Roots (Curtis Mayfield album)
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| Studio album by Curtis Mayfield | ||||
| Released | October 1971 | |||
| Recorded | RCA Studios, Chicago, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Soul, funk, psychedelic soul | |||
| Length | 39:15 | |||
| Label | Curtom | |||
| Producer | Curtis Mayfield | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
| Robert Christgau | B− |
| Rolling Stone | (unfavorable) |
| Rolling Stone | (favorable) |
| Rolling Stone |  |
Roots is Curtis Mayfield’s second studio album, released in October 1971 (see 1971 in music). Having received critical praise from a variety of publications, the album is regarded as not just one of Mayfield's best works but also as a classic release of the '70s soul era, with Allmusic critic Bruce Eder stating that "the album soars on some of the sweetest and most eloquent... soul sounds heard up to that time". The album became a commercial success as well, hitting the #6 slot on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart.
All songs written and composed by Curtis Mayfield, except as noted.
In 1999, Rhino Records re-released the album with four bonus tracks including a demo version of "Underground" and single edits for "Get Down', "We Got to Have Peace" and "Beautiful Brother of Mine".
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