- LP Record (Nov 19 2004)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Mca
- ASIN: B0002FQBCE
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #179,127 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Product Description
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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
Album Description
UK pressing of the alternative rap act's 2004 album includes one bonus track 'Melting Pot'. Universal.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid but not classic,
This review is from: Tipping Point (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.
4.0 out of 5 stars
well...,
This review is from: Tipping Point (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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best rap records of 2004,
By A Customer
This review is from: Tipping Point (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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