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Based on 30 ratings
1973 Ratings: #266
1973 / Release Date
LP / Format
Vertigo / Label
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Lyieru
85

Another fantastic, remarkable album by Nucleus. It blends jazz with rock, as one would expect, and makes it for a very groovy listening experience (shoutout to "Odokamona"!). With "Roots", the band speaks a less experimental language, in order to create a funky and accessible album, but still, they never lose or waste their artistic freedom. The instruments interact amazingly with one another, so much so, it makes you wish this was a longer album (maybe a double LP?). Great ... read more

86

Great groove, talented musicians and extra points for the album cover art.

MrZeven
97

Holy fuck, this is good. Personal favorite is Whapatiti

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Track List

  1. Roots
  2. Images
  3. Caliban
  4. Whapatiti
  5. Capricorn
  6. Odokamona
  7. Southern Roots and Celebration
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