Richie Spice – Soothing Sounds: Acoustic

Sometimes the best way to experience Reggae music, not Dancehall, but Reggae, is via a live stage show with a band.  Depending on where you live, or even economic situation, that may not be possible.  Richie Spice offers the perfect solution.

Just released is his album Soothing Sounds:  Acoustic which hears some of his most famous songs set to a canvass of the acoustic sound – minimal instruments and most importantly, without electronic touch.

The 15 track disk features songs like “True Love,” “Free” (which I’ve been playing on my radio show for the past month), and “Searching.”  The highlight of “Searching” is the drumming which accentuates the urgency of the heartbeat.  Absolutely brilliant!

In addition to the ‘acoustics’ accentuating the sound, Spice reminds us that he is one of us and understands the struggles that we face as he faces them too.  The gist is we are all in this together.  When the background singer sings “whoa” on the song “Hang On In Deh,” it’s a cry on our behalf – the people who are suffering.

On the flip side, songs like “My Girl” bring out the lover in Spice and his listeners too.  This is the kind of song makes couples snuggle up closer, rock and sway and be thankful they have one another.  This track is definitely another favourite.  Spicing up (pun intended) the love offering is track 10 called ‘All Night” in which Spice uses a Banjo for effect.  Musical Murdah!

For some reason, we the listener, connect with Spice’s voice, and don’t have the interference of multiple instruments – our ears are opened and hearts receptive to the much needed messages and the actionable encouragement.

P.S.  Track 15 is a surprise, and one you will Love!

If you want your own private concert with Richie Spice as the featured artist, this album is for you!  Get it here: