Review: Israel Vibration's On the Rock, released in 1995, sees the trioiWiss, Apple, and Skellyidelivering their most culturally charged album to date. Tackling societal issues with sharp insight, the album focuses heavily on the struggles of youth. Wiss opens with 'Struggling Youth', a compassionate portrayal of young lives, while Apple's 'Rudeboy Shufflin'' critiques the negative influence of media. Skelly's 'Brother's Keeper' calls for unity, and songs like 'Find Something to Do' offer solutions. Amidst the social commentary, Apple's sensual 'Sugar Me' and Skelly's tribute to Bob Marley, 'Rebel for Real', add depth. Backed by the Roots Radics, the album's modern yet rootsy sound, combined with poignant lyrics, makes it a reggae classic.
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