Decent but not essential,
Iron Storm falls short of the type of excellence one associates with
Black Uhuru. This isn't a bad album by any means, but it's less than a listener expects from the original lineup of
Don Carlos,
Garth Dennis and
Duckie Simpson. The CD's more memorable cuts include "Tip Of The Iceberg" (which boasts a poignant rap by distinguished guest
Ice-T), the painfully honest "Bloodshed" and the moving title song. But for all its strong points,
Iron Storm is a CD that only completists and the more devoted
Uhuru fans should acquire. For novices,
Chill Out or
Red would be a better place to start.