--- product_id: 19728130 title: "Rooty" price: "€ 51.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/19728130-rooty store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Rooty **Price:** € 51.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rooty - **How much does it cost?** € 51.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/19728130-rooty) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com Since Simon Radcliffe and Felix Burton of Basement Jaxx released the unbelievable Remedy in 1999, house music has experienced a slight identity crisis. But even as trance and Fatboy Slim-style big beat saturate the dance floor, the primal, funky soul of true house that the Jaxx duo know and love clearly reverberates beneath it all. With Rooty, Radcliffe and Burton finish the job they started on Remedy by listening to their instincts, stripping away the gloss, taking some creative risks, and coming up with some of the rawest grooves in recent memory. The first track and single "Romeo" doesn't waste any time, parlaying an irresistible hook and a relentlessly up vibe into the most danceable three and a half minutes of 2001. Frankie Knuckles-era Chicago house and War's deep Latin funk are audible throughout, along with an adventurous production sense; "SFM" packs in a wild kaleidoscope of howls and cross-rhythms while slinking along and rubbing itself on the furniture like a cat in heat. Still, given the level of creative license at work here, the record sometimes misses the mark. Songs like "I Want U" reach for progressive funk, but forget the low bass end that can give a silly, airy song some gravity. But more often that not, the band's decision to eschew beats in favor of dirtier, sexier means of rhythmic expressions pays off. Witness the fat bass line at work in "Get Me Off," as a breathy tease of a lead vocal turns into an outright come-on. Somehow both relentlessly modern and a throwback to simpler, funkier times, Rooty is an effective way to jog the memory should you have forgotten the egg that came before the trance chicken. --Matthew Cooke Review If 1998's Remedy innocently shined a light into the dank back room of daring creativity that house once occupied, then Basement Jaxx's infectious follow-up should serve as the next chapter in their brazen, genre-disrupting saga. Though it's hardly a mere continuum of their tough, dirty sound (standard issue on Remedy and Atlantic Jaxx). Instead of picking up where the sonic carnival of Remedy left off, Rooty drifts into a hall of mirrors, where Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe entertain themselves with carefree new twists on R&B, pop and house. So if you can shake off the initial shock of Kele Le Roc's sassy vocal on the album's opener "Romeo" or the guilty Mentos pleasure of "Jus 1 Kiss," you just might be hooked.Perhaps believing there's safety in numbers, Rooty features a few notable guest "vocalists" like Derrick Carter (on "Freakalude"), Junior Sanchez and Erick Morillo (both on "Where's Your Head At?"). Supporting cast aside, though, it's the lyrics that once again shine through, distancing the Basement Jaxx from the muted track-churning legions of house music producers. As with Remedy, signature tales of wilted romance and tormenting vixens are deftly woven into a contagious mix. What's different here is the utter lack of restraint and rhythmic playfulness that oozes from most of the disc.Of course, a daringly fun record like this will attract haters, especially with lines like, "She's a funky feline machine/Crazy cat inside your dream" trading places with "You're neurotic like a yo-yo/U used to be my Romeo." But if that bothers you, you're probably missing the point: The Basement Jaxx don't want you posturing along the wall with the tough guys. Theirs is a world where being cool is the last thing on the list, having been completely overshadowed by a rambunctious party full of noise-making revelers like the ones found at their Brixton club night that gave the album its name. The Jaxx truly believe that your ass will follow your newly freed mind.For longtime fans, there are the familiar rallying points. "Breakaway" is as turbo-charged as anything the Jaxx have done. It's a sexy cut-and-paste burner that the album could use a few more moments of. And the punkish "Where's Your Head At?" is this album's "Yo Yo," its flanger effects and Gary Numan-sampling guitar dredge reminiscent of that weird dream you had where the Beastie Boys sang over a DJ Sneak set. I disengage at "Do Your Thing" though, a goofy mess that sounds like a Jackson 5 reunion show. What you can't forget is that these songs are best served with little regard to composure, context or rules. And they take some warming up to. If you're not prepared to lift your hands and let a smile displace your cool exterior, you may want to avoid this 43-minute temptation. However, if you've been hiding a silly grin behind a falsely tepid demeanor, it's likely that Rooty will cut it loose instantly and lead you straight onto the dance floor. Raymond Leon Roker -- From URB Magazine Review: Japanese exclusive tracks... - The Japanese version of this includes the two Shinichi Osawa remixes of Romeo. While I think they're interesting, they're really busy and I think all the added effects overwhelm what on its own is a great song. I don't think there's any reason to get the Japanese version unless you're a completest. Other than that, Rooty is a great album. I'd probably suggest The Singles is understandably your best bet for a Basement Jaxx album purchase, but you can't go wrong with any of their full albums. Review: Great song - It is a lively song that makes you happy all day after hearing the music ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005K9V5 | | Best Sellers Rank | #80,978 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #55 in Big Beat #392 in House (CDs & Vinyl) #900 in Electronica (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (130) | | Date First Available | January 14, 2007 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | Astralwerks | | Manufacturer | Astralwerks | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 5 x 5.75 x 0.35 inches; 3.63 ounces | ## Images ![Rooty - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411N44FNH7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Japanese exclusive tracks... *by Z***N on December 12, 2017* The Japanese version of this includes the two Shinichi Osawa remixes of Romeo. While I think they're interesting, they're really busy and I think all the added effects overwhelm what on its own is a great song. I don't think there's any reason to get the Japanese version unless you're a completest. Other than that, Rooty is a great album. I'd probably suggest The Singles is understandably your best bet for a Basement Jaxx album purchase, but you can't go wrong with any of their full albums. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great song *by B***E on July 12, 2019* It is a lively song that makes you happy all day after hearing the music ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its pop, techno, lords of acid... and other stuff? *by J***C on July 27, 2002* So its a lot of fun to listen to. Sexy, electronic, dancy beats with a little bit of lounge thrown in. Its a shame that the album doesnt really stand out against a canvas of other vibrant electronic dance music. Dont get me wrong, there really is a lot to like, but nothing really stands out. Its a lot of fun to listen to, and you can safely keep it running in your cd/mp3 player at work or in the car without it either being too distracting or "getting you down." Whats more is your coworkers may even like it. Its just "poppy" enough that most people will probably like it, and just novel enough that those looking for something a little different will most likely be satisfied. An additional note: most people have told me they like the Remedy album better; I like them about the same. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/19728130-rooty](https://www.desertcart.de/products/19728130-rooty) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*