Lightning And Thunder Riddim (2007) – Uplift Records

Lightning And Thunder rides a lean four-cut lineup, and that stripped-down setup suits Uplift Records’ 2007 production. The Viceroys’ title tune carries the strongest pull, with its weathered roots harmonies giving the riddim a classic edge, while Lyricson’s “Can’t Go On” and Jah Tool’s “On Nous Appelle” pull it into a more contemporary reggae space without smoothing out the rougher corners. It’s a compact piece of work rather than a heavy anthology, which is part of the appeal: no wasted motion, just one rhythm pushed through a few sharply chosen voices. In the Uplift catalogue, it feels like the kind of release that sits between tradition and modern roots craft, with enough character in the arrangement to hold its own among the label’s deeper cuts.