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Hypnotic and Soul Cleansing

Rebecca Johnson | Washington State | 07/12/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

""More oneness, less categories,

Open hearts, no strategies.

Decisions based upon faith and not fear.

People who live right now and right here.

I want the wisdom that wise men revere."

~I Want More - Part 2



No Roots is filled with lyrics rooted in truth and "I Want More - Part 2" is especially meaningful in that regard. While Sweep knocks you off your feet and leaves you a little dazed, Miss U Less, See U More is surprisingly refreshing. "How could I continue to be the sky without my earth." So romantic...



Filled with social commentary and stories, this music is beautiful and meaningful. The wisdom reaches the heart of the matter and is very palatable in a variety of musical styles.



"You will always be a friend to me

My love persists over land and sea, through centuries"

~No Roots



No Roots slips and slides in musical waves that branch out into wide-open spaces of sound and becomes hypnotizing. You are not sure where one song ends and one begins as the song morphs into "Swingers" as the energy increases and the pace grows ever more rapid. Truly quite fascinating but very intense leading you into a dreamy "Pastoral." You can hardly believe the same band is producing such a variety of moods and musical places. One minute they are rapping, the next floating in dreamy soundscapes of ultimate piano perfection and then delving into club moods. This album is a much more intense album than Outrospective but has some interesting lyrics I enjoyed.



~The Rebecca Review

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Outstanding!

Robert G. Serafini | Cambridge, MA United States | 12/24/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I consider this the best Faithless album, building with symphonic intensity from song to song and highlighting Maxi's literate, INTERESTING soft rap. I am about to check a box certifying to Amazon that "I am over the age of 13" but don't mind sharing with readers the fact that I am over the age of 57 and still recommending this electronic rock album with enthusiasm. This group is very difficult to classify over it's four CDs and multitudinous remixes - and the playing times of its songs preclude any significant radio exposure - so Faithless isn't easy to "come to" through commercial channels. But if you are here, reading listener comments, thank fate and buy the CD."

Better Then You Could Expect

Josephll | CET | 09/10/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"For those who thinks that Faithless always makes the same thing, "No Roots" is actually not like other Faithless albums, for good and bad. It's a more direct album with more dance vibes but still less Club songs for the hit charts with catchy beats and hooks. The sound of this album uses less synthesizers and more modern house/club music with a flavour of modern soul and funk, new member LSK also adds some reggae to it. Each of the songs also segues into each other, which makes you unaware of when the songs starts and ends. This album didn't really get much attention by the media and few songs made the hit charts, but it's one of their most fascinating albums with deep thoughtful lyrics and as a concept it works all the way. Which may also be the problematic part. Only "Mass Destruction", "I Want More Part 2" and "Miss You Less, See You More" stands out on their own and most of the other songs are just part of the concept without getting much attention by themselves. "No Roots" is much better then the disssapointing mess of "Outrospective" but it takes time to grow on you and it's only for the most committed fans. If You're new to the band, start with "Reverence", if you're an old fan, you may like this one aswell."