Rum & Coke (album)

Rum & Coke
Rum & Coke
Studio album by Dub Pistols
Released	May 29, 2009
Studio	Satellite Studios
Genre	Electronica
Label	Sunday Best
Producer	Barry Ashworth, Jason O'Bryan
Dub Pistols chronology

Rum & Coke is a 2009 album by British electronica band Dub Pistols. It features guest appearances from Rodney P, Ashley Slater (Freakpower), Lindy Layton (Beats International) and DJ Justin Robertson.

Composition

Rum & Coke incorporates many genres, including reggae, rap, ska, dub and urban music.^[1]^[2]

Reception

Lou Thomas of BBC Music wrote that the Dub Pistols "kept the quality control high" on Rum & Coke, calling it "a likeable combination of genres that mesh so well."^[1] The Independent's Andy Gill rated the album three stars out of five, describing it as "a collection of summary, mostly laid-back grooves designed to keep spirits cool at carnival time."^[3] Rory Taylor from Contact Music rated Rum & Coke eight out of ten, writing, "I don't think there's need for any further evidence. the Dub Pistols are smokin'."^[2]

Track listing

"Back to Daylight" – 4:21
"I'm in Love" – 4:05
"Everyday Stranger" – 5:01
"Revitalise" – 5:20
"Ganja" – 3:55
"She Moves" – 3:16
"Peace of Mind" – 5:00
"Keep the Fire Burning" – 3:52
"Six Months" – 4:09
"Song for Summer" – 6:58

Personnel

Personnel for Rum & Coke adapted from Allmusic^[4]

Barry Ashworth – writing
William Borez – writing, keyboards, programming
Cody Burridge – photography
Matt Edwards – management
Tim Hutton – guitar, horn
Jason O'Bryan – writing

Rodney Panton – writing
Justin Robertson – writing
Ashley Slater – writing
Matthew Thomas – writing
Oliver J. Woods – assistant

References

^ ^a ^b Thomas, Lou (20 May 2009). "Dub Pistols Rum & Coke Review". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
^ ^a ^b Taylor, Rory. "Dub Pistols - Rum and Coke Album Review". Contact Music. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
^ Gill, Andy (2 May 2009). "Album: Dub Pistols, Rum And Coke". The Independent. Archived from the original on 10 May 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
^ "Rum and Coke – Dub Pistols – Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 24 January 2011.

[Thomas-1] Thomas, Lou (20 May 2009). "Dub Pistols Rum & Coke Review". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved 24 January 2011.

[Contact-2] Taylor, Rory. "Dub Pistols - Rum and Coke Album Review". Contact Music. Retrieved 24 January 2011.

[3] Gill, Andy (2 May 2009). "Album: Dub Pistols, Rum And Coke". The Independent. Archived from the original on 10 May 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2011.

[4] "Rum and Coke – Dub Pistols – Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 24 January 2011.

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