Horace Andy
Serious Times
(Minor7 Flat5)
Website: www.minor7flat5.com
Traditional roots reggae albums are becoming more and more difficult to find on these shores and with the release of the excellent “Serious Times” fans of the style can again truly rejoice, mon. Horace Andy needs no introduction to serious collectors but suffice to say Horace “Sleepy” Hinds was on the scene in JA in the late 1960’s and hasn’t really ever left. His recent work with Brit scenesters Massive Attack brought his smooth, hiccupy vibrato to an excited new generation and with his latest “Serious Times” it is again time to cherish this mastersinger. Produced by the wily German Andreas Christophersen the album reeks of a pure roots-reggae vibe. Opening with the bubbling title track Christophersen, Andy and the super sympathetic backing band create the kind of flow that recreates the sound of classic 70’s reggae and that’s saying a lot. Andy has never shied away from saying exactly what is on his mind in his lyrics and tracks like “Rastafari”, “False Witness” and “Rumors of War” bring his personal political stance to the fore in a most convincing yet musical way. Obviously, we do live in serious times and this album is just the tonic for easing the pressure just a little while providing some relatable knowledge for moving forward peacefully, with conviction.
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