U-Neek
Studio album by
Eek-A-Mouse
Released1991
Recorded1990–1991
GenreReggae
Length50:22
LabelIsland[1]
ProducerGlenn "Daddy-O" Bolton, Matt Robinson, Augustus "Gussie" Clarke
Eek-A-Mouse chronology
Mouse-A-Mania
(1989)		 U-Neek
(1991)		 Black Cowboy

U-Neek is an album by the Jamaican reggae artist Eek-A-Mouse, released in 1991.[2][3] He supported the album with a North American tour.[4] "You're the Only One I Need" was released as a single.[5]

Production

The album was produced primarily by Glenn "Daddy-O" Bolton, Matt Robinson, and Augustus "Gussie" Clarke.[6] It includes a cover of Led Zeppelin's "D'yer Mak'er".[7] "Border Patrol" is about the Immigration and Naturalization Service.[8] "Rude Boys a Foreign" concerns drug trafficking.[9] "No Problem" involves Eek-A-Mouse leading nations and solving hunger crises.[10] "So Fine" contains a sample of "Spinning Wheel".[11]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[12]

Newsday wrote that "U-Neek is full of oddities, from an apparently sincere love song ('You're the Only One I Need') to 'Gangster Chronicles', which features the Eekster rapping—or toasting—his own lyrics to part of the 'Theme from The Godfather'."[13] The Boston Globe determined that "the album moves faster than most reggae purists would like, but Eek-A-Mouse delights and informs while breaking new musical ground."[14] The State noted that Eek-A-Mouse "can toast and rap with the best of the dance-hall sing-jays, then turn around and croon a romantic melody like a rasta Sinatra."[15]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Yc"4:58
2."Love Me"6:04
3."D'yer Mak'er"4:06
4."Get Away"4:28
5."Gangster Chronicles"4:55
6."So Fine"4:47
7."Border Patrol"6:14
8."Rude Boys a Foreign"5:33
9."No Problem"5:38
10."Let the Children Play"4:07

Personnel

  • Eek-A-Mouse – vocals
  • Glenn "Daddy-O" Bolton – various instruments
  • Danny Lipman – guitar, trumpet
  • Paul Vercesi – alto saxophone
  • Danny Moynahan – saxophone
  • Anthony Brewster – trumpet
  • I. Timothy – trombone
  • Dean Fraser – horns, vocals
  • Matt Robinson  – keyboards, vocals
  • Robbie Lyn, Handel Tucker, Jamie Carse, Michael Hyde – keyboards
  • Danny Brown, Vere Isaacs – bass
  • Danny Drum, Carl Wright – drums
  • Keene Carse – drum programming, trombone
  • Johnny Rivers – drum & synthesizer programming
  • Dave Tobocman – programming, vocals
  • Kevin O'Conner, Tommy James, Debra Falconer, Mikey Bennet, J.C. Lodge, Tony Gold – background vocals
  • Producers: Daddy-O, Matt Robinson, Keene Carse, Sidney Mills, Augustus "Gussie" Clarke, Johnny Rivers
  • Engineers: Kevin O'Conner, Butch Jones, Rob Sutton

References

  1. ↑ Moskowitz, David Vlado (2006). Caribbean Popular Music: An Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall. Greenwood Press. p. 103.
  2. ↑ Bream, Jon (16 Aug 1991). "A Mouse in the House". Star Tribune. p. 1E.
  3. ↑ "Eek-A-Mouse". Weekend Preview. Houston Chronicle. June 28, 1991. p. 3.
  4. ↑ "He is perhaps the most distinctive reggae singer in the world...". Arizona Daily Star. December 18, 1992.
  5. ↑ Thompson, Dave (2002). Reggae & Caribbean Music. Backbeat Books. p. 106.
  6. ↑ Abbott, Jim (28 June 1991). "Critically-acclaimed Jamaican singer Eek-A-Mouse...". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 3.
  7. ↑ Goldstein, Patrick (16 June 1991). "Pop Eye". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 71.
  8. ↑ Locey, Bill (5 Sep 1991). "Eek-A-Mouse". Los Angeles Times. p. J12.
  9. ↑ Eichenberger, Bill (May 26, 1992). "Squeek, Squawk, Click". The Columbus Dispatch. p. 8E.
  10. ↑ Kassulke, Natasha (January 28, 1994). "Eek Is One Mighty Mouse". Rhythm. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 4.
  11. ↑ Pahnelas, Bill (July 17, 1991). "Eek-A-Mouse U-Neek". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. B9.
  12. ↑ U-Neek at AllMusic
  13. ↑ Robins, Wayne (22 Nov 1991). "With a Taste of Rock and Roll". Part II. Newsday. p. 86.
  14. ↑ Cawley, Jimmy (2 Jan 1992). "Eek-A-Mouse U-Neek". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 2.
  15. ↑ Miller, Michael (August 23, 1991). "New Releases". The State. p. 10D.
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