Phrenology (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD) [Explicit Lyrics]

Editorial Reviews
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If you were wondering what the heck phrenology means, the Roots wouldn't have it any other way. Hip-hop's hardest-working live band continues where they left off with Things Fall Apart, forcing listeners to think outside of the Hot 97 FM box--or just plain think. On "Thought at Work," lead emcee Black Thought--the most criminally underrated wordsmith of his time--weaves captivating flows over a neck-snapping break beat, while on "Water" he boldly addresses the controversy surrounding his partner-in-rhyme Malik B's alleged substance abuse. While collaborations with Nelly Furtado ("Sacrifice") and Talib Kweli ("Rhymes and Ammo") read much better on paper than they sound, the catchy, up-tempo call-and-response routine utilized by the crew on the latter song will amp up Roots nonbelievers. As a bonus, Jill Scott's dreamy falsetto refrain hammers home some finer points about love on "Complexity." --Dalton Higgins

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Phrenology (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD) [Explicit Lyrics]

Tracks:

Phrentrow
Rock You
Sacrifice (feat. Nelly Furtado)
Rolling With Heat (feat. Talib Kweli)
WAOK Roll Call
Thought At Work
The Seed 2.0 (feat. Cody Chestnutt)
Break You Off (feat. Musiq)
Water
Quills
Pussy Galore
Complexity (feat. Jill Scott)
Something In The Way Of Things [In Town] (feat. Amiri Baraka)

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If you were wondering what the heck phrenology means, the Roots wouldn't have it any other way. Hip-hop's hardest-working live band continues where they left off with Things Fall Apart, forcing listeners to think outside of the Hot 97 FM box--or just plain think. On "Thought at Work," lead emcee Black Thought--the most criminally underrated wordsmith of his time--weaves captivating flows over a neck-snapping break beat, while on "Water" he boldly addresses the controversy surrounding his partner-in-rhyme Malik B's alleged substance abuse. While collaborations with Nelly Furtado ("Sacrifice") and Talib Kweli ("Rhymes and Ammo") read much better on paper than they sound, the catchy, up-tempo call-and-response routine utilized by the crew on the latter song will amp up Roots nonbelievers. As a bonus, Jill Scott's dreamy falsetto refrain hammers home some finer points about love on "Complexity." --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

I love this album.......2007-07-27

Had it, lost it, bought it again, still love it just as much as I did originally.

Caught up in a....mix up of....Phrenology........2007-01-23

This album by The Roots is mix bag of songs. I totally like it when artists do different stuff and keep tight. Tracks like Quills and Break You Off (Musiq) keep it real and have tha groove. But sadly this album goes in a mix of....uhm $#%@. Why would they do something like Sacrifice(Nelly Furtado= weak artist) and a crappy track take it back.Plus the Rock You over and over and over again Yuck!! Overall not a good/bad album just a little odd.

Excellence ... AGAIN!.......2006-11-16

These guys prove that rap acts can remain true to themselves and still score big. With guest appearances from the Who's Who of many music genres. In attendance this time around is Jill Scott, newcomer Cody Chestnutt, EPMD's DJ Scratch (responsible for bangers like Busta's 'Gimme Some More') produced 'Rock You', Nelly Furtado joins the crew on 'Sacrifice', even uber-urban pop Musiq Soulchild joins in on 'Break You Off'. This time out they have found a way to expand their sound and move beyond making great rap. They make great music. Period. GET IT!

The Roots are pretty good.......2006-11-09

The Roots are one of the most innovative bands in hip hop. They actually have people playing instruments instead of using machines, and Black Thought is one of the most unrecognized mc's in the game. The Roots have been making good hip hop music for the last 15 years and it doesn't stop on Phernology. The best songs on the album are "Sacrafice" a really mellow song that you can just chill to. "Quills" excellent beat and Thought absolutely kicks some of the best rhymes I have heard on this track. "Rolling with Heat" another upbeat song with Talib Kweli. There are plenty others but I cannot think of their names right now. My only negative thing to say about the album is the spoken word song is totally uneccassary, it does not provide any thought provoking insights its just a waste of a track. I think they should have replaced with "Rhymes and Ammo" a hidden track at the end of the cd, instead of having that spoken word track.

Though @ Work and Rollin Wit Heat.......2006-08-16

One of the nicest 1 2 punchs on any record I've ever heard and the rest of the Cd is off the chain to, but Though @ Work that cut is dangerous kid.

Phrenology (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD)

Average customer rating:

good stuff
philly
People just don't know
Study of The Brain...
We Can Start It, We Can Start It, We Can Start It - Start It

Phrenology (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD)
The Roots
Manufacturer: Mca
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

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00007B9DO
Release Date: 2002-11-26

Tracks:

Phrentrow
Rock You
Sacrifice (feat. Nelly Furtado)
Rolling With Heat (feat. Talib Kweli)
WAOK Roll Call
Thought At Work
The Seed 2.0 (feat. Cody Chestnutt)
Break You Off (feat. Musiq)
Water
Quills
Pussy Galore
Complexity (feat. Jill Scott)
Something In The Way Of Things [In Town] (feat. Amiri Baraka)

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Customer Reviews:

good stuff.......2004-01-23

This cd is basically good stuff. To be honest it took awhile to get used to it, but listening to it wit full stereo sound and on 2nd, 3rd, 4th listens etc, it has really grown on me. It's not as good as some fo their other stuff, esp Things fall Apart (which I cant believe some people have totally sh**ed on!?!?) but it's a good cd none the less. And the fact that there are only 11 or 12 songs still make it worth while, mayb even more so than some long weighty heavy hjanded production. I mean y be like every one else out there puttin out these long a$$ filler cds wit like 17-20 tracks?!?! Even those have a BUNCh of interludes n sh*t. Anyway...This was a solid effort over all. With each album The Roots bring somethin new and improved, but this time it may not neccesarily be improved but its definitely somethig wrth listening to.

philly.......2003-12-30

philly r and b is always good. This album is great. Full of potential for hit singles.I hope they get the praise they deserve.

People just don't know.......2003-09-22

Well, first of all, in regard to the review above...nelly isn't on this album, so stop hating. it's nelly furtado and that girl can sing no matter who thinks other wise. she's down for hip hop, and to all my ROOTS lovers, i sure did not mind her representing on this album. Most def, I loved the new styles that the Roots busted out with in this album, and for all true hip hop heads, realize that it's not dieing and that you just got to open your heart, your ears, and your third eye. here's something to vibe to, no doubt.

Study of The Brain..........2003-06-22

I used to like this Roots album when it first came out but now going back trying to listen to it...it has lost its flair quickly. VERY quickly. I don't know what it is though...maybe it's the demo esque feel of the songs. The only songs I'm still feelin is Sacrifice and break You Off. They either feel incomplete or they feel like they run on forever. Or maybe it's just too many rock influences for my taste. Or maybe the rhymes on this album are sorta lacking. Maybe the Roots ARE just going through the motions. Whatever it is though it's causing me to despise this album. Stick with the other Roots albums for enjoyment and only get this cd to complete a collection (The bonus DVD was also a nice addition). That's the honest Truth.

We Can Start It, We Can Start It, We Can Start It - Start It.......2003-04-17

Yet again it takes a cd from The Roots to remind us all of what TRUE hip-hop was and still is all about. These are some of the realest cats out here! They still have not let fame cloud their vision.