Reviews

The African by Tiken Jah Fakoly
By Tom Orr on 02 Nov 2008

Not the Ivory Coast reggae star’s best work, but hard-hitting nonetheless.

Earl 'Chinna' Smith and Idrens: Inna De Yard Vol. 2
By Angus Taylor on 30 Oct 2008

A smoother edged effort from the yard but with the same impressive results.

Culture And the Deejays at Joe Gibbs 1977-79 by Culture
By Tom Orr on 25 Oct 2008

Early Culture tracks niced up inna deejay style.

Nostradamus by Winston McAnuff
By Angus Taylor on 23 Oct 2008

This will please Winston's fans, both old and new.

Truths and Rights Deluxe Edition by Johnny Osbourne
By Tom Orr on 20 Oct 2008

Late '70s Studio One masterpiece re-emerges as good as ever and even better.

A Town Called Addis by Dub Colossus
By Tom Orr on 18 Oct 2008

There’s a new dub in town and it’s sounding colossally great.

Le Choc Des Cultures by Alpha Wess
By Angus Taylor on 15 Oct 2008

A scathing critique of French Colonialism by the Guinean singer signed to Makasound.

In Transit by Ziggi
By Angus Taylor on 14 Oct 2008

The Netherlands own reggae sensation returns with a new album on Greensleeves and Rock N Vibes.

I Can Feel Your Pain by Gyptian
By John Fenwick on 11 Oct 2008

A landmark album that sets a new standard for contemporary reggae.

No 1 Station - Boss Beat
By Angus Taylor on 08 Oct 2008

This highly touted ska band have an eye on the charts.

Soul Pirate by Alborosie
By Angus Taylor on 05 Oct 2008

New songs rub shoulders with familiar 7s on this limited availability preview release.

Jah Is Real by Burning Spear
By Angus Taylor on 01 Oct 2008

His new album is the sound of a living man with work to do.

New Day For Sugar Minott
By Angus Taylor on 12 Sep 2008

His first proper album in years makes for intriguing listening.

City Runnings by Cornerstone
By John Fenwick on 10 Sep 2008

Welcome reissue of Cornerstone’s reggae chronicle of urban life in 1990s Britain

Dread Meets Greensleeves: A Westside Revolution
By Angus Taylor on 08 Sep 2008

There's something awfully familiar about Greensleeves latest celeb selection.

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