In case you haven’t noticed, The Roots have been out there something fierce promoting their new album, Rising Down. But even at their hardest hustle, you have to wonder if ou faves from Philly can’t help but sabotage their chances. First there was the decision to drop the crossover hit “Birthday Girl” with Fallout Boy’s Patrick Stump. Then last night, the band (minus Black Thought) used an appearance on the Colbert report to perform the “Star Spangled Banner.” And while the rampant instrument smashing that ensued might help folks become familiar with newbie guitarist and bass player—Capt. Kirk Douglas and Owen Biddle—it probably isn’t as effective for selling records as playing one of your songs.
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