ANDY, Horace - Midnight Rocker - Vinyl (limited green vinyl LP)
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Horace ANDY

Midnight Rocker

On-U Sound

limited green vinyl LP Cat: ONULP 152T
Rel: 30 Sep 24
Roots Reggae/Lovers Rock/One Drop Side 1 - Track 1. This Must Be Hell Side 1 - Track 2. Easy Money Side 1 - Track 3. Safe From Harm Side 1 - Track 4. Watch Over Them Side 1 - Track 5. Materialist Side 2 - Track 1. Today Is Right Here Side 2 - Track 2. Try Love Side 2 - Track 3. Rock To Sleep Side 2 - Track 4. Careful Side 2 - Track 5. Mr Bassie

Horace Andy's Midnight Rocker, produced by Adrian Sherwood and released on On-U Sound, is a stunning late-career triumph that reimagines classic tracks and introduces fresh material. Known for his iconic vibrato-heavy falsetto, Andy has long been a defining voice in dub, having first gained fame in the 1970s through collaborations with Bunny Lee. Over the years, his voice has deepened and grown richer, adding layers of vulnerability and maturity that are beautifully showcased in this album. Sherwood's production enhances Andy's vocals by stripping down the original arrangements and introducing live instrumentation, which brings a modern clarity to the classic dub sound. Tracks like the reworked 'This Must Be Hell' lose their jazz piano but gain a driving bassline, making the song more dancefloor-ready. Similarly, the updated version of 'Materialis' uses a synth bass to amplify the emotional urgency in Andy's vocals, while Mr Bassie transforms from a plea into a powerful declaration. New songs like 'Watch Over Them' and 'Try Love' take Andy into the realm of lover's rock, with his voice perfectly complementing the syncopated rhythms. Throughout Midnight Rocker, Sherwood draws out some of Andy's most compelling performances, particularly on the intense 'Safe from Harm'. This album is a testament to Andy's enduring talent and leaves listeners eager for what's next from the 71-year-old legend.


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