HR - Human Rights - Cassette

Those who skanked to the reggaefied groove of H.R.'s (aka Joseph 1, Paul Hudson) so-so earlier discs on Olive Tree should like this tons...Rather than go for a standard roots/dancehall style, the accent is on a harder, Parliament-style proto-gogo with touches of soul and jazz. Granted, it lacks the insane intensity of The Brains' work, but it succeeds on subtler levels. Lyrically, there are no surprises -- plenty of peace and love vibes and rote Jah worship, but the band (Brains' Earl Hudson, drums; Kenny Dread, bass; David Byers, guitar; and Oscar Brown, Jr., keys) is tight without being tightassed, and give more than adequate support to H.R.'s croon-to-whine vocals

Song List
1. My Mama
2. Human Rights
3. I Love King Jah
4. Now You Say
5. Luv Ain't Crazy
6. No Return
7. Don't Break
8. Life After Death
9. Conquering Judah
10. Jah Like That
11. Viva Azania
12. Acting So Bad