Orange Sky Dat Iz Voodoo
by Deb Rao
Staff Writer
From the Port of Spain in Trinidad, rock band Orange Sky is garnering a strong fan base across the country. Orange Sky has just released their sophomore release, Dat Iz Voodoo via StarCity Records. The popular Trinidad band has supported Skid Row, Hatebreed, Ludacris, and Adema. In 2005 – 2006, Orange Sky was the support act for Yngwie Malmsteen.
Orange Sky features singer/lead guitarist Nigel Rojas, rhythm guitarist Joel Beazer, bassist Nicholas Rojas, keyboardist Richard Hall, and drummer Obasi Springer.
Orange Sky infuse a vast array of musical styles including Reggae, Calypso, and Metal giving the band a distinctive sound that is making quite the impact on music fans in their home base and abroad. Orange Sky is gearing up for a string of Texas fans with Kings X, and this bill is definitely a match made in heaven.
Dat Iz Voodoo opening track, “Yesterdays And Tomorrow” sets the theme with its political message and heavy guitar groove. Orange Sky has a sound that is reminiscent of Sevendust with Bob Marley vocals that are emotional, soaring, and brilliant. Every song on Orange Sky’s sophomore album is a hidden gem ready to explode.
Orange Sky do an unique reggae cover version of The Scorpions cover,”Is There Anybody There”? Also no two songs are alike on the album, making it very refreshing to listen to. Combining metal and melodic ballads, Orange Sky is not afraid to showcase their musical talent in full force. Vocalist Nigel Rojas shines on ballads, “Alone”, “Roses”, and “Rainbows”. On the song “Rainbows,” Nigel feels the pain as he sings of lost love.
Other standout tracks include the punk rock ditty “Psycho World”. The guitar work on this album is heavy, melodic, and razor sharp. Combined with the Reggae yet modern vocals of Nigel Rojas, the singer definitely showcases his vocal power in outstanding fashion.
Drum solos rule on “Run,” and the heavy punk Ramones vibe is noted on “Second Wind.” It has been a while since a band has no filler tunes on an album, but Orange Sky pulls it off tremendously with songs that are heavy, intricate, and thought provoking.
Be sure to check out Orange Sky on tour with Kings X. If you are looking for a band that combines Metal and yet stays true to their Island roots, then you will enjoy the sophomore release, Dat Iz Voodoo.
Track Listing
l. Yesterdays And Tomorrows
2. Is There Anybody There?
3. Alone
4. Dark Room
5. Roses
6. Rainbows
7. Psycho World
8. Never
9. Run
10. Second Wind
11. The End
12. Closer
Rating: 8/10