Sherwood & Pinch – Music Killer (On-U Sound)
Vinyl
Out now
9/10
On-U Sound supremo Adrian Sherwood, and dub step artist DJ
Pinch release their second collaboration.
Slightly biased, but for me Sherwood can really do no
wrong. After over thirty years at the
helm of one of the most underrated record labels around today, he constantly
hits us with tracks that are always new and innovative, and above all, bloody
good.
The pairing with Bristonian DJ Pinch is yet another master
stroke, as the man known for his dubstep fusions with reggae and jazz, whilst vocals are supplied by Mikey Dread, Congo Ashanti Roy, Rebel MC and Lee Perry over an unmistakable sound.
The follow up to debut ‘Bring Me Weed’ has heavy bass and
wobbles more than a mighty Jah, the drum beat is unmistakably On-U with its
clinical snared edge and a more dancehall orientated sound which will blow you
away when played with any decent volume.
There are also several Sherwood tricks and sounds thrown on along the
way which will appease his fan base.
It’s catchy enough to attract new fans and its drive is
certainly appealing and addictive. It’s
pacey and powerful and deserves to be heard all over the place, and if you’re
in the right clubs then you’re bound to hear it.
There are dubs as you’d expect and the accompanying
‘Dubplate Pressure’ version does exactly what it says on the sleeve which
displays a wry sense of humour with an adaptation of the Spotify logo. Having a dig at Nu Skool? You better believe
it.
The combination of the two artists certainly initially
raised eyebrows but the pairing has proved that it is exciting, and with an
album promised for 2014 may possibly also have some longevity.
Links
Published on Louder Than War 12/11/13 - here
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