Posts Tagged: The Roots

Feature / Music — 21 Comments
29
Aug 09

Best Album of 2002 Poll

Best Albums of 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09

Continuing in our quest to find the best albums of the 2000s, we look at the greatest albums released in 2002. A very fine year in music. As always, we depend on your votes to help us come closer to our verdict of the best album of the last 10 years, in the mean time, we will outline your favorite and our favorite albums of each year.

For 2002’s list, I turned to the Village Voice and their righteous Pazz & Jop Poll, surveying nearly 700 critics. I also went through a few Year-end lists presented by The Onion’s AV Club.

Please vote for the album you think was the best in 2002. If your choice isn’t on here, we’d love to see it in the comments section (though, we’d appreciate if you’d vote for your favorite on the list anyway). Here are 2002’s finalists:

A. The Streets: Original Pirate Material
B. Coldplay: A Rush Of Blood To The Head
C. Missy Elliott: Under Construction
D. Wilco: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
E. Beck: Sea Change
F. Sigur Rós: ()
G. The Roots: Phrenology
H. Queens of the Stone Age: Songs for the Deaf
I. Spoon: Kill The Moonlight
J. Iron & Wine: The Creek Drank The Cradle

Aside / MP3 / Music — 6 Comments
27
Jul 09

Just Wondering

Also, someone stole my laptop on a trip (along with my iPod, clothes, shoes and other personal items), so boo on you whoever did that. While I do have a backup laptop, it’s not entirely equipped for the job. So we’ll see how that affects posting.

Oh and it seems that this last weekend was particularly busy in terms of new music poppin’ up. So I am going to have to get cracking on those all morning. For now, here are a handful of tunes I have been planning on sharing. But because I’m so behind (and particularly busy in my personal life), I’m just going to give them all to you now. No strings, except for the invisible ones that permeate throughout the PMA infrastructure. Anywho… go and get ‘em! Continue reading →

Live Performances / MP3 / Music / TV Shows / Videos — 5 Comments
14
May 09

The Lonely Island & The Roots – I’m On A Boat (Live on Jimmy Fallon)

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Here is The Lonley Island’s debut live rendition of “I’m On A Boat,” live on Jimmy Fallon. They’re on a boat, muthafucka. Don’t you ever forget!

PS: I dont usually do videos, but I am exceptionally fond of this song. And the Roots. Continue reading →

Gigs / MP3 / Music — 28 Comments
1
Mar 09

GIVEAWAY: THE ROOTS IN NYC 3/05

The Roots Present THE JAM @ Highline Ballroom on 3/05 @ 11:30p

Want to attend with a guest?

Leave a comment w/ your name and your guest’s name and your email address.

Random Winner will be contacted on 3/05 at 3PM Check your email.

The Roots – A Milli (w/ Lil Wayne) <— my favorite “A Milli” performance ever.

Interesting Reads / Live Music / Music / News / TV Shows — 4 Comments
17
Feb 09

The Roots Working on 200 Songs for Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night

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Earlier this year, The Roots were announced as Jimmy Fallon’s house band for his new stint on late night television (premiering March 2nd). The move surprised fans, making them nervous that their beloved Roots were to become a cover band, or would quit their touring just to jam with Fallon. But have no fear. In an interview with Rolling Stone, drummer ?uestlove quells any concerns that fans may have:

Since NBC won’t pay for published music anymore, the Roots can only play original songs: “We have to write 200 new songs, which will probably last about a year,” he says. “We’ve written about 55 so far.”

They will keep touring: “They’ll allow us ten weeks of touring time every year. We’ll start with five shows each week night, but I’m certain that Jimmy will want to do it Letterman-style, taping two shows one night so we can get Fridays off. That’s an extra 52 days so I’m sure we’ll fill those up with shows.” The band also plans to host a regular late-night residency at New York’s Highline Ballroom, beginning March 5th.

Read the full interview here, and get pumped for the Roots to start their late-night gigs! Feel free to settle the dispute in the comments about whether or not Jimmy Fallon is funny. Personally, I think he’ll be great. Thanks to TwentyFourBit.

Covers / Listen / MP3 / Music / Remixes — 22 Comments
12
Oct 08

Inconsistencies keep consistencies less suicide-inducing

Inconsistencies keep consistencies less suicide inducing covers
Now and then I like to mix up how I run things ’round here, Pretty Much Amazing. If you’ve been here for a few months, you may have caught the blog in a phase where I liked to mash one day’s worth of posts into one, extra-large post. I want to give that another crack.

Why? I guess you can say I’m not a huge fan of the monotonous life. This blog started out as a fun hobby, I’ll be damned before I let my hobby become monotonous.

Enough ranting, let jump into the music. I have some great mp3s for everyone including The Roots doing Weezy’s “A Milli”, Three (3) New WALE songs, and a KILLER Kanye West remix. Yeah, I bet you really wanna click that link down there, huh?
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MP3 / Music / Remixes — 5 Comments
3
Apr 08

19 Things I Loved About March

March

Its April already! Kinda sad to see March leave though, it was quite a month. Here are a few of my favorite moments of 03/08.

  1. Vampire Weekend’s Pop Fame
    This month Vampire Weekend was the cover of Spin Magazine sending their self-titled debut up to top 10 iTunes Stardom. I even hear them on Top 40 radio stations!

    Vampire Weekend – Campus: Download
  2. Lil Wayne Doing the T-Pain
    Lil Wayne went pop with Lollipop!

    Lil Wayne ft. Feat T-Pain & Gabriel Antonio – Lollipop (Remix): Download
  3. The Roots Channeling Gym Class Heroes
    “Birthday Girl” isn’t the revolutionary shit we’ve come accustomed to hear from the Roots. It sounded a little… “Cupid’s Chokehold” like.
  4. The Roots Being All Sorts of Amazing
    But a few days after “Birthday Girl” leaked… “Rising Up” reassured us of the Roots’ talent.
  5. Death Cab For Cutie Possessing My Heart
    DCFC’s new single may not be capturing everyone’s heart, but I really can’t get enough of it.
  6. The new Panic at the Disco album is Pretty. Damn. Good.
    One of 2008’s most pleasant surprises for sure.
  7. 21’s Fucking Amazing Soundtrack
    From this soundtrack some Hype Machine royalty spawned.

    MGMT – Time To Pretend: Download
    Rolling Stones – You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Re-Mixed and Re-Edited by Soulwax): Download
  8. SXSW!
    Last year it was Amy Winehouse, the year before was the Arctics. This year’s break-out? N.E.R.D., dude.
  9. Beyonce’s Dreamy, Mysterious Leak
    “Beautiful Nightmare” is hopefully just a taste of what’s to come
  10. Madonna and Justin Save the World in Under 4 Minutes
    Madonna is back, in the most galling of ways.

    Madonna – 4 Minutes (DJ Illo’s Stutter Mix) : Download
  11. Britney Breaks the Ice, Anime Style
    Its Britney, Bitch… lookig sexier than ever.
  12. Hot Chip cover Snoop Dogg!
    This was just wonderful.
  13. DVNO was the Next D.A.N.C.E – Almost
    All over the blogs? Check. Hundreds of remixes? Check. Ground-breaking Music Video? Semi-Check?
  14. Fall Out Boy and John Mayer Cover MJ!
    These 3 or 4 minutes are the best you’ll ever hear from Patrick Stump.
  15. Arcade Fire Plays for Obama
    What the fuck?

    Arcade Fire – Five Years (David Bowie cover) :Download
  16. Nine Inch Nails Bank Big and Out-rebel Radiohead
    NIN vs Radiohead!

    Radiohead – Talk Show Host: Download
  17. Stereogum’s Tribute to Bjork
    Just as good as their Radiohead and R.E.M. tributes!
  18. The Raconteurs outdid the Stripes!
    Consolers of the Lonely is overwhelmingly edgy and satisfying compared to Icky Thump’s underwhelming sense of urgency.
  19. XXXChange Remixes Panda Bear
    Pitchfork’s best album of 2007 gets an dancey edge on its star-track
MP3 / Music / New Releases — 6 Comments
1
Apr 08

Coming Soon: Colin Meloy, Portishead, The Roots

Colin Meloy
What a good-lookin’ feller.

