Updated Album Reviews

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and The Black Seeds both have new albums dropping tomorrow, Tuesday April 10th. The Pier was given both albums in advance to review & our very own Chris Castro has provided the album review and star rating for each new release. Lets check it out…

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The Black Seeds – Dust And Dirt

“The Black Seeds, despite being commonly labeled a reggae band, were never just a reggae band. The group’s sound always straddled the boundaries of reggae, soul, funk and R&B, a big bass stew of funky drums and searing boogie. On Dust and Dirt the group pushes their sound even further. It’s still reggae, but this is a new breed, a strand straight from The Black Seeds own personal laboratory…” READ MORE
-Written & Reviewed by: Chris Castro


Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – In These Times

“Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s latest album, In These Times, is a smokey piece of psychedelic reggae with an eye set on deep grooves and easy vibes. Long time fans will recognize several of the tracks from GPGDS’s live show, and, I’m happy to report that in the studio the tracks still shine bright…” READ MORE
-Written & Reviewed by: Chris Castro