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A FIRMLY PLANTED GANJA PLANT

R. J Lopes | Boston, MA USA | 01/16/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Of all the non-jamaican reggae artists I've heard, 10ft. may very well be the most impressive. The tracks have an old-school feel to them while still sounding fresh and new. There's a few members of John Brown's Body involved in this project but I think that the Plant sounds even more authentic. If you like roots, then please pick this up!"

A MUST HAVE !!!!!

cyberzak64 | Wells, ME United States | 10/16/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you're a fan of John Brown's Body, you simply must find a place for this CD in your collection. A collaboration between Craig Welsh and various musicians including members of JBB, these tracks will round out your reggae collection with an alternative but rootsy feel and sound. Great lyrics by Welsh and The Plant. The riffs are really phat in places. The keyboarding is simply AWESOME - traditional but fresh. In fact, for me, the keyboarding, combined with some serious, infectious and psychodelic dub, provides some of the most memorable highlights. And although I'm not sure if it's my system or not, but my recording features some very welcome feedback on the phatter base line.
Key Tracks: "Born Free" (not sure who's on vocals but his voice sounds like Floyd Lloyd - a Jamaican ska favorite), "Long Time Ago" (unsure of lead vocals, fantastic background vocals almost sounding like the Gladiators or Israel Vibration), "Time I Know" (a rootsy phsychodelic ode to Jah with Kevin Kinsella on lead vocals), "Soul Love" (rootsy track with an R&B feel and some nice harp) "Pure Sugar" (very JBB-like sound featuring Kevin Kinsella and Elliot Martin on vocals). "Jah Will Go On", "Two Bulls" and "Hillside Airstrip" provide some trippy dub. Turn the lights out, the volume up and the bass all the way to the right - THIS IS PHAT!
If you ever get a chance to see John Brown's Body live - do it. I've seen them twice at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA and thoroughly enjoyed myself. One of the few bands that have mastered the fine art of live dub without producing waves of electronic dribble. There is word of a forthcoming album, but unfortunately I also here their label, Shanachie, recently dropped them. No worries, another will surely pick them up soon. Enjoy."

The best American roots/dub you've ever heard.....

stormtroopa@hotmail.com | Humboldt County, California | 03/14/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album knocked me down---Spawning from members of the incredible Northeast rootical band John Brown's Body (JBB), this studio dub can be compared to the greatest. From top to bottom I was continually blown away--if you didn't know any better you'd think it was layed down at Tubby's in '79. Even the beautiful cover artwork (as well as the theme) represents JA. Take special note of track 2--as the title implies it's PURE SUGAR! This tune utilizes the vocals of JBB members Kevin and Elliot, and shows the world how talented they truly are. TIME I KNOW, WALKEY WALK TALL, and the psychedelic TWO BULLS stand out as phenomenal, but there is not one weak track--I have already purchased 2 of these discs!!!--WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION IS DUE.--Big up to Craig Welsch for his IMMENSE skills, to JBB and associated members, and to Ithaca/Boston for keepin' it real. BUY THIS ALBUM!!! JAH GUIDANCE AND BLESSINGS!!! ONE LOVE!!"