No comments about Sun Ra Dedication: The Myth Lives On.

1 comments about En Concert.

1. Last CD from this great French band captured live. Mixing lyrics in Spanish, English & French on to Ragga-Ska rythoms with talent.

No comments about Club T.O.N. 3rd Floor Sampler.

1 comments about Studio One Funk.

1. I bought this cd because the cover said "studio one funk"; and Jamaican funk is something I wanted to hear, as it is so rare. They had better called it "Some Studio One Funk and Lots of Plain Reggae". No that it's not good, but be warned. Okay, the tunes - "Shaft" is an instrumental remake of the classic Isaac Hayes tune; very good; "African Descendants" has nothing to do with funk, but is a very solid chant like cut with great backing vocals; "Poco Tempo" is the best track - a very mysterious sounding Augustus Pablo take on the Woman of the Ghetto/Sidewalk Doctor rhythm (which can maybe be described as "funky reggae") ; "Reggae Feet" is a hybrid between funk and reggae with Lloyd Williams shouting things like "Lord have mercy" and stuff; "Hang Em High" is pure early seventies funk, with the great organ sound of Jackie Mittoo; "Idleberg" is a solid saxophone instrumental over Horace Andy's "Skylarking" rhythm (again not much to do with funk, though it is "funky"); "Beat Down Babylon" is an early dj tune; "Now" is funk - reggae from the early seventies or late sixties, instrumental; "007" is an instrumental ska tune; "See A Man's Face" is a dj take on the Horace Andy tune; "Love Jah" is more reggae than funk; "Do Your Thing" is Leroy Sibbles' impersonation of US soul; good tune; "Music Answer" is a dub tune from the late seventies, not so great sound quality but a nice bassline; "Melting Pot" is almost identical to the Booker T & MG's track; "You Found Heaven" is reggae with soulful vocals; "Steady Beat" a rocksteady instrumental; "It's A Shame" is a cover of I think an old motown tune; "Another Thing" is two minutes long and not funk; "Funky Broadway" is a not so good cover of Stevie Wonder's "Uptight"
   Only about 3 or 4 tracks that could be described as funk; and a lot of filler, in my opinion.
   I wouldn't recommend this album . I just bought "Studio One Discomixes" and that's a much better compilation.

No comments about Carry on Ska, Vol. 2.

2 comments about Live at the Grassroots.

1. Justin Hinds is sorely missed in the Reggae community. This album brings to light his passion for music and the excellent playing by John Browns Body helps lift up the pace a bit. This a great reggae classic in the coming for all who like Roots Reggae.



2. I don't know about the quality of this recording as of yet seeing as how I'm only just ordering it today, but I was there for this incredible moment in music. It was Grassroots fest 02' and Justin Hinds was to be on the line-up for the weekend but about a week before the festival, it was released that Justin wouldn't be there cause he wasn't allowed into the country. Needless to say, JBB hit the stage at midnight and began with 1 or 2 songs that would lead into an incredible set and then, out of nowhere, Hinds walks onto stage and we all went crazy. Hinds continued to lead the JBB set for the remainder of the evening and left us all with the feeling that we had just been a part of something amazing. For anyone who was there, this is a must have. For anyone else, this is still a must have.

No comments about Rub a Dub.

1 comments about Closer Than You - Florida Ska Vol. 2.

1. This cd has a few morsels that deserve mention. By The Clock - Baker Act makes you want another beer, so does Not Going Back by the Savoys. And the following song, You and Me by Moxie gets the alcohol flowing. But probably not enough to enjoy the rest of the menu. Appetizers and beer...where's my food? Closer Than You Volume I was much more digestible. Come on Florida--serve us dinner! Not musicians by day, waiters bynight.

No comments about Anything for the Kids.

5 comments about Thicker Than Water.

1. This is the cd that I like to remember H2O with - its really dark melodic punk/hardcore. Its one of the best cds of the genre as well.

   Even though they well ... went against everything they stood for with their first album (and "sold out", went to a major label, changed their genre to the fit the trends, etc.) this album still stands the test of time.

   If you're into their newer stuff but haven't checked out any of their earlier work, check this album about and give a listen to the bands that they have tattooed onto themselves while your at it.




2. THIS IN MY OPINION IS THE BEST CD NEXT TO GO THAT H2O HAS DONE.



3. If you are a fan of Punk music, then this CD needs to be in your collection. The first Epitaph release for H2O is definitely their strongest...even though all four of their albums are fantastic... These NYC Hardcore guys keep it positive and put on the best live performances that I've seen. They exude energy and Toby keeps it real by hopping in the crowd on a regular basis. H2O are definitely at the top of the list of all the new school punk bands. I could go on and on about how these guys rock, but you'll just have to experience it for yourselves. Buy this album!! You will not be disappointed.



4. sorry guys. i liked it but not as much as i thought i would. check out my other reveiws please



5. This and F.T.T.W. are awesome albums and I can't wait to get their self titled cd. Oh yeah, if you ever get a chance to see H2O live, DO NOT MISS IT.