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2. "Let me get this out of the way..."
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...since I know how conversations usually go on here.


Tipping Point and Things Fall Apart are two of my top albums of all time. Phren, DYWM, and Organix aren't on my GOAT list, but they're damn good too. Additonally, I've seen the Roots live more times than I can count and many of those shows rank among the best concert experiences of my life.

The Roots could never do anything else again and they've already given a ton to me and other fans. Geffen dropped the ball horribly on Tipping Point and they've never gotten their due, so I'm glad to see them get cash and attention even when I am not necessarily thrilled with the reasons behind it.

That being said, the last two albums were way sub par and felt rushed. I hope they got paid, but I found the songs disappointing. It's also going to be disappointing if they stop touring to be Jimmy Fallon's house band. Not only will I miss seeing their live shows, but I also can't imagine anything cool or creative coming out of any project attached to Jimmy Fallon. This is not like when The Roots and others appeared on Chapelle's Show. Dave is a genius and let the bands on his show play their music and participate in some funny sketches. Jimmy Fallon, on the other hand, has never done anything good or remotely funny. I can't imagine anything good will come out of this partnership from a longtime fan's perspective (hell, even if he let them play good stuff on the show and they did hilarious skits it would be hard to imagine any tv show being worth losing out on all future tours).

Like I said though, good for them if this means they finally make serious bank and get wider exposure. I just hope that they find a way to still do some touring if this rumor is true*.


*I didn't see the video that spawned this rumor, but I'm assuming it's true because of the silence on the boards re: this subject

  

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Sorry if I have missed this big time but Jimmy Fallon... [View all] , Ranga, Mon Dec-08-08 03:00 PM
 
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RE: Sorry if I have missed this big time but Jimmy Fallon...
Dec 08th 2008
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I'm glad you're as distraught as I am
Dec 08th 2008
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      RE: I'm glad you're as distraught as I am
Dec 08th 2008
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           RE: I'm glad you're as distraught as I am
Dec 08th 2008
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                jeez
Dec 08th 2008
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patience, grasshopper
Dec 08th 2008
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RE: patience, grasshopper
Dec 09th 2008
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      RE: patience, grasshopper
Dec 09th 2008
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           RE: patience, grasshopper
Dec 09th 2008
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wow...
Dec 09th 2008
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congrats guys!
Dec 10th 2008
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but why Jimmy Fallon???
Dec 11th 2008
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RE: but why Jimmy Fallon???
Dec 11th 2008
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RE: but why Jimmy Fallon???
Jan 27th 2009
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