The Roots - Rising Down

[deepak]

Hooleee shit, best hip hop album of the year so far for me

Definitely less eclectic than Phrenology which makes it a bit less interesting in parts, but still a very solid album. Maybe it's just because I'm really into it right now, but it's almost Things Fall Apart quality

[hungrych]

I NEED THIS NOW.

[saint.panda]

Me loves The Roots. Thanks for the heads up.

[Voltron]

Given that this is not out until tomorrow, I am listening to Things Falling Apart. Good stuff.

[saint.panda]

Just gave the new album a quick listen, seems solid so far, but I somehow prefer their older stuff. My favourite is still 'Do you Want More?!!!??!'

The Birthday Girl video is strange.

[hungrych]

Thank god that Birthday Girl isn't on the album... ugh...

I can't wait for people to hear it on the radio or whatever and buy the album, and then get blasted in the face with stuff like 75 Bars.

[saint.panda]

Thank god that Birthday Girl isn't on the album... ugh...

My version has the Birthday girl and a bonus track. Got it off thepiratebay

[hungrych]

Well it's not on the actual album, since they decided that it didn't really fit in with the rest of it (y'think?).

[guzziguy]

Hooleee shit, best hip hop album of the year so far for me

For me, the best hip album of the year is kind of like the best Dogfish post.

[jinp6301]

damn this is good

[deepak]

zing

Niggy Tardust, last year, was pretty good, though.

Niggy Tardust was good. My favorite from last year was Ghostface - The Big Doe Rehab.

[Voltron]

I just put on Rising Down on Rhapsody.

[Voltron]

I just put on Rising Down on Rhapsody.

good shit. maybe a few too many "nigger" lyrics for office listening.

[aardvark baguette]

Every once in a while I'd put on a rap song in my car, but really only to get the subwoofer going. But I'm now a believer in the 'cumulative damage' of loud music, so I tend to never go nuts with it anymore. As a result, I dont really listen to much rap at all. I much prefer electronic music as my 'bass music'.

[Dusty Chalk]

I'm white. So I have a stereotype to live up to.

[aardvark baguette]

I cant tell if thats a dig against me or if you are talking about yourself

[Dusty Chalk]

It was meant to be self-deprecating humor, but if you have a guilt complex, I can't help you.

No, seriously, if I was putting words in your mouth, I'd try to find some way to let you know, like quote you and change what it said.

[aardvark baguette]

[hungrych]

Well I bought it today, but didn't get a chance to listen. Soon!

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