Roots Manuva, Brand New Second Hand - 60m 52s

Tracks & Durations

1. Movements	4:12
2. Dem Phonies	4:28
3. Juggle Tings Proper	5:04
4. Inna	4:31
5. Baptism	4:21
6. Strange Behaviour	3:52
7. Organ Skit	0:16
8. Big Tings Gwidarn	4:42
9. Sinking Sands	4:08
10. Wisdom Fall	3:10
11. Roots-fi Discotheque (Skit)	0:31
12. Clockwork	3:55
13. Cornmeal Dumpling	5:27
14. Fever	4:00
15. Oh Yeah	3:18
16. Motion 5000	4:47

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Review

For a long time, it seemed like any sort of hip-hop that came from Great Britain was immediately labeled "trip-hop." But it's impossible to pigeonhole crews like Black Twang and London rapper Roots Manuva into that category--and sometimes it's tough to slot Roots Manuva into any category. Unfortunately, the production on this album is spotty, veering uncomfortably from the hopelessly fractured reggae of "Dem Phonies" to the live funk of "Fever." Roots Manuva's skills, though, are undeniable, and he maneuvers through tracks like "Big Things" and "Baptism" with a keen intellect and an impressive moral authority. His Brit-accented flow differs greatly from that of his American peers, though, and may prove to be an acquired taste for some. Flawed as it may be, Brand New Second Hand shows that international hip-hop need not mimic that of the States in order to compete--but it could take some lessons in the studio. --Justin Hampton

Other Versions

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Brand New Second Hand

Tracks: 17 (+1 tracks), Disk length: 1h 3m 47s (+2m 55s)

Brand New Second Hand

Tracks: 17 (+1 tracks), Disk length: 1h 4m 10s (+3m 18s)

Brand New Second Hand

Tracks: 17 (+1 tracks), Disk length: 1h 5m 1s (+4m 9s)

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