Organized Kryme – “Vibe, Volume 1 ” – [1ST-STEP Records]

Johnny Osbourne has one of those classic reggae voices, and what a pleasure it is to hear him singing again with newcomers Organized Kryme. The format is roots reggae and dub, with four Osbourne vocals and their respective dubs alongside six other originals. The band is tight, the sound is modern but not overproduced, and the end result gives one hope that roots reggae has more of a future than just archival reissues.