Ipso Facto - Communication

Review by Cliff Aliperti

Album Review: Communication by Ipso Facto (1986) If you’re a fan of Roots Reggae with that laid-back, soul-soothing vibe, Communication by Ipso Facto is one to check out. Released in 1986 via Pendulum Productions, this US-born gem doesn’t try too hard—it’s just straight-up good music for when you need something real in your ears. The album feels like hanging out on a porch while the world slows down, and it’s got some killer tracks that stick with ya. Let me tell ya about two standouts. First up, “No Cocaine.” Yeah, I know, the title kinda says it all, but it’s not preachy or boring. It’s more like a smooth warning wrapped in a groove that makes you nod along even as Wain McFarlane drops wisdom through his vocals. You can feel the basslines—courtesy of Juju McFarlane—rumbling deep in your chest, grounding the message without being overbearing. And those keys from Rafael Bejarano? They add this dreamy layer that keeps pulling you back in. Honestly, every time I hear it, I think, "Man, they really nailed this one." Then there’s “Walk On By,” which hits different. This track has this breezy, almost carefree vibe, but don’t let that fool ya—it’s packed with emotion. The saxophone work by Craig Markham gives it this jazzy twist that sneaks up on you, making it impossible not to replay. There’s also something magical about how everything blends together—the percussion, the steady drums from Julitta McFarlane, and the overall flow. It’s like taking a walk at sunset; it feels right, even if you don’t quite know why. One thing worth mentioning is how tight-knit the crew behind this album seems. With so many McFarlanes involved (seriously, what’s the deal with that?!), it’s clear they brought their A-game. Kudos to Cathy Wilson for the art direction, too—it ties the whole package together nicely. Oh, and props to engineer John Hurst for keeping things crisp where it counts. So yeah, Communication might’ve come out in ’86, but it still holds up today. Listening to it feels like finding an old vinyl record at a thrift shop—it’s got charm, grit, and heart. Honestly, though, after diving into these tracks, I’m left wondering: did anyone ever figure out if Julitta McFarlane was related to half the band? Either way, hats off to Ipso Facto for creating something that sticks around longer than most memories do. Peace out.

Artist: Ipso Facto
Album: Communication

Reggae

Roots Reggae

1986

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Walk On By	3:40
The Story Continues	5:20
No Cocaine	4:10
Communication	4:40
System	6:40
Soldren	4:45

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Catalog Numbers

PP 1006

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Pendulum Productions

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Cassette
Mini-Album
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12"
33 ⅓ RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Waindrop Music
Recorded At	Creation Studios
Mastered At	K&M
Pressed By	J.F.B.

Credits

Role	Credit
Art Direction	Cathy Wilson
Design	Cathy Wilson
Drums	Julitta McFarlane
Vocals	Julitta McFarlane
Engineer	John Hurst (tracks: B3)
Guitar	Markiss
Keyboards	Rafael Bejarano
Management	M-5 Management, Micah McFarlane
Mixed By	Juju McFarlane
Bass	Juju McFarlane
Electronic Drums	Greg McFarlane
Other	K. Jill Willis
Percussion	Gordy Knutson
Photography By	Doug Beasley
Producer	Steve Raitt
Lead Vocals	Wain McFarlane
Saxophone	Craig Markham
Photography	Doug Beasley

About Ipso Facto

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Members

Wain McFarlane
Julitta McFarlane
Greg McFarlane
Juju McFarlane
Rozlyn McFarlane

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1986 reggae album *Communication* by Ipso Facto is a family affair. Multiple members of the McFarlane family contributed to its creation, including Julitta McFarlane on vocals and drums, Juju McFarlane handling bass and mixing duties, Greg McFarlane on electronic drums, and Wain McFarlane as the lead vocalist. It’s not every day you see a musical project with such close family collaboration!