Message from Africa

Track Listings

1. Delroy Washinton Help One Another - Jah Shaka All Stars, Delroy Washington

2. Poko Batsari Jah Love - Jah Shaka All Stars,

3. Tony Ranking Guiding Star - Jah Shaka All Stars,

4. Victor Addis in the Ghetto - Victor Addis, Jah Shaka All Stars

5. Sister Asher Africa Calling - Jah Shaka All Stars,

6. Help

7. Love

8. Jah Guide

9. Ghetto

10. African Call

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Message from Africa

Tracks:

Icebergs
Words of the unspoken
Physical equipment
New life
Tunnelvision
Upgrade
Move
Urgency

Product Description

Crossingpoint's self-titled album is their first full length offering, and is released independently. All stops have been pulled out in terms of its recording, production and presentation. In what is a first for a South African band, it comes as an eye catching 6 panel 'digipak' package! For obvious reasons, heavy and thought-provoking music has little support from labels in South Africa, so an independent release made the most sense, especially as it meant that the band could remain in full creative control of the message and the sound that they want to convey. With the release of the full length, crossingpoint hope to communicate with a wider audience who may not be able to attend their shows.

Customer Reviews:

Independent South African group truly creates a work of art .......2005-03-29

I was able to pick this CD up from a GIG and fell in love with it. I was really blown back by the amazing artwork featured on this unique cover design. Being the first digipack from SA really is the icing on the cake. When I got home a put the CD in my hi-fi and was blown away. Starting off with some gentle sounds and soothing vocals the CD explodes in to one hell of a ride sound. With extremely positive and well written lyrics the music is topped of with unbelievable playing of the instruments.
This truly is a CD worth owning.

It really pushes the limits in terms of what is possible.......2005-03-15

I have been waiting for this release for over a year now, so now that I have it in my CD player at last, it almost feels unreal to be listening to it. It's been worth the wait though and I don't mean this as a cliché. The album is Crossingpoint's debut full length and is a collection of their finest work from the past few years. This is indicated by the track credits acknowledging the input of past band members. Crossingpoint's release is completely DIY, from the excellent recording quality to the phenomenal artwork. It really pushes the limits in terms of what is possible as underground and independent artists and this really gives the album integrity. Crossingpoint are able to back up what they make music about and this conveys a sense of authenticity. Where many hardcore bands have chosen the trendier metalcore route, Crossingpoint are true to their punk roots. The album is still heavy and passionate, but displays a unique sound and unreal originality. The eight tracks clock in at just over 25 minutes and the album has a real cohesion about it. What's more you can pick it up for just R50. - Matt Saville,