I'm proud to announce that I have finally replaced my copy of The Roots Come Alive (which was stolen from me a few years back). I'm excited because I'm speaking of the 2CD Limited Edition, Out of Print version, and not the generic 1 disc "highlights" version (which is still in print and available in stores). Any time I pick up an out of print version of anything, I get excited - however I'm doubly excited in this occasion because this album absolutely knocks. This set is culled from various tour stops in France while The Roots were (arguably) at the height of their popularity (this was the tour and album which followed the highly-successful Things Fall Apart). Highlights of Disc 1 include 'Adrenaline!' which delivers exactly what the title promises, 'The Ultimate', which is also adrenaline charged, and a rollicking 17+ minute version of 'You Got Me' featuring Jill Scott long before anyone outside of Philly and the Neo-Soul scene knew who Jill Scott was. On disc two, 'What You Want', 'The Lesson - Part III (Its' Over Now)', and 'Ya'll Know Who' deliver some bonus studio goodness. For those of you who don't have to have the Out of Print version like my obsessive-compulsive self does, I recommend checking out the still available (and equally awesome) single disc version of 'The Roots Come Alive'. For those of you treasure hunters who don't have the 2 disc version yet... Keep diggin'.
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