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Legend: Remastered

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by: Bob Marley

September 04, 2006
Brilliant artist,superb songs, awful remaster.This has took all the raw sound out of this mans music.If you listen to the originals there is no comparison.Messing about with tracks either works or it does not,this is the latter.

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Based on a True Story

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by: Fat Freddy's Drop

October 27, 2008
After hearing about this group through friends I had to check them out - a few expensive downloads later I had tickets to their concert and I haven't looked back since. This is a fantastic album from track one right through to the end.

Smooth lyrics, matched to even smoother basslines, piercing horn sections and samples adding that extra something. If you get the chance see them live, if you don't get this album. And if you like it, even just a little bit, explore some of the other brilliant music coming out of New Zealand.

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The Best Of UB40, Volumes 1 & 2 [2CD]

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by: UB40

November 14, 2005
this was a big favourite of mine, growing up in the 80's and early 90's. this album is by far the best reggae collection of ub40's. i also bought the ub40 dvd which has a few others which do not feature on the collection. if you want relaxing, soul trippin music this summer, then i suggest this album. totally superb.

this is a must for anyone who not only likes ub40 but enjoyed the 80's and its music.

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Man Like I

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by: Natty

August 04, 2008
Of course, I first heard Natty doing an acoustic of "Bedroom Eyes" which made me sit up and listen.

There's been far too much self-referential "talky" music recently, where the singer is trying to suggest that they are rather clever and knowing, and just end up looking arrogant.

While some might class "Man Like I" as being in a similar vein, Natty's lyrics are intelligently written and thought provoking. More than that, he's got a voice that you can listen to, rather than terrible mockney accents that have pervaded the music scene this summer.

Buy it, listen to the chilled out sound, then listen again and think about what he's saying.

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20 Massive Hits

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by: Toots and the Maytals

March 13, 2000
I'm not one for writing reviews but seeing as no-one has bothered to write a review for this Toots & The Maytals CD, I thought I may as well be the first.

If your knowledge of reggae goes as far as Bob Marley, and that's it, then you seriously need to broaden your tastes, and as a starter I highly recommend Toots. This CD covers The Maytals career from 1966 to 1974 and all the hits are here - Monkey Man (later covered by The Specials), their brilliant debut single Bam Bam, 54-46 That's My Number and probably their most famous song Pressure Drop (later covered by The Clash).

There's 20 songs on this album and I can honestly say there simply isn't a bad song on here, this album played through from start to finish sounds ... Read More:

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Dub Side of the Moon: a Reggae Tribute to Dark Side of the Moon

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by: Easy Star All-Stars

July 26, 2006
This is an astonishing record! On paper the idea of a reggae cover of Dark Side Of The Moon sounds demented - but in practise it's truly fabulous. The All-Stars perform dub alchemy, conjuring roots rock out of prog rock like it was the most natural progression. Great Gig In The Sky had me sobbing at its beauty - honestly.

Any Floyd fans with a passing interest in reggae - or, alternatively, any reggae-ists with a passing interest in Pink Floyd - this is for you. Carefully treading that fine line between homage and parody, the All-Stars present a classic work of art in a new way that shines a white light into the prism of your heart. The result is a mind-bending rainbow.

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Massive Reggae

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by: Various Artists

June 30, 2008
This is an astonishing record! On paper the idea of a reggae cover of Dark Side Of The Moon sounds demented - but in practise it's truly fabulous. The All-Stars perform dub alchemy, conjuring roots rock out of prog rock like it was the most natural progression. Great Gig In The Sky had me sobbing at its beauty - honestly.

Any Floyd fans with a passing interest in reggae - or, alternatively, any reggae-ists with a passing interest in Pink Floyd - this is for you. Carefully treading that fine line between homage and parody, the All-Stars present a classic work of art in a new way that shines a white light into the prism of your heart. The result is a mind-bending rainbow.

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Legend

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by: Bob Marley & The Wailers

February 25, 2002
The title of this album says it all. This is such a great collection of songs I don't know where to start. If you're new to Marley then you can't do better than this album, and if you're already a fan then this a great collection of his stuff in one place. Worth it for 'No woman no cry' alone! Brilliant summer music, or any time of the year it's that good!

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A Moment in Time: +DVD

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by: Beres Hammond

November 17, 2008
I HAD NOT HEARD OF BERES HAMMOND UNTIL 2 MONTHS AGO, WHEN HIS MUSIC WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME WHILST IN BARBADOS - I NOW HAVE 7 CDs OF HIS! THE RECORDINGS ARE ALL TOP QUALITY, AND THE LYRICS AND MUSIC EXCELLANT LISTENING. MY FAVOURITE ALBUM HAS TO BE 'BERES HAMMOND' WHICH WAS A 2004 PRODUCTION (BERES IN BOATER WITH MICROPHONE ON COVER). THE BONUS DVD WHICH COMES WITH THIS LATEST RECORDING IS, I ADMIT, A DISAPPOINTMENT, BUT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER.

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The Very Best of UB40

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by: UB40

October 23, 2000
It might not be roots, but UB40 has mellow pop reggae down to a T. This hit-packed compilation includes their early ska-based songs King and Food For Thought, plus all their later successes. Most of their biggest hits were covers of older classics, but they always did a good job in the interpretation. Red Red Wine, for example, is absolutely brilliant and the same can be said for Kingston Town, Cherry Oh Baby and I Got You Babe with Chrissie Hynde on guest vocal. I also love the humorous Rat In Mi Kitchen and their excellent interpretation of The Doors’ Light My Fire. Although not completely comprehensive, this compilation offers excellent value for money in that these tracks really were their greatest hits from a 20-year career. There’s not one ... Read More: