{"product_id":"the-roots-undun-vinyl-lp","title":"The Roots: Undun Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 10th studio album from the legendary \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?\u0026amp;q=the%20roots\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22The%20Roots%22\" title=\"The Roots Music on Vinyl LP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eRoots\u003c\/a\u003e crew.\u003c\/i\u003e Meet Redford Stephens, a fictional character who meets a tragic end to his life in the opening seconds of \u003ci\u003eUndun\u003c\/i\u003e. Black Thought and guests tell a poignant story of the circumstances and choices that lead to his demise over neo soul, funk, \u0026amp; indie-influenced production (handled mostly by QuestLove), and the record ends with a gorgeous 4-part suite, which starts with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?\u0026amp;q=sufjan%20stevens\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22Sufjan%20Stevens%22%20OR%20Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22Sufjan%20Stevens,%20Nico%20Muhly,%20Bryce%20Dessner,%20James%20Mcalister%22\" title=\"Sufjan Stevens Music on Vinyl LP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eSufjan Stevens\u003c\/a\u003e's \"Redford (For Yia-Yia \u0026amp; Pappou).\" The central theme is heavy \u0026amp; troubled, and the instrumentals, layered with lush piano \u0026amp; other live-band elements, are perfectly tailored to capturing the mood. What's refreshing is how the narrative avoids popular rap music tropes; Stephens is in the drug game, but rather than glamorizing the lifestyle, \u003ci\u003eUndun\u003c\/i\u003e unravels a tale of a man (\"...is based on a combination of maybe four to five people that we know in Philadelphia.\") that meets an untimely death after going through an existential crisis. Tracks to check out: \"Sleep,\" \"Make My,\" \"The OtherSide,\" and \"Tip the Scale.\" Big K.R.I.T., Dice Raw, Phonte, Greg Porn, and Bilal make guest appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehoused in gatefold sleeve w\/ printed insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Def Jam Recordings 2011 \/ 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by pocari papi 12\/18\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"The Roots","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":48502720200875,"sku":"hh-5005","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/5282\/1931\/files\/roots-undun.jpg?v=1793635866","url":"https:\/\/shopdelviro.shop\/products\/the-roots-undun-vinyl-lp","provider":"Avermont","version":"1.0","type":"link"}