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The delivery of any new Roots album is rarely talked or written about without the words 'highly' and 'anticipated,' and The Tipping Point is no exception. Besides the usual expectation for the band's superior lyrical skills and attention to detail, there's the previously announced concept that The Tipping Point would be recorded through free-spirited jams that would later be edited down. Sounds like a don't-care-about-the-final-package, music-for-music's-sake release, but the album is a well-constructed ride from start to finish that's perfect for a headphones-on, lights-out evening and a gift to fans who found 2002's Phrenology a bit mannered and forced. To paraphrase the album's 'Pointro,' the tracks here are mostly warm and organic 'life music' that 'thrusts its branches from the muck of wackness' without any overly calculated 'hypnotic donkey rhythms.' The ghost of Sly & the Family Stone is summoned for the opening 'Star,' an exuberant soul rocker that creeps along with a Timbaland-style beat, only it's live. On the other hand, there's the perfect for popping, locking, and robot-dancing 'Don't Say Nuthin' with its solid electro and Black Thought's quirky mumbled verse. The shifting from the sticky, stately reggae of 'Guns Are Drawn' to the Cohiba-puffing swagger of 'Stay Cool' is just one example of how the album overcomes its noncommitment to any particular groove by giving the listener nothing but fully formed, inspired tracks. The band's renewed love of head-bobbing jams also helps keep it together although the album's long stretches of rap-less jamming might alienate those just here for the message. For them there's the lyric-filled 'Boom!,' which may not be enough. Take off your academic backpack for a change and bask in an album that's comfortably loose and ends with an over-the-top, celebratory cover of George Kranz's 'Din Daa Daa' that's unnecessary but extra fun. The Tipping Point is too modest to be the 'idea that spreads like a virus' that's explored in the Malcolm Gladwell book the collection cops it title from. What the album lacks in ambition and social commentary, it makes up for with deep soul. That should be enough to make whatever this group does next 'highly anticipated.'
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream |
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1 | 07:36 | |||
2 | Charles Douglas / Leonard Hubbard / Warren Thompson / Tariq Trotter / Cindy Walker | 04:02 | ||
3 | 03:35 | |||
4 | Charles Douglas / Leonard Hubbard / Ahmir Thompson / Tariq Trotter / Cindy Walker | 05:15 | ||
5 | 03:34 | |||
6 | Leonard Hubbard / Ahmir Thompson / Tariq Trotter | 03:16 | ||
7 | 02:58 | |||
8 | Charles Douglas / Leonard Hubbard / Ahmir Thompson / Tariq Trotter | 04:08 | ||
9 | 03:56 | |||
10 | Charles Douglas / Leonard Hubbard / Ahmir Thompson / Tariq Trotter | 16:40 |
The Tipping Point is the sixth studio album by American hip hop band The Roots, released July 13, 2004 on Geffen Records and Interscope Records. The delivery of any new Roots album is rarely talked or written about without the words 'highly' and 'anticipated,' and The Tipping Point is no exception. Besides the usual expectation for the band's superior lyrical skills and attention to detail, there's the previously announced concept that The Tipping Point would be recorded through free-spirited jams that would later be edited down. Download The Roots The Tipping Point [2004].rar file from mediafire.com 77.62 MB.
The Tipping Point | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 13, 2004 | |||
Recorded | September 2003 – April 2004 | |||
Genre | Alternative hip hop, neo soul | |||
Length | 65:27 | |||
Label | Geffen | |||
Producer | Questlove, Scott Storch | |||
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The Tipping Point is the sixth studio album by American hip hop band The Roots, released July 13, 2004 on Geffen Records. It is named after Malcolm Gladwell's book of the same name (2000),[1] and it serves as the follow-up to Phrenology (2002).[2][3] The album is a musical departure from their previous work, featuring a more diverse, yet pop-oriented sound, and it contains lyrics associated with rapping-prowess, political insight, and social commentary.[4][5][6][7]The Tipping Point has been noted by music writers for exhibiting and emphasizing soul, jazz, and funk influences as well.[8][9][10][11][12] The song 'I Don't Care' was featured on the soundtrack of the game Gran Turismo 4.
