311 - Grassroots | 90s Album Review

By the end of the 1990s, mixing rock and other genres was no big deal, but in the first half the first half of the decade it was still a novel idea. 311 established their unique sound by mixing elements rock, reggae, hip-hop, and funk, and on their sophomore album Grassroots, bits of 70s progressive rock and psychedelic jam bands. The innovative fusion of genres, combined with high-energy vocal and musical performances, make the album an undeniable head-bobber. On the flip-side, the band can lock into a staccato delivery across instruments, not exploring interesting counter melodies or rhythms, while certain genre touches can go overboard into straight-up imitation. Depending on your musical preferences, it can make for an exciting experience or a repetitive disappointment.

 

Songs In This Episode

Intro - Homebrew

23:54 - Lucky

28:32 - Salsa

40:40 - Rock That Doesn't Roll / Dope Nostalgia podcast promos

48:47 - Omaha Stylee

57:43 - 8:16 AM

Outro - 1, 2, 3

 

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