74: Rusted Root – When I Woke

Let's get a few things straight. I bathe daily. I am a super carnivore. I don't smoke pot. I can't normally keep a hacky sack in the air for more than one kick. Most of my clothes fit. Did I mention I bathe? With soap and shampoo? But....

I love, love, love Rusted Root's When I Woke (1994). I continually go back and play When I Woke.  It's world, pop, and rock all fused together by bodily odor and hippie lettuce. The songs take me away to a place where nobody has a job and trust funds pay for endless Taco Bell runs and protest signs. And I like it!

"Send Me On My Way" was their big single from the album and reminded me of David Byrne with hiccups, but in a good way. Like all great albums to be studied at my own personal School of Rock, all the songs matter. When I Woke is tangled mess of dreadlock goodness. From the opening "Drum Trip" your senses will be overloaded with bohemian overdrive followed by moody feelings of free love.   If you don't enjoy  "Food & Creative Love"  then you are dead inside.

Ironically, I first bought this CD at Walmart.  That is all.

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