Gift [CLEAN] [ENHANCED]

Taproot

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 27, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 27, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Clean, Enhanced
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B00004TTGK
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #250,602 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Gift is an acerbic and uncompromising tour de force that never once allows directionless bombast to triumph over stylistic artistry. That said, Taproot are certainly no slouches when it comes to bludgeoning. The band's Smashing Pumpkins-like wall-of-guitar soundscapes, disconcerting staccato rhythms, and vocalist Stephen Richards's vocal assaults are accentuated beyond sanity by Ulrich (Pantera, Static-X) Wild's trademark production chops to devastating effect. Eastern accents haunt the nagging choruses of "Again & Again." "Now" showcases the band's seductive light-and-shade dynamism and harmonic sensibility, while the closer "Impact" boasts a merciless, scorching delivery. Based upon Gift, star status seems assured for Taproot. --Ian Fortnam

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars This helped me, now listen to it!!!!, November 18, 2003

By	Jessica Cobain (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

I have had a lot of problems in my life for the past few years, resulting in many failed suicide attempts. I got this cd and since listening to it have understood things so much better and I now I have an apreciation of life and the life around me. This cd helped me, so I suggest you listen to it. And really listen.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing . . . . astounding . . . . innovative . . . ., August 17, 2000

By A Customer

I bought the CD because it had a parental advisory sticker onit, it didnt look like a Rap album ... . I had no idea it would be so good . . . . heavy, harmonic, and fresh, these guys are just plain amazing. Buy the CD ... .

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you looking for a great CD?, August 11, 2000

By A Customer

If you want a CD that really blows you away, Taproot is a good choice. The phat beats and monster riffs add a great deal of flavor and excitment to the record. When I played this CD for the first time, I was in awe. The first track, "Smile," is just a sample of what's to come in the album. This CD doesn't lack anything, Taproot really livens up a dull party. The music you will encounter on this record is hard rock with a harmonic twist. Beyond the yelling, which never reduces itself to shrieking, the lead singer seduces you with harmony that is twisted in throughout every song. If you enjoy Staind, Limp Bizkit, or KoRn, you'll love Taproot just like I do. This has to be one of the greatest CDs I have ever bought!