Modern Roots Reggae

[Guido]

I would rather say Signing Off is alright, and a bit on the boring side.

[benjamin]

Well, burden of shame and food for thought are really good songs in my opinion. But I agree with you Guido, the whole thing isn't exceptional.

[Dave]

My favourite tracks are Madam Madusa, and Strange Fruit. I think their version of Strange Fruit is pretty bold, not many artists can re-produce that song with their ability.
Dave

[Guido]

Yeah.
There are a few good songs on that album, and the sound is distinctive, but I always found it unsatisfactory somehow. But of course it is just matter of judgement.
But, mind you, I never said it's crap, only that it is no masterpiece; and although there are a few good tracks on Present Arms too, still Signing Off probably is their best album.
Who knows, perhaps they should have called it a day right after that.
But in any case it came out in 1980, so can we really speak of modern roots?
In any case the only modern roots record that I really enjoyed is the Restless Mashaits'; and Jah's Cure is not bad at all.

[John Public]

Try to listen to listen to Sizzla's "Bobo Ashanti" Album and to Capleton's "Reign Of Fire". Ok I didn't listen to UB 40 "Signing Off. But I will. You shouldn't disrespect people like Sizzla and Capleton. I think they are one of those important people that brogught spiritualness and rasta into to the dancehall scene. Don't get me wrong i love midnite and groundation, but i wouldn't say modern roots to it. I think it classical reggae, more in the way of bob marley and peter tosh.

[benjamin]

You're probably right. Midnite and groundation are only modern from a historical point of view although groundation is not really classical, especially their last album.
Sorry if you think it's disrespect but that's true, Sizzla's word may be inspired by his religion, but I really can't compare his vibration and what is given through his music to the message and energy of roots singers and bands I listen to. He may say "love" but I can't hear Love. Maybe should I listen to it once again. You're right, Respect.

[DreadAppearance]

Midnite is untraditionaly traditional. From the way that they sound to the way that they perform. How many of you had the pleasure of seeing them live? They put on a smashin' show.

[Dave]

Waait a minute, have we forgotten about
10 Foot Ganja Plant?
Hillside Airstrip and
Midnight Landing
Also, John Brown's Body, with some of the same members. Post replies
Dave

[jack]

im not a UB40 fan but i like their tune "buzz feeling" which is about when youv smoked to much
cant remember what that albums called but I think they were trying to make a dancehall album
I reckon Anthony B is making good roots tunes my favourite would be "fire pon the government" and "put god above everything"

[luke]

are the albums of these bands also in lp format??
where can i buy something likemidnite oder dezarie on lp?
i'm from germany...