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3 out of (23) reviews

01 December 2006		By:World Music Central, by Tom Orr
Sweden's Urban Tribe are a dozen pieces strong on "Who is the Enemy?", laying down reggae that initially seems all business on songs like "Change the World", "Wake Up" and "Teach the Children". Despite ongoing serious subject matter, it's the grooves that get you moving as the lyrics deal with mankind's need to overcome war and overall foolishness with faith, tenacity and good works. The group's unspoiled reggae attack benefits from guest shots by Steel Pulse's David Hinds and Selwyn Brown as well as the unconventional but welcome sweetening of a string quartet on three tracks. Not only is this great-sounding reggae, but Urban Tribe do right by their message as well: proceeds from their previous album Bob's Bar (also recommended) helped in the rebuilding of a reggaethemed, tsunami-devastated nightspot in Thailand bearing the same name. With this latest release, Urban Tribe continue to create rhythmically, melodically and lyrically powerful message music that satisfies from start to finish. Tom Orr, World Music Central

14 October 2006		By:Skawars.nu, Sweden
"The world keeps changing, still it stays the same, With millions hungry, tell me who's to blame?" In the song "Change the World" Urban Tribe ask why so much stays the same with famine, corrupt politicians and lack of democracy. With the sequel to "Bob's Bar" (2005) the band on the other hand embraces slow and subtle change. The theme now as it was then is competent, melodic reggae. The lyrics are still questioning, often political, classic reggaethemes. The "nod your head"-factor now as it was then is still high and in their best moments Urban Tribe remind me of Hepcat as the band sounded on their last album "Push'n'shove" from 2000. If you'll excuse me now I'm going to sit on my balcony to sing along with the warm backing vocals on "Babylon", ponder how Urban Tribe convinced David Hinds and Selwyn Brown of Steel Pulse to sing on the album and plan a visit to Bob's Bar now that it is opened again. 8/10

20 September 2006		By:AC Roots, Holland
This is the second album from the Swedish reggaeband Urban Tribe, and again I love it! Urban Tribe brings real roots reggae in a classic style. Roots reggae doesn't have to come from Jamaica or the UK.Steel Pulse members David Hinds and Selwyn Brown feature on two tracks. The voices of Hinds and Atterby blend together nicely.The ladies of the backingvocals can certainly compete with the I-Threes. Mr Bamma B takes care of some serious toasting. The music and lyrics are great.This is (again) an album to make you feel good, and the lyrics make you think about what's going on in the world. The lyrics are printed in the booklet (nice layout and coverart) To give you an idea , here's a part of track number 9, "Teach the Children": Blessed is he who can lead the way, Blessed is he who can make a better day, Blessed is he who can be the children's keeper, And guide and protect them along the way