Dr. Ring-ding & Sharp Axe Band
Gwaan/march Forth
The dokter back! On his brandnew double-album, which comes out on the PORK PIE sub outlet FLAT DADDY in cooperation with the artist own label GECKO REX, DR. RING DING goes reggae! For 25 years the musician from Munster is a veteran of the german offbeat scene. Currently hes active more than ever. His formidable ska comeback ,Piping Hot" is now being followed by a brimmed album with reggae songs off all shades, plus a bonus disk that contains a second, dub version off each track, on the one hand brand new songs on the other hand new versions of classics that are known from his live sets. With his loyal companions the SHARP AXE BAND, who often accompanied DR. RING DING at his reggae live sets congenial partners came together in the studio, further other friends like HENNING WEHLAND (H-BLOCKX) are guest of the album. The fi fteen songs cover a wide range of offbeat-variations: rocksteady, classic roots reggae, rub-a-dub and dancehall fl avors as far as a breath of 80s Ariwa / MAD PROFESSORS sounds. The album as a whole is a musical festivity; sophisticated wind section and choir arrangements, a perfectly grooving rhythm section, enthusiastic soloists and a pile of surprises should please offbeat-fans. An absolute reggae highlight with more than two hours playtime!