Taproot is an American rock band formed in the late 1990s, known for albums such as Gift (2000), Welcome (2002) and Blue-Sky Research (2005). Reviews note a progression from nu metal roots toward a more melodic, grunge-influenced sound.

Stephen Richards is the band's lead vocalist (mentioned in reviews). Blue-Sky Research involved producer Bob Marlette; Billy Corgan is credited as a co-writer on several tracks on that album (as noted in the reviews).

DeBaser reviews portray Taproot as a band that evolved from nu metal roots toward a more melodic, grunge-tinged sound. Blue-Sky Research is praised as a mature, atmospheric record; Welcome is criticized for monotony despite a few strong tracks like "Poem." Overall the reception is mixed but leans positive for the later material.

For:Listeners who follow nu metal's evolution, fans of grunge-tinged melodic rock and followers of bands like Deftones

 Blue-Sky Research finally gives us a mature band, with its own identity, calmer than ever, far from the usual clichés of its origin genre, yet still belonging to it, despite the marked grunge inclinations shown in the past.

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 Album recommended for those who want to remain dozing off and alienated from a reality that disarms them or for relaxed (and relaxing) car trips, but for the rest, I don't see any outlets.

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