Another roots & dub release from the Italian Imperial Roots label around Dan I. "Take Away the Shoes" is definitely tune which has to grow on you. When I listened to it to the first time, I hated it. But I gave it another chance and another chance and then I started to like it. It has some ingredients which are a bit complicated. Like unreal sounding strings, for example. So, at first glance one might feel sceptical about the song.

But if you wait, it will get better. It's similar with the bassline and the vocals. You need a bit to realise the beauty behind it. Therefore, my advice is to listen to the record and put it aside for a while, then listen to it again. Then you'll see. For me, I wanted to give 2 stars first, then 3 and now it finished with 4 stars. The rootsy stepper finally got me and I find myself nodding my head from left to ride and get in a good mood.

So, there is some kind of magic in this song but it might not open to everyone. Are you one of the chosen few? ;)