Thursday, 18 June 2009

Review - Dub Pistols - Rum & Coke

Dub Pistols - Rum & Coke

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7 out of 10

Musically, this album is a pretty-much flawless collection of dub, ska, hip-hop and everything in between and if you like your vocal tough and uncompromising, then you'll be all over it like a swine flu sneeze. Lindy Layton warbles angelically but of the extra-special guests full marks should be given to Red Star Lion and Mr. Gregory Isaacs. Both provide excellent alternatives to Rodney P's customary vocal punches - Six Months, with its tale of a macho hard-man getting round to admitting that he genuinely loves a girl for the right reasons, is a particular scarred gem.

The rap-jabs do get in the way of enjoying the laid-back tunes somewhat, though, so Song For Summer makes a most welcome ending - a mellow, sunny party in six minutes.

Listen: www.myspace.com/thedubpistols

Tracklist:
1. Back to Daylight (feat. Ashley Slater)
2. I'm In Love (feat. Lindy Layton & Rodney P)
3. Everyday Stranger (feat.TK & Ashley Slater)
4. Revitalise (feat. TK)
5. Ganja (feat. Rodney P)
6. She Moves (feat. TK)
7. Peace of Mind (feat. Red Star Lion & Rodney p)
8. Keep the Fire Burning (feat. Justin Robertson)
9. Six Months (feat. Gregory Isaacs & Rodney P)
10. Song For Summer (feat. Ashley Slater)

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