Gift by Taproot - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

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
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Frank Gryner
Brad Winslow
Matt Quave; Production
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Scott Humphrey; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

2. Again & Again

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Frank Gryner
Matt Quave
Brad Winslow; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Scott Humphrey; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

3. Emotional Times

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Frank Gryner
Matt Quave
Brad Winslow; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Scott Humphrey; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

4. Now

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Frank Gryner
Matt Quave
Brad Winslow; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Scott Humphrey; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

5. 1 Nite Stand

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Frank Gryner
Matt Quave
Brad Winslow; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Scott Humphrey; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

6. Believed

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brad Winslow
Matt Quave
Ted Reiger; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production

7. Mentobe

Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Matt Quave
Brad Winslow
Ted Reiger; Production
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Composer: Taproot; Composer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Recorder: Ulrich Wild; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

8. I

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brad Winslow
Ted Reiger
Matt Quave; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

9. Mirror's Reflection

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Frank Gryner
Matt Quave
Brad Winslow; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Scott Humphrey; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

10. Dragged Down

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Matt Quave
Brad Winslow
Ted Reiger; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mixing: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

11. Comeback

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brad Winslow
Ted Reiger
Matt Quave; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Ulrich Wild; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

12. Impact

Composer: Taproot; Composer
Lyricist: Taproot; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Frank Gryner
Matt Quave
Brad Winslow; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Lipscomb; Performer
Drums: Jarrod Montague; Performer
Editor: Tom Baker; Production
Engineer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Executive Producer: David Benveniste; Production
Guitar: Mike Dewolf; Performer
Vocals: Stephenrichards; Performer
Primary Artist: Taproot; Main Performer
Management: Erin Haley; Production
Mastering: Tom Baker; Production
Mixing: Scott Humphrey; Production
Producer: Ulrich Wild; Production
Programmer: Stephenrichards; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

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, Metal, Hard Rock, Alternative, 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

75678334160