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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

UB40 — 20 of the Best
Released 1994

20 of the Best

UB40

Listening guide: UB40's 20 of the Best

20 of the Best- Album Overview Released in 1999, "20 of the Best" serves as a compilation album that encapsulates the…

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Yellowman — 20 Super Hits
Released 1991

20 Super Hits

Yellowman

The evolution of Yellowman in 20 Super Hits

20 Super Hits- Album Overview "20 Super Hits" is a remarkable compilation album released in 1986 by the Jamaican regg…

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Bob Andy — 2000
Released 2002

2000

Bob Andy

A Critical Review of the Album: 2000 by Bob Andy

Bob Andy is one of the most prolific Jamaican singer-songwriters, known for revolutionizing the reggae genre. His 200…

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John Holt — 2000 Volts of Holt
Released 1976

2000 Volts of Holt

John Holt

Inside 2000 Volts of Holt by John Holt-2000 Volts of Holt

Album overview "2000 Volts of Holt" is a seminal reggae album by Jamaican singer John Holt, released in 1973 under th…

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Bounty Killer — 200x
Released 14

200x

Bounty Killer

200x by Bounty Killer: expectations vs reality

200x- Album Overview Released in 2021, "200x" marks a significant return for the legendary Jamaican dancehall artist …

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Barrington Levy — 21 Girls Salute
Released 1982

21 Girls Salute

Barrington Levy

A closer look at Barrington Levy-21 Girls Salute's album 21 Girls Salute

Album overview Barrington Levy's album "21 Girls Salute" was released in 1999 and is a notable entry in the reggae ge…

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Paul Weller — 22 Dreams
Released 2008

22 Dreams

Paul Weller

Listening guide: Paul Weller's 22 Dreams

22 Dreams- Album Overview Released in 2008, "22 Dreams" marks Paul Weller's ninth studio album and showcases his evol…

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Venetian Snares — 2370894
Released 2002

2370894

Venetian Snares

Album spotlight: Venetian Snares – 2370894

2370894- Album Overview Venetian Snares, the moniker of Canadian electronic musician Aaron Funk, released the album "…

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I Got Love 4u — 24 bunte Kinderlieder
Released 1974

24 bunte Kinderlieder

I Got Love 4u

Album spotlight: I Got Love 4u-24 bunte Kinderlieder – 24 bunte Kinderlieder

Album overview "24 bunte Kinderlieder" is an album released in 2021 by the project I Got Love 4u-24 bunte Kinderliede…

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Alton Ellis — 25th Silver Jubilee
Released 1984

25th Silver Jubilee

Alton Ellis

25th Silver Jubilee by Alton Ellis: expectations vs reality

25th Silver Jubilee- Album Overview Released in 1993, "25th Silver Jubilee" is a celebratory album commemorating the …

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Fehlfarben — 26,5
Released 2006

26,5

Fehlfarben

Listening to 26.5 by Fehlfarben-26,5

Album overview Fehlfarben, a renowned German post-punk band, released their album "26.5" in 2021 under the label Klan…

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Fehlfarben — 26½
Released 2006

26½

Fehlfarben

Listening to 26½ by Fehlfarben

26½- Album Overview "26½" is an intriguing compilation album by the influential German punk band Fehlfarben, released…

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Pole — 3
Released 2000

3

Pole

Pole – 3: track-by-track perspective

3- Album Overview Pole's album "3," released in 1998, marks a significant entry in the realm of electronic music, par…

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Fehlfarben — 33 Tage in Ketten
Released 1981

33 Tage in Ketten

Fehlfarben

A Critical Review of the Album: 33 Tage in Ketten by Fehlfarben

Fehlfarben, known for their hit song Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) from their debut album, is a band that has been around …

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Mad Professor — 40 Years Of Dub
Released 2020

40 Years Of Dub

Mad Professor

40 Years Of Dub: exploring the world of Mad Professor

40 Years Of Dub- Album Overview Released in 2020, "40 Years Of Dub" celebrates the prolific career of the legendary B…

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Bob Marley — 400 Years
Released 2006

400 Years

Bob Marley

Check the vibes: Bob Marley-400 Years – 400 Years

Album overview Bob Marley’s "400 Years" is a powerful testament to the reggae genre and the socio-political messages …

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Shaggy — 44/876
Released 2018

44/876

Shaggy

Album spotlight: Shaggy – 44/876

44/876- Album Overview Released on April 20, 2018, "44/876" is a collaborative album by Jamaican-American reggae arti…

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Roots Manuva — 4everevolution
Released 2011

4everevolution

Roots Manuva

The evolution of Roots Manuva in 4everevolution

4everevolution- Album Overview Released in 2013, "4everevolution" is the fifth studio album by British rapper Roots M…

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General Levy — 4ward
Released 2014

4ward

General Levy

A closer look at General Levy's album 4ward

4ward- Album Overview General Levy's album 4ward was released in 2019 and marks a significant moment in the artist's …

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Ini Kamoze — 51 50 Rule
Released 2009

51 50 Rule

Ini Kamoze

Exploring the sound of Ini Kamoze-51 50 Rule: 51 50 Rule

Album overview Ini Kamoze's album "51 50 Rule" was released in 1994, marking a significant chapter in the reggae arti…

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Bounty Killer — 5th Element
Released 1999

5th Element

Bounty Killer

Why Bounty Killer's 5th Element matters

5th Element- Album Overview Bounty Killer's album "5th Element," released in 1997, stands as a significant entry in t…

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Madness — 7
Released 1981

7

Madness

Exploring the sound of Madness-7: 7

Album overview The album "7" by Madness-7 was released in 2023, marking a significant addition to the contemporary mu…

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Sizzla — 876
Released 2016

876

Sizzla

Exploring the sound of Sizzla: 876

876- Album Overview Released in 2018, "876" marks a significant entry in the discography of Jamaican reggae artist Si…

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Jah9 — 9
Released 2016

9

Jah9

Inside 9 by Jah9

9- Album Overview "9" is the highly anticipated studio album by Jamaican reggae artist Jah9, released in 2021 through…

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Roots Manuva — 9 Come Save Me
Released 2001

9 Come Save Me

Roots Manuva

A closer look at Roots Manuva's album 9 Come Save Me

9 Come Save Me- Album Overview "9 Come Save Me," released in 2022, marks the return of British rapper Roots Manuva, a…

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Peaking Lights — 936
Released 2011

936

Peaking Lights

How Peaking Lights shaped the sound of 936

936- Album Overview Released in 2011, "936" is the critically acclaimed debut album by the American duo Peaking Light…

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Meat Beat Manifesto — 99%
Released 1990

99%

Meat Beat Manifesto

0.99: the next chapter for Meat Beat Manifesto

0,99- Album Overview Released on August 23, 2023, "0.99" marks a significant entry in the discography of Meat Beat Ma…

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Jah9 — 9mm Vol. 2
Released 2016

9mm Vol. 2

Jah9

Jah9 – 9mm Vol. 2: a sonic journey

9mm Vol. 2- Album Overview Released in 2023, "9mm Vol. 2" marks Jah9's continued evolution as a formidable force in t…

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