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Album of the month
Raphael - Mind vs. Heart (NOAM)
Issue 57 / 2013
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CornelL Campbell
In his new album, Mind vs. Heart, Raphael comes across
as having a strong roots signature.
There is a consistent 80s, Steel Pulse feel, with a touch of Greensleeves, throughout this album.
Combined with some Nu Roots and Dancehall, Raphael's music is surprisingly timeless and
eclectic. Overall, it's the kind of music that reminds you of a glorious sunny day, where you
have that silly persistent grin on your face. Nonetheless, Raphael's music carries a message
that comes across nicely in this album named after an endless spiritual struggle between the
intellect and the soul. Personal favourites: Laid back, Inna Dis Ya Time, Time.
His recent release with Dubconductor alongside Wayne McArthur
has reminded us what an amazing voice Cornel Campbell has.
After seeing him last summer at the Garance Reggae Festival (South of France), I can safely assert that Cornel
Campbell has one of the most intriguing, distinctive voices in the history of reggae. The sweetness of his highpitched voice has proven to be able to go beyond the sort of lovers' rock and soft roots that he sung in the
early 1980s. His collaboration with Rhythm & Sounds for "King In My Empire" resulted in an uplifting tune with
a deep, hypnotic and rhythmic session.
The same kind of effect was generated by Sip A Cup's production, Rock My Soul, an absolute killer in my
opinion. However, we must not forget the young Cornel Campbell's iconic tunes such as "Blessed Are They"
with Trojan Records or his more dubwise "My Country". Although he has been around for quite a while now, he
still keeps us rocking with his soothing voice.
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