So where have these Rasta dudes been during the 12 years since their last album? The liner notes don't give specifics, instead urging listeners to rejoice in the spicy mix of deep social themes (check out the heavy Bob Marley influence on the anti-racist anthem "Cover Up"), bright brass, and reggae grooves.
Hailing from Southall in West London, the many-member Misty in Roots has undergone various incarnations in its more than two decades on the scene -- yet the message remains the same.
They lay down the Rasta ideology with rich vocal choruses over a bed of throbbing bass, sparkling organ flavors, and punchy horns.
The joys of their sound and vision come across from the beginning of "True Rasta," which features a bluesy foundation, a hypnotic reggae lilt, and intense horns.
Not to mention warnings of Judgment Day.
Though they address many of society's ills, the group has a wonderful spiritual side, as on the folksy tribute to the Creator, "Almighty (The Way)." Put Take 6 in dreadlocks and you get the idea.
Those who don't like reggae may get a bit annoyed with the repetitive nature of the beats, despite the varied horn arrangements and unique vocal approaches.
But if reggae's your game and you like it with substance, this is the real deal.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | True Rasta | Misty in Roots | Play | 05:29 | 12 MB | 38 MB |
| 2 | Cover Up | Misty in Roots | Play | 05:46 | 13 MB | 40 MB |
| 3 | How Long Jah | Misty in Roots | Play | 04:44 | 10 MB | 30 MB |
| 4 | Almighty (The Way) | Misty in Roots | Play | 04:16 | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| 5 | Dance Hall Babylon | Misty in Roots | Play | 05:42 | 13 MB | 38 MB |
| 6 | On the Road | Misty in Roots | Play | 05:15 | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| 7 | Follow FashionMisty in Roots | Misty in Roots | Play | 06:14 | 14 MB | 41 MB |
| 8 | IreationDelbert McKay, Misty in Roots | Misty in Roots | Play | 05:17 | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| 9 | New Day | Misty in Roots | Play | 04:37 | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| 10 | Dreadful DreadMisty in Roots | Misty in Roots | Play | 05:21 | 12 MB | 41 MB |
| 11 | Musi-O-TunyaMisty in Roots | Misty in Roots | Play | 05:08 | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| 12 | Man Kind (Live) | Misty In Roots | Play | 04:38 | 10 MB | 30 MB |
| 13 | Ghetto Of The City (Live) | Misty In Roots | Play | 06:31 | 14 MB | 46 MB |
| 69 mins | 158 MB | |||||
| 69 mins | 474 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Bessant | Graphic Design |
| 2 | John Dent | Mastering, Remastering |
| 3 | Ben Findlay | Engineer, Mixing |
| 4 | Vivien Goldman | Liner Notes |
| 5 | Paul Grady | Assistant Engineer |
| 6 | Niles Hailstone | Trumpet |
| 7 | Phil Knott | Photography |
| 8 | Delbert McKay | Composer |
| 9 | Misty in Roots | Composer, Mixing, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 10 | Winston Rose | Saxophone |
| 11 | Steve Williamson | Saxophone |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |