The Roots Come Alive | ||||
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Live album by The Roots | ||||
Released | November 2, 1999 | |||
Recorded |
Zurich, Switzerland New York City |
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Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 92:22 (limited edition) | |||
Label |
MCA/Universal Records 112 129 (limited edition) 112 059 (standard edition) |
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The Roots chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Robert Christgau | |
Drowned in Sound | (9/10) |
Entertainment Weekly | (A-) |
Pitchfork Media | (5.7/10) |
Rolling Stone | |
Rolling Stone | |
Spin | |
Vibe | (favorable) |
Yahoo! Music | (favorable) |
The Roots Come Alive is a live album from the group The Roots.
It was recorded in Zurich, Switzerland; New York City; and other places and released November 2, 1999. An enhanced double-CD edition containing six extra tracks, music videos and photos was also released with a limited pressing. The album title is a reference to the popular live album Frampton Comes Alive.