Five years after the gold-selling debut “Babylon” and over 10 years after vocalist Benji Webbe’s experience with Dub War, Skindred is back with a new album. Nothing much has changed as the ragga metal is still in full effect. Sure, it’s a pretty simple formula where downtuned metal riffs and stomping rhythms are mixed in with Benji’s dub delivery and a punkrock vibe but it works for Skindred.
“Roots Rock Riot” is a fun party album that will make you move even if you don’t necessarily want to. Songs like “State Of Emergency” and “Rude Boy For Life” are excellent material to get that dance floor filled in no time and while Skindred does at times sound like Shaggy is fronting a nu metal band, there’s no denying that Skindred made an enjoyable album.
Score: 7 out of 10
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