The Tipping Point [Explicit Lyrics]

The Tipping Point [Explicit Lyrics]

Track Listings
1. Star/Pointro
2. I Don't Care
3. Don't Say Nuthin'
4. Guns Are Drawn
5. Stay Cool
6. Web
7. Boom!
8. Somebody's Gotta Do It
9. Duck Down!
10. Why (What's Goin On?)

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
On their sixth album, the Roots backslide a bit on the creative promise they showed with 2002's Phrenology. Instead of expanding into more ambitious and experimental areas--the way Outkast has, for example--the Roots tend to fall back to basics with vigorous, but ultimately conventional, lyricism. There are definitely some truly great moments here: the album opens with near-magic on "Star," a mesmerizing song that is one of the finest of the group's career, and Black Thought is a one-man tour de force on "Boom!" where he mimics Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap down to their velour sweats. But The Tipping Point also has some of their blandest production ever, and, at 10 tracks (plus two hidden cuts), the compactness of the album makes the problem spots stand out more than usual. "I Don't Care" and "Duck Down!" in particular seem derivative and commercially tailored. The main thing missing here is an overall guiding concept, something the Roots have never lacked before. --Oliver Wang

The Tipping Point,The Roots,Geffen Records,Alternative Rap,Hip-Hop,Jazz-Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop

The Tipping Point
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • best Roots Studio album
  • If you buy this album for one reason......
  • "Off The Handle"
  • The best part
  • Album Is Dope!! If you like The Roots, you will love dead prez music also. so check that out to!!
 The Tipping Point
The Roots
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002A2WAY
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

  1. Star/Pointro
  2. I Don't Care
  3. Don't Say Nuthin'
  4. Guns Are Drawn
  5. Stay Cool
  6. Web
  7. Boom!
  8. Somebody's Gotta Do It
  9. Duck Down!
  10. Why (What's Goin' On?)

Amazon.com

On their sixth album, the Roots backslide a bit on the creative promise they showed with 2002's Phrenology. Instead of expanding into more ambitious and experimental areas--the way Outkast has, for example--the Roots tend to fall back to basics with vigorous, but ultimately conventional, lyricism. There are definitely some truly great moments here: the album opens with near-magic on "Star," a mesmerizing song that is one of the finest of the group's career, and Black Thought is a one-man tour de force on "Boom!" where he mimics Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap down to their velour sweats. But The Tipping Point also has some of their blandest production ever, and, at 10 tracks (plus two hidden cuts), the compactness of the album makes the problem spots stand out more than usual. "I Don't Care" and "Duck Down!" in particular seem derivative and commercially tailored. The main thing missing here is an overall guiding concept, something the Roots have never lacked before. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars best Roots Studio album.......2006-07-28

Everyone is going to complain and disagree with that statement, but I feel its true. Okay okay, Do you want more?!?! is just as tight. Things falling apart is tight, but not as tight as The Tipping point. Illadelph Half life is all right, I didn't enjoy it as much as The Tipping point. Organix is tight as well, but the Tipping point is the joint! Phrenology was good, experimental in some areas and conventional in others. The Tipping point is aggressive, beautiful, tight, soft, hard, fast, slow and real all at the same time. It doesn't compare to their live album, but I did say best "studio" album. I love this album. This is the Roots at the top of their game. ?uestlove's drum beats are the illest on this album, and Black Thought's rhymes flow like water or butter. A must have for all Roots fans and all hip hop heads. This is one hip hop masterpiece instant classic

5 out of 5 stars If you buy this album for one reason.............2006-04-10

Buy it for song #9, "Web". I think the whole almun is great, so I don't know what kinda [...] the rest of y'all call good hip-hop. I just need to say that "Web" embodies what the Roots are. ?uestlove layin' down a sick beat in the back on some real drums, not overproduced Paul Wall/Mike Jones/ Swisha House [...]!. Then, you got Thought puttin the lyrical slaughter to all the rest! Prolly the best hip-hop song I've ever heard. How hip-hop was meant to be.

4 out of 5 stars "Off The Handle".......2006-04-05

This cd is dope. Black Thought is the truth. He is the perfect blend of consciousness and swagger in an emcee. At only 10 tracks long, this cd is short in length, but what it lacks in duration it makes up for in lyricism.

In my opinion, Don't Say Nuthin is a genius single. The song casually makes fun of rap songs that lack substance while the hook is literally Black Thought mumbling a bunch of words together. Although it sounds contradictory, my interpretation of the song is to say that a lot of rap songs now days don't have any genuine meaning in them and that record labels promote this kind of music. Thought kills the final verse, and I love the eerie beat that accompanies the song.

