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Artist: Aswad
Label: MUSIC ON CD
Genre: Reggae/Dub
Format:CD
Released:1st March 2006
Catalogue No:MOCCD13685
Barcode:8718627228043

Description:

Unlike the later more commercial offerings, this album is a true heavyweight and set the standard for British reggae. ‘New Chapter’ represent Aswads, albeit brief, creative peak. For most of its tracks, even those with ho-hum titles like “I Will Keep on Loving You” and “He Gave the Sun to Shine”, Aswad balances the heavy roots, dub influence of Lee Perry and King Tubby with a supple, jazzy swing. Tony Robinsons spacious bass and Angus Gayes fluid drumming create insistent riddims that make up for the earnest, occasionally overwritten lyrics. If you have never listened to Aswad before then this extended album with its soothing lyrics and dub will blow you away.