Gift by Taproot - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

In a time when Michigan exploded as a hotbed of electronica and white-boy hip-hop innovation, Ann Arbor's Taproot emerged to restore Michigan to the riff-laden, rock & roll glory of the Ted Nugent '70s. Having build a heavy underground following through its live performances, early self-released albums, and website, Taproot stepped into the national spotlight with a debut bound to please 16 and 17 year olds everywhere. It's all here: heavy riffs, distorted rapping vocals, "life sucks" lyrics, and angry growling. These guys seem serious about their music, which is refreshing. There are no gimmicks like clown masks or fake b-boy posing. This guys are just about hard rock & roll, and they excel as musicians. ~ Brian Musich

1. Smile

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

2. Again & Again

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

3. Emotional Times

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

4. Now

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

5. 1 Nite Stand

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

6. Believed

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

7. Mentobe

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

8. I (Revised Radio Mix)

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Recorder: Ulrich Wild; Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Mixing: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

9. Mirror's Reflection

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

10. Dragged Down

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

11. Comeback

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

12. Impact

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Alt Metal

Label

Atlantic Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 26, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75678335464