Rusted Root - Rusted Root (1998) [flac] -

: The album features legendary bassist Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna) and members of Hot Tuna (Jorma Kaukonen, Michael Falzarano, Pete Sears). This added a seasoned blues-rock and jam-band depth to the record.

: The album wavers between hypnotic tribal grooves and hooky, accessible pop. For instance, "Rising Sun" is a straightforward "clapalong" pop track, whereas "Agbadza" (track 8) finally delivers the heavy, intricate percussion that die-hard fans crave. Rusted Root - Rusted Root (1998) [FLAC]

: Recorded at Mr. Small's Funhouse in Pittsburgh, the band's hometown base. : The album features legendary bassist Jack Casady

: The album closes with a nearly seven-minute cover of the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want," reinterpreted through the band's signature rhythmic lens. Production & Technical Context For instance, "Rising Sun" is a straightforward "clapalong"

: While Michael Glabicki remains the primary lead, Liz Berlin takes a prominent lead vocal on the track "Moon," a standout performance that adds a new dimension to the band's vocal texture.