Metal, reggae, rock, funk, rap...it doesn't matter how hard you try, you just cannot label Skindred. And then, when you think you've managed it, they go and do something that completely throws your theory out the window. Kill The Power, the band's fifth studio album, continues that trend. Released on Monday, 27th January via BMG andMetal, reggae, rock, funk, rap…it doesn't matter how hard you try, you just cannot label Skindred. And then, when you think you've managed it, they go and do something that completely throws your theory out the window. Kill The Power, the band's fifth studio album, continues that trend. Released on Monday, 27th January via BMG and Double Cross, the album sees the band reunited with producer James Loughrey (who worked with them on 2011′s effort Union Black) and sees the release of a record that has been building momentum for some time, given that 'Ninja' and the title track were both released as singles in September and November of last year respectively. Thing is, if you were to take the two singles as an indication of what to expect from the new album you wouldn't find much new; on the contrary, both songs are very much what Skindred are known for doing – huge choruses, infectious rhythms and more energy than a crate of Relentless. But when you delve into the rest of the album you realise just how different it is. For a start, it's easily the most radio-friendly and accessible album that Skindred have ever released – there's something on here [...]
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