The music I like comes down to two distinct categories. Firstly, things I can dance to and, secondly, things which make me cry. After being presented with Rednek’s latest offering entitled ‘Conspiracy’ which had a skull on the front and was described to have “dubby vocals” by Sean Byrne I did not think it would bode well. As always, with an open mind, I gave it a listen and low and behold it did have the potential to fit into my second category of songs. It almost made me cry… for all the wrong reasons.

Although at first the reggae-like quality of the melody overplayed with the synths gave me hopes for something a bit different and dark, it just did not progress into anything with much interest. The “dubby vocals” (if anyone can enlighten me as to what this actually means, I would be hugely appreciative) were quite frankly dull and the lyrics uninspiring. Also, on the CD, there was a dubstep remix of the track which, if I’m honest, is hard to tell apart from the original.

The dubstep version seems to consist of echo-ing the “dubby vocals”and adding in the sound of a police car siren and a few mindless electronic noises to the fray. Needless to say I am not a fan of this track, it has left very little impression on me. When writing my reviews I do try very hard to ensure I say at least one positive thing in order to remain balanced and be fair to the artist. So for this I have to say the line “it’s all a conspiracy” and the opening fifteen seconds are quite catchy. Apart from that I have little else to say, but as always give the track a listen and decide for yourself (just best keep an open mind for this one)! The track will be released on the 7^th May 2012.

Holly Abbott

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