Album lore

Eastside, issued in 2017 on Cutthroat Mode Productions LLC, presents a compact seven-track collection from Cutthroat Mode that channels the warmth of New Zealand reggae with a soulful edge. The album features Finnish female vocalists alongside guest appearances by Latasha Lee and Samu, enriching the grooves with a blend of smooth, black cover interpretations and original cuts. Tracks like “All I Need” and “Night Nurse” reveal the group's penchant for laid-back rhythms entwined with heartfelt lyricism.Recorded with a modest yet focused approach, Eastside offers a modest but resonant addition to the NZ reggae canon. The interplay between vocalists and instrumentation is subtle, favoring restraint over excess, and the production leans toward clarity and intimacy. For those sifting through contemporary reggae signals with an ear for soulful inflections, Cutthroat Mode’s Eastside warrants attentive spins.

Album lore

Eastside, issued in 2017 on Cutthroat Mode Productions LLC, presents a compact seven-track collection from Cutthroat Mode that channels the warmth of New Zealand reggae with a soulful edge. The album features Finnish female vocalists alongside guest appearances by Latasha Lee and Samu, enriching the grooves with a blend of smooth, black cover interpretations and original cuts. Tracks like “All I Need” and “Night Nurse” reveal the group's penchant for laid-back rhythms entwined with heartfelt lyricism.Recorded with a modest yet focused approach, Eastside offers a modest but resonant addition to the NZ reggae canon. The interplay between vocalists and instrumentation is subtle, favoring restraint over excess, and the production leans toward clarity and intimacy. For those sifting through contemporary reggae signals with an ear for soulful inflections, Cutthroat Mode’s Eastside warrants attentive spins.