a brilliant fusion of ska, reggae, and klezmer traditions that looked like a joke at first glance but turned out to be surprisingly serious and deeply moving. This follow-up finds him heading in an entirely different direction, focusing on his toasting skills and drawing on dancehall, metal, and reggae influences. It's an interesting departure for someone who is known primarily for his work with the Stubborn All Stars, whose strictly traditional ska and rocksteady recordings have always been the cream of the New York crop.
-Rick Anderson