Early Sessions 1974-1982, The (+DVD) [ECD] - Linval Thompson

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...This is the sound track from the surf film September Session and contains all the tracks from the film. The DVD can be found online at play and Amazon also in most surf shops and HMV. The DVD is by Jack Johnson and Produced by Kelly Slater. The cover of the CD says 'music from the film by Jack Johnson' this makes it sound like all the music on the soundtrack is all Jack Johnson but its not, the album does contain two song By Jack Johnson himself, but contains loads of other artists as well. Don't let this disappoint you it is still a very good and enjoyable album. The music on the album is very similar to Jacks music that sort of chilled out music with a surfy vibe but is not all just acoustic guitar like jacks songs. There is a little hint of every thing on the CD acoustic, funk, blues, world and reggae, so there is something... Read review

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Advantages: broad and well constructed muscal journey through laid back island life
Disadvantages: The September Session Band is a let down compared to other contributors

...As well as being a notable singer/songwriter with a growing legion of fans behind him, Jack Johnson was primarily a film maker until his recent success. This is how I came accross him; after buying his Thicker Than Water DVD. The September Sessions soundtrack features Johnson as well as a number of his like-minded musician friends. The best laid down tracks here are, however, those by Johnson. His earnest voice and gentle guitar are truly hypnotic, even when covering the superbly memorable Jimmy Buffett's "Pirate Looks at 40." This one was recorded before the release of the film and is taken from Johnson's live session at KFOG studios. It's so under-produced and honest that, if you listen closely, you will notice the studio phone ring in the background. Other songs that stand out include Greyboy's "Grey's Groove," a funky soul... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: A good mixture of covers
Disadvantages: Not enough songs!

...Madness in the their latter years somewhat lost touch, and lost their connection with their roots. Everything that made them who they were in the late part of the 70's had all but gone by as early as 1981. But 2005 saw Madness take a welcomed return to those roots we all missed. However it wasn't with new writings or recordings. It was covers of those bands that helped create them. The Dangermen Sessions - Volume 1. From the soulfulness of The Supremes - You Keep Me Hanging On to the roots reggae of Bob Marleys' - So Much Trouble In The World. Not to mention covers of The Kinks, Desmond Dekker and of course, probably the man who played the biggest influence on Madness. . . . Prince Buster. This CD is a must have for any Madness fan.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful