somber tone, but at no cost to their musical innovations. "If we had to depend on black people to eat, we'd starve to death," says Denzel Washington, sampled from Mo' Better Blues, at the outset of the recording. It's not self-pity--rather, the group frequently returns to the theme of how many African Americans confuse uniformity with unity. Musically, the group is at its best with guests like Mos Def and Talib Kweli from Black Star contributing some old-school fun and technique to "Double Trouble." Erykah Badu's supple vocals on "You Got Me" are offset by innovative percussion, including an organically developed jungle beat. At a point when most rappers are running on fumes, the Roots are synthesizing new ideas. --Martin Johnson

Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart,The Roots,Mca,Alternative Rap,Hip-Hop,Jazz-Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating: Poetic Excellence One of the greatest hip hop albums ever perfect Good album not as good as Illadelphi or do you want more though

Things Fall Apart The Roots Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Phrenology Illadelph Halflife Do You Want More?!!!??! Black Star The Tipping Point ASIN: B00000I5JL Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

1. Act Won...Things Fall Apart
2. Table Of Contents (Parts 1 & 2)
3. The Next Movement (ft. DJ Jazzy Jeff)
4. Step Into The Realm
5. The Spark
6. Dynamite!
7. Without A Doubt
8. Ain't Sayin' Nothin' New
9. Double Trouble
10. Act Too...The Love Of My Life
11. 100% Dundee
12. Diedre Vs. Dice
13. Adrenaline
14. 3rd Act: ? Vs. Scratch 2...Electric Boogaloo
15. You Got Me
16. You Don't See Us
17. Return To Innocence Lost
18. Act Fore...The End?

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

They've long been hip-hop's best band, for whatever that's worth, and in their amazing live shows they've shown an ability to pay homage to the past and look to the future--all while living firmly in the now. But on Things Fall Apart, the Roots finally pull their promise and ability together, and the world's started to pay attention. --Randy Silver

Amazon.com

Very few hip-hop groups make it to their fourth full-length recording, and perhaps only the Roots have made it to that level while still ascending. Although lyrical and musical vision is sorely lacking from most hip-hop (as Puff and Master P have proved, vision isn't necessary to bum-rush the mainstream goldmine), such qualities are cornerstones of the Roots' music. Their second recording, 1995's Do You Want More?!!!??!, and its follow-up, 1996's Illadelph Halflife, intelligently linked hip-hop to its musical forebears funk and jazz, and their lyrics provided unique, postnationalist hip-hop critiques. On Things Fall Apart (named for the Chinua Achebe novel) the sextet takes on a more somber tone, but at no cost to their musical innovations. "If we had to depend on black people to eat, we'd starve to death," says Denzel Washington, sampled from Mo' Better Blues, at the outset of the recording. It's not self-pity--rather, the group frequently returns to the theme of how many African Americans confuse uniformity with unity. Musically, the group is at its best with guests like Mos Def and Talib Kweli from Black Star contributing some old-school fun and technique to "Double Trouble." Erykah Badu's supple vocals on "You Got Me" are offset by innovative percussion, including an organically developed jungle beat. At a point when most rappers are running on fumes, the Roots are synthesizing new ideas. --Martin Johnson

Customer Reviews:

Poetic.......2007-06-27

A very profound cd. "The Roots" have a very poetic way of putting such harsh situations. They allow you to open your mind up to new ways of thinking, become more conscious. I recommend buying "The Roots" entire compilation.

Excellence.......2006-11-16

More of the same top-shelf, top-notch, A-list work from THE band in Hip-Hop. Album highlights are J Dilla's production (Dynamite!), the guest appearances of Common (Act Too), and Mos Def (Double Trouble) in additon to ?uestlove and Co's usually slammin' instrumental work. Even the nod to fellow Philly rapper Schooly D on 'Without a Doubt' is is stellar. It's almost as if these guys can do no wrong. No matter what you wanna call their music, they are ALWAYS 100% Hip-Hop with phat beats and dope rhymes. Yet another must-have.

