Under Attack Riddim – Arrows Records

Arrows Records was deep in its early-2000s run when it cut Under Attack, a 2002 one-riddim set produced by Phillip Linton that leans on sturdy roots reggae rather than anything flashy. The nicest moments come from the vocal pairings: Anthony Cruz sounds especially direct on “When Are You Coming Home, ” while Glen Washington’s “What A Woe” has that warm, plaintive edge he’s always carried well. Frankie Paul keeps things soulful on “Baby You Are Mine, ” and George Nooks’ “It’s Over” sits right in his comfort zone, all calm authority and heartbreak. Da’Ville, Djahna and Lukie D fill out the eight-cut lineup, with an instrumental version closing it out. It’s the sort of 2002 project that feels made for sound system play and patient listening.

Under Attack Riddim Tracklist:

1. Anthony Cruz – When Are You Coming Home
2. Daville – This Is The Feeling
3. Djahna – I’m Tired
4. Frankie Paul – Baby You Are Mine
5. George Nooks – Its Not Over
6. Glen Washington – What A Woe
7. Lukie D – I Wanna Hear
8. Under Attack – Instrumental