Released 2006
Entering The Dragon
Keith HudsonKeith Hudson experiments boldly on Entering The Dragon
Entering The Dragon- Album Overview Released in 1974, "Entering The Dragon" is a pivotal album by Jamaican reggae art…
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Released 1982
Environmental Studies
African Head ChargeAfrican Head Charge's Environmental Studies: An Exploratory Journey into the Cosmos
African Head Charge is a British musical group formed in 1980 as a collaboration between the percussionist Bonjo Iyab…
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Released 1977
Equal Rights
Peter ToshListening guide: Peter Tosh's Equal Rights
Equal Rights- Album Overview "Equal Rights," released in 1977, is the third studio album by Jamaican reggae artist Pe…
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Released 2000
Equality
The Wailing SoulsOne week with Equality: thoughts on The Wailing Souls
Equality- Album Overview The Wailing Souls, known for their harmonious blend of roots reggae and dancehall, released …
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Released 2000
Equality
The Wailing WailersWhy The Wailing Wailers's Equality matters
Equality- Album Overview The Wailing Wailers released their album "Equality" in 1970, a significant year in the evolu…
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Released 1971
Eric Donaldson
Eric DonaldsonEric Donaldson by Eric Donaldson: expectations vs reality
Eric Donaldson- Album Overview The self-titled album "Eric Donaldson" was released in 1975 and showcased the iconic J…
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Released 1994
Es Mundial
El GeneralA closer look at El General's album Es Mundial
Es Mundial- Album Overview El General's album "Es Mundial" was released in 1992 and is widely recognized as a landmar…
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Released 2009
Escape From Babylon
AlborosieEscape From Babylon: Alborosie's Versatile Masterpiece
The roots reggae scene is always a space for new gems, and Alborosie's Escape From Babylon is no exemption. This 2009…
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Released 2010
Escape From Babylon to the Kingdom of Zion
AlborosieEscape From Babylon to the Kingdom of Zion: A of Alborosie's Album
Alborosie is a Jamaican singer, writer, and producer who, with his 2010 album, Escape From Babylon to the Kingdom of …
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Released 2001
Essential
Inner CircleInner Circle-Essential – Essential: a sonic journey
Album overview Inner Circle, the iconic Jamaican reggae band formed in 1968, has made a significant impact on the glo…
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Released 2005
Essential Lee Perry: The Ultimate Upsetter
Carlton JacksonCarlton Jackson – Essential Lee Perry: The Ultimate Upsetter: track-by-track perspective
Essential Lee Perry: The Ultimate Upsetