Episode 71: The Roots

This week we’re discussing Black Thought and Questlove’s The Roots. While they are known these days for being the house band for the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Roots have a long, diverse, and fascinating discography. This is a rare artist for us to cover because they are still active and releasing albums, but an important band nonetheless. Dig it.

Closing track: “You Got Me” from Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2005)

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Mike’s Picks:
Game Theory (2006) — Best Album
…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin (2014) — Personal Favorite
Rising Down (2008) — Worst Album
Illadelph Halflife (1996) — Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Things Fall Apart (1999) — Best Album
Phrenology (2002) — Personal Favorite
Organix (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Organix (1993)
Do You Want More?!!!??! (1995)
Illadelph Halflife (1996)
Things Fall Apart (1999)
Phrenology (2002)
The Tipping Point (2004)
Game Theory (2006)
Rising Down (2008)
How I Got Over (2010)
Undun (2011)
…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin (2014)