HB Surround Sound, The Originalites and a brand new 16 track Reggae Wave compilation courtesy of Inner Circle all caught our eye these last couple weeks. As a result, we have a new EP, Album & Compilation updated to our reviewed Albums…
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Inner Circle Presents – The Reggae Wave Comp
“Do note though that there isn’t anything that would really be considered reggae-rock on this compilation. Roots, dub, latin, ska – sure, but nothing we’d consider similar to the reggae-rock vibes. But then again, that just demonstrates how wide the reggae umbrella really is and just how many different bands and styles fall within the genre’s….” READ MORE
-Written & Reviewed by: Chris Castro
The Originalites – Volume 1
“While mixing in elements of reggae and dub, the album has an overall nostalgic quality reminiscent of old school ska bands like The Hippos or Real Big Fish, but with a twist. Each song on the album is well executed and full of the kind of high-energy melodies that leave you wanting more. And out of all 16 songs on the album, I actually couldn’t find one that I…” READ MORE
-Written & Reviewed by: Ashley Allred
HB Surround Sound – Explode EP
“HB Surround Sound made a name for themselves as one of the first groups to mix rock, reggae, metal and punk. After taking a few years off, the band’s last EP, Back To Reality, was straight rude boy, ditching much of the reggae-rock influence they’d originally carried. On Explode, however, they’ve upped the pop punk factor leaving behind a….” READ MORE
-Written & Reviewed by: Chris Castro