Reception[edit]
Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 72/100[13] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [9] |
Blender | [14] |
Entertainment Weekly | B+[15] |
Los Angeles Times | [16] |
NME | 8/10[17] |
Pitchfork | 5.4/10[18] |
Rolling Stone | [4] |
Slant Magazine | [19] |
Spin | B[7] |
The Village Voice | A−[20] |
The album debuted at number four on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 109,000 copies in its first week.[21] Despite mixed criticism towards its production and lyrical substance,[4][8][16][22]The Tipping Point received generally positive reviews from most music critics, based on an aggregate score of 72 out of 100 on Metacritic.[13]
Track listing[edit]
No. | Title | Length |
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103. | 'Star/Pointro' (featuring Wadud Ahmad) | 7:36 |
104. | 'I Don't Care' (featuring Dom) | 4:02 |
105. | 'Don't Say Nuthin' | 3:35 |
106. | 'Guns Are Drawn' (featuring Aaron Livingston) | 5:15 |
107. | 'Stay Cool' (featuring Martin Luther) | 3:34 |
108. | 'Web' | 3:16 |
109. | 'Boom!' (featuring Dice Raw) | 2:57 |
110. | 'Somebody's Gotta Do It' (featuring Devin The Dude, Jean Grae & Mack Dub) | 4:08 |
111. | 'Duck Down!' (featuring Dom) | 3:56 |
112. | 'Why (What's Goin' On?)' (featuring Latif) / 'In Love with the Mic' (featuring Dave Chappelle, Skillz & Truck North) (hidden track) / 'Din Da Da' (hidden track) | 16:22 |
Japan / UK bonus track / US vinyl release | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
113. | 'Melting Pot' (cover of song of the same name by Booker T. & the M.G.'s) | 10:40 |
- Sample credits
- 'Star' samples 'Everybody Is a Star' by Sly & The Family Stone
- 'Stay Cool' samples 'Harlem Hendoo' by Al Hirt
- 'Web' samples 'Dance Girl' by The Rimshots
Personnel[edit]
- The Roots
- Vocals: Tariq Trotter
- Bass: Adam Blackstone & Leonard Hubbard
- Drums: Questlove
- Guitars: Anthony Tidd, Kirk Douglas & Martin Luther
- Horns: Kevin Hanson
- Sound Manipulation: Si McMenamin
- Keyboards: Kamal Gray & Omar Edwards
- Percussion: Frank Knuckles Walker
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- Production
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- Producers: Questlove, Scott Storch
Charts[edit]
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[23] | 4 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[24] | 2 |
References[edit]
- ^DeRogatis, Jim. 'Review: The Tipping Point'. Chicago Sun-Times: 7. July 11, 2004. Archived from the original on 2009-10-05.
- ^Gill, Andy. Review: The Tipping Point. The Independent. Retrieved on 2009-10-05.
- ^Frosch, Dan. 'Review: The Tipping Point'. Vibe: August 2004.
- ^ abcWolk, Douglas (July 12, 2004). 'The Roots: The Tipping Point'. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 10, 2007. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian, eds. (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon & Schuster. pp. 702–03. ISBN0-7432-0169-8.
- ^Rabin, Nathan (July 20, 2004). 'The Roots: The Tipping Point'. The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^ abRyan, Chris (August 2004). 'Sowing the Seed'. Spin. 20 (8): 101–102. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^ abBieritz, Erick. Review: The Tipping Point. Stylus Magazine. Retrieved on 2009-12-05.
- ^ abJeffries, David. 'The Tipping Point – The Roots'. AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^Columnist. Review: The Tipping PointArchived 2010-08-24 at the Wayback Machine. IGN. Retrieved on 2009-10-05.
- ^Pareles, Jon. Review: The Tipping Point. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2009-10-05.
- ^Empire, Kitty. Review: The Tipping Point. The Observer. Retrieved on 2009-10-05.
- ^ ab'Reviews for The Tipping Point by The Roots'. Metacritic. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^Rosen, Jody (August 2004). 'The Roots: The Tipping Point'. Blender (28): 134. Archived from the original on May 4, 2006. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ^Fiore, Raymond (July 16, 2004). 'The Tipping Point'. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^ abBaker, Soren (July 11, 2004). 'This diet of Roots fails to nourish'. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^'The Roots: The Tipping Point'. NME: 41. July 31, 2004.
- ^Sylvester, Nick (July 14, 2004). 'The Roots: The Tipping Point'. Pitchfork. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^Henderson, Alex (July 12, 2004). 'The Roots: The Tipping Point'. Slant Magazine. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^Christgau, Robert (August 3, 2004). 'Looking Past Differences'. The Village Voice. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ^Gelder, Laurence Van. Arts Briefing: Thursday, July 22, 2004. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2009-12-05.
- ^Wang, Oliver. Review: The Tipping Point. The Village Voice. Retrieved on 2009-10-05.
- ^'The Roots Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
- ^'The Roots Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
Notes[edit]
- Nathan Brackett, Christian Hoard (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide: Completely Revised and Updated 4th Edition. Simon and Schuster. ISBN0-7432-0169-8.
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External links[edit]
- The Tipping Point at Discogs
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