1.Mr. Consular Man
Recorded at Lion + Fox, Washington, D.C., and Leggo's Studio and Music Works, Kingston, Jamaica.Roots Radic: Dwight Pinkney, Steve Golding (guitar); T-Bird (keyboards); Flabba Holt (bass); Carl Ayton (drums).
Israel Vibration: Apple (vocals, keyboards); Wiss, Skelly (vocals)
Additional personnel: Les Souci (harmonica); Dean Frazer (saxophone); Chico (trumpet); Nambo Robinson (trombone); Robbie Lynn (keyboards); Sidney Wolf (percussion).
"On the Rock" is Israel Vibration's 1995 studio album, and it does not fail to satisfy. From MR. CONSULAR MAN to ON THE ROCK, the vibes offer non stop roots and culture music, even though tracks like SUGAR ME and LOVE IS ALL WE NEED offer softer sides to the group. The standouts on this album are MR. CONSULAR MAN, with Wiss offering a personal perspective in his lyrics over a crucial reggae rythm. The song starts off the album in perfect fashion. The story he sings about in this song is true. AMBUSH will instantly put you in the same mood as Bob Marley's BAD CARD, as AMBUSH has a similar groove and bass line as the Bob Marley hit. In AMBUSH, Apple offers great lines that can be heard in various Bob Marley songs. RUDEBOY SHUFFLIN, the single from the album, is one of Israel Vibration's best-known songs. Absolute reggae offered by Apple on that track. Wiss' BORDERLINE is another absolute standout, as he addresses the many problems faced in the world today. The music really shines on this one. And, of course ON THE ROCK shows Skelly showing concern to all those locked in captivity. ON THE ROCK finishes of the album with a great vibe. You can truly feel the power as Skelly screams "JAH!!!" towards the end of the track. Overall, "On the Rock" is a great album, and the first time Israel Vibration used 12 tracks on an album. The more, the better, in my opinion. Check out "
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