Added: 08/07/09: In the absence of former frontman Brinsley Forde, Drummie Zeb and Tony Gad maintain Aswad’s profile in this time and on this evidence they are fully capable of resuming their rightful place as the UK’s foremost reggae band. Their older fans should delight at the updates they’ve given to their classic early eighties roots material such as Natural Progression and African Children and the cover of their lovers gem Roots Rockin’ finds singer Drummie’s voice intact and takes you right back to those days whilst bringing it bang up to date. Other highlights include Weary, Maybe Tonight, Give Me Your Love and the storming Dub It, while deejay Sweetie Irie helps out on the brittle City Rock. Welcome back to the Lions of Ladbroke Grove! RRMCD004
Track Listing:
1. Natural Progression
2. Keep It Raw
3. What Is Love
4. Once Is Not Enough
5. City Lock
6. Calling
7. Weary
8. Monday Morning
9. Maybe Tonight
10. Roots Rockin’ 2
11. Dub It
12. Give Me Your Love
13. Do That Thing
14. African Children