Essential Collection, The - Bob Brookmeyer

Advantages: the best compilation of his early stuff
Disadvantages: if you own many of his albums you will find these tracks on them

...this is a brilliant introduction to many of bob\'s early less known tracks that have very thought provoking lyrics. throught his music he manages to say many simple things that make you think yet you would never think of them unless you\'d herd it. he manages to grasp the obvious and turn it in to something deep and meaningful. It has many lively ska tracks to get you grooving such as mr. chaterbox. basically there is not one bad track and it contains all brilliant tracks. to me it is like the legend album but you get 3 cd\'s and not many people have herd of the tracks therefore it\'s a new experience which is great to show your friends and get them into bob. it\'s a must. a brilliant comilation.... Read review

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Advantages: chill you out
Disadvantages: no chance

...This the last and finest of bobs albums is a unique blend of what reggae should be! Each song complements the next, I would recommend as a must have for any self respecting bob fan or any one that wants a bit of class to there cd collection it has strong roots in his back ground and every thing that he stands for listen to it and sit back chill let bob sooth you and help you understand the plight of africa even if you are not into reggae for the open minded give it a couple of minuites and you will be swaying in your chair singing songs of freedom !!!... Read review

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Advantages: Comprises some of Marley's best work
Disadvantages: If you own Marley's original releases you may be wasting your time...

...There's really not much to be said about this album - it's all been here before. It's really quite simple. You have to ask yourself one question. Do I like Bob Marley? If you answer yes then this album will be perfect for you, answer no then I wouldn't bother. This is essentially a greatest hits album, and provides just that - some of Marley's finest creations on this 20-track CD, complete with his backing band The Wailers. The only new addition is the track "Slogans" which was previously unreleased - and it's damn good too! Amazing lyrics throughout all tracks help provide a great listening experience! If you're unsure about the whole Reggae genre of music then this would be a great CD to test out whether or not this is your kind of thing. If you don't like this then you probably won't like any Reggae. An excellent album, highly... Read review

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