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The Roots: Things Fall Apart

23 February 1999 · 28 YEARS

Things Fall Apart

The Roots

Featuring a notable vocal turn from Erykah Badu, the record highlights the rhythmic precision of Questlove alongside the aggressive verses of Black Thought. The band proves that studio sessions can retain a gritty, organic feel.

Released near the turn of the millennium, this work cemented the group as a force in conscious music. The result is a dense, textured atmosphere that separates their output from the high-gloss production trends prevalent during that decade.

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