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Boogie Time? 

J. Boogie's Dubtronic Science succeeds as bedroom vibes, but lacks the political and musical edge of its soul, hip hop, and reggae roots

Wednesday, Apr 16 2003
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With five years of effort finally condensed into an hour of shrink-wrapped aluminum, Boland's already at work on another record, one that he suggests will reflect the good and bad aspects of the Bay Area. J. Boogie's Dubtronic Science proves that Boland's got a knack for fluffing the pillows of the drowsy and giving frustrated heads a soundtrack for getting their swerve on. But naptime's up. Here's hoping that on the next album, Boland steps up to ring the alarm.

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