Nothing Short of Pure-Underneath the Palm Trees

by John Christen

Nothing Short of Pure‘s dynamic second full-length studio album, Underneath the Palm Trees, blends body moving beats, smooth guitar rifts, and reggae dubs flawlessly. NSOP consists of three talented individuals intent on producing powerful, creative, inspirational vibes.

Showing great depth and range, NSOP, transitions from the heavily laced reggae of “Influence,” to the incense burning, thought provoking, “Paradise” and “Bleep It.”  “Chupucabra” and “So Fine” are a pairing of high energy, in your face, adrenaline-fueling punk thrash offerings. “Burn” and the title track, “Underneath the Palm Trees” are groovy, full of island vibes. “NorthWinds” comes straight out the treasure chest of tranquil sounds and melodies.

Underneath the Palm Trees resonates with the traditions and expansion of reggae beach music, following in the footsteps of Sublime and Slightly Stoopid. Having performed with such acts as:  the Voodoo Glow Skulls, Agent Orange, and Event Horizon, NSOP is definitely a band on the upswing.

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Category: A-Sides