Posts tagged "Undun"
bLISTerd Presents: GG's Top 11 Albums of 2011

bLISTerd Presents: GG’s Top 11 Albums of 2011

I’ve become very good at buying music these days. I rarely dislike anything I purchase, but that is a problem. With the ability to sample nearly anything and everything before I buy, my taste has become so narrowed down. Thus, my list is probably the most predictable list of all. But I’m not sure that’s a bad thing. The great thing about music is that it’s so subjective. You like what you like. I don’t listen to music as much […]

Spin Cycle: The Roots' "Undun"

Spin Cycle: The Roots’ “Undun”

The Roots are back with a concept album called “Undun” and Drew has the scoop.

New Release Report 12/6/11: One Last Super Tuesday

New Release Report 12/6/11: One Last Super Tuesday

The first (and hopefully only) posthumous project from Amy Winehouse is one of this week’s major new releases.

Blerd Briefs: The Black Keys, The Roots, Dr. Murray & Have Faith For George

Blerd Briefs: The Black Keys, The Roots, Dr. Murray & Have Faith For George

After being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray was sentenced yesterday. The disgraced doctor will receive four years in prison, which will likely be reduced to a few months in county jail due to prison overcrowding in California. I’ve resisted discussing this in any sort of detail so far just because I’m torn about whether his conviction or sentencing was appropriate. At the end of the day, whether Michael Jackson was a drug […]

Spin Cycle: Betty Wright & The Roots' "Betty Wright: The Movie"

Spin Cycle: Betty Wright & The Roots’ “Betty Wright: The Movie”

Ms. Betty Wright and the legendary Roots crew have joined forces for a soul triumph. Check out our review.

Monday Morning Discovery: Questlove's Celebrity Stories + The Roots' New Video

Monday Morning Discovery: Questlove’s Celebrity Stories + The Roots’ New Video

The Legendary Roots crew has unleashed the video for their new single “Make Me” and we’ve also found a collection of drummer Questlove’s celebrity stories.

The Singles Bar: “Make My” by The Roots

A concept album about a good person who becomes a criminal. Sounds like a prog-rock or Prince Paul thing, right? Well, in this case it’s the story behind Undun, the new album by legendary hip-hop band The Roots. Due in December, it’s being preceded by first single “Make My”, which features rapper Big K.R.I.T. Seriously, The Roots are the only act I can think of (besides maybe Kanye or…Radiohead, maybe) who could potentially come at me straight-faced with a concept […]

Blerd Briefs: New Albums from Feist & The Roots! (Not Together…)

Within the past month, I’d inquired as to the whereabouts of Canadian chanteuse Feist. Last we’d heard from the singer/songwriter, her breakthrough album, The Reminder, was all the rage with the Triple-A set, and it’s signature song “1,2,3,4” was appearing in some commercial or other every seven minutes. Well, after taking a couple years off to chill, Feist is back. Her third studio album, Metals, is set for an October 4th release. The singer has also announced a tour that […]