Roots Rock Riot — Skindred

Relentless, confrontational energy with moments of infectious, rhythmic joy.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 45m

Roots Rock Riot

3:02

Trouble

3:49

Ratrace

3:22

State of Emergency

4:03

Alright

3:09

Destroy the Dancefloor

3:44

Rude Boy for Life

4:11

Killing Me

4:19

Spit Out the Poison

3:47

Cause Ah Riot

3:05

Ease Up

3:59

Choices and Decisions

4:39

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition from the skanking reggae verse into the massive wall-of-sound chorus on the title track

The siren-like guitar effects and rapid-fire vocal delivery that ignite the breakdown in Ratrace

The surprisingly melodic and soaring vocal hook in Killing Me that provides a brief emotional reprieve

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