Krosfyah Lock Down

Review

This Barbadian supergroup just doesn’t let up. In this ninth outing, released for the 2002 Crop Over season, the band introduces fresh writing talent in the form of its youngest singing member, the promising Khiomal, though Edwin Yearwood and Tony Bailey remain dominant forces. There are a few very notable deviations from the upbeat soca style among the 15 tracks. Two Edwin-penned songs stand out: Promise Me, a swaying French island-style melody, and Best In Me, a thought-provoking love song with an R&B feel, both of which emphasise how great it would be if Edwin were to separate his more serious, intellectual work from his party tunes. Tony Bailey, not to be outdone, contributes an amusing soca number called Tina, with Khiomal showing his best work on Dog Eat Dog. (RK/Caribbean Beat)