The Roots are a band I have taken for granted in the past, happy to cherry pick a few obvious tracks from their hefty back catalogue but their new album 'How I Got Over' is probably the first that I have really listened to in its entirety. Thankfully they're on top form here and give a masterclass in funk, soul and hip-hop with real depth.
Notable contributions come from Joanna Newsom and John Legend but the real highpoint is the title track. The Roots know their way around a catchy hook or two by now and the organ and drum arrangement give it the uplifting feel of an old Curtis Mayfield song.
Buy the album here
Download: The Roots - How I Got Over (feat. Dice Raw)
Notable contributions come from Joanna Newsom and John Legend but the real highpoint is the title track. The Roots know their way around a catchy hook or two by now and the organ and drum arrangement give it the uplifting feel of an old Curtis Mayfield song.
Buy the album here
Download: The Roots - How I Got Over (feat. Dice Raw)
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