For the 2004 album No Roots, Faithless were joined by rapper/vocalist LSK.
Rollo's studio relationship is quite unique as he has synesthesia [a clinical condition where sounds have colour] . He also acted as producer for the second half of his sister Dido's debut album, No Angel.
Dido has been a guest singer on a number of Faithless tracks, including "Flowerstand Man" from the 1995 debut album Reverence, "Hem of his Garment" from Sunday 8PM, "One Step Too Far" from Outrospective and "No Roots" from the album of the same name.
Faithless have now released 5 studio albums, with a remix album for the first three (Reverence, Sunday 8pm and Outrospective) and an instrumental for the last (No Roots), plus a Greatest Hits collection (Forever Faithless) and 2 DVDS, one of which showcased their universally acclaimed live performances. Their most mature album and arguably their best is the latest album 'To All New Arrivals' released on 27th November 2006, the album name being inspired by the recent birth of two babies to Rollo and Sister Bliss.
Part of one of their tracks featured on the 'Greatest Hits' album (Taruntula) was remixed by the BBC and used as the theme for their World Cup coverage in 2002.
It was reported that Faithless were to split up after their 2005 tour, which was due to end on 30 April 2005. Speculation started after Rollo wrote "We set out thinking it would be our last album, feeling maybe we have had our time in the sun". Fortunately, this was not meant to be. A fresh clutch of tour dates prolonged the tour until December 2005.
In 2006 the band made several summer festival appearances, including the V Festival in England.
In August of 2006, Faithless released a 3 CD compilation for the Renaissance series titled, "Renaissance 3D". The first CD contains a mix of then current club hits, the second CD is a collection of Faithless remixes and productions, and the third CD is a laid back chill out CD.
On the 27th of November 2006, Faithless released its fifth studio album titled "To All New Arrivals". Previews of the tracks were made available via the Faithless website in early October.
Their 'Music Matters' tour in the UK started in early 2007.
In May 2010, Faithless released "The Dance", their best selling album to date in Europe. The album has been followed a few months later by an upgrade, including a remix bonus CD, "The Dance Never Ends".
On March 16th 2011, Maxi Jazz announced on his website that Faithless would cease to be, commenting "But, like when writing a song, you always just ‘know’ when it’s finished… this is and was the “Thank YOU And Goodbye’ tour".
INTRODUCTION
Faithless Lyrics
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No roots, no tree, no family, no way,
No roots, no tree, no family, no way.
The lyrics of Faithless's song Introduction express the feelings of disconnectedness and isolation that one might feel when they have no roots, no family, and no way. The repetition of the phrase "no roots, no tree, no family, no way" emphasizes the magnitude of the state of being rootless, without a family or a community to belong to, and without a path or direction to follow. The repetition also highlights the sense of helplessness that can come with the absence of these things.
The lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on the listener's personal experiences and emotional state. Some may find the lyrics to be a cry for help, a desperate plea to be included and accepted by a group or community. Others might see the lyrics as a statement of independence, an assertion of one's ability to survive and thrive on their own, without the need for a support system. Regardless of the interpretation, the lyrics of Introduction convey a powerful sense of longing and a deep desire for connection and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
No roots, no tree, no family, no way,
I feel disconnected and lost without any ties or connections to people, places or things.
No roots, no tree, no family, no way.
I am repeating my feeling of being alone and without a support system.
Contributed by Isaac B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.