RESTLESS MASHAITS
Kingston Sessions 1992-2002
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Tracklisting: |
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| 01 | Africa | |
| 02 | Africa Dub | |
| 03 | Selassie I Steps | |
| 04 | Good Conquer Evil | |
| 05 | Dub Conquer Evil | |
| 06 | Tribal African Dub | |
| 07 | Kings Of Kings | |
| 08 | King Dub | |
| 09 | Dubby Road | |
| 10 | Herbalist | |
| 11 | Faya Dub |
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Swiss band together with Jamaican instrumentalists. Mixed by Colin "Bulby" York.
REVIEW IN ENGLISH: SOURCE: ROOTS MUSIC Reggae & Dancehall AUTHOR: Douweh Congo 
Besides being home to chocolate, cheese fondue, clocks and Lee Scratch Perry, Switzerland has a new export product to boast about: Addis Record. This label released some crucial 7inches during the late nineties and has now released what could possibly become one of the albums of the year. The project in question is called: Restless Mashaits, and is made up of reggae veterans such as: Dean Frazer, Nambo, Chico, Dwight Pickney, Bongo Herman, Dizzy Moore, Deadly Headley and Scully. When looking at this list of heavyweights it becomes clear that this recording is heavy on the horns and deeply rooted in the Jamaican reggae tradition of the 1970's. The tracks on this album balance between instrumentals and dub, all mixed by Colin "Bulby" York or Soljie Hamilton. This is not just some reggae album, this is a roots- steppers- floor killer ready to mash up the dance! Every lover of uncut foundation reggae, which was meant to skank to all night long, should purchase this album blindly. Whether it is the fabulous opening track 'Africa', or the last Nyabinghi flavoured 'Faya Dub' it is all strictly killer, no filler. Our Swiss friends have struck gold with this production and let's hope that Addis Records will continue putting out quality sounds like these. They have my vote for album of the year! (Douweh Congo) |
