Augustus Pablo / Jr. Delgado – “Showcase” – [Rockers International]

surferrosa   11/8/2011   12-inch, Reggae

A collaboration between Augustus Pablo and vocalist Jr. Delgado. The music here is smooth and upbeat with an easy listening feel. Tracks marked at Dub seem to be instrumental versions of the previous song. There is a tasteful touch of horns here and some nice lead guitar work. Pablo seems to be supplying electric piano sounds more so than those of the melodica, ( which is kind of a shame if you ask me… the electric piano sounds are a bit cheesy for my taste, bu7t you can gage the cheese factor yourself). This is some pleasant approachable, straight forward reggae, but nothing profound which stands out from the rest of the reggae universe. Sounds like a happy little 90s reggae beach party. – Surfer Rosa