| 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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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |
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| Robert Christgau |
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| Drowned in Sound | (9/10) |
| Entertainment Weekly | (A-) |
| Pitchfork Media | (5.7/10) |
| Rolling Stone |
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| Rolling Stone |
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| Spin |
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| 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.