Root Down (EP)
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| Root Down | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | May 23, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994–1995 | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip-hop, hardcore punk | |||
| Length | 28:56 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Beastie Boys, Mario Caldato Jr. | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Root Down is an EP by American hip-hop group Beastie Boys, released in 1995.
The first three tracks are variations of the track "Root Down", from the Beastie Boys' 1994 album Ill Communication. The remaining seven tracks were recorded "live in Europe, winter 1995".[2] The hidden track heard in the end is a radio jingle in Hebrew made in Israel's military radio station Galey Tzahal. It promoted a Beastie Boys special aired prior to their only two concerts in the country, in March 1995. When Mike D and Ad-Rock were interviewed at the station they heard the recording and asked for it.[3]
All tracks are written by Beastie Boys except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Root Down" (Free Zone Mix) | 3:48 |
| 2. | "Root Down" (Ill Communication Mix) | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Root Down" (PP Balloon Mix - produced by Prince Paul) | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Time to Get Ill" (Horovitz, Yauch, Diamond, Rubin) | 1:59 |
| 5. | "Heart Attack Man" (Beastie Boys, AWOL) | 2:08 |
| 6. | "The Maestro" | 3:14 |
| 7. | "Sabrosa" (Beastie Boys, Bobo, Money Mark) | 2:53 |
| 8. | "Flute Loop" (Beastie Boys, Caldato, Al Kooper) | 1:39 |
| 9. | "Time for Livin'" (Frontline) | 1:58 |
| 10. | "Something's Got to Give" (Beastie Boys, Caldato, Money Mark) (Ends at 3:56. The hidden track can be heard at 4:28) | 4:57 |
| Total length: | 28:56 | |
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart[4] | 43 |
| Austrian Albums Chart[5] | 38 |
| Canadian Albums Chart[6] | 48 |
| Dutch Albums Chart[7] | 78 |
| German Albums Chart[8] | 38 |
| UK Albums Chart[9] | 23 |
| US Billboard 200[10] | 50 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 50,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
