Mather
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Yeah I can't figure out which one it was but I'm 95% sure it was at The Opera House, definitely not Guvernment. But I can't find any dates online. Anyhow, it was sick.
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Jmcg85
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I wont lie so would I
TenderLovingKiller®
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I found this...
The Roots Setlist at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
Get the The Roots Setlist of the concert at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada on March 13, 1996 and other The Roots Setlists for free on setlist.fm!
www.setlist.fm
Not sure if it is the show you are looking for but it is close to the date. They didn't have in Canada dates listed in the database for 1995 but it's pretty likely not all the shows are accounted for.
EDIT: Nevermind. This appears to be a show where they were opening for the Fugees.
Mather
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Yes thanks I did find that but I'm almost certain it was the Opera House which is a smaller venue, I suspect it was either shortly before or shortly after that show. I really should have kept a record of that stuff...I found this...
The Roots Setlist at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
Get the The Roots Setlist of the concert at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada on March 13, 1996 and other The Roots Setlists for free on setlist.fm!
Not sure if it is the show you are looking for but it is close to the date. They didn't have in Canada dates listed in the database for 1995 but it's pretty likely not all the shows are accounted for.
TCell
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I found this...
The Roots Setlist at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
Get the The Roots Setlist of the concert at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada on March 13, 1996 and other The Roots Setlists for free on setlist.fm!
Not sure if it is the show you are looking for but it is close to the date. They didn't have in Canada dates listed in the database for 1995 but it's pretty likely not all the shows are accounted for.
EDIT: Nevermind. This appears to be a show where they were opening for the Fugees.
Opening for The Fugees! The Roots use to open for everyone. I saw The Roots twice in '97 opening on The Smokin' Grooves tour (George Clinton, Cypress Hill & Erykah Badu - They backed her up if I remember right) in the summer and then opening for Rage Against the Machine in the Fall. And then a couple years later, they were the opening act at the Area One tour with Moby and Outkast.
(Ok, enough reminiscing about shows from 20 years ago, I feel old.)
Mather
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Oh then it definitely wasn't the Phoenix show, they headlined the show I saw, maybe it was 96.
Selaws
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Dont want to make you guys feel old but I had just started primary school in the mid 90's, but I would LOVE to get a time machine to go back and see 90's era Roots live.
I did see them at Somerset House in London in 2018 and its still up there as one of my favourite gigs, they absolutely nailed it. I was lucky enough to be at the front and I turned around at one point and the crowd were going wild, completely loving it.
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TenderLovingKiller®
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Yeah, I was in middle school in ‘95. I didn’t wanna say anything though.
Selaws
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serotonein
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To make myself feel properly old, I was introduced to The Roots by a friend who was a year ahead of us in school. So, during our Senior year of high school, while he was in college in New York, he mailed a friend and me in Tacoma a CD of Do You Want More?!!!??!, right after its release. We loved it, but it also still being even before widespread dial-up internet, we were stuck with that & only that until Illadelph
duke86fan
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I got my dirty projectors but noticed there was something... Different with the box...
As in it was obvious there was another shipping address put on before it
It was directed to someone else (probably randomly given to them and returned) then had my address slapped onto it
Wtf saddle creek
As in it was obvious there was another shipping address put on before it
It was directed to someone else (probably randomly given to them and returned) then had my address slapped onto it
Wtf saddle creek
Well they either caught it before they sent out the package or, like you said, it was a return and they reused the mailer. I’m 100% ok with the latter too. I always try to reuse mailers so long as they aren’t trashed. I think everyone should too. (RRR)
TCell
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Serious Question:
Are The Roots the best band of the past 25 years?
(I define "best" as a combination of popularity, longevity, critical acclaim, technical ability, and lasting impact on music.)
The only other band I can think that has those things is Radiohead, although Radiohead is in a genre (rock) on the decline, vs The Roots who were in a genre (Hip Hop) on the rise in popular music that coincided with their accent.
Curious on other folks thoughts.
Are The Roots the best band of the past 25 years?
(I define "best" as a combination of popularity, longevity, critical acclaim, technical ability, and lasting impact on music.)
The only other band I can think that has those things is Radiohead, although Radiohead is in a genre (rock) on the decline, vs The Roots who were in a genre (Hip Hop) on the rise in popular music that coincided with their accent.
Curious on other folks thoughts.
Jmcg85
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I need to think on it but you might be right here 
duke86fan
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i just wondered if this was preplayed vinyl
Viking Dan
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Gut Response: No. They are certainly on the list those ripe for discussion, but no.
I'm not sure what you mean by "Genre on the Decline" - not saying you are wrong, but I can't filter that into the analysis without more clarity on what exactly that means.
Also does the band HAVE to be still active - or is that just ONE factor int eh equation?
That would dictate the Answer too.
Assuming we are talking about bands, active or defunct, based ONLY On their output from 1995 forward here is the list of Bands off the top of my head that would be above the Roots on that list in no particular order:
- Nine Inch Nails
- Beastie Boys
- Wilco
- Tribe Called Quest
- The Flaming Lips
- Godspeed You Black Emperor
TenderLovingKiller®
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Barring a really wild reunion neither the Beasties nor A Tribe would be groups that I would consider as “Active” both essentially stated they were done after their most recent albums. Godspeed! Is great but I don’t think they have the widespread commercial appeal that all the rest of the artist listed here would account for. NIN is still alright though their output of basically one LP a decade lags considerably behind the others That leaves The Flaming Lips and Wilco.
I would say both have arguments to be made while neither have been super innovative recently they had a kind of widespread commercial and critical appeal that you would merit consideration. I would also agree with Radiohead. And would add The National to this list as well.
I also agree about the decline of rock music. Hip-hop has been the prominent cultural musical art form since at least the late 90s. At this point the last time Rock music was was somewhat Interesting and cultural relevant was the Meet Me In The Bathroom era which ended almost a decade ago at this point.
oldschoolkirby
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Plenty of great rock still being made, IMO (in the traditional, guitar-based sense of "rock") - The War on Drugs, Vampire Weekend, The National (mostly) - but I get the cultural relevancy argument.
If lineup stability is taken into consideration, Radiohead has gotta be it. I don't know much about The Roots, tbh, but I think Radiohead dwarfs them as far as recognition goes. Sales too, perhaps? Radiohead also hasn't been a late-night show house band, though...
Fun question to ponder!
If lineup stability is taken into consideration, Radiohead has gotta be it. I don't know much about The Roots, tbh, but I think Radiohead dwarfs them as far as recognition goes. Sales too, perhaps? Radiohead also hasn't been a late-night show house band, though...
Fun question to ponder!
Selaws
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This is a great question. Are they my favourite band of the past 25 years? Yes, I think they are. They not only produce great, clever, and relevant music but they also have a great work ethic which is totally inclusive of race, religion, gender - they don't seem to have any prejudice which a lot of hip hop groups do. On top of that, they are also completely genre-fluid, meaning their music can be interesting to a wide range of people, not only those who are into hip hop.
BUT, do I think they could be classed as the greatest band of the past 25 years when other peoples views are taken into account? Certainly not. Maybe it's different in the US, especially considering their Jimmy Fallon connection, but over here in the UK I would wager that the average joe would not recognise them when questioned. They just don't seem to be that popular over here. I once mentioned them in conversation with a mate who is really into hip hop and he asked if they were an underground group. After I mentioned Questlove and hummed one of their songs he realised who they were, but his initial reaction is one that I imagine a lot of people would have.