If these latest Album Reviews are any indication, then we’re off to a great 2015 with some fantastic new albums. Read the Album Reviews & Star Ratings for these 6 new albums by Morgan Heritage, The Expanders, Fortunate Youth, Ethan Tucker, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Taco and Da Mofos…
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Coming up, we’ll have new reviews on new albums from Sublime with Rome, Aer, Tunnel Vision, Lefty at the Washout, Bag of Toys, Perro Bravo, Law and more!
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Taco and Da Mofos – Nocturnal Gold
I found listening to Nocturnal Gold to be a lot like watching an action movie. It’s good not because of its artistic merit, but rather because it’s simply entertaining. This is a fun album, and that’s exactly what I want from a band with a name like Taco & Da Mofos…” READ MORE
Written & Reviewed By: Andrew Aroche
Giant Panda – Bright Days
So, if you’re expecting reggae sounds, you’ll have to look elsewhere. If you’re expecting rock riffs, sustained keys or a one drop every handful of measures, you’re not going to hear it on Bright Days. But, if you are a listener in search of good music, regardless of genre, Bright Days is your album…” READ MORE
Written & Reviewed By: Kit Chalberg
Morgan Heritage – Strictly Roots
“The album ranges from roots to dubstep, hitting dancehall and ska on the way and has plenty of depth to keep this bumping for some time. As a lot of modern reggae releases these days, this album drifts from harder hitting tunes to soft R&B inspired lovers rock, with my preference being for the former…” READ MORE
Written & Reviewed By: Tommy Dubs
Ethan Tucker – Misunderstood
If you are looking for overused, warn out and increasingly unconvincing rock-reggae sounds, then this is not your album. Likewise, if you are a listener that needs musical cohesive or an album that “stays true” to a particular sound, then this is not your album. But, if you are listener who appreciates a musician who unapologetically explores their influences and doesn’t shy away from diversity (ala Ben Harper and G-Love), then Misunderstood is your album and Ethan Tucker is your guy…” READ MORE
Written & Reviewed By: Kit Chalberg
The Expanders – Hustling Culture
“There is not a hint of popularized southern California reggae on this album, no pandering to the scene, just roots reggae recorded to tape sounding warm as hell and dripping with integrity. Whether you call it reggae, rock steady or lovers rock… it is all the Expanders and its all heavy vibes…” READ MORE
Written & Reviewed By: Tommy Dubs
Fortunate Youth – Don’t Think Twice
Fortunate Youth does a great job of setting a mood without becoming monotonous. This album is peppered with appropriately placed upbeat tunes in between the more mellow, easy-going songs that the band has become famous for…” READ MORE
Written & Reviewed By: Andrew Aroche
