Reggae & Ska > Ska Reggae & Ska > 2 Tone Ska > 1980 to 1989 > up to 5 GBP

Advantages: inteligent varied original
Disadvantages: their last record as a group

...debut album "Specials",but had even more greatness thrust upon them by an over expectant music press and ravenous fan base all eager for more of their punk/ska riotous rapture ,however in the spirit of true greatness and wanton defiance they delivered "More Specials" in the autumn of 1980,and in direct conflict to its title could well have been called "Less Specials " In the twelve months which had elapsed between their debut and this daring follow ...
...and movements allowing for a more tolerant musical enviroment free from the confines of punks tunnel vision and it was into this climate the genius of Jerry Dammers was allowed to thrive unchecked ,a youth mispent listening to samba ,ska ,soul , calypso,disco and film soundtracks was finally put to good use . The resulting sound was so far ahead of its time that some people never caught up,it condensed and distilled the sound of a United Kingdom ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing songs, wonderful music
Disadvantages: None

...ex Ravishing Beauty Nicky Holland, Waiting offered a series of strong songs convincingly played in a wide variety of styles, from uptempo tracks like We’re Having All The Fun to reflective pieces such as Things we Do. The album also gave the group a number 10 hit single with Tunnel Of Love. The Fun Boy Three had been a major debut, but Waiting was a massive step forward, establishing them as a major force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, they ... Read review

Advantages: Lyrics, Patrice's voice, it just never gets boring
Disadvantages: None that I can think of

Great music, great singer, great lyrics!! He has his very own style ever since this first album of his. His music is a unique mix of reggae and ska with some soul, funk, jazz, folk and hip hop elements in it. Career Patrice Bart-Williams was born in a small town near Cologne, Germany, in 1979 and started to make music when he was 12 years old. He played in several bands until he joined the label 'Yo Mama' and accompanied Lauryn Hill on her ...
...which to date is considered his best one, was released in 2000. Since then he has published four other albums (How do you call it, Silly Walks Movement meets Patrice, Nile & Free-Patriation). Tracks 1. Shine on my way 2. Everyday Good 3. Wonder (Shinin' On) 4. Fear Rules 5. Lions 6. Love 7. You Always You 8. Murderer 9. Queens 10. No Excuse 11. Moneypulation 12. Lions (Live) 13. Love (Live) 14. Fear Rules (Live 15. No Excuse ... Read review

Advantages: Fab compilation of all the hits
Disadvantages: None at all

Wow! What a fantastic CD! I could tell when I listened to it, that every song had been carefully hand picked to create such a smooth album. The songs seem to intertwine into one another. All of the big reggae stars from the past captured onto two discs. Features such artists as: -Shaggy -Toots and the Maytals -Desmond Decker -Tony Tribe -UB40 Bob Marley Features such song as: -Boombastic -Mr Loverman -Welcome to Jamrock -Red Red Wine ... Read review

Advantages: Good music, reggae brought back to a roots sound
Disadvantages: None

Live at Stubb's is Matisyahu's 2nd album and his 1st live album recorded at Stubbs in Austin, Texas. It was released in February, 2005 by JDubRecords. If you are not familiar with Matisyahu, he's an intriguing chap, a New York Jew (Matisyahu is the Yiddish pronunciation of Matthew), who dresses in the traditional clothing of a Hasidic Jew and doesn't perform on the sabbath. He spent several years taking hallucinogens and touring with the rock band ...
...Matisyahu Miller - Vocals Roots Tonic: Aaron Dugan - Guitar Josh Werner - Bass Guitar Johan David - Drums Yoni - MC (on Beat Box) Beat Box is a particularly good song but I liked them all and it works well as it's a live concert. ... Read review