One Way (1987)

"The first half of "One Way" contains of pleasant upbeat club lite with just enough roots at the songs' cores to keep their old fans mildly interested. Still, saxophonist Dr. J adds punch to "Front and Center," while the generous nods to pop's past and music's present fashion will please younger ears. The themes are equally featherweight: unity, reggae's universal appeal, love, and soft culture are the flavors of the day. Then "Massive" kicks in, and the whole atmosphere of the set shifts, as Inner Circle reinvents the classic "Slaving" rhythm. "Bad Boys" is even more memorable, a scorching warning to the raggamuffins led by Ian Lewis' threatening bass and Lancelot Hall's thumping beats. "Champion" is even more lethal and several megatons heavier, while the impassioned "Keep the Faith" is a mix of lightness and heft, African tinges, and Jamaican riffs. So, the title is inaccurate, since "One Way" moves in two entirely different directions." (Jo-Anne Greene, Allmusic)

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