Search - Capelton :: Four The Hard Way

Not too shabby. . .

Achis | Kingston, JA/Philipsburg, SxM | 06/11/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The main point concerning this album is the definite progression that Anthony B is showing in his lyrical ability. He was the first Bobo Dread to bust and since Kalonji and Capleton have overtaken him in both poularity and actual Skill Anthony B by comparison is now seriously working on closing the gaps. And he shows marvelous skill on this album (and another similar album called Five Deciples, (everyone here plus Junior Kelly)checkhis Come Fa which is his best effort here, i also really like his Storm is Over.
All that being said the Prophet and certainly Sizzla are not standing still waiting on Anthony B to catch up to them. Capleton doesn't serve up his best here with repeating lyrics that ultimately became the base for the tune Search Fi A Find on 2 different cuts, that being said, Bun Out is amazing and the weird sounding Overtime Bomb is pretty good too, Overtime is weird sounding because its riddim is the 'riddim' for the legendary Al Green's Love & Happiness, although Capleton's lyrics are not as good as they can be on that one. Also, although I'm not a fan at all of Luciano, his tune Poor and Simple is very very good. And Sizzla, as usual rules supreme 'pon this one with his excellent Mind Over Matter and the even better, lyrically perfect Swallowfield. Overall, I say this one would probably be best for the uninitiated, if you're not a fan of rastafarian music, perhaps starting here might be best for you, seasoned vets need not apply."