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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Etana — Pamoja
Released 2021

Pamoja

Etana

Etana returns with Pamoja

Pamoja- Album Overview Etana, the celebrated Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, makes a triumphant return with her la…

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Tarrus Riley — Parables
Released 2006

Parables

Tarrus Riley

Tarrus Riley – Parables: a sonic journey

Parables- Album Overview Tarrus Riley’s album "Parables," released in 2020, represents a significant contribution to …

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John Holt — Paragons
Released 0

Paragons

John Holt

A closer look at John Holt-Paragons 's album Paragons

Album overview John Holt-Paragons 's album "Paragons" was released in 2022, showcasing a blend of reggae and contempo…

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Yellowman — Party
Released 1991

Party

Yellowman

Party by Yellowman: expectations vs reality

Party- Album Overview Released in 1983, "Party" is one of the seminal albums by Jamaican reggae artist Yellowman, kno…

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The Heptones — Party Time
Released 1977

Party Time

The Heptones

A closer look at The Heptones's album Party Time

Party Time- Album Overview The Heptones's album "Party Time," released in 1977, is a significant entry in the reggae …

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The Maytals — Pass the Pipe
Released 1979

Pass the Pipe

The Maytals

Check the vibes: The Maytals – Pass the Pipe

Pass the Pipe- Album Overview "Pass the Pipe" is a vibrant 1996 reggae album by the legendary Jamaican band The Mayta…

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Frankie Paul — Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng
Released 1984

Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng

Frankie Paul

Exploring the sound of Frankie Paul-Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng: Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng

Album overview Frankie Paul, a significant figure in the reggae genre, released his album "Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng" in…

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Mano Negra — Patchanka
Released 1988

Patchanka

Mano Negra

Exploring the sound of Mano Negra-Patchanka: Patchanka

Album overview Mano Negra's debut album, "Patchanka," was released in 1988, marking a significant moment in the fusio…

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Paul Weller — Paul Weller
Released 1992

Paul Weller

Paul Weller

Review of Paul Weller – Paul Weller

Paul Weller- Album Overview Released in 1992, "Paul Weller" is the self-titled debut solo album by the British musici…

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Mikey Dread — Pave The Way
Released 1983

Pave The Way

Mikey Dread

Diving deep into Pave The Way by Mikey Dread

Pave The Way- Album Overview "Pave The Way," released in 1980, stands as a significant entry in the reggae genre, sho…

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John Holt — Peace In The Sun
Released 1978

Peace In The Sun

John Holt

Why John Holt's Peace In The Sun matters

Peace In The Sun- Album Overview "Peace In The Sun," released in 1976, is one of the defining works of legendary Jama…

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John Holt — Peacemaker
Released 1993

Peacemaker

John Holt

John Holt – Peacemaker: track-by-track perspective

Peacemaker- Album Overview Released in 1993, "Peacemaker" is an album by the legendary Jamaican reggae artist John Ho…

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General Echo — People Are You Ready
Released 1978

People Are You Ready

General Echo

Review of General Echo-People Are You Ready – People Are You Ready

Album overview General Echo's album "People Are You Ready" was released in 1980 under the label Studio One, a corners…

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Derrick Morgan — People Decision
Released 1977

People Decision

Derrick Morgan

How Derrick Morgan shaped the sound of People Decision

People Decision- Album Overview Derrick Morgan, a prominent figure in the ska and reggae scenes, released his album "…

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Burning Spear — People of the World
Released 1986

People of the World

Burning Spear

Album spotlight: Burning Spear-People of the World – People of the World

Album overview Burning Spear's "People of the World" was released in 1976 and stands as a significant entry in the re…

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Built to Spill — Perfect From Now On
Released 1997

Perfect From Now On

Built to Spill

Building a Masterpiece: A Review of Built to Spill's 'Perfect From Now On'

The art of making music can easily be likened to that of building a masterpiece. You take each element, mold it caref…

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