Released 1981
Face The Devil
The Wailing SoulsHow The Wailing Souls shaped the sound of Face The Devil
Face The Devil- Album Overview "Face The Devil," released in 1993, is a seminal album by the Jamaican reggae duo The …
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Released 1995
Face the Devil
The Wailing WailersBreaking down the themes in Face the Devil by The Wailing Wailers
Face the Devil- Album Overview "Face the Devil" is an album released in 1973 by the legendary reggae band The Wailing…
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Released 1995
Face the Music
The CongosFace the Music: the next chapter for The Congos
Face the Music- Album Overview "Face the Music," released in 2019, marks a significant return for the legendary regga…
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Released 2020
Fading
PolePole – Fading: track-by-track perspective
Fading- Album Overview Pole, the moniker of German electronic musician Stefan Betke, released his album "Fading" in 2…
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Released 2009
Fame, Fortune and Fornication
Reel Big FishReel Big Fish raises the bar with Fame, Fortune and Fornication
Fame, Fortune and Fornication- Album Overview Released on April 8, 2005, "Fame, Fortune and Fornication" is the fifth…
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Released 1986
Familiar Face
Echo MinottEcho Minott experiments boldly on Familiar Face
Familiar Face- Album Overview Released in 1995, "Familiar Face" is a significant entry in the reggae genre, showcasin…
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Released 2002
Fantastic Plastic People
Jimmy CliffBreaking down the themes in Fantastic Plastic People by Jimmy Cliff
Fantastic Plastic People- Album Overview Fantastic Plastic People is a studio album by legendary Jamaican reggae musi…
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Released 1993
Fantastic Yellowman
YellowmanFantastic Yellowman: the next chapter for Yellowman
Fantastic Yellowman- Album Overview "Fantastic Yellowman," released in 1982, is a seminal work in the reggae genre, s…
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Released 1992
Far I - Captain of My Ship
Max RomeoMax Romeo-Far I - Captain of My Ship – Far I - Captain of My Ship: a sonic journey
Album overview Max Romeo, the iconic reggae artist known for his impactful lyrics and rich musical heritage, released…
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Released 1987
Farover
Burning SpearListening to Farover by Burning Spear-Farover
Album overview Burning Spear, the legendary Jamaican reggae artist, released the album "Farover" in 1999 under the la…
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Released 2021
Fat Pop, Volume 1
Paul WellerFat Pop, Volume 1: the story Paul Weller wants to tell
Fat Pop, Volume 1- Album Overview Released on May 14, 2021, "Fat Pop, Volume 1" marks the 16th studio album by Britis…
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Released 1993
Fat Sound
Bad MannersA of Bad Manners' Fat Sound
Bad Manners is a legendary British ska band that has been entertaining audiences for over four decades. Their ninth s…
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Released 2019
Father And Sons
Max RomeoMax Romeo raises the bar with Father And Sons
Father And Sons- Album Overview Released in 2020, "Father And Sons" is an album by legendary reggae artist Max Romeo,…
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Released 2005
Father and Sons
The GladiatorsThe Gladiators experiments boldly on Father and Sons
Father and Sons- Album Overview "Father and Sons," released in 1997, represents a pivotal moment in the career of the…
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Released 0
Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta
King Tubby & Augustus PabloReview of King Tubby & Augustus Pablo-Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confrontati – Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta
Album overview King Tubby & Augustus Pablo's "Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confrontati" is a seminal dub …
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Released 1995
Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta
King Tubby & Augustus PabloAlbum spotlight: King Tubby & Augustus Pablo-Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confrontati – Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta
Album overview "Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta" features the legendary Jamaican producers King Tu…
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Released 0
Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta
ScientistIs Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta Scientist's best work yet?
Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta- Album Overview "Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confront…
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Released 1995
Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta
ScientistScientist raises the bar with Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta
Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volume 1: Dub Confronta- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Fatman Presents Twin Spin, Volu…
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Released 2000
Fatman Tapes II
King Tubby & Augustus PabloCheck the vibes: King Tubby & Augustus Pablo-Fatman Tapes II – Fatman Tapes II
Album overview "Fatman Tapes II" is a collaborative project featuring the legendary Jamaican producers King Tubby and…
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Released 1995
Fattie Fattie
The HeptonesExploring the sound of The Heptones: Fattie Fattie
Fattie Fattie- Album Overview "Fattie Fattie," released in 1976, is a seminal album by the Jamaican reggae group The …
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Released 2008
Faya Horns Meet Mad Professor & Joe Ariwa
Mad ProfessorFaya Horns Meet Mad Professor & Joe Ariwa by Mad Professor: expectations vs reality
Faya Horns Meet Mad Professor & Joe Ariwa- Album Overview Faya Horns Meet Mad Professor & Joe Ariwa is an intrigu…
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Released 1998
Fear of a Green Planet
Dub SyndicateDub Syndicate's 'Fear of a Green Planet': A Critical Review
Dub Syndicate is a group that has been around since the early eighties and has been one of the more innovative and in…
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Released 2006
Feast
The CongosOne week with Feast: thoughts on The Congos
Feast- Album Overview Released in 1977, "Feast" is the third studio album by the renowned Jamaican reggae group The C…
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Released 1975
Feel So Good
Derrick MorganListening to Feel So Good by Derrick Morgan-Feel So Good
Album overview Derrick Morgan's album "Feel So Good," released in 1969, is a seminal work in the reggae genre that sh…
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Released 1987
Fence Too Tall
Al CampbellInside Fence Too Tall by Al Campbell
Fence Too Tall- Album Overview "Fence Too Tall," released in 2005, is a distinctive album by Jamaican reggae artist A…
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Released 0
Fever
Tenor SawTenor Saw experiments boldly on Fever
Fever- Album Overview "Fever," released in 1985, is a seminal reggae album by Jamaican artist Tenor Saw, known for hi…
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Released 2005
Fibre
Keith RoweAlbum spotlight: Keith Rowe-Fibre – Fibre
Album overview Keith Rowe, a pioneering figure in the realm of free improvisation and experimental music, released "F…
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Released 1988
File Under Rock
Eddy GrantInside File Under Rock by Eddy Grant-File Under Rock
Album overview Eddy Grant's album "File Under Rock," released in 1988, is a vibrant testament to the fusion of rock, …
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Released 2009
Filth
Venetian SnaresVenetian Snares – Filth: a sonic journey
Filth- Album Overview "Filth," released in 2001, is a groundbreaking album by the Canadian electronic artist Venetian…
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Released 2003
Find Candace
Venetian SnaresUnpacking Venetian Snares's Find Candace
Find Candace- Album Overview "Find Candace," released in 2007, is a strikingly innovative album by the Canadian elect…
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Released 2021
Fire
The BugFire by The Bug: expectations vs reality
Fire- Album Overview "Fire" is the 2014 album by The Bug, the stage name of British producer Kevin Martin, known for …
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Released 1996
Fire And Rain
The GayladsFire And Rain: the next chapter for The Gaylads
Fire And Rain- Album Overview The Gaylads, a prominent Jamaican reggae group known for their smooth harmonies and sou…
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