On the Rocks (1997)

About this title: This is the third album that the Wailing Souls cut with the Roots Radics, following Firehouse Rock and Inchpinchers. The first two were overseen by Junjo Lawes, On the Rocks the Souls produced themselves, and the result is an absolute delight. Stylistically the differences are slight, Lawes who currently ruled the sound systems preferred a heavier sound with the emphasis on Style Scott's slamming beats, the Souls are more egalitarian. This is particularly evident on "The Riddim of Life" and the righteously reasoned "What Is Your Meaning" where Errol "Flabba" Holt's throbbing bassline is the ... read more

Tracks:

1. Down on the Rocks [Matthews]
2. Stop Red Eye [McDonald]
3. Baga Trouble [Haye]
4. The Gun [McDonald]
5. Sticky Stay [McDonald/Matthews]
6. Jah Is Watching You [Haye]
7. The Riddim of Life [McDonald]
8. What Is Your Meaning [Matthews]
9. Ishen Tree [Matthews]
10. Don't Burn Baby [McDonald/Matthews]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.