The Real Rock
1990 studio album by Shinehead
The Real Rock is a studio album by the reggae/rap musician Shinehead, released in 1990 via Elektra Records.
The album peaked at No. 155 on the Billboard 200.
Production
The album was recorded in New York and Jamaica, with contributions from the rhythm section of Steely & Clevie. It contains interpretations of the songs "Family Affair", "Love and Marriage", and "Till I Kissed You". "World of the Video Game" samples the music of Super Mario Bros.
Critical reception
The Los Angeles Times thought that "even the strongest songs are more well-crafted than inspirational, and the cleverest verbal forays are undercut by the musical retrenchment." Trouser Press wrote that "the music on The Real Rock is more sophisticated in terms of technology and styling, but the songs are hit-and-miss." The Washington Post declared that "the album's highlight ...
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