Lions: Soul Riot (Vinyl LP)
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Inspired by reggae, sound system culture and the myriad of musical styles influenced by Jamaican music old and new, The Lions' sound is firmly placed in soul music. The band draws together a dozen or so of LAs elite reggae and soul forerunners who loosely coalesced as The Lions in 2007. Members of the legendary ska band Hepcat, Deston Berry and Alex De4sert, form half of the vocal team, and the latter also has a successful career on screen, including roles in the films Swingers and High Fidelity. The other half is the sweet falsetto of Malik Moore and DJ styling's of Black Shakespeare, the charismatic cousin of Robbie Shakespeare (of Sly & Robbie fame) and co- runner of the i&i Sound System, a customized ice cream van bringing bass to the streets of the streets of the west coast and featured on the cover of both Saul Williams self-titled album and an issue of XLR8R Magazine. The Absolute Best (Intro) 0:14, When It Rains 5:17, Rhythm Rock 3:44, Run Along 2:17, Feels Good 4:09, At A Loss 3:49, Smoke And Mirrors 3:35, (Will You Be) My Girl? 4:24, Going Nowhere 3:16, Falling 3:27, The Magnificent Dance 5:11, Wilder Style 3:54
Inspired by reggae, sound system culture and the myriad of musical styles influenced by Jamaican music old and new, The Lions' sound is firmly placed in soul music. The band draws together a dozen or so of LAs elite reggae and soul forerunners who loosely coalesced as The Lions in 2007. Members of the legendary ska band Hepcat, Deston Berry and Alex De4sert, form half of the vocal team, and the latter also has a successful career on screen, including roles in the films Swingers and High Fidelity. The other half is the sweet falsetto of Malik Moore and DJ styling's of Black Shakespeare, the charismatic cousin of Robbie Shakespeare (of Sly & Robbie fame) and co- runner of the i&i Sound System, a customized ice cream van bringing bass to the streets of the streets of the west coast and featured on the cover of both Saul Williams self-titled album and an issue of XLR8R Magazine. The Absolute Best (Intro) 0:14, When It Rains 5:17, Rhythm Rock 3:44, Run Along 2:17, Feels Good 4:09, At A Loss 3:49, Smoke And Mirrors 3:35, (Will You Be) My Girl? 4:24, Going Nowhere 3:16, Falling 3:27, The Magnificent Dance 5:11, Wilder Style 3:54