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 - i like it i've always liked the roots and i feel they are definetely under-rated and don't get enough play. i really like this album. the lyrics are tight as usual and so are the beats. Rating: - One Of The Best This Year!THIS ALBUM IS SO GOOD! I own almost every Roots album and over the years I've found that the older it is, the more I like it, but RISING DOWN suprised me! It's probably one of my top 3 Roots albums ever. It has an intense purpose and message while still remaining entertaining. The beats are amazing, the lyrics are incredible, and it's one of those CDs that you can keep playing over and over and never get sick of it. Talented and reputable guest artists all over the album! Great driving music! Rating:  - TightThe beats on this album are tight! Lots of great guest experiences help spice it up. The social commentaries woven into the lyrics are great. Awesome musicianship. This album is true hip hop and much more. Rating: - In the Top 5 CD's so far for 2008I tell you, Roots put in work on this joint. This whole CD is sonic and lyrical fire! I straight flip out when I hear Lost Desire and Get Busy. That is what they need to be playin' up in the clubs. Rating: - The Roots never cease to produce quality...I don't think there is any question that the Roots style has evolved since Organix or Do You Want More?!?! I will go out on a limb and say this record one of my favorites to date. Of course sitting back and jammin' out their first few records is always enjoyable, I give ?uest and the whole crew kudos for how this record came together. After Hub retired they had to find replacement bassist, bring him up to speed, and produce a record of this caliber all while still finishing up the Game Theory tour. The Roots generally take longer time between records to tour longer and add that extra perfection however even this record coming in a relatively short amount of time, it is still a classic. The guest appearances on this album are legendary... Mos Def's verse on Rising Down (track 2) brought me back to the first time a heard the Blackstar album and I've been waiting for Mos to drop an legendary verse since New Hip-Hop (Black on Both Sides). I was also glad to see Common and Talib back on the guest list but Saigon was incredible on Criminal. I would highly recommend this album however with disclaimer to listen with an open mind. It took me two whole listenin sessions to really understand it. So enjoy and try to keep an open mind about it...
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