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Faithless — No Roots
Album: No Roots
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Released: 2004
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[Maxi Jazz]
My love is generations old,
I was there when trees died as the world went cold
Still there when my people were bought and sold
What's going on? What's going on?

[Dido]
Your love is on a grand scale
Mine is in the detail
Your love is to change the world
We just want to have to hold

Two hearts, both forgiving
Two ways to see the same thing
One house there's room for all
We just want to have to hold (2x)

[Maxi Jazz & Dido]
No roots, no tree, no family, no me

[Maxi Jazz]
Our first fuck was more planning than luck
I had a deep understanding of what makes you (hot)
I did my homework till my dome hurt, I was a stone flirt
Hustling for some prone work, and I don't stop
I knew that you were good for me,
You 'n I fit together so beautifully
But only for three years were we in harmony

I've ended up part you, part me,
Love that we agree, not be ugly
And now that we're free to create our own destiny
You will always be a friend to me
My love persists over land and sea, through centuries
I'll fill you up like rice and peas,

Like the breeze, Cool ya skin, fill your hair,
Even when I'm not there.
Like the breeze, Cool ya skin, fill your hair,
Even when I'm not there.
Like the breeze, Cool ya skin, fill your hair,
Even when I'm not there.
Like the breeze, Cool ya skin, fill your hair,
Even when I'm not there.
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 soneill4920941 wrote:

Ignore the haters. William, thank you for playing Faithless. They filled a gaping hole in the Trip Hop Genre as Massive Attack was winding down. They were truly genre bending. I would call them progressive Trip Hop. No Roots was a brilliant thematic masterpiece.  Rhythmic and driving but also very melodic. Great vocals from Maxi Jazz (RIP) and Dido. Later albums included mesmerizing vocals by Zoe Johnston. What ever happened to her anyway? BTW, I'm a 60s plus white dude so don't assume. 



Dido...I mean ditto! I am also 60 and have loved this group from the beginning. Smart music.
Posted 2 months ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
I have loved this group since 1996. RIP Maxi Jazz. 
Posted 2 months ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:

I like this! Kinda like Tricky and Maria, Rollo and Dido. Nice combo!

Might have missed out Sister Bliss in that list

Posted 5 months ago by rgillard    [ Reply ]
They were an incredible band live enhanced with a disco biscuit. May have written this somewhere else but would love to have Insomnia in the playlist 
Posted 6 months ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]
Nice Groove 
Love this
Posted 7 months ago by arild1    [ Reply ]
RIP Maxi Jazz, Your music lives on. Your voice will always move me.
Posted 8 months ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
Ignore the haters. William, thank you for playing Faithless. They filled a gaping hole in the Trip Hop Genre as Massive Attack was winding down. They were truly genre bending. I would call them progressive Trip Hop. No Roots was a brilliant thematic masterpiece.  Rhythmic and driving but also very melodic. Great vocals from Maxi Jazz (RIP) and Dido. Later albums included mesmerizing vocals by Zoe Johnston. What ever happened to her anyway? BTW, I'm a 60s plus white dude so don't assume. 
Posted 1 year ago by soneill4920941    [ Reply ]
RIP Maxi Jazz.

"He was also a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.

"He was a brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius."

From Maxi Jazz' Instagram account, signed by former bandmates.

Posted 1 year ago by 275ben    [ Reply ]
 AliGator wrote:

Jesus Christ. Get over yourself. Or whatever. You're probably a bot.

Laughing. Can I please use this: "You're probably a bot." 
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I stub my toe
It hurts joe
why, don't know
bonnet with a bow
friend or foe
A kokomo
high, or low
water does flow



Wow. Look Ma...I'm a rap song writer now!!!!! 
And it only took me 10 seconds. 

Now...where is my #%@!^&* pay check
you mother $%^**&!
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 2020xradio wrote:

A 1 because of profanity






I actually sorted by least popular to give and extra thumbs down.  
Posted 2 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
 spigolli wrote:

Does their drum machine not have any other pattern besides the one they programmed?


I would really hope that the drum machine doesn't become sentient and start playing its own riffs...cause Skynet...and oh oh...
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
This had me until the rapper kicked in, then the volume went way down. Ok, it's not aggressive gangsta rap or nuthin', but it still gets on my tits. I've just one thing to say to rappers: learn to feckin' sing! Either that, or ditch the music and be poets.

 
Who made you Vice President of Expression?
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 2020xradio wrote:
A 1 because of profanity
 

Fuck that.
Posted 3 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
 2020xradio wrote:
A 1 because of profanity
 
Jesus Christ. Get over yourself. Or whatever. You're probably a bot.
Posted 3 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
was hearing Massive Attack's Safe From Harm, there - suppose it's a basic bass line
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 middle-aged-hipster wrote:
Always amazed after many years of listening I'm still hearing new stuff to my ears. I'm liking this one!
 
