How humble is the sun, anyway? In any case, London punk-rap duo Bob Vylan don't mince words, not even on their fourth album Humble As The Sun. The record kicks off with a healthy dose of self-confidence: 'Humble as the sun, the album went to 18, but they know I'm number 1,' it sounds on the title track, after which vocalist Bobby Vylan makes a case for reggae artists who never got their musical
… rights (back). It's illustrative of the rest of the album, on which the activist theme organically merges with the music, which consists of a rebellious palette of rock, rap and influences from the various styles of (Jamaican music helped shape ) British pop history. In addition to the solid rock and vocals as heard on GYAG (Get Yourself A Gun), motivational anthem Dream Big (including integrated children's vocals), Hunger Games and up-tempo closing track I'm Still Here, the raps on Reign and Right Here (hello Rage Against The Machine!) also sound above-average straightforward (SD).more
