On Tour - Horace Andy

Advantages: Great music for all ages
Disadvantages: None

...a good feel about the rest of the album. Ruby love Don’t be shy has been covered by Pearl Jam Can’t keep it in. Here comes my baby has been covered by Both the Tremeloes and the Mavericks. Into white (Remember the days of the) old school yard, Linda Lewis did a version and had also toured with Cat Steven’s. Where do the children play, was covered by Both Horace Andy and Big Mountain both were Reggie versions of this song. Land o’freelove & goodbye Another Saturday night, it was written by Sam Cooke and he did his own original version. Cat Steven’s version was a cover in 1974. The foreigner suite (excerpt) Just another night Peace train was covered by Dolly Parton If you want to sing out, sing out, also covered by Ruth Gordon. I am sure most people will have heard of Cat Steven’s whatever age, young or old and heard of many of his tracks... Read review

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...this is such a strong album. Not a week track on it. Its heavy rumbling dub makes it great for listening to in a crowd in a bar and in clubs, whilst its vocals and intricacies allow it to take on even stronger characteristics when listened to in private. My personal favourite tune, not just off this album but in a top 10 of the 90's is Eurochild. It's gorgeous, round rumbley smooth bassline covered by a mellow piece of rap. Its even got a cover of light my fire on it. Horace Andy, Tracey thorn, piano and bass. What more could you ask for?... Read review

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Advantages: Quality Vocals
Disadvantages: None

...compared to previous releases Blue Lines and Protection. Whilst not losing their original edge and political statements they've incorporated some great tunes onto this album and is well worth a listen. 1 - "Angel" (Robert Del Naja, Marshall, Andrew Vowles, Hinds) - 6:18 Vocals by Horace Andy 2 - "Risingson" (Del Naja, Marshall, Vowles, Lou Reed, Seeger) - 4:58 Features sample from "I Found A Reason" by The Velvet Underground 3 - "Teardrop" (Del Naja, Marshall, Vowles, Elizabeth Fraser) - 5:29 Vocals by Elizabeth Fraser 4 - "Inertia Creeps" (Del Naja, Marshall, Vowles) - 5:56 5 - "Exchange" (Bob Hilliard, Mort Garson) - 4:11 Features sample from "Our Day Will Come" by Isaac Hayes 6 - "Dissolved Girl" (Del Naja, Marshall, Vowles, Sara Jay, Schwartz) - 6:07 Vocals by Sara Jay 7 - "Man Next Door" (John Holt, Robert Smith, Laurence... Read review

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Advantages: Original sound
Disadvantages: mostly downbeat

...Massive Attack are one of the most influential acts to emerge from the UK. This is mostly due to their ability to fuse many different elements of music from the various 'members' and come up with an original yet familiar sound. This was their debut album which takes on a more trip-hop/downbeat style than some of their later work. The sounds here are more organic than anything heard in later releases. For me this album really gives a feel of raw electronicly produced music, rather than the seemless crystal clear sound that most electronic music has nowadays. Not to say that the sound quality is poor - Massive Attack are true masters at sonic cohesion, blending synths, samples and vocals seemlessly. The vocal talent of Shara Nelson is truely displayed here as she wails soulfully in a masterful way. Horace Andy is also featured with his... Read review

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