Other highlights include: the reggae influenced "Guns Are Drawn", the smooth and laid back "Somebody's Gotta Do It" (which features an interesting collaboration with Devin the Dude), and the socially conscious "Why"-a track guaranteed to make you think. Overall this is not the roots best cd, but I feel at times Thought is at his best here.

Don't hit the snooze button again if you've been sleeping on The Roots, pick up this cd.

4 out of 5 stars The best part.......2006-03-26

The best part of this album are the hidden tracks. Seriously. They are cool.

Whoever says that the Roots stopped having fun and playing instruments and experimenting should listen to this album past track 10 and hear the fun BlackThought and ?uest have on the bonus jam.

Overall, this is a tight album full of beats and hooks that will appeal to folks who enjoy more mainstream hiphop. For people wanting to hear the Roots push the genre a bit, you might find yourself annoyed by some of the sing-song choruses.

4 out of 5 stars Album Is Dope!! If you like The Roots, you will love dead prez music also. so check that out to!!.......2006-03-10

Like I said this is that real Soul Music right here and if you like this be sure to check out dead prez music as they are very similar and all good friends as seen on Dave Chapelles Block Party. and if you in cali be sure to catch Dead Prez in their first L.A. performance in 4 years as it will be hot!! May, 13 2006!! Straight From Chappelle's "Block Party" Dead Prez With Ras Kass, DJ Revolution Of Wake Up Show, KDAYS Icy Ice & More TBA.... 350 Pine Ave., The Vault 350...Long Beach, CA 90801....An Extremely Limited Amount Of Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now For On-Line Purchase @ www.thaformula.com & @ Your Local Record Shops
Tipping Point
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • very good
  • Like nothing out there right now....
 Tipping Point
The Cringe
Manufacturer: Megaforce
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Album Description

Produced by John Cusimano

Recorded and Mixed entirely on tape at Avatar Studios in NYC by Steve Hardy. Second Engineer: Chad Lupo Mastered by Howie Weinberg at Masterdisk

Strings Engineered by Ross Petersen

All Songs written by John Cusimano. All Songs Ã,© 2007 Bob Spelled Backwards Is Bob Music, Inc. (ASCAP).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars very good.......2007-07-07

This cd is good. The first cd that was made is not good. If you like music you will like this band. It rocks!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Like nothing out there right now...........2007-02-23

This record ROCKS!! No one out there sounds like these guys... All analogue!! You can hear the tapes warmth.... I NEED TO GET THIS ON VINYL!!!
Tipping Point - Live at the Jazz Bakery Los Angeles
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Tipping Point - Live at the Jazz Bakery Los Angeles

    Manufacturer: Moonjune
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000QEILF6
    Release Date: 2007-07-17

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      Manufacturer: Geffen Records
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      Tracks:

      1. Star / Pointro
      2. I Don't Care
      3. Don't Say Nuthin'
      4. Guns Are Drawn
      5. Stay Cool
      6. Web
      7. Boom!
      8. Somebody's Gotta Do It
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      The Tipping Point (Mixtape)
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        		The Tipping Point (Mixtape)
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        ASIN: B000K0VGKI

        Product Description

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          The Roots
          Manufacturer: Universal
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0002233VY
          Release Date: 2004-07-12

          Tracks:

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          3. Don't Say Nuthin'
          4. Guns Are Drawn
          5. Stay Cool
          6. Web
          7. Boom!
          8. Somebody's Gotta Do It
          9. Duck Down!
          10. Why
          11. Melting Pot

          Album Description

          Japanese pressing of the Philadelphia hip hop act's 2004 album includes one bonus track 'Melting Pot'. Geffen.

          Album Details

          Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track: 'melting Pot'.
          The Tipping Point
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		The Tipping Point
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            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B0002FR0VA
            Release Date: 2004-07-13

            Tracks:

            1. Star/Pointro
            2. I Don't Care
            3. Don't Say Nuthin'
            4. Guns Are Drawn
            5. Stay Cool
            6. Web
            7. Boom!
            8. Somebody's Gotta Do It
            9. Duck Down!
            10. Why (What's Goin On?)

            Album Description

            UK pressing of the alternative rap act's 2004 album includes one bonus track 'Melting Pot'. Universal.
            Tipping Point
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              		Tipping Point

              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000J234IO
              Release Date: 2006-11-07
              Tipping Point
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                		Tipping Point
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                Manufacturer: Universal Japan
                ProductGroup: Music
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                Release Date: 2004-09-07
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