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Game Theory
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 6025170012688
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Def Jam
Manufacturer: Def Jam
MPN: 000722202
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Def Jam
Release Date: August 29, 2006
Studio: Def Jam
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Editorial Review:
Despite their signing to Def Jam, on Game Theory the Roots head in a direction opposite from all the trendy, commercial formulas that the label has pioneered. This is as intensely a "Roots album" as anything they've put out, the rightful sequel to their brilliant, creative Phrenology (unlike their last album, the off-balance Tipping Point. Game Theory is a dark and brooding affair, not just in Black Thought's foreboding lyricism but also in its musical textures. There's a layer of melancholia running beneath nearly every song, whether in the heavy thump of "In the Music" or the frenetic verve of "Here I Come." Track-for-track, this isn't The Roots' most scintillating collection of songs, but listened to from end-to-end, it's actually a remarkable achievement in album-making. Every song builds into the next one, and those willing to experience Game Theory as a 47-minute suite of 13 songs will be richly rewarded by how precisely the whole puzzle fits together. --Oliver Wang
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great Album - good variety and some classic songs.
Really enjoy listening to this album. Listening to it from start to finish, it really comes together. Good recording quality for your hi-fi. There's a few really cool classic songs. Overall not perfect but very good and worth the purchase.
Rating: - Black thought's of game theory
Game Theory presents even yet a darker view into the intellect of musical and lyrical virtuosos together known as the roots. Game Theory is very introspective, evidenced by such reflective rap of Black Thought. Though the album is not quite as experimental, musically, Tipping Point it is of high quality. The production is sound, and the flow delivery is on point.
Definitely an essential in the hip hop collection.
Rating:  - Fed up
Game Theory finds The Roots fed up with the rising body count in Philadelphia and around the world. It's an album lacking in the playfullness that was interspersed througout the group's previous efforts, which makes it a little heavy but worth the weight. The prominent use of old-school R&B samples serves as a nostalgic counter to lyrics dripping with anger and resignation. It's a littlepolemical, but overall this is an important album that needs to be heard.
Rating: - The most Authentic Roots album to date!!
The Roots continue to be the most consistent rap group of all time and continue there slur of good music by providing us with a concert like effort on "Game Theory". Following the disappointment of their last album (which if you want to choose, "Tipping Point" was probably their weakest album to date) they hit us with a barrage of fast pace, dark, and energetic music never heard from The Roots. People have grown a custom to their laid back vibe of music in the past. However, this album blends ... Read More
Rating: - Very dark, but brilliant album...
This is the darkest Roots album yet. As always, Black Thought's lyrical genius and rhythmic prowess shines through to a new level. The whole album reflects the sad reality of the street life in inner-city Philadelphia, but it is energizing at the same time, especially with intense tracks like "Here I Come" or the more laid-back and flowing "Clock with No Hands". I also think "Take it There" is a brilliant song; it grips you from the minute Black Thought starts his verse, before the beat comes ... Read More
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