Here’s a young band from Nuneaton in the English midlands with their brand-new debut EP entitled ‘Trip Club’. Unsurprisingly, given their name, they are a six-piece band playing reggae and ska and it’s a refreshing and lively sound. ‘Wet Wipe Boy’ is a fast reggae tune, guitar-led, more like a rock band playing reggae than a traditional reggae band- but that’s no bad thing. The title track is bass-heavy with a decisive brass input. ‘Chelsea’ is a strong reggae song with a powerful skanking rhythm and a rock outro – it would make a good single in its own right. ‘Reality of War’, with its assertive bass and distant drums, is a thoughtful conclusion. On the evidence of this EP, RudeSix will go a long way and bring new fans to the vital sound of contemporary reggae.
RudeSix: ‘Trip Club’, release 31st August 2018