Reviews

Sly and Robbie - Blackwood Dub
By Erik Magni on 16 Mar 2012

Sly and Robbie free your mind.

Necessary Mayhem - Trilogy
By Angus Taylor on 13 Mar 2012

If you're new to Necessary Mayhem this is the perfect place to start.

Tappa Zukie - X Is Wrong
By Erik Magni on 11 Mar 2012

Tappa Zukie's welcome return.

Sizzla - The Chant
By Erik Magni on 07 Mar 2012

Yet another decent album from Sizzla.

Lee Perry and The Upsetters - High Plains Drifter
By Karl Pearson on 03 Mar 2012

A fine collection that showcases Perry's development as a producer in those formative years.

Kevin Batchelor's Grand Concourse
By Valentin Zill on 26 Feb 2012

New York City in Ska.

Roots Nation - Temperature's Risin'
By Karl Pearson on 22 Feb 2012

Roots from the past brought to the here and now for a new generation of reggae fans to love.

Gappy Ranks And His Cookies
By Irie Dole on 20 Feb 2012

Cookies is a high grade package of modern reggae mastery.

Niney Presents Deep Roots Observer Style
By Erik Magni on 16 Feb 2012

Four crucial Niney productions reissued.

Sly and Robbie Present Taxi
By Karl Pearson on 15 Feb 2012

Ground-breaking Dancehall album from two of Jamaica's best reggae producers.

I-Octane - Crying To The Nation
By Angus Taylor on 14 Feb 2012

I-Octane considers himself a brand as well as an artist – and this record maintains his brand...

Augustus Pablo - Message Music
By Erik Magni on 13 Feb 2012

Message Music an acquired taste.

Jah Sun - Battle The Dragon
By Erik Magni on 12 Feb 2012

Jah Sun's best yet.

Singing Melody - They Call Me Mr Melody
By Angus Taylor on 09 Feb 2012

A rotation favourite for Valentine's Day.

Necessary Mayhem - Future Cuts
By Erik Magni on 08 Feb 2012

Promising future for Necessary Mayhem.

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