Israel Vibration - Stamina

After a four year hiatus, Israel Vibration returns with a powerful new CD. Their fans have been waiting on this release, and will not be disappointed. Recorded in Europe and Jamaica, it has the strength to garner roots reggae fans worldwide. Album Description

Amazing!

Israel Vibration have been around since the late 70's, arguably the height of roots reggae. Stamina seems an approprate title for their latest release since they have been around for so long. This is roots reggae at its finest. There is no doubt that these guys are Jamaican, unlike so mant new "reggae" bands who are as much hip-hop as anything. The music of Israel Vibration is firmly rooted in the music of Jamdong and if one is familiar with mento, Jamaican folk, one can hear its influence clearly.
For fans of traditional, deep roots reggae, this cd is a must have. There is nothing new here but in this case, that is a good thing. Great vocal harmonies backed by a phenominal rocking band who actually play their instruments rather than use samples. No McMusic here, thank Jah!
There are too few bands with the dedication and integrity of Israel Vibration. In a sea of mass produced, corporate garbage encompassing, sadly, all genres, Israel Vibration are an island,like Jamaica, of beauty and the ability of the sufferers to triumph. February 23, 2008

A solid album

It has been a couple of years since IV put out a new studio album.
When I listen to it for the first time, it was a recognizable sound, as I expected. The music and harmony are uplifting. Most of the tracks are recorded in the Tuff Gong studio with some of the best instrument players. Especially the songs peformed by Wiss are very strong.
Unfortunately I really must get used to some of Skelly's songs this time.
Tracks like Cleaniness and Free Loafter are covered with a kind of modern dancehall/disco sauce. I think you must like it or not, but I don't.
On the other hand it is renewing.
On the last track, Sautez Reggae, Wiss and Skelly are doing lead vocals together, they haven't done that before and it's fun to hear.
So overal this is a very solid album and still worth the buy.
August 10, 2007

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