ICARUS -STATE OF MIND

[mikey dread]

How is this band from the uk ? And is State of Mind any good? are they roots or more "happy" reggae.

[Ites]

I think its more in the cultural vein, 'progressive reggae', just like Aswad and the like

Never heard them, no, but heard about them

[RG]

get this sample

http://s51.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2JXH ... FS1SIA823G

[Bellyman]

I remember John Peel playing one track from a 'live' compilation from way back when, probably around 1980. A song by Icarus called 'Nah me culture dat'(or something almost like that). To me this one sounded like a kind of speeded-up Misty in Roots, not bad at all, very kicking.
Anybody who knows this one ?

[Fabroots]

Thx for the sample RG, i want it now!

[mikey dread]

I just picked up their album on the label Russian Roulette called State Of Mind, it is pretty good with three super tough tracks.

[Phil weston]

I think its more in the cultural vein, 'progressive reggae', just like Aswad and the like

Never heard them, no, but heard about them

Can I get hold of their album please? I have a very poor recording copied from a freind who was killed in a car crash a few years ago, great memories but would love an original copy!