Mark your calenders for the upcoming musical goodness. Watch out for the new R.E.M., Colin Meloy, Spoon, Tokyo Police Club, and the Roots.

4/1

The Annuals, Wet Zoo EP (Canvasback)
Apples in Stereo, Electronic Projects for Musicians (Yep Rock)
Black Francis, Svn Fingers (Cooking Vinyl)
The Black Keys, Attack & Release (Nonesuch)
R.E.M., Accelerate (Warner)
The Sword, Gods of the Earth (Kemado)

4/8

The Breeders, Mountain Battles (4AD)
Clinic, Do it! (Domino)
The Long Blondes, Couples (Rough Trade)
Man Man, Rabbit Habits (Anti)
Colin Meloy, Colin Meloy Sings Live! (Kill Rock Stars)
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Pershing (Polyvinyl)
Spoon, Don’t You Evah EP (Merge)
Tapes ‘n Tapes, Walk it Off (XL)
Wye Oak, If Children (Merge)

4/15

The Brian Jonestown Massacre, My Bloody Underground (Suma)
9th Wonder & Buckshot, The Formula (Duck Down)

4/22

Atmosphere, When Life Gives You Lemons… (Rhymesayers)
Elbow, The Seldom Seen Kid (Geffen)
Flight of the Conchords, Flight of the Conchords (Sub Pop)
Love, Forever Changes [Collector’s Edition] (Rhino)
Lyrics Born, Everywhere at Once (Anti)
Tokyo Police Club, Elephant Shell (Saddle Creek)

4/29

Constantines, Kensington Heights (Arts & Crafts)
Jamie Lidell, Jim (Warp)
Portishead, Third (Island)
The Roots, Rising Down (Def Jam)

Colin Meloy – We Both Go Down Together: Download
Britt Daniel (Spoon) – Set Me Free (the Kinks cover): Download
Tokyo Police Club – Tessellate: Download
The Roots ft Wale, Chrisette Michele – Rising Up: Download
Portishead – We Carry On: Download
MP3 / Music — 9 Comments
29
Mar 08

The Roots ft. Wale, Chrisette Michele – Rising Up

The Roots ft. Wale, Chrisette Michele Rising Up mp3

Nah Right reports that the Roots might be ditching the Patrick Stump-fueled “Birthday Girl” as Rising Down’s first single in favor of the title track itself. “Rising Down” is the collaboration everyone has been waiting for. I definitely prefer this piece of masterwork over the Gym Class Hereo-esque alternative.

The Roots ft. Wale & Chrisette Michele – Rising Up: Download | Link 2 | Link 3 | via
MP3 / Music / Remixes — 4 Comments
19
Mar 08

New MP3s: Ludacris, Alicia Keys Remix; New Roots (Again)

Ludacris
1. Ludacris, Ultimate Satisfaction (Cabin Bwoy remix) MP3 | AUDIO
Ludacris’s “Ultimate Satisfaction” gets even more ultimate (or at least druggier) with a sample from Underworld’s “Born Slippy,” made famous by the classic heroin comedy Trainspotting.

2. Alicia Keys – Like You’ll Never See Me Again (Jony Rockstar Remix) MP3 | AUDIO
Here’s my favorite song off of As I Am given a little upbeat(ish) twist. It’s clean, cut and refreshing. I’ve been getting tired of the grime. Nice change.

3. The Roots feat. Mos Def, Styles P & Dice Raw – Rising Down (Hum Drum) MP3 | AUDIO
Damn, a third straight cut from The Roots’ upcoming Rising Down in stores April 29th. This one might be my favorite. Though “Birthday Girl” was quite a number.

4. Bloc Party vs. Ting Tings – Thats Not My Flux (Sunderland Mash) MP3 | AUDIO
Here’s a semi-new Bloc Party and Ting Tings mashup by DJ Sunderland. Its a pretty decent mashup, one of the best I’ve heard in a while. But nothing revolutionary. But enjoy anyway.

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