I agree between this station and the current out if Minnesota, KEXP out if Seattle and WFMU out if jersery city i have discovered such great music
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Always amazed after many years of listening I'm still hearing new stuff to my ears. I'm liking this one!
Posted 3 years ago by middle-aged-hipster    [ Reply ]
A 1 because of profanity
Posted 3 years ago by 2020xradio    [ Reply ]
heading over to spotify to hear the album.....
Posted 3 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
I like this! Kinda like Tricky and Maria, Rollo and Dido. Nice combo!
 

I always ask if this is Dido also! 
Posted 4 years ago by rushfan    [ Reply ]
Delicious groove! (Groove is a thing right?)

Faithless meets Dido meets Massive Attack!
Posted 4 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
 cafortier wrote:
Wow.  this is really catchy.  The female vocalist - sounds like Dido
 
Not 100% sure, but I think it is... she's listed under "associated acts" on the wiki info
Posted 4 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
 ChrisInCT wrote:
Judging by the album art this isn't "happy" music is it?
 
Happy one day, Sad the other,

Do you have hope?
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
I like this! Kinda like Tricky and Maria, Rollo and Dido. Nice combo!
 
Exactly!

Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Wow, no mistaking Dido's voice! Can't wait to get my hands on her new album this year :)
Posted 5 years ago by Chewie    [ Reply ]
Just great
I think i heard 90% of their releases and i still love it. There is soooo much more than Insomnia 
Posted 5 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
Tearin orf tights wiv ma teef.
Posted 5 years ago by the_real_mccoy    [ Reply ]
 ScottishViking wrote:
Wow. How old are you , 95? This is Tricky, probably one of the easiest-to-listen-to MCs out there. If you can't take him, you probably don't like people talking either. I'm glad I don't live in your "sing or shut up" universe. It's probably very small and shouty. 



Gee fred.  This one must hurt coming from un verdadero Scottish Viking (though ya never know, his genes could come from all over Europe).

I am good with the spoken word in music.  Leonard Cohen, perhaps?  Steven Wilson does spoken word in his rock ballads rather well but hey I could be partial.  

I am not that fond of most 'rap'.  Must be going on 97 .....
 
For sung words, try one of the most famous revolutionary ballads in Latin America: Cantata de Santa María de Iquique.
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
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Bray Head, 1990s
 
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Posted 6 years ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
The Cars' Moving In Stereo > All Mixed Up could follow this...
Posted 7 years ago by VermontBread    [ Reply ]
very nice .... 
Posted 7 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Love the music and backing vocals. Lead vocal sounds a bit too much like Dido for my tastes.

 
Rollo Armstrong, a member of Faithless, is Dido's brother. So yes, those are Dido's vocals; she's been in other work by him as well, and he helped her with her first 3 albums.
Posted 7 years ago by pallasathene82    [ Reply ]
Their best tune by far
L{#Smile}VE
Posted 7 years ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
Could do with some Insomnia, I need waking up!!
Posted 7 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Wow have not heard these guys since 90s when they released "Insomnia"
Posted 8 years ago by zanref    [ Reply ]
Turns out some pretty decent stuff this Faithless!!
Posted 8 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Great song! Great album!

I've heard this live in Munich some years ago - great performance and super sound!
Posted 8 years ago by shlibek    [ Reply ]
Under that burning
Ether that falls
Down on these walls
Burnin' my arms
I've been alone
When I sat by you

For every word I could undo
I've been uncrossed
and I've been untrue
I've been the thorn
I've been the hunt

With a heart of my own
Burn it down low
The light in your verse
And the shadow between
The way that I was when I used to roam"

Girl's got game.


Posted 8 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
I had to check and see if this wasn't The Cat Empire
Posted 9 years ago by orehio51    [ Reply ]
Is this hip hop?

Where's my can of pop?
 
Do pigs really eat slop?

Shop until you drop!

She just did a flop.

Beep but no bop.

Slow down...it's a cop.
Hey....where's my check for another great rap song!!!!   
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Floating!
Posted 9 years ago by pankman    [ Reply ]
Love me some Faithless.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Love the music and backing vocals. Lead vocal sounds a bit too much like Dido for my tastes.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Love this!
Posted 11 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Second listen.......I love this....it follows a ten song set that has been killer.....I swear RP you play better stuff at night.
Posted 11 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Faithless is not a rap band, really. Faithless are artists. No one whinges about U2 "rapping" on Bullet the Blue Sky. Possibly because U2 are white.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
It's not Tricky, dimwits, its Faithless' own Maxi Jazz, much more positive than the paranoid claustrophobic ramblings of the diminutive Bristolian, though I like his stuff for a contrasting mood to this one, at this end of the r'hood. {#Propeller} What's Gong on here...
Posted 12 years ago by christy_oneil    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
I've just one thing to say to rappers: learn to feckin' sing! Either that, or ditch the music and be poets.
 
Stop liking what I don't like!!!
Posted 12 years ago by kapetto    [ Reply ]
{#Bananasplit} My generation is old?  No way!

Posted 12 years ago by muzikbrazil    [ Reply ]
 ScottishViking wrote:
 I'm glad I don't live in your "sing or shut up" universe. It's probably very small and shouty.

Actually, I suspect it's rather melodic.

(Tricky may be easy to listen to, but the man can't hit the beats here without extensive overdubbing.) 

Posted 12 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
This had me until the rapper kicked in, then the volume went way down. Ok, it's not aggressive gangsta rap or nuthin', but it still gets on my tits. I've just one thing to say to rappers: learn to feckin' sing! Either that, or ditch the music and be poets.  

Wow. How old are you, 95? This is Tricky, probably one of the easiest-to-listen-to MCs out there. If you can't take him, you probably don't like people talking either. I'm glad I don't live in your "sing or shut up" universe. It's probably very small and shouty.

Posted 12 years ago by ScottishViking    [ Reply ]
This had me until the rapper kicked in, then the volume went way down. Ok, it's not aggressive gangsta rap or nuthin', but it still gets on my tits. I've just one thing to say to rappers: learn to feckin' sing! Either that, or ditch the music and be poets.

Nice trip-hop electronica at the end, mind, which was worth turning the sound up again for.
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Nice acoustic groove
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Great acoustic intro. I recall seeing Faithless playing live drums and acoustic guitar over the top of electronic beats at a show years ago, and it really worked.


Posted 13 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:
It kind of twitched there at the end.Kind of like a really bad comedy where somebody just won't die no matter how many times they are shot,run over ,stabbed ,etc.
  Scary Movie?


Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Gotta give another listen to this...
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
interesting... so far. how is it i never heard this before? sounds like Gil Scott Heron meets Dido
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
sorry. . .(mute)
Posted 13 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
very very good Album...i like it
Posted 13 years ago by muepy    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=songinfo&song_id=37557  ?

 
Looks like Bill junked that one 4 years ago...{#Yes}
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
I know Bill plays another song with Maxi Jazz on lead vocals...what is it, what is it?{#Frustrated}
 
https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=songinfo&song_id=37557  ?

Posted 13 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I like it! I am a sucker for a really good continuous acoustic guitar riff!{#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Not a genre I normally like, but this is okay.
Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
I like this! Kinda like Tricky and Maria, Rollo and Dido. Nice combo!
Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
7==>9
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 cafortier wrote:
Wow.  this is really catchy.  The female vocalist - sounds like Dido
 
It is.  She's Rollo Armstrong's sister.

Posted 14 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Does their drum machine not have any other pattern besides the one they programmed?
Posted 14 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
I know Bill plays another song with Maxi Jazz on lead vocals...what is it, what is it?{#Frustrated}
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
YES! Nice groove, superb song, not a ten but a SOLID NINE.
Posted 14 years ago by simme2    [ Reply ]
 mgkiwi wrote:
Cool tune - is that Dildo singing in the background.
 

Better watch where you put that name! {#Lol}

Posted 14 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
they just play damm good music here,ah
Posted 14 years ago by mr_toad    [ Reply ]

 . . . Different, catchy, shiny . . . got that new car smell.


