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Vibration was originally a Jamaican vocal
trio, just like there are many more:
Culture, Black Uhuru, Abyssinians, to name
but three. The vibes have a very original
sound, and unlike many other trio's, each of
the members are perfectly able to sing lead
and backing vocals. They have released many,
many albums, under which "Why You So
Craven" This album has not received the
credits that it should have, in my opinnion.
The fact that it is produced by Henry
"Junjo" Lawes has certainly
contributed to this stance. Junjo has
produced nomerous earlier dancehall music,
just remember Barrington Levy, the Scientist
Greensleeves series and so on. This rub a
dub touch maybe didn't fall good in the ears
of some critics, but I can't really tell you
why, because Craven certainly belongs to
Israel Vibration's top albums.
The basslines and the bass drums are
perfectly mixed, the voices from the vibes
on top of it, and most of the tracks contain
special spiritual lyrics that will move many
to tears and give them power and strength to
continue living in a Babylon. Tracks like
Universal Father, Jah is the Way and Jah
Solid Rock are true gems and I can't see how
these tracks wouldn't cater to roots fans
and conscious dreadlocks.
I mentioned earlier the works of Junjo
Lawes. Please don't think, that this album
is not roots reggae, because it is. It is
roots reggae that is easily accesable, the
grooves are nice and sweet so it will move
your dancing feet. The instrumentation is
impressive, and despite of many musicians,
the music isn't complicated.
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