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Various Artists
Drop Leaf Rhythm
Don Corleon Records
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Rhythm Streetz Series

These days too many rhythm albums are non-stop, don’t even slow down to take a breath experiences. This one is different, with its prominent acoustic guitar work and artists who make music to last longer than a couple of weeks - witness Gentle Man (the mis-spelling suits his track) and ‘Intoxication’, a resurgent Maxi Priest with ‘I Believe’, and Morgan Heritage’s ‘Your Best Friend’. T.O.K., Sizzla, Bounty Killa, and Anthony B all benefit from the change of pace, Luciano is as righteous as ever with a pertinent ‘For The Leaders’, Tanya Stephens has ‘After You’, and Jah Cure and Jeffery Star round out a very fine package. Even if you do not usually buy rhythm albums, if you are interested in any of those artists just mentioned, this mellow offering is certainly worth seeking out.
Norman Darwen