: Recorded at Mr. Small's Funhouse in Pittsburgh, the band's hometown base.
: While Michael Glabicki remains the primary lead, Liz Berlin takes a prominent lead vocal on the track "Moon," a standout performance that adds a new dimension to the band's vocal texture. Rusted Root - Rusted Root (1998) [FLAC]
: The album features legendary bassist Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna) and members of Hot Tuna (Jorma Kaukonen, Michael Falzarano, Pete Sears). This added a seasoned blues-rock and jam-band depth to the record. : Recorded at Mr
: The album wavers between hypnotic tribal grooves and hooky, accessible pop. For instance, "Rising Sun" is a straightforward "clapalong" pop track, whereas "Agbadza" (track 8) finally delivers the heavy, intricate percussion that die-hard fans crave. : The album features legendary bassist Jack Casady
Rusted Root's 1998 self-titled album is a fascinating transitional "piece" for the band, often described as a . It marks a departure from their purely tribal worldbeat roots toward a more polished, radio-friendly pop-rock sound, while still maintaining their complex rhythmic core. Key Highlights of the 1998 Album