MESSAGE Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Wind of Change is probably best known for being the title of a speech delivered by then-British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to the Parliament of South Africa in 1960. It is also the title of this trombone-laced rhythm by Message, which is conversational and thought-provoking. The heavy brass is offset by waning guitar plucks and soft shakers while the bass cuddles you from below. Flip it over and you will find a dub version that is more paired back and heady. Both are standout tunes if you ask us.

Review: Messengers is a young label already doing great work and this second outing comes from Spanish artist Message and takes the form of a superb new instrumental roots rocker. What makes it really pop is the fine featured guest Gorka 'Junior G' Fernandez who bring some magic on lead trombone. Behind him we're treated to the full and unstoppable force of the A-Lone Ark players who master their instruments once more and make this one another schooling tune. It comes as a nice heady dub on the flip-side too, of course.

Review: Spanish label Base Lee Music has tapped up hometown hero Roberto Sanchez for this great new rockers roots single. 'Words Of My Mouth' really has it all - the smooth flowing bassline that undulates and rumbles with cavernous warmth, the acoustic guitar plucks up top to hint at the old school reggae sound and a vocal that is pure and soulful. The Message band come through with a dub version on the flip that layers in tons of echo and reverb and gets those snaking hi-hats hissing as they melt away to nothing.