- Rusted Root (1998) [flac] — Rusted Root

: The album closes with a nearly seven-minute cover of the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want," reinterpreted through the band's signature rhythmic lens. Production & Technical Context

: The album features legendary bassist Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna) and members of Hot Tuna (Jorma Kaukonen, Michael Falzarano, Pete Sears). This added a seasoned blues-rock and jam-band depth to the record.

: Recorded at Mr. Small's Funhouse in Pittsburgh, the band's hometown base.

Rusted Root's 1998 self-titled album is a fascinating transitional "piece" for the band, often described as a . It marks a departure from their purely tribal worldbeat roots toward a more polished, radio-friendly pop-rock sound, while still maintaining their complex rhythmic core. Key Highlights of the 1998 Album