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Tipping Point

Roots (Performer) | Format: Audio CD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
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On their sixth album, the Roots backslide a bit on the creative promise they showed with 2002's Phrenology. Instead of expanding into more ambitious and experimental areas--the way Outkast has, for example--the Roots tend to fall back to basics with vigorous, but ultimately conventional, lyricism. There are definitely some truly great moments here: the album opens with near-magic on "Star," a mesmerizing song that is one of the finest of the group's career, and Black Thought is a one-man tour de force on "Boom!" where he mimics Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap down to their velour sweats. But The Tipping Point also has some of their blandest production ever, and, at 10 tracks (plus two hidden cuts), the compactness of the album makes the problem spots stand out more than usual. "I Don't Care" and "Duck Down!" in particular seem derivative and commercially tailored. The main thing missing here is an overall guiding concept, something the Roots have never lacked before. --Oliver Wang

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Philadelphia's popularly regarded as among today's most innovative, adverturous and influential bands, return with their highly anticipated 6th album. With contributions from Jean Grae, Martin Luther, Devin the Dude, guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas, producer Scott Storch, and comedian Dave Chappelle.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Solid but not classic Nov 16 2004
By Khamhal
Format:Audio CD
Being a young hip-hop fan I am not familar with the majority of The Roots earlier works so in my perspective is not comparing this to other records but instead judging it purely based on what is heard. This is definetely a decent record. The production is bass driven and laid back and lyrically it sounds pretty raw to me. If I were to point out any weak points on the album I would say that The Roots struggle to be able to put together an adequate hook (with the exception of 'Somebody's Gotta Do It'). Also the beat backing 'Boom!' is downright lackluster and really does not tempt you to listen even though Black Thought drops some gems. I would definetely recommend this record to anyone who is strictly about beats and lyrics like me. Certainly enjoyable and one of the top five hip-hop albums of 2004.
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4.0 out of 5 stars well... Sep 11 2004
By "ian_maningas"
Format:Audio CD
this cd was really great but i honestly expected a little more from the group. keep up the good work though. this cd is worth buying.
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5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best rap records of 2004 July 19 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This may be the best hip hop record of 2004. Although it may not be the best ROOTS album (all of their albums are great), it is a great album nontheless. Whereas PHRENOLOGY was more experimental, the TIPPING POINT is more of a return to straight beats and Rhymes. Worth picking up
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
I've never delved into the Roots too deeply, despite being a hip-hop fanatic. This is album had me on the first listen. Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by Scott Sandler
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome`
Best CD I've heard in a long time... Rivals Phrenology
Published on July 18 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars they jamb
roots jamb but check out afroman and his doubleneck guitar and the 2 zigzags and mr. mixx. afroholic even better times. join the streetteam.
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Published on July 18 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars "yeah yeah we gonna get into some... some things..."
The lackluster quote above is from a sampled old-school voice used to introduce one of the tracks on this album, and accidentally illustrates the rather unenthusiastic,... Read more
Published on July 18 2004 by doomsdayer520
3.0 out of 5 stars Over Produced
Let me start by saying I love The Roots. So maybe my disappointment is based in the fact I keep wanting them to take their music to the next level on each disc. Read more
Published on July 18 2004 by G. H. Avery
2.0 out of 5 stars Hit&Miss
The Roots are truly a frustrating Band on so many levels. on One there attitude is do as they please,but on the Other as Industry Vets you still wonder what is gonna happen if they... Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by A customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Still on "Point."
"Tipping Point" may be a notch below the greatness of its 2002 predecessor "Phrenology" (which had guests ranging from Musiq to Nelly Furtado to Cody... Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by The Groove
4.0 out of 5 stars Back on Track
While not quite as tight as the earlier work, this album definitlely "feels" more like the Roots then Phrenology. Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by John H Euell
5.0 out of 5 stars A Roots joint with Devin The Dude on the hook? Bananas!
Once I heard "Star" I knew it was on. This album is a head banger from start to finish. What else would you expect from Philly's finest? Read more
Published on July 17 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars not traditional roots, but....
so you popped in the new roots cd and you were thrown for a loop. No beatbox assistance,(where is Scratch and Rahzel? Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by Jean Louis
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