One of the greatest hip hop albums ever.......2006-09-09

Just when I was getting very discouraged about hip hop taking a huge turn to the pop garbage can after the deaths of 2-Pac and Biggie, this album comes along and renews my faith in hip hop. Dudes, this album is just amazing. The creativity and skill are unmatched. The songs are original and catchy and the beat are pure sickness. This album has dark songs (Step Into The Realm) upbeat songs (Dynamite!), beautiful songs (You Got Me), hard songs (100% Dundee), and songs that are just plain the bomb (Double Trouble). GET THIS ALBUM, IT'S SUPER-SICK.

perfect.......2006-08-13

the roots don't get the respect they deserve. I don't know why, since they're by far the most consistent group in hip-hop (a title gang starr formerly held, but only releasing one album since "moment of truth" took that title away from them). they make all kinds of hip-hop, from harder songs ("the next movement") to mellow songs ("act too: love of my life") to grammy award winners ("you got me"). but no matter how good of a lyricist is and how amazing of a musician ?uestlove is, the roots simply do not get the respect they deserve. even though they churned out eve and scott storch these guys can't go platinum.

it's sort of depressing that one of the greatest groups in hip-hop will never get the respect they deserve (kind of like how nas's illmatic didn't go platinum for years and three 6 mafia went unnoticed until last year). but if you want to listen to something that you can rock for years and never get tired of, pick up this album. it's the roots' best (though "illadelph halflife" is arugably just as good), with a grammy award to prove it. don't miss out on good hip-hop, this album will prove to you why this art form is so popular.

Good album not as good as Illadelphi or do you want more though.......2006-07-17

I'm going to be critical here because all the people that review tend to be fans of the album their reviewing. I've got all the roots albums and can say that this is middle of the road. I would say it is the first album of the modern roots phase where their style differs by creating a modern but at the same time retro feel with the bottles and bells sampling. "Dynamite", "Ain't sayin' nothin new", "love of my life" and "you got me" are all chilled and great songs but don't flow like tracks such as "Episodes" or "Proceed" on previous albums. If you like cutting edge 1999 hip hop then you will love this. If you don't then you'll still like it if you open your eyes to it.

Average customer rating: Poetic Excellence One of the greatest hip hop albums ever perfect Good album not as good as Illadelphi or do you want more though

Things Fall Apart [Limited Edition Cover] The Roots Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Phrenology Illadelph Halflife Do You Want More?!!!??! Black Star The Tipping Point ASIN: B00000I5Z2 Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

1. Act Won (Things Fall Apart)
2. Table Of Contents (Parts 1 & 2)
3. The Next Movement
4. Step Into The Realm
5. The Spark
6. Dynamite!
7. Without A Doubt
8. Ain't Sayin' Nothin New
9. Double Trouble
10. Act Too (The Love Of My Life)
11. 100% Dundee
12. Diedre Vs. Dice
13. Adrenaline!
14. 3rd Acts: ? Vs. Scratch 2...Electric Boogaloo
15. 'You Got Me'
16. Don't See Us
17. The Return To Innocence Lost
18. Act Fore (...)

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

They've long been hip-hop's best band, for whatever that's worth, and in their amazing live shows they've shown an ability to pay homage to the past and look to the future--all while living firmly in the now. But on Things Fall Apart, the Roots finally pull their promise and ability together, and the world's started to pay attention. --Randy Silver

Amazon.com

NOTE: The album cover pictured above is one of five covers being issued on a limited-edition basis. Amazon.com cannot guarantee which cover you will receive.

Very few hip-hop groups make it to their fourth full-length recording, and perhaps only the Roots have made it to that level while still ascending. Although lyrical and musical vision is sorely lacking from most hip-hop (as Puff and Master P have proved, vision isn't necessary to bum-rush the mainstream goldmine), such qualities are cornerstones of the Roots' music. Their second recording, 1995's Do You Want More?!!!??!, and its follow-up, 1996's Illadelph Halflife, intelligently linked hip-hop to its musical forebears funk and jazz, and their lyrics provided unique, postnationalist hip-hop critiques. On Things Fall Apart (named for the Chinua Achebe novel) the sextet takes on a more somber tone, but at no cost to their musical innovations. "If we had to depend on black people to eat, we'd starve to death," says Denzel Washington, sampled from Mo' Better Blues, at the outset of the recording. It's not self-pity--rather, the group frequently returns to the theme of how many African Americans confuse uniformity with unity. Musically, the group is at its best with guests like Mos Def and Talib Kweli from Black Star contributing some old-school fun and technique to "Double Trouble." Erykah Badu's supple vocals on "You Got Me" are offset by innovative percussion, including an organically developed jungle beat. At a point when most rappers are running on fumes, the Roots are synthesizing new ideas. --Martin Johnson

Customer Reviews:

Poetic.......2007-06-27

A very profound cd. "The Roots" have a very poetic way of putting such harsh situations. They allow you to open your mind up to new ways of thinking, become more conscious. I recommend buying "The Roots" entire compilation.

