Uwe Banton
Bouncing from the success of the first few reviews I posted on Facebook I was even more excited when receiving Uwe Banton’s brand new Album “Mental War” and when 
asked for feedback I saw this as a great opportunity to write another album review and create an album review section on Pauzeradio.com. I have to say knowing Uwe’s natural talent to sing and play instruments, I had no doubt at all that the album was going to be huge and I waited until 2am, in the silence of the night before turning on the studio to listen.
The Tunes
Right from the first song “Work” featuring Mikey General we are blessed with tight production making it a ear catching combination, such a big tune, which has a solid message delivered with conviction and true belief that music can make a difference. Positive role models are needed in these times and this song is mind food, appealing to every generation. Its good to hear a Reggae artist singing without autotune and again Uwe brings to us another hit song called “From Yuh A Walk With Jah” This song taps into our mind not just vocally but musically too. High production standards matched with high quality singing is the reciepe for a great album.
Mental War
“Mental War” the album title track featuring Jah Messenger Luciano is not just a chart worthy tune, like all the songs on this album, but spiritually connects us; the listener to absorb the positive message, Roots Reggae at its finest. This is a great combination created by possibly two of the leading Reggae singers of our time.
Keeping it moving with “Better Know” featuring Cornadoor and not just Cornadoor’s lyrical talents put to the test here but also his riddim track writing skills, played tightly by the Evolution Band. Another solid combination with both artists unique sounds, touching on messages of truth and rights which positivly flows. Good to hear these two artists together on a riddim. The next track “Cant Forget” continues with top quality production, tight lyrical content and deliverance you really can’t forget this song from the sweet baseline to the strong musical rifts this song stands out not only by being musical but the lyrical content, as so does this album on a whole as we can relate to it. Real life stories.
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Released by AL.TA.FA.AN.
Copyright: 2012 Rasta Yard Records.
Release Date 23/11/12
Written by Gav Pauze – Pauzeradio.com 17/10/12
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