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Review of Forces Of Victory - Linton Kwesi Johnson by mo79

Advantages: Unaged and powerful poetry, beautiful music and production, memorable artwork
Disadvantages: Short

...the most successful and fertile, Forces Of Victory being the defining moment of that period. Though barely half an hour in length, each of the 8 tracks deliver a powerful message within some seriously high quality music. Though not a singer, his mesmerising monotone delivery commands your attention. And it's not just how he's saying things, it's what he's saying. The respected producer and bassist Dennis Bovell and band's music punctuates and draws ...
...here and now. Nearly-title track Forces Of Viktry is yet another liberation anthem featuring the line "den all a wi jus fahwod up to Not'n' Hill Gate" - notice the style which sounds just the same as it's spoken. Time Come drifts us out with a suitable warning that the higher the oppression the greater the aggression. The artwork for the album couldn't be more apt: a spotlighted radio mic with the initials LKJ within a deep black background...This ... Read review

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04.12.2005
G'wan SP.
Review of Dutty Rock [PA] - Sean Paul by paulhanton

Advantages: Some really good, infectious songs.
Disadvantages: Some fillers.

Sean Paul - Dutty Rock Twenty three tracks make up the 2nd album of Jamaican Dancehall come DJ, come rapper Sean Paul, his first album bombed. Released in 2002 this album has made regular visits to my CD player, one or two tracks in particular. I am not going to review every track; rather I am going to 'highlight' the best tracks. Actually, there are quite a few very good tracks, so much so that SP could have easily left off the weaker tracks and ...
...~~~The Tracks~~~ There is a full track listing at the end of this review but here I am going to concentrate on some of the more memorable tracks. I am also going to be brutal and tell you what not to bother with. 3. Gimme the Light - Great beat, great vocal, absolutely stunning bass line backed up by good drum work. Great cross over between rap and dancehall, seems to owe a lot in my opinion to old style 'toasting'. The lyrics are definitely rap ... Read review

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29.10.2008
This album has helped me through the rough times!
Review of Africa Unite (The Singles Collection) - Bob Marley & The Wailers by toop

Advantages: Will cheer you up in times of need
Disadvantages: None whatsoever!!!!!

I truly enjoyed this album, and always have