Product description 1 x CD AlbumEurope 19961Intro0:342Respond / React5:073Section4:084Panic!!!!!!1:245It Just Don't Stop4:336Episodes5:567Push Up Ya Lighter4:368What They Do5:579? Vs. Scratch (The Token DJ Cut)1:4710Concerto Of The Desperado3:3811Clones4:4512UNIverse At War4:5513No Alibi5:1114Dave Vs. US0:5015No Great Pretender4:2516The Hypnotic5:1917Ital (The Universal Side)4:5318One Shine5:4019The Adventures In Wonderland4:3420Outro0:15 .com Philly never gets its props, but the City of Brotherly Love has pioneered its fair share of hip-hop innovations. Schooly D was the first gangsta rapper; DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince perfected rap comedy, and the Roots became the first rap act to put together an impressive live show without samples and sequencers. On their third album, "illadelph halflife," {cq} the Roots capture in the studio the same chemistry between rhymes and live instruments that they've generated on stage. The album does include samples, but they're samples of the band's own exploratory jam sessions in Philadelphia's legendary Sigma Sound Studios. --Geoffrey Himes
T**R
90s in The House
Album is really good very good for thought ! Still listening in 2022
S**S
Roots never cease to amaze.
I went on a Roots shopping spreee recently and pretty much bought every album that I didn't already have. Illadelph Halflife was one of them and I simply don't know how I went so long without hearing this album... I honestly just bought all the albums for the sake of being able to own them all and help out the legendary crew. I honestly expected it to be a simple album with stuff I've heard somewhere before. What I did not expect was to stumble upon several complete goldmines such as "Section" and "Episodes". Those songs are early 90's hip-hop at its finest, simply perfect and on par if not better then the Nas classics of that time. It has been the same case with all the earlier albums I have bought. I will recognize and know several of the songs already but there will be a few songs I somehow was oblivious to and didn't discover until buying the album, I'm finding a new Roots favorite weekly. That's what's great about The Roots, they've been making music for over 20 years and always seem to bring it and never cease to amaze me.Simply outstanding.
C**D
Excellent
Classic album. I had to buy this again because mine was so scratched up.
S**H
I love your style
I've seen these gentlemen in concert and they are phenomenal on and off the stage. I am a complete Roots fan. I love their ecclectic style and the joy of being pleasantly surprised after listening to any of their cd's. I love music in all it's forms and The Roots allow me to enjoy different styles of music without changing the CD. In this generation of mass produced music, it's good to see REAL musicians. I hope the group continues on its path of being innovative and not fall into the money trap that so many groups have succumbed.
M**N
Be careful
This album is classic but be careful because I got this CD damaged when I got it
T**F
Positive vibes
Ausome, a must have for your concusses collection
G**D
The Roots! The Roots! The Roots! R On Fire!!!
I Like The Roots! Whatever is your personal favorite, i happen to like this overall their others! This flow of this cd is like listening to Slum Village, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul & That Neo Soul Hip Hop That Is So Uplifting! Cop This One You Can't Go Wrong!!!
A**N
My favorite hip hop album of all time
My favorite hip hop album of all time. The vinyl release is a bit noisy compared to the original pressing but you can't take anything away from the music. It is flawless and important.
F**D
🤲
J**N
Concerto Of The Desparado NEVER Clones
Something for Everyone on here
W**E
Well worth a listen
Very nice album/CD! Bought as a 2nd insight into this talented band, I was not disappointed at all. This album gives a good all-round idea of their music, and the sort of stuff they write. If you haven't heard The Roots, this is an ideal CD to start with. I find the mix of jazz rhythms, and hip-hop/rap and R&B inspirational and fresh. It's great!To be honest most of the tracks on this album are fab. Well worth a listen, and would highly recommend.
B**T
Un bon vrai son à l ancienne
Le cd est arrivé en très bon état, fonctionne bien, et bien sur le contenu... bin c est pour moi un des meilleurs albums de rap jazz américain
A**R
Real hiphop
For all roots fans this is the pinnacle of their coming of age. Albums just got better and better after this one. But should you be new to the roots. It would be wise to start your journey here then buy the do you want more album and continue from there.
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