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A Moment in Time: +DVD

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
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

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
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 ... Read More:

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Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
by: OST Various Artists

August 01, 1998
Lock, stock and 2 smoking barrels is a crime tale about a group of friends from London who happen to lose a game of poker, they end up in a lot of debt thus having to get out of it. The story takes many twists & turns and will also make you laugh as it has a very good use of wry & dark humor. The plot evolves around one man but there are many characters who share as if not more an important role. The star of the show in this movie is Vinnie Jones who acts brilliantly.
I recomed 'Snatch' If you like this.

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The Boombastic Collection - Best of Shaggy

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
by: Shaggy

August 25, 2008
Lock, stock and 2 smoking barrels is a crime tale about a group of friends from London who happen to lose a game of poker, they end up in a lot of debt thus having to get out of it. The story takes many twists & turns and will also make you laugh as it has a very good use of wry & dark humor. The plot evolves around one man but there are many characters who share as if not more an important role. The star of the show in this movie is Vinnie Jones who acts brilliantly.
I recomed 'Snatch' If you like this.

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The Very Best Of Eddy Grant

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
by: Eddy Grant

June 30, 2008
When songs are repackaged again and again we all know the music so of course it is the PRODUCT which then must be assessed as the first reviewer has . How good a product or collection is this ? Is the compilation worth having ? Only to people who have no Eddy Grant recordings on CD before perhaps . It is indeed another rip off well timed for release . It is not as good as other previous collections available . There are many songs not included here which would have made this edition of hits more worthwhile . I fully endorse and defend the first reviewer here .

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Death of the Revolution

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
by: Quantic

July 14, 2008
There is an old saying in music that you are only as good as your last album, and I am afriaid Quantic may be suffering from this in the public's perceptions at the moment.
The Fifth Exotic, Stampede and Apricot Morning are all wonderful albums that have been played and played to death on my system...but his last effort An Announcement To Answer left me cold. There seemed to be little spark or originality there. So when this new release hit the streets I have to admit to being a little non-plussed. Could I be bothered to make the effort?

Well I read a couple of positive reviews and my curiosity started to gnaw, so I decided to take the plunge. So glad I did...we are back to the beautifully produced sunshine and buoyancy of his earlier works. ... Read More:

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Pressure Drop: The Definitive Collection

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
by: Toots & The Maytals

February 26, 2008
There is an old saying in music that you are only as good as your last album, and I am afriaid Quantic may be suffering from this in the public's perceptions at the moment.
The Fifth Exotic, Stampede and Apricot Morning are all wonderful albums that have been played and played to death on my system...but his last effort An Announcement To Answer left me cold. There seemed to be little spark or originality there. So when this new release hit the streets I have to admit to being a little non-plussed. Could I be bothered to make the effort?

Well I read a couple of positive reviews and my curiosity started to gnaw, so I decided to take the plunge. So glad I did...we are back to the beautifully produced sunshine and buoyancy of his earlier works. ... Read More:

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And Out Come the Wolves

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
by: Rancid

May 09, 1996
I swear you will not find a better summery album anywhere. Put this mix of punk and ska on and you can feel the sun shining even in the middle of winter.
Please don't be put off by the fact that the band are called Rancid, even if you are not into 'punk' this album is amazing musically (especially the bass playing).
This album has to be one of the best i've ever heard, so do yourself a favour and buy it.

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The Reggae Christmas Collection

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
by: Various Artists

September 04, 2008
Reggae seasonal tunes well after a fashion, some of the songs have a nice beat but I was expecting a more inspiring burst of ganja soaked seasonal songs which this definitely isn't.. Can you have favourites yes, are you going to like everything probably not but reggae fans can buy knowing that this is going to offer variety and tunes for the Christmas season but this could have been much better.

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Dancehall '69: 40 Skinhead Reggae Rarities

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Reggae
by: Various Artists

February 26, 2008
This CD is worth buying for Bush Doctor alone. A brilliant fast blues/jazz-type piano played over a pumping bass rhythm and driving reggae rhythm. This is an instrumental of Peter Tosh' record of the same name - but that's what the Music Doctors did par excellence. It was also used as the backing track for Madness' Don't Quote Me On That. Warefare is also brilliant. I have both in vinyl and was really pleased to find them on CD. Reggae in your jeggae a lot with this one...