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Alex Rud
"Reason" has it all, Ska,Reggae(Dancehall and Dub), Rock, Jungle, Drum n bass, even some Hip-Hop thrown in there. When I first picked it up, I couldn't...
"Reason" has it all, Ska,Reggae(Dancehall and Dub), Rock, Jungle, Drum n bass, even some Hip-Hop thrown in there. When I first picked it up, I couldn't get into some of the stuff, but with a few listens, the album dragged me in,, and I still can't put it down. King Django programmed all the drumming on this album, as well as programming, sequencing and playing trombone on the album.
The abum begins with the title track, "Reason." Reason begins with heavy guitars, and King Django screaming, then the song evolves into a great Reggae number, with guitar overtones, a great track to start the record with. "Nex Season" begins with some dj scratching provided by Mr. Mandez. The song goes into a drum and bass track, filled with keyboard, and dancehall overtunes. It's a great upbeat track, which gives shoutouts to all his friends. The song "Never Try" is my favorite song on the album. It's a good Roots-Reggae number with heartfelt lyrics about true love, that you can't by fall in love with. "LKO" goes into some jungo beats, with Reggae vox done over them. "Chace Pum Pum" is a great dancehall number with some Jungle thrown in there. "Hastle The Mac" is a great Hip Hop number, with some Keyboards thrown in there, as well as some horns. The combination makes the song very enjoyable to listen to.
King Django comes up with another gem. While a lot of musicians become stale and drop off the face of the earth, King Django remains on top, and keeps on moving forward, like a locomotive feuled by music. Please don't judge the album after one listen, I know it may seem weird to you at first, but with a few listens, you too, will be hooked.
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Alex Steininger
King Django has always been one to write songs you can dance and party with, sit back and get stoned to, or just blast on your stereo for fun, and Reason...
King Django has always been one to write songs you can dance and party with, sit back and get stoned to, or just blast on your stereo for fun, and Reason is no different. His most eclectic, focused album to date, King Django circles the musical globe while his focal points never change. I'll give this an A.