Excellence.......2006-11-16

More of the same top-shelf, top-notch, A-list work from THE band in Hip-Hop. Album highlights are J Dilla's production (Dynamite!), the guest appearances of Common (Act Too), and Mos Def (Double Trouble) in additon to ?uestlove and Co's usually slammin' instrumental work. Even the nod to fellow Philly rapper Schooly D on 'Without a Doubt' is is stellar. It's almost as if these guys can do no wrong. No matter what you wanna call their music, they are ALWAYS 100% Hip-Hop with phat beats and dope rhymes. Yet another must-have.

One of the greatest hip hop albums ever.......2006-09-09

Just when I was getting very discouraged about hip hop taking a huge turn to the pop garbage can after the deaths of 2-Pac and Biggie, this album comes along and renews my faith in hip hop. Dudes, this album is just amazing. The creativity and skill are unmatched. The songs are original and catchy and the beat are pure sickness. This album has dark songs (Step Into The Realm) upbeat songs (Dynamite!), beautiful songs (You Got Me), hard songs (100% Dundee), and songs that are just plain the bomb (Double Trouble). GET THIS ALBUM, IT'S SUPER-SICK.

perfect.......2006-08-13

the roots don't get the respect they deserve. I don't know why, since they're by far the most consistent group in hip-hop (a title gang starr formerly held, but only releasing one album since "moment of truth" took that title away from them). they make all kinds of hip-hop, from harder songs ("the next movement") to mellow songs ("act too: love of my life") to grammy award winners ("you got me"). but no matter how good of a lyricist is and how amazing of a musician ?uestlove is, the roots simply do not get the respect they deserve. even though they churned out eve and scott storch these guys can't go platinum.

it's sort of depressing that one of the greatest groups in hip-hop will never get the respect they deserve (kind of like how nas's illmatic didn't go platinum for years and three 6 mafia went unnoticed until last year). but if you want to listen to something that you can rock for years and never get tired of, pick up this album. it's the roots' best (though "illadelph halflife" is arugably just as good), with a grammy award to prove it. don't miss out on good hip-hop, this album will prove to you why this art form is so popular.

Good album not as good as Illadelphi or do you want more though.......2006-07-17

I'm going to be critical here because all the people that review tend to be fans of the album their reviewing. I've got all the roots albums and can say that this is middle of the road. I would say it is the first album of the modern roots phase where their style differs by creating a modern but at the same time retro feel with the bottles and bells sampling. "Dynamite", "Ain't sayin' nothin new", "love of my life" and "you got me" are all chilled and great songs but don't flow like tracks such as "Episodes" or "Proceed" on previous albums. If you like cutting edge 1999 hip hop then you will love this. If you don't then you'll still like it if you open your eyes to it.

Average customer rating: The best of the best! One of My Favorites A Blazer Of A Disc A darkly moving effort

Things Fall Apart Lonesome Bob Manufacturer: Checkered Past ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Things Change ASIN: B000005CGV Release Date: 1997-11-25

Tracks:

1. Love Is Not Blind
2. Do You Think About Me
3. Point Of No Return
4. Waltzing On The Titanic
5. Different Shades Of Gray
6. What Went Wrong
7. My Mother's Husband
8. Heaven's Gate
9. Too Much Time
10. Someone Watching Over Me
11. The Plans We Made
12. Call My Name
13. Sleepless Nites

Customer Reviews:

The best of the best!.......2002-08-16

This cd is unbelievable. I reviewed this a year ago and it's even better today. I've listened to tons of music in my life and if you ask me my favourite all-time album, this is it!, hands down. Pure country rock, raw as hell, awesome guitar work(Tim Carroll), and even better lyrics,(downwright vicious lyrics.) Not too many musicians can do to me what this guy does. It's criminal that Bob's not better known, but that might also be a good thing.

One of My Favorites.......2001-09-20

I love this Cd from Bob's lonesome twang to his caustic, cynical lyrics. I listen to a lot of country and alt. country and this is one of the best. Someone done you wrong? Done someone wrong? Crying in your beer? This is a CD guaranteed to make you feel better. Lyrics that hit you where you live coupled with a driving country-rock beat.

A Blazer Of A Disc.......2001-07-16

Exellent.This Is Rowdy Country Rock At It's Best,Nothin Fancy,Just Great Music.The Lyrics Are Good,Surprisingly Good.The Guitarist On This Disc Is TIM CARROLL,And If You Can Pick Up His Cd's,Do It Cause This Guy Is By Far The Best Roots Rocker Out There.If You Want To Know To Find His Stuff,Drop Me A Line,You Wont Be Sorry.Anyway,Lonesome Bob's Only Problem Is He Doesn't Have Enough Music Out There.

