Juno Recommends Roots / Lovers Rock: September 2022

Review: Notorious Patrick Andy gem 'No Easy Game' gets a pressing on 10" vinyl here and is backed with 'Show a Little Love' on the flip side. The production throughout is super crisp from Yabby You production and with Tommy McCook leading the horns you cannot go wrong with this one. 'No Easy Game' is long for a reggae tune at almost eight minutes of lush drums and bass combos with classic reggae vox up top. Flip it over and there is a slightly more upbeat tune with tambourines, acoustic guitars and those irresistible horns.

Review: The feelings are strong in this one from Teddy Dan and Roots Unity. The mic man and rhythm makers come together for a fantastic 7" outing that pays plenty of tribute to Jah and Haile Sellasi. 'Ayzoh' rides on a fairly fleshy and fat-bottomed rhythm with natty guitar riffs and warming chords next to the unrelenting drum loops. Gentle tambourine and tripped-out details flesh it out. For those who like it much more weird and sorted and heady, then flip it over for 'Ayzoh (version)' which is much more melon twisting and deep.