Roots Retrospective (Part IV): Phrenology

It's hard for me to believe that this album has existed for 10 years!  Every time I see the CD jacket in the holder I feel like it's the most recent release.  There are some timeless hard hitters on this album.  The energy starts with Phrentrow and doesn't settle down until well after Pussy Galore.

While the two releases Break You Off and The Seed (2.0) are pretty accessible they are by no means the best songs on the album (IMHO).

So...standout tracks...let's see.  Rock You (Track 2) sets the tone for most of the album. Even soulless zombies have to bob their head when the beat for Quills drops, Thought @ Work is a nice illustration of Tariq's skills and to round out this album I've got to go with Pussy Galore.  The title is a bit misleading but give it a minute and be sure not to miss the message.  Also, while Rhymes and Ammo may not be the highest quality Roots track it's a fun anthem that makes a great fight song.  Not to mention pretty much anything Talib Kweli touches is pretty much gold.

Track Listing
Phrentrow
Rock You
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Sacrifice (featuring Nelly Furtado)
Rolling with Heat (featuring Talib Kweli)
WAOK (Ay) Rollcall
Thought @ Work
The Seed (2.0)
Break You Off
Water
Quills
Pussy Galore
Complexity (featuring Jill Scott)
Something in the Way of Things (In Town)

Bonus Track

Rhymes and Ammo/ Thirsty!

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