Rum & Coke (album)

Rum & Coke
Studio album by Dub Pistols
Released	May 29, 2009 (2009-05-29)
Studio	Satellite Studios
Genre	Electronica
Label	Sunday Best
Producer	Barry Ashworth, Jason O'Bryan
Dub Pistols chronology
Speakers and Tweeters (2007) Rum & Coke (2009)

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

1. "Back to Daylight" – 4:21
2. "I'm in Love" – 4:05
3. "Everyday Stranger" – 5:01
4. "Revitalise" – 5:20
5. "Ganja" – 3:55
6. "She Moves" – 3:16
7. "Peace of Mind" – 5:00
8. "Keep the Fire Burning" – 3:52
9. "Six Months" – 4:09
10. "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

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