Bob & Gene Feat. The Inversions: I Can Be Cool Vinyl 7"

Daptone revisits the Bob & Gene 45 with all new reggae versions. The original track was released in 1968 (Daptone reissued it in 2007), and is a bonafide soul classic - especially among the West Coast low-rider/sweet-soul scene. Here Brooklyn producer Victor "Ticklah" Axelrod lifts the soulful vocals and pairs them with super feel-good vibrations from reggae stalwarts, The Inversions. The result is a reggae-charged reboot that serves up heaps of sublime island soul vibes. Instrumental version featured on the flip.

• music label: Daptone 2016

reviewed by whatshisface 05/2016