Roots (Curtis Mayfield album)
| Roots | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 1971 | |||
| Recorded | RCA Studios, Chicago, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Progressive soul | |||
| Length | 39:15 | |||
| Label | Curtom | |||
| Producer | Curtis Mayfield | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B− |
| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide'' | |
| Rolling Stone (1971) | (unfavorable) |
| Rolling Stone (1999) | (favorable) |
| Tom Hull – on the Web | A− |
Roots is Curtis Mayfield’s second studio album, released in October 1971. Having received critical praise from a variety of publications, the album is regarded as not just one of Mayfield's best works but also as a classic release of the '70s soul era, with Allmusic critic Bruce Eder stating that "the album soars on some of the sweetest and most eloquent... soul sounds heard up to that time". The album became a commercial success as well, hitting the #6 slot on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart.