Faithless is an alternative hip hop group that explores smooth, flowing rhythms with a strong back beat and spoken word.
The group uses a good deal of computerized sounds and instruments that sometimes give a techno effect to its music.
The group is from the United Kingdom and is made up of DJs and musicians.
The first song on this album, “Mass Destruction” is a social and political commentary on war and other things that can and do destroy the world and people as individuals.
“I Want More: Part 1” is a typical rhythm and blues song that is slow, repeats the chorus and has a back beat that almost competes with the lead singer.
The song has a second part, “I Want More: Part 2” and becomes a techno song and acts as a dance remix made for clubbing.
There are fewer words in this version and the beats become the main focus.
“Love Lives on my Street” has a reggae influence in the way it is sung.
There are many futuristic sounds throughout the album, which shows this is a contemporary and modern group.
“Bluegrass” has more spoken word and acoustic guitar along with a beat that you can’t help but nod your head to.
“Sweep” is more upbeat and sounds like computerized steel drums.
This song has a retro feel to it. This is a completely instrumental song and it makes the listener think of the beginning of a Madonna song.
“Miss U Less, See U More” is another retro techno pop song that has a catchy chorus.
“No Roots,” the album’s title track featuring Dido, is a love song about timelessness and uses nature as a metaphor for love and the singer’s lover.
“Swingers” is a mostly instrumental song that includes the group’s usual computerized sounds as well as some hard rock bass guitar that seems to contrast with the rest of the album.
“Pastoral” has more techno that becomes repetitive and in need of change. It makes me want to go to the next track.
The CD ends with a remix of “Mass Destruction.”