Undun
The Roots · 2011
38 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · funk · hip-hop
A haunting narrative unfolds through intricate rhythms and soulful melodies, blending hip-hop with jazz-infused instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, immersive listening sessions
- thoughtful narrative exploration
- reflective late-night vibes
- layered, intricate soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2011, 'Undun' marks The Roots' first concept album following their acclaimed 2010 release 'How I Got Over'. At this point in their career, they were deepening their artistic exploration, moving beyond traditional hip-hop frameworks to create a more narrative-driven experience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· The Black Seeds· J Dilla
- If this clicks, go next to
- …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin — Continues the narrative style with a fresh perspective and maintains the jazz-infused sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dun 1:17
- 2 Sleep 2:16
- 3 Make My 4:28
- 4 One Time 3:56
- 5 Kool On 3:49
- 6 The OtherSide 4:03
- 7 Stomp 2:23
- 8 Lighthouse 3:44
- 9 I Remember 3:15
- 10 Tip the Scale 4:18
- 11 Redford Suite: Redford (For Yia‐Yia & Pappou) 1:52
- 12 Redford Suite: Possibility (2nd Movement) 0:55
- 13 Redford Suite: Will to Power (3rd Movement) 1:04
- 14 Redford Suite: Finality (4th Movement) 1:31
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