Posted 14 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Wow.  this is really catchy.  The female vocalist - sounds like Dido
Posted 14 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
I am curious if this tune is from one of the Bourne trilogy soundtracks?  Sounds very familiar...I like it.{#Chillpill}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
Keep it up RP! {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Awesome!!!
Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
veeerrygood!!!
Posted 15 years ago by marmoteenha    [ Reply ]
Like it! With Dido who is Rollo's lttle sista.
Posted 16 years ago by ScopArch    [ Reply ]
ChrisInCT wrote:
Judging by the album art this isn't "happy" music is it?
doesn't really go with the Grapes of Wrath though
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
mgkiwi wrote:
Cool tune - is that Dildo singing in the background.
"Dildo?" LOL!
Posted 16 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
Cool tune - is that Dildo singing in the background.
Posted 16 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Trippy. Great for late night zonage.
Posted 16 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of "For My Culture" with Robbie Williams and some other guy. I'm experiencing the after-lunch slump - sorry!
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
It kind of twitched there at the end. Kind of like a really bad comedy where somebody just won't die no matter how many times they are shot,run over ,stabbed ,etc.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Just wonderul. I also like this album much more than the new one - which is far from being bad, too.
Posted 17 years ago by andrello    [ Reply ]
Digging it. Reminded me a bit of Ian Brown, too. And I also like Dido. Reading the comments here makes me feel like actually buying anything from them would be risky, though. On the other hand, buying Ian Brown was a great decision.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
Judging by the album art this isn't "happy" music is it?
Posted 17 years ago by ChrisInCT    [ Reply ]
zakfoy wrote:
any relation/connection to massive attack? sounds like it
I think you hear Tricky, who has worked w/Massive Attack too - "Karma Coma"....but I speculate...
Posted 17 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
... why did TripHop have to die so early?
Thank god it's gone! Ug!
Posted 17 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
zakfoy wrote:
any relation/connection to massive attack? sounds like it
Both British, Faithless is more light hearted and poppier...
Posted 17 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
any relation/connection to massive attack? sounds like it
Posted 17 years ago by zakfoy    [ Reply ]
bigstory wrote:
I think this song speaks for itself.
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Over-rated, like most of Faithless. Occasional gems but a lot of repetitious unremarkable stuff too. I guess it says a lot about their opinions of themselves that they included two of their songs when they did a 'Back to Mine' compilation ...
Posted 17 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
Keeps surprising. Dido with Faithless sounds good too.
Posted 17 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
Cool -- I hear shades of Les Negresses Vertes and flashes of Ian Brown and those sexy sultry Dido vocals that send me into a righteously nice place...
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
... ...
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
MsJudi wrote:
Is that Imogene Heap on female vocals?
Faithless was lead by Dido's brother. it is in fact her singing.
Posted 18 years ago by fortyonejb    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Is Ian Brown in this band too?
Sure sounds like him.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Is Ian Brown in this band too?
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
borderlessworld wrote:
... why did TripHop have to die so early?
I think this song speaks for itself.
Posted 18 years ago by bigstory    [ Reply ]
YEAH!! This is a magnificient band ... haven't head them in ages but they rule! Like the guitar ... ... why did TripHop have to die so early?
Posted 18 years ago by borderlessworld    [ Reply ]
Love these guys.....don't know for sure if that is Imogen Heap.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
"I'll fill you up like rice & beans..." Now this guys really know how to talk to the ladies!
Posted 18 years ago by MmeAllumette    [ Reply ]
MsJudi wrote:
Is that Imogene Heap on female vocals?
It's probably Dido.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
The guitar at the start grabs me, but I find there's no real substance to this song.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Is that Imogene Heap on female vocals?
Posted 18 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
I had the pleasure of seeing Maxi and Sister Bliss live last year. Fantastic. Just fantastic. 10.
Posted 18 years ago by al9009    [ Reply ]
Brilliance-too cool.
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard this. Very Nice...
Posted 18 years ago by WebTech3    [ Reply ]
tg3k wrote:
I don't listen to much techno/trance/whatever this is outside of RP, but I like the sounds of this one. May have to check more out from these people.
Maybe you like it cuz this is nowhere NEAR Trance, or even Techno. I happen to like Trance (just as I like RP's portfolio of music) and think I know a little bit about it. This ain't the same shit dude! 8) This song could be classified as dance with (some) trance elements. Like it nevertheless!! What I particularly love about RP is that they do mix and match and cover so many different aspects of modern (in the sense of the last 40 years) music...
Posted 18 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
I don't listen to much techno/trance/whatever this is outside of RP, but I like the sounds of this one. May have to check more out from these people.
Posted 18 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
I'm a fan of both Dido's voice and the quirky music of Kristine W, so this works for me :D
Posted 18 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Nice song, but their early stuff is much better. Unfortunately they became a bit worse with every album, yet.
Posted 18 years ago by beetFreeQ    [ Reply ]
Danny_G wrote:
:nodhead:
Posted 18 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Annoying band ... good in spots, especially early stuff, but have become v. self-important and self-regarding. I think they really believe that 'God is a DJ'.
Posted 18 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
the beginning sounded like that unkle song (in a state), which i like. never heard this one.. very nice groove :)
Posted 19 years ago by Cornelia    [ Reply ]
If you're in to Faithless, you may want to give 1 Giant Leap a spin. They were started by a founding member of Faithless and have been on heavy rotation on my CD player for about a year now. Details on the group are available at https://www.palmpictures.com/albums/1giantleap.html cheers, -T
Posted 19 years ago by oboyle    [ Reply ]