The sound captured on Roots of Creation\'s Live Vol. 1 is the result of years of absorbing diverse influences into their bedrock of \"jam-meets-reggae.\" Featuring a spirited cover of Elvis Costello\'s \"Watching the Detectives\" along with incendiary versions of fan favorites like \"Rise Up\"and \"Proggae,\" plus previously unreleased gems like the steamy album-opener \"Oh Lord,\" there\'s no better representation of ROC\'s recently perfected, bigger, badder sound than the fast-paced experience of Live Vol. 1. From addictive reggae pop songs to consciously charged roots rhythms and berserk electronic improvisations, the grace and precision with which ROC execute their bass-heavy works is overwhelming.
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