| Israel Vibration / Fighting Soldiers |
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| Album: | Fighting Soldiers | Collection: | Reggae | |
| Artist: | Israel Vibration | Added: | May 2003 | |
| Label: | Ras/Ice Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2003-09-29 | Pull Date: | 2003-12-01 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
| Week Ending: | Nov 9 | Nov 2 | Oct 26 | Oct 19 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Mar 13, 2020: | KZSU Training Hour Miscalculation, Unseen Bullet | 4. | Jul 27, 2005: | Dub Blue Peace not War | |
| 2. | Dec 26, 2005: | Sacowen Unseen Bullet | 5. | Nov 05, 2003: | press and release Miscalculation | |
| 3. | Oct 12, 2005: | A Better Version Miscalculation | 6. | Oct 29, 2003: | Wednesday Morning Radio Program Unseen Bullet |
| Album Review |
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| Kareem Ghanem Reviewed 2003-09-30 | ||
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Israel Vibration is a seminal roots reggae group that cut several groundbreaking albums in the seventies and eighties. Ever since the mid-nineties, I believe, they’ve existed as a two-some (they were once a three-person group). This album, while lacking the rougher production I personally typically prefer, offers up some solid tracks, especially considering how this scene has changed. Not bombastic like much of dancehall nor irritating like so many so-called “dub” mixes that have come into vogue. Vocals are always ear-pleasing signature Israel Vibration and the music itself incorporates enough of an array of instruments to stay interesting. Thematically, it deals mostly with personal/cultural issues. Not the most exciting album, but worth a listen. My picks: 1 Incorporates a vague eastern sensibility. 3 Mellow but with an understated tension. 5, 6 Rocksteady influence but almost too smooth-sounding. 7 Darker, slightly anthemic. | ||
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