A darkly moving effort.......1999-11-29

I was very impressed by this first effort from Lonesome Bob. Unlike much of the popular country music, Lonesome Bob's songs are well-crafted, thought provoking and darkly comic. I especially enjoyed the harmonies provided by Bob's back up singer. I look forward to more music from Lonesome Bob in the future. Thanks for offering this CD on amazon!

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Things Fall Apart + Bonus Roots ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000091L43

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Open Space 9 - Mary Lee Roberts: Eusebio Consumed; Things Fall Apart; Madeleines; Winter Cranes; Crossing on the Salmon; White Writing Manufacturer: Open Space ProductGroup: Classical Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000K3AYRG

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Things Fall Apart - This is Living, This is Learning Things Fall Apart Manufacturer: Paper Street Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NRCZLC

Product Description

Track listing: 1. This is Murder 2. A Child on Fire 3. The Height of the Hopelessness 4. Death Becomes Her 5. Cadence and Content 6. Just as Long as you Remember 7. Sharks in the Water 8. The Distance Between Us 9. Is There Any Hope for Mankind? 10. Entropy's Grip

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Sex, Drugs, Dope, Murder, Mayhem... the United Ii Tour This Fall Featuring Pigface "The Wildest Line-up Ever", Dope, Professional Murder Music, Rachel Stamp & Video Screenings... in the Chill Out Room: Diablo Syndrome and in Selected Cities Dj Linux (Chris Haskett of Rollins Band) & More! Free Admission to the First 10 Girls Dressed Like This? This Cd Also Features Music From Many More Artists! Underground Inc. The United Ii Tour Cd Compilation Companion Underground Inc. , Martin Atkins , Pigface , Dope , Professional Murder Music , Rachel Stamp , DJ Linux , Diablo Syndrome , Hate Dept. , and Slick Idiot Manufacturer: Underground Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Goth | Industrial ASIN: B000RLI6WG

Product Description

Track List: 1. Pigface - "Insect Suspect"; 2. Dope - "Bitch"; 3. Professional Murder Music - "Don't Stop"; 4. Rachel Stamp - "Black Cherry"; 5. Pigface - "Mind Your Own Business"; 6. Dope - "Motivation"; 7. DJ Linux - "Return of the Geary Act"; 8. Diablo Syndrome - "Leichen Washen"; 9. Hate Dept. - "Do It For Money"; 10. Slick Idiot - "Lazy (radio edit)"; 11. Chemlab - "Binary Nation (Acu-crack mix)"; 12. Tanzwut - "Gnade"; 13. Tub Ring - "Invalid"; 14. DJ? Acucrack - "Renegade DJ"; 15. My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult - "Asylum Disciple (Subgenius remix); 16. Bile - "Sex Reflex"; 17. KMFDM - "WWIII"; 18. Nocturne - "Whore (The Big Fat Whore on Dope remix)"; 19. More Machine Than Man - "Why?"; 20. Railer - "Blues Versus the Stars". Limited Edition Compilation CD created by Martin Atkins, More Machine Than Man, and Underground Inc for Underground Inc.

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Things Fall Apart ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000J234IE Release Date: 2006-11-07

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Things Fall Apart Pt.2 Serafin Manufacturer: Taste ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008Z1VW Release Date: 2003-05-05

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Things Fall Apart Pt.1 Serafin Manufacturer: Taste ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008Z1VU Release Date: 2003-05-05

Tracks:

1. Things Fall Apart
2. Andy Warhol
3. Spanish Water
4. Things Fall Apart (Video)

Dance Music:

1. This Is How It Should Be Done [Explicit Lyrics]
2. Underground, Vol. 1: 1991-1994 [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Unstoppable [Explicit Lyrics]
4. Venni Vetti Vecci (Clean) [Clean]
5. Vol. 2-Soundbombing (Clean Version) [Clean]
6. War Zone
7. What It's Like [CD-single] [Import]
8. Wu-Chronicles [Clean]
9. Wu-Chronicles [Clean]
10. 2 Much Drama [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

The Room's Too Cold [Limited Edition]

Liszt & Mussorgsky Piano Works

Sinatra & Sextet: Live in Paris [Live]

Healing Is Difficult [Import]

My First Love [CD-single] [Import]

Pond of Peace

Metropolitaine Poesie [Import]

Pearls/Time Gone By

Second Storey [Import]

Saint-Saens: Samson Et Delila [Import]

Rarities II

People Call You Crazy: The Story of Mick Farren [Import]

Live & Rhythm [Import]

Saint-Saens: Variations on a Theme of Beethoven Op35; Caprice arabe Op96

All for Love