USED VINYL
The Roots - Rising Down
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- Family-run in San Clemente for over 10 years
The record
Title: The Roots - Rising Down
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2008, Hip Hop, Alternative Hip Hop, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7/26
Matrix #: Def Jam B0011138-01
Condition: VG+++ (LM) | Members: Black T (73' - Alive), Questlove (71' - Alive), Kamal G (69' - Alive)
Cultural Facts:
- Personal Struggle: Malik B’s addiction and long absences had strained his relationship with The Roots, and his return on this album gave the record an extra layer of damaged friendship and survival.
- Political Science: Rising Down is one of the group’s darkest records, confronting war, climate anxiety, racism, surveillance, and a country that felt increasingly unstable.
- Studio Lore: The album opens with a real argument recorded during a tense phone call between band members, immediately framing the record as conflict rather than celebration.
7/10/26 LM
What collectors say
4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews
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★★★★★
This place is a little tucked away but easy to find. Though it’s not a big shop, it has a great selection of records at great prices! The guy who helped me out at the counter was friendly and really helpful! If I were in the area again, I would definitely go back.
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★★★★★
Power plant records is the best! Great selection of vinyl, the owner and staff are super cool and one of the best things about them are the local shows they put on at Stuft Pizza to support local punk bands like Repeater and Simulator (aka Current Location).
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