On the 17 of May 2007 reggae history will be created has the best Jamaican band to surface since Morgan Heritage will drop their debut album ‘Movement’. The ‘Movement’ album has received a several good reviews and is already a cult hit in the states.
Movement is a promising beginning from seriously talented band; it boasts a strong, dry sound that recalls the early Mango albums of Steel Pulse”Broward County New Times:
“The group’s music thumps with rebel bass lines and thought-provoking lyrics, not just of yesteryear, but rather it transcends time, a key ingredient of the sound they’ve been creating in the eight years since the band first formed”
Conscious Choice Magazine:
“While this Kingston, Jamaica-based collective may be termed “reggae rock,” they take the best elements of both to compile what is arguably one of the most impressive debuts of recent times. Over the course of 73 minutes they infuse electric guitars and other jazz-based instruments (saxophones, keys) into the obvious necessity of reggae tradition: the low end. It’s not surprising, however, when your bassist is nicknamed “Babylon Headache.”
Right On! Magazine:
“Retrospective tracks fuse with Introspective singles to form a myriad of diverse sounds and topics that anyone with half a brain can appreciate”....“Rootz Underground’s ‘Movement’ will make reggae aficionados out of the occasional reggae listener”
Jamrock Magazine:
“Kingston’s Rootz Underground album is leading the latest development in the ongoing roots reggae revival-the return of the self sufficient band”
Global Rhythm Review:
“The band delivers a well crafted balance of easy skanking and reverent passion that’s well worth the wait”
Whereitzat Magazine:
“I wanted to run and wake the town and tell the people that Reggae music—real reggae music, the kind that is a throw back to reggae ambassadors such as Tosh, Marley and Burning Spear, lives on in this six-member band”.
Despite the many accolades Rootz Underground remains humble;
“Were are happy that the world accepts and understands our music and is willing to join the Movement”. Charles, Rootz Underground Lead Guitar.
The 19-track album was produced by Wayne Armond, Bobby Digital, Dean Fraser and Rory Gilligan and is being released in internationally by the Riverstone Records label. The Movement Album features some of Rootz Undergrounds best known songs such as the smash hit Victims Of The System, cult favourite Herb Fields, and the hard hitting Hammer. There are also several new treats such as When I Go and Corners Of My Mind to name a few.
On May 17 2008 at Ashanti Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant, Rootz Underground will indeed continue their revolutionary reggae ‘Movement’. The launch will feature a performance by the group themselves as well as several of Jamaica’s best known artistes.
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