The soulful tones of Irish singer Rioghnach Connolly are on fine form as always on a new release from production heavyweight Rhys Adams released on the New Zealand Loop label under the ʻYes Kingʼ moniker. Rioghnach features on two tracks that blend reggae, dub, soul…check out Chicken Chops and Devil Inside:
Borrowing its name from the strap line appearing in Scotch Video Tape’s 1980s TV adverts, Re-Record… Not Fade Away is both a metaphorical reference to the longevity of music produced with passion and a literal reference to Adams’ studio techniques – in particular his preference for recording live to a 1960’s 1/4 inch ferrograph tape machine, a process which Adams describes as ‘integral’ to the album’s sound providing a ‘unique and authentic’ feel with a firm nod to the Dub and Reggae traditions which permeate the album.