''Roots Rock Riot'' is the second album from
Welsh
Welsh may refer to:
Related to Wales
* Welsh, referring or related to Wales
* Welsh language, a Brittonic Celtic language spoken in Wales
* Welsh people
People
* Welsh (surname)
* Sometimes used as a synonym for the ancient Britons (Celtic peop ...
rock
Rock most often refers to:
* Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids
* Rock music, a genre of popular music
Rock or Rocks may also refer to:
Places United Kingdom
* Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ...
band
Skindred
Skindred are a Welsh reggae metal band formed in Newport in 1998. Their musical style mixes heavy metal, alternative rock and ragga. The band also integrate elements of punk rock, hardcore punk, reggae, dancehall, jungle, ska, hip hop, drum ...
. It was released on 23 October 2007 in the United States.
Background
The album was produced by
Matt Squire
Matt Squire (born May 7, 1976) is an American record producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer, and songwriter. His production, songwriting, and mixing credits include Underoath, Panic! at the Disco, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Kes ...
and mixed by Rick Will (who also mixed
Skindred
Skindred are a Welsh reggae metal band formed in Newport in 1998. Their musical style mixes heavy metal, alternative rock and ragga. The band also integrate elements of punk rock, hardcore punk, reggae, dancehall, jungle, ska, hip hop, drum ...
's debut album ''
Babylon''). The album sold 3,200 copies the first week of its release in the US.
Track listing
# "Roots Rock Riot" — 3:02
# "Trouble" — 3:49
# "Ratrace" — 3:22
# "State of Emergency" — 4:03
# "Alright" — 3:09
# "Destroy the Dancefloor" — 3:44
# "Rude Boy for Life" — 4:11
# "Killing Me" — 4:19
# "Spit Out the Poison" — 3:47
# "Cause Ah Riot" — 3:05
# "Ease Up" — 4:00
# "Choices and Decisions" — 4:39
iTunes bonus track:
13. "Days Like These" — 3:42
Japanese bonus track:
14. "It's a Crime" - 3:18
Personnel
;Skindred
*
Clive "Benji" Webbe – vocals
*Michael John "Mikeydemus" Fry – guitar
*Daniel Pugsley – bass, electronics
*Arya "Dirty Arya" Goggin – drums
;Production
*Produced by
Matt Squire
Matt Squire (born May 7, 1976) is an American record producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer, and songwriter. His production, songwriting, and mixing credits include Underoath, Panic! at the Disco, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Kes ...
*Engineered by Jordan Schmidt and Matt LaPlant
*Mixed by Rick «Soldier» Will
*Mastered by Michael Fuller, at Fuller Sound, Miami, Florida
*Trumpet by Ryan Muir
*Trombone by Andrew Borstein
*Violin by Emilia Mettenbrink
*Viola by Chris Fischer
*Cello by Naomi Gray
*A&R by Jason and Aaron Bieler
*Art conception by Michael Fry
*Art direction and design by Tim Fox
*Photo by Jason Reposar
References
2007 albums
Skindred albums
Bieler Bros. Records albums
Albums produced by Matt Squire
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