Cover Up

Reggae / Dub · 2001 · 14 tracks

Cover Up

Polished 21st-century reggae blending smooth pop sensibilities with a return to socially conscious lyricism. Horn-heavy, melodic, and unmistakably British.

October 22, 2001 · DEP International

A balanced blend of sunny rhythmic optimism and thoughtful, socially conscious reflection.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks

01

Rudie

4:28

02

Sparkle of My Eyes

4:13

03

Really

4:15

04

The Day I Broke the Law

3:27

05

Let Me Know

4:20

06

Cover Up

3:57

07

Walk on Me Land

5:40

08

Something More Than This

4:46

09

Everytime

3:27

10

I’m on the Up

3:13

11

Look at Me

4:16

12

Since I Met You Lady

3:15

13

Walked in the Rain

5:58

14

Write Off the Debt

5:06

Moments Worth Listening For

The bright, punchy horn section that kicks off 'Rudie' with an immediate sense of purpose.

The lush, almost gospel-inflected vocal harmonies that swell during the chorus of 'Sparkle of My Eyes'.

The deep, resonant bassline on 'Walked in the Rain' that anchors the atmospheric synth washes.

The rhythmic interplay between the tight drum patterns and the staccato guitar chops on the title track.

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