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Artist
Rastawookie
12+ albums
Surfrockacousticskareggae
about
The title track and the first single to be lifted from the album, ‘Perfectly Ordinary’ features midway, a hybrid of bossa nova, funk & reggae. Pat Torres supplying the resonant bass lines throughout keeps the sublime sounds rolling. Leading into the dark D&B track ‘Rise’, the band prove their ability in live drum & bass, which is far from the smooth sounds of earlier tracks. This diversity continues with an infectious ‘Swing’ track included in the mix, while ‘Aztec Valley’, introduces a revamped old school ska sound. ‘Escandalo’, highlights the latin flavour of the album, a light hearted but very traditional cumbia. Finishing with a beautiful one drop roots tune, resonating with stunning vocals by Rob DeMasi, Rastawookie’s multi talented drummer, ‘Perfectly Ordinary’ is complete. Since their inception in 2002, Rastawookie have evolved from a band that began jammin’ reggae under the stars by a fire in a local hang out, to a big band who appeals to a broad spectrum of people. There are many different personalities in the Rastawookie crew and this flows through their music, friends and fans. Rastawookie hold strong beliefs in equality, and tolerance. All band members are migrants to Australia hence multicultural acceptance is high on their agenda and a very important issue in the world as it spins today. Their South American roots are presented artistically and creatively throughout the album, ‘Perfectly Ordinary’. With five voices, four horns, two guitars, decks, bass, drums,
