The Night-In-Gale Riddim from Train Line Records

Night-In-Gale Riddim [Train Line Records]

1. 'Good Time' by Anthony B

2. 'Place Ah Run Hot' by Busy Signal

3. 'Here I Come' by Freddie McGregor

4. 'Real Energy' by Kuzik

5. 'Africa Shall Rise' by Lutan Fyah

6. 'Deep Conversation' by Norris Man

7. 'Bad Lands' by Perfect Giddimani

8. 'True To Yourself' by Pressure Busspipe

9. 'Remain Joyful' by Real McKoy

10. Night In Gale Riddim

Okay so, I thought I'd bring  to your attention a forthcoming set from a label who has quietly been damn reliable throughout their time and may be in the process of soon bringing forward their opus.

You'll find references around these parts to Jamaican outfit Train Line Records dating back nine years (almost exactly to the date), in reference to pieces such as the Angel Eyes and Swag Valley Riddims, respectively (the Swag Valley sounds absolutely hideous but it was a very nice Dancehall track) and since then, TLR has checked in with some really solid material such as the Conqueror Riddim, the Psalm 41, the Reggae Train, the Utopia, Thoroughbred and, most recently the Emblematic Riddim from just this past summer. The label routinely touches on both Roots and Dancehall and they do so with quality (really, if you have time, check their catalogue, I haven't even scratched the surface here in just naming a few) (also check the Now or Never Riddim). Because of that, I take it with a bit of heft in saying that on the first of the year, Train Line Records just might be giving us the best of their entire lot to date when they official release the Night-In-Gale Riddim. Listen to this thing!

If you've followed the work of Train Line to any degree, the roster of vocalists should come as no surprise for the most part as they stick to a core group of favourites and surround them with a few more interesting selections. The most interesting of those "interesting selections" would definitely be Freddie McGregor and Busy Signal (though both have previously voiced with the label, it does demonstrate that TLR seemingly recognizes that they have something special on their hands with the Night-In-Gale), who join the usual likes of Pressure Busspipe, Perfect Giddimani, Lutan Fyah and others. From my early impressions, I think I'm leaning towards Lutan Fyah's 'Africa Shall Rise' as the biggest winner, though a most interesting challenge comes from (pretty much everyone, actually) Norris Man who comes through with the very curious 'Deep Conversation'.

You can pick up the full release of the Night-In-Gale Riddim via Train Line Records, when it drops on January 1st, 2022..... just thought I'd let you know.