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After two albums together, it was obvious that a vibrant musical relationship had developed between Israel Vibration and the trio's backing band, the Roots Radics. The Radics' blend of powerful beats with an easygoing, swaying style provided perfect backdrops for the Vibes' vocals, adding strength to the more forceful numbers, while giving the quieter songs a delightfully breezy atmosphere. This relationship reaches an epiphany on Forever, an album vividly shaded in mood and emotion. Once roots was defined by melancholy melodies and ever heavier rhythms, but time had broken this mold, and the Vibes revel in this freedom. Thus, the festive "Reggae on the River" is set to the most ponderous of rhythms, even as it nods to Marley's "Jamming," while the heartfelt sufferer's song "Poor Man Cry" is garbed in a bouncy beat and tight, bright brass -- the superb trio of Dean Frazer, Nambo, and Dave Madden at their most exuberant. "Be Careful" positively sways, and "Red Eyes" rocks, exactly as a song celebrating roots-rock-reggae should. Thematically, Forever is largely cultural, from the aforementioned sufferer's song through "Racial Discrimination" and on to the militant "Soldiers of the Jah Army," while more religious numbers are also featured. Even so, the entire album has a gala feel that washes across all the songs and the three heady accompanying dubs. Join the celebration.
© Jo-Ann Greene /TiVo
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Jim Fox, Engineer - Israel Vibration, MainArtist - Doctor Dread, Interviewer - Lascelle 'Wiss' Bulgin, InterviewedGuest
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Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist
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Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist - Cecil Spence, Composer
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Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist
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Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist - Albert Craig, Composer
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Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist
© 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist
© 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Jim Fox, Engineer - David Madden, Trumpet - Dwight Pinkney, Guitar - Dean Fraser, Saxophone - Mallory Williams, Organ, Synthesizer - Israel Vibration, Producer, MainArtist - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass - Sticky, Percussion - Style Scott, Drums - Soljie, Engineer - Albert Craig, Composer - Harry T. Powell, Percussion - Nambo, Trombone - Bingi Bunny, Rhythm Guitar - Tee-Bird, Keyboards
© 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1991 Real Authentic Sound Inc. under exclusive license to Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Jim Fox, Engineer - David Madden, Trumpet - Dwight Pinkney, Lead Guitar - Dean Fraser, Horn - Mallory Williams, Organ, Synthesizer - Israel Vibration, Producer, MainArtist - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Sticky, Percussion - Style Scott, Drums - Doctor Dread, Producer - Harry T. Powell, Percussion - Nambo, Trombone - Bingi Bunny, Rhythm Guitar - Tee-Bird, Keyboards
© 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1991 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist
© 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist
© 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Israel Vibration, Performance, MainArtist
© 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Album review
After two albums together, it was obvious that a vibrant musical relationship had developed between Israel Vibration and the trio's backing band, the Roots Radics. The Radics' blend of powerful beats with an easygoing, swaying style provided perfect backdrops for the Vibes' vocals, adding strength to the more forceful numbers, while giving the quieter songs a delightfully breezy atmosphere. This relationship reaches an epiphany on Forever, an album vividly shaded in mood and emotion. Once roots was defined by melancholy melodies and ever heavier rhythms, but time had broken this mold, and the Vibes revel in this freedom. Thus, the festive "Reggae on the River" is set to the most ponderous of rhythms, even as it nods to Marley's "Jamming," while the heartfelt sufferer's song "Poor Man Cry" is garbed in a bouncy beat and tight, bright brass -- the superb trio of Dean Frazer, Nambo, and Dave Madden at their most exuberant. "Be Careful" positively sways, and "Red Eyes" rocks, exactly as a song celebrating roots-rock-reggae should. Thematically, Forever is largely cultural, from the aforementioned sufferer's song through "Racial Discrimination" and on to the militant "Soldiers of the Jah Army," while more religious numbers are also featured. Even so, the entire album has a gala feel that washes across all the songs and the three heady accompanying dubs. Join the celebration.
© Jo-Ann Greene /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:58
- Main artists: Israel Vibration
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Trojan Records
- Genre: Reggae
© 1991 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1991 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
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