Review of the Album: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rusted Root from more reviews...
I bought this because someone borrowed and never returned my Rusted Root CDs and this way was cheaper. I would eventually like to buy all of them again but this definitely satisfies me until I can rebuild my collection.
Imagine the Gypsy Kings as hippies from Pittsburgh and you'll have a handle on Rusted Root. Energetic, largely acoustic worldbeat jams like "Ecstasy" and "Martyr" are undermined by annoyingly preachy lyrics. Jeff Bateman
One of the most unique and original bands I've heard in years. They combine a percussionish, alternativish, rockish and a kind of feel to the songs that makes them OH SO hearable and enjoyable!!! Almost indescribable. A MUST HEAR! Send...more.
I guess that may be misleading considering their music isn't exactly "rocking" music, it is much more reggae mixed with world music sounds of tropical islands mixed with a little rock and even a little country. Most people will be...more.
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