Rusko - Songs Review

Busy, busy week for me, there's a lot going on. Today I'm going to review an album that has been out for a little while now and its the latest release by Rusko. Now I'm not going to lie it won't be to everyone's taste and it is a bit different to everything else out there. 

This album is something very different and Rusko has attempted to take dubstep back to its Jamaican roots, this has led to many of the tracks having a more progressive and melodic sound rather than ear drum blowing basslines. This is very apparent in the tracks with the reggae vocals, the tracks Skanker, Mek More Green and Love No More. I did say this wouldn't be to everyone's taste. The heavy reggae influence will put a lot of people off.

That said, there are many differing tracks on the album, Opium is more a recent Rusko style track, along with Dirty Sexy and Roll Da Beats, although the later again has the dancehall style lyrics. There are also more dance and electro style songs on the album like Pressure and Thunder which break the whole thing up nicely. I must say the comically titled Asda Car Park is one of my favourites, very Rusko with the almost sinister sounding beat. Then again a total change with Whistle Crew, having a garage twist to it, its a very contrasting album and I think that what Rusko has attempted to do is highlight the progression of dub since its original Jamaican beats through to garage and then the more recent dance style tracks.

It's a ballsey album from Rusko and has certainly been controversial. BBC Music's review was very critical of the whole album and although I can understand where the writer is coming from I think its very much dependant on your taste. Mainstream dubbers and those looking for the next face melter, steer well clear. Personally, being a huge reggae fan, I love it, with Skanker and Love No More amongst my favourites. Good effort Mr. Rusko.

8/10