The Idlers - Keep Out (2009)
The Idlers are an eleven-piece
band from St Johns, Newfoundland in Canada. Keep Out is
an album consisting of lively reggae rhythms with a pleasant abundance
of horns providing a platform for harmonious, conscious lyrics. Released in 2009, this is The Idlers second studio album. It was recorded in New York
and produced by Darryl Jenifer (Bad Brains bassist) and the album artwork
is done by Jacob Rolfe.
The Idlers are known for their live performance, and this is not surprising as the four-piece horn section complements the tight rhythm section very well.
The album starts with an upbeat number, Wonderwars, which is sure to get people dancing. Fish n Rum provides a nice rockers, one drop rhythm and some good harmonies. The melody of Merchants is a highlight, the sparse rhythm gives a fitting background for heartfelt vocals.
Personally I found Love Moves Along not as enjoyable as the other songs. The bass line seemed to lose it's impetus and it felt as if it was hurried along in a shuffle of sorts, which in turn made the whole song seem rushed.
Better Day plods along nicely breaking into horn-fused peaks along the way. Harmonies are paramount in the heavy skanking Englishman which also harbours a grouse guitar and organ solo. You can bounce with the bass line of Small Island whilst enjoying the horns and again the organ features nicely. The album finishes with a dub of the Merchants song.
The Idlers have taken the roots
music in a positive direction, adding their own flavour, they've created
a lively upbeat sound which invites dancing.
More info:
The Idlers website
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