I have to be honest and begin this review by saying that I
was not expecting to be too impressed with Half Pint's
latest album 'No Stress Express.' I believed that it could
not be possible that Half Pint could still produce classics
like 'Winsome' 'Greetings' and 'One Big Family.' However, I
was in for a very, very nice surprise. From track 1
entitled 'Unity' I was transported to a secluded beach, it
was just me and Half Pint's music. The title says it all,
if you have any stress in your life, pop in this CD and feel
them wash away from you. The riddims are soothing but in
the right way, not too mellow and nothing too jumpy. The
previews that we have been playing 'Mind Over Matter' and
'Unity' on their own did not prepare me for deep feeling of
peace that this album would invoke in me.
My favorite tracks include track #10
'Children Of His Majesty' which has me feeling like I am in
a loving 12 Tribes dance, it speaks of doing good and the
blessings that are bestowed on the children of His
Majesty. Track # 9 'Bless Us' asks the Father to bestow on
us blessings now and forever and has a deep soothing riddim.
Track # 2 'My Best Friend's Girl' tells the tale of a man
who is captivated with his best friend's girl (who used to
be his girl).
In this stressful world that we live in this album is a
great album to play at home, at work or even while
studying. However, I find that if you are one with nature
taking a walk, strolling on the beach, sitting on your porch
or even looking out of the window whilst listening to this
album, you will be on the No Stress Express and feeling
de-stressed in no time!
You can hear
tracks from Half Pints new album online at:
http://www.westindiantimes.net/vibes247.htm
