Tracklist
Versions
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooty (2xLP) | Astralwerks | ASW 10423-1 | US | 2001 | |
| Rooty (2x12", Album) | XL Recordings | XLLP143 | UK | 2001 | |
| Rooty (2xLP, Pic, Ltd, Album) | XL Recordings | XLLP143X | UK | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD) | Astralwerks, Astralwerks | ASW10423-2, 7243 810423 2 8 | US | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD) | Delabel | 7243 8 10565 2 3 | France | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD) | XL Recordings | ROD 9185 | UK | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD) | Remote Control, Shock (2), XL Recordings | XLCD143 | Australia | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD, Album) | XL Recordings | XLCD 143 | UK | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD, Album) | Playground Music Scandinavia | A148443-01 | Sweden | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD, Album) | XL Recordings, Playground Music Scandinavia | XLCD143 | Scandinavia | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD, Album, Promo, Car) | Astralwerks | ASW 10510 | US | 2001 | |
| Rooty (CD, Promo) | XL Recordings | XLCD 143P | UK | 2001 |
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Reviews & Discussion
referencing Rooty, CD, ASW10423-2, 7243 810423 2 8
The Jaxx boys bring on Rooty, their second album, and it shares the same strengths as Remedy (catchy melodies, great hooks, infectious grooves) as well as the same weaknesses (aimless filler). “Romeo” and “Breakaway” start off the album on the right foot, only to be thrown way off course by “SFM” –- a pointless track. Things pick back up with “Jus 1 Kiss,” a bouncy, joyous song. The whole album seems to go like that: one or two great songs, followed by a not-so-good track (for instance, “Get Me Off” and “Where’s Your Head At” followed by “Crazy Girl”). Basement Jaxx are both eclectic (a good thing) and inconsistent (a bad thing). On the whole, though, the better songs bear repeated listens.
referencing Rooty, CD, Album, XLCD 143
An album that is not only dancey, but good for headphone listening as well. Rooty is a house album w/ many influences. "Romeo" the first track, is probably my favourite and is also the perfect intro.. a bittersweet song with an infectious beat. "Breakaway" is an awesome track as well, mixing minimal house with a rolling bass line and lyrics about escaping makes this one of my anthems. The rest of the CD makes its way through many genres and is entertaining the whole way through. (although "SFM" is my least favourite track, it is still way ahead of many of the other house producers out there) Go see Basement Jaxx in "concert" if you want to truly experience this CD!
referencing Rooty, CD, Album, XLCD 143
"rooty" goes a step further than "remedy" direction P-funk. The first five tracks are excellent examples how to mix house and dnb with a P-funk attitude, and also make good songs. then the record goes slowly down. they lose the straightness, wander in beats and samples and couldn't find the way back, and in the end you'll be disappointed. but still they got potential.