The Roots' breakthrough, live-band hip-hop of real depth and groove. Soulful and cohesive. Their most acclaimed record. The 1999 record that made the case for The Roots.
On vinyl: Original '90s vinyl varies — some pressings are excellent, others poorly quality-controlled.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- You Got Me on
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More from The Roots — where to go next
If you have Things Fall Apart, these are the The Roots records worth reaching for next.
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Things Fall Apart1999 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Phrenology2002 · Hip-HopClassic
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