In a Different Style by House of Rhythm (2 CDs, 1996) Limited Edition/Ska/UK

Description: AllMusic Review by Stewart Mason Most of the '90s "ska revival" bands have about as much to do with real ska as Be-Bop Deluxe has to do with Charlie Parker. In this respect, the British ska band House of Rhythm is a refreshing change. This is pure ska, based on the chugging rhythms and flexibility of Coxsone Dodd's classic '60s sides. The five-man band (augmented by a pair of saxophonists and keyboard players) plays original material, but it's so steeped in the traditions of Jamaican pop that when the group does use older material, it fits in seamlessly. For example, the opening "Rudi" is basically a rewrite of the ska classics "Rudie Can't Fail" and "A Message to You Rudy," and "Rockfort Rock/Revolution" uses an old Skatalites melody that sounds perfectly in keeping with the rest of the album. No particular lyrical or instrumental wizardry is on display, but the band is super tight, and lead singer Leon Kirkland has a natural, conversational flow to his vocals, with none of the affected quality of many '90s ska singers. Those who don't like traditional ska will not have their minds changed by In a Different Style, but it's a solid album all the way around. House Of Rhythm ‎– In A Different Style Label: Dojo Limited ‎– DOXO DCD 264 Format: 2 × CD, Album, Limited Edition Country: UK Released: 1996 Genre: Rock, Reggae Style: Ska, Reggae-Pop Tracklist In A Different Style 1.1 Headcharge 4:27 1.2 Riddim 4:14 1.3 HOR's Empire 4:27 1.4 Rudi 4:08 1.5 Original Something 3:32 1.6 Sign of the Times 4:59 1.7 Rockford Rock/Revolution 4:11 1.8 La 'Foote 3:55 1.9 Nothing In Life 3:37 1.10 Rock Um To Shock Um (Return Of The Prince Of Peace) 7:11 In A Different Version 2.1 Man in the Street 4:23 2.2 Carry Go Bring Home 4:30 2.3 Sign of the Times (Version) 4:51 2.4 Rudi (Dub) 4:01 2.5 Riddim (Original EP Version) 4:53 2.6 Original Something (Original EP Version) 3:44 2.7 Rockford Rock/Revolution (Demo) 5:00 2.8 Rock Um To Shock Um (Version) 5:14 Credits Alto Saxophone – Chris Bowden Bass, Vocals, Producer – Jeff Lucas Drums – Jeremy Holdroyd Guitar – Nigel Price Keyboards – Charles NelsonKeyboards, Engineer, Producer – Lindel Lewis Percussion, Vocals – Michael "Charlie" Charles Producer – HOR Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Andy Ross Trumpet – Ralph Lamb Vocals – Leon Kirkland Notes: Limited to 3000 copies. This one is number 1097. Combined shipping discount on all items unless otherwise noted. Just use the add to cart option and proceed to checkout when done. Please note that the Buy It Now button voids the discount. See the shipping link for more shipping options.

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