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Grassroots [Explicit Lyrics]

311 (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Lord, Yes... Jun 24 2004
By Jason Penick
Format:Audio CD
Listening to GRASSROOTS today, I'm still overwhelmed by the variety of styles on this record. When it came out in 1994, it sounded like nothing else on the pop music radar. Here was a hard rock band that was equally comfortable playing reggae, latin-tinged ballads, "jam band" rock, rap and even a little jazz. Unlike many other versatile groups of the time (Phish, Dave Matthews) 311 rocked harder and very often melded these various styles into one seamless track. It's this type of musical alchemy that propelled 311 to their status as one of the top live bands in the U.S., while at the same time confusing lame critics (Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly) who were incapable of accepting a sound so utterly original.

The laugh is squarely on the critics now. 311 have been together for almost 15 years now, and they're as big as they've ever been. Yet GRASSROOTS remains their masterpiece; 45 minutes of essential 311 music.

01. Homebrew 10/10 - The perfect opening salvo with a killer Led Zep guitar riff and lyrics inspired by an acid trip.

02. Lucky 7/10 - Weakest track on the CD. Still salvaged by its percussive groove and funny lyrics.

03. Nutsymtom 9/10 - Heavy intro groove, breaks into a Santana-like jam for the second half with a killer Tim Mahoney guitar solo.

04. 8:16 am 9/10 - Very pretty mellow rocker. Exactly the type of song you wouldn't expect from this sort of band and a great example of their genre-smashing greatness.

05. Omaha Stylee 9/10 - Awesome rap-flavored track is a shoutout to their home town.

06. Applied Science 8/10 - Nice groove, killer Chad Sexton drum solo.

07. Taiyed 8/10 - Another good change-of-pace track. SA handles all the lyrics himself while Nick Hexum sits in on second guitar. Another wicked Tim Mahoney solo (the CD in general is totally loaded with his genius lead guitar work.)

08. Silver 8/10 - One of the heaviest cuts on the disc. Yet another killer groove and more astute lyrics from Hexum.

09. Grassroots 9.5/10 - Title track does a fantastic job of combining 311's many styles into a whole greater than the some of its parts. Total 311 synergy.

10. Salsa 8/10 - Another propulsive headbanger with some great lyrics from SA; "the girl who gave you her sex I heard was homeless..." Priceless!

11. Lose 9/10 - Out of nowhere, a great Caribbean flavored jazz ballad with Hexum coming across like a male Billie Holiday. Guarenteed to impress even the biggest 311 hata.

12. Six 9/10 - Sinewy riff establishes a menacing groove that relents on the ska-infected chorus. The ending on this one is incredible.

13. Offbeat Bare-Ass 9.5/10 - This album is loaded with bad-ass guitar riffs, but this one may take the cake. Lyrics here about being horrassed by the cops for having a Dead sticker on your tour bus are insightful and have a keen sensitivity beyond the grasp of most "alternative rockers".

14. 1-2-3 10/10 - This beautiful slow jam seals the deal for GRASSROOTS as the best 311 album of all time.

Overall, this is an album that-- despite limited commercial success upon its release-- has grown in reputation to be one of the bona-fide classics of the genre. Highly recommended to all fans of great rock music.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Led Zeppelin of funk-hop Jun 10 2004
By Alexis C. Leiva
Format:Audio CD
When I first heard this album, I couldn't understand what it was that i was hearing. It is original in so many ways. The lyrics, the way it was recorded, the flows, the brilliant funk grooves, the off-beat drums, and the groove energy. I didn't know if what I heard was guitars, or programed riffs. It was all so new and original. I have been into this album for years because their is so much to explore. The rhyming is incredible. I can't even flow along with a lot of the lyrics still, and I've heard the album countless times. The subject matter is wise and very interesting. Their are many little hidden messages within the lyrics, but 311 does not preach at all, and convey their message in very colorfull and creative ways - like this lyric about staying grounded and stuctured in your expression- "the roots that grow underground are as big as the tree that you see, if not it will fall down." I could praise so many ways of this album, but if you feel like exploring something successfully experimental and outside of predictable, then pick up Grassroots.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutly Amazing May 11 2004
By andrew
Format:Audio CD
This album defines what in my words is an absolutly amazing album. Every song has its own meaning and beat. I own all of their cd's except the Omaha sessions and i would out this as their best album with transistor in a close second. This cd has a sound to it heared no where else. 311 has such an original sound that you can't think off any other band that sounds like them. Nick has a one of a kind voice that is just awesome. I'm seeing them in concert for the first time in July and can't wait because I'm sure they're awesome live.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of 311`s best albums
Grassroots is one of 311`s best albums, mainly because it`s where they put a stamp on their style of rap/rock/reggae/funk. All the tracks from start to finish are outstanding. Read more
Published on May 4 2004 by Rod Garner
5.0 out of 5 stars 311 has grassroots
This is in my opinion the best album to start with if you're new to 311. So if you're reading reviews trying to decide if you should buy this CD then YES, BUY IT! Read more
Published on Mar 9 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums of all time
Among all of 311's albums (And I own and cherish them all) I think this one is the best. This album always blows me away everytime I listen to it and is where the core of my love... Read more
Published on Jan 14 2004 by J. R. Perkins
5.0 out of 5 stars All we're comin' with is a little bit of swing
'Grassroots' is a stunningly outstanding follow up to 311's greatly original debut, 'Music'. On their sophomore release, the band takes the songwriting up a notch with even more... Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by Matthew McGrath
5.0 out of 5 stars rap-rock... before Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park made it suck.
Yes, rap-rock. Before bands like Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park were even concieved. And even longer before they ruined it. Read more
Published on Sep 27 2003 by "jackjones3"
5.0 out of 5 stars It all starts here!
Why don't you have this CD?! Well, OK, some of you probably have never heard of this album, the band, or the revolutionary Omaha Stylee these guys came up with, so I'll cut you... Read more
Published on Aug 15 2003 by Tijs Limburg
5.0 out of 5 stars The most infatuating 311 album.Unfrivilous,i say!
GRASSROOTS BEST 311 ALBUM!!GOOD SONGS!ERM,GOOD BUY YES!!YOU LUV IT!!ALOT!HOMEBREW,KICKING SONG!ALL THEM.GOOD!!GRASSROOTS ROCK CASBA!BUY!YOU WONT REGRET!!!!!AARRRGGHH!
Published on Aug 8 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Album ever Made
"Grassroots" is truly a masterpiece. It is the band at their best musically, creatively, and lyrically. Read more
Published on Aug 6 2003 by "drew14jmu"
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible album.
If there is one 311 album that you should own its this one. What a great CD. Better than all the rest. Noteworthy mentions are music and self-titled. This is a must have.
Published on July 26 2003 by -_-
5.0 out of 5 stars I order you to buy this CD
This been some conflict between which is better, 311 (Self Titled) or Grassroots. I still cant decide, so show your support, spend your money wisely and buy both CD's. Read more
Published on July 22 2003 by K. Adkins
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