(Roots Rock Reggae) The Elements - Don't Worry Now - 1997, MP3, 320 kbps

AMAZON: Product Description
Roots style reggae with a twist... That's a good way to describe the reggae jamz that are pumped by THE ELEMENTS. This release is a groovin' set of roots style reggae that represents
the heavy mix of musical currents that make up the band. Reggae, Jazz, Latin, Blues, and Rock influences seep through everywhere as you listen to this CD. THE ELEMENTS have also
managed to slip in some of the native Louisiana "Second Line" feel into their reggae beat with a groove called "Eyes". "Don't Worry Now" will certainly keep the reggae groove IN and
the "worry" OUT.
From the Label
"Roots, Rock, Reggae" isn't just a concept to these Baton Rouge natives, it's a Credo. It's in their logo, even right under their name. And it's a good thing that they stop there,
because if all the styles in their sound were listed, the logo would take up most of a CD booklet, not just the back panel. They're quite adept at infusing songs like "Moon Beam" and
"Soul Jah" with jazz inflection, and there's a pop thread running through all their work that marks them as heir apparent to groups like Third World. And how many straight reggae
groups would incorporate "Taps" into a traditional sound ("Soul Jah")? Make no mistake, though; the best of their work here is the pure righteous stuff, especially the bookends "Don't
Worry Now" and "Out in The Night". As strong as Red Stripe Beer, and just as conducive to a good time.
From the Artist
.... Reggae music has always had a conscious message, and we aim to do just that
with our music, and our lyrics.
.... Music, Its still the best thing for what ails ya. Reggae Music it's just what
the doctor ordered.
.... Musically, we have been able to bring together the various musical backgrounds
into a roots style of reggae that is our own. .... Chemistry!!! yea we got it... Reggae is the newest radioactive ELEMENT !! Nuff RAWSpect to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Steel Pulse, Third
World, Culture, and all the other roots reggae greats that are constantly providing us with the spirit and the will to carry on the sound and the message of Roots Reggae!! We hope that
you will find that with our release "Don't worry Now" that Roots Reggae is alive and well and that the American reggae scene is bearing fruit. All around the land bands are following
in the footsteps of these and other great reggae artists, and delivering a great sound to the American audience, and to the world. We feel that Roots music delivers the spirit of peace
and harmony wherever it is heard and we aim to keep delivering that with every piece of music we make.
About the Artist
American based reggae bands are gradually beginning to gain some notice from within the music industry. Bands like Big Mountain, and others have begun to make headway in the market and
take up solid spots on the music charts. The Elements CD titled "Don't Worry Now" is another CD from an American based reggae band that makes the grade.
The Elements have been together as a band for over twelve years, and have been dedicated to promoting and performing reggae for all that time. Performing with artists such as STEEL
PULSE, THIRD WORLD, EEK-A-MOUSE, THE WAILERS, TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS, and CULTURE, they certainly have been in the thick of the reggae scene in Louisiana and the South.