Artist: Dub Pistols Album: Speakers and Tweeters

Year: 2007
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A Critical Review of Dub Pistols' Album Speakers and Tweeters

Dub Pistols is a British electronic music group formed in 1996 in London. The group has gone through several variations of members over the years but the constant member always has been Barry Ashworth. They are best known for their ability to amalgamate genres such as punk rock, electronic dance music, dub, hip hop, and more. In this article, let's dive in to review their fourth studio album Speakers and Tweeters which was released in 2007.

Genre of the Album:

Dub Pistols has always been known to steer clear of any strict genre categorization, and Speakers and Tweeters is no exception. The album's music style alternates between punk rock, reggae, funky breaks, and even features a range of guest rappers. The album is a prime demonstration of genre-bending and Dub Pistol’s ability to use multiple instruments.

Best Songs of the Album:

There are several stand-out tracks on the album. The album's opening track Speed of Light featuring Blade is a great upbeat track. Cruise Control has great reggae vibes, thanks to the incredible input from Rodney P. Soul Shaking featuring Rodney P and Terry Hall is another standout song that has the highest plaudits thanks to its catchy chorus coupled with a chill electronic reggae groove.

Most Innovative Parts:

The most innovative part of the Speakers and Tweeters album is mixing reggae and hip hop, which gives the album a unique sound. This fusion of two different genres with electronic beats is a trend that Dub Pistols used throughout the album.

A Critic to the Album:

My main criticism of Speakers and Tweeters is that the album occasionally runs out of steam and tends to lose focus halfway through. Some of the album's lulls could have been better filled with striking tracks. It almost seems that certain tracks were added on an afterthought rather than following the intentional sequence of the album.

Overall, Speakers and Tweeters is an excellent album that seamlessly merges electronic music and reggae into a distinct blend. The album maintains several catchy hooks with various guest artists that keep the album distinct and fresh. Although it may have a few rough edges, it's still one of Dub Pistons' best studio albums and should be a favorite for those interested in unique music fusing various genres.

Overall, Speakers and Tweeters is an excellent album that seamlessly merges electronic music and reggae into a distinct blend. The album maintains several catchy hooks with various guest artists that keep the album distinct and fresh. Although it may have a few rough edges, it's still one of Dub Pistons' best studio albums and should be a favorite for those interested in unique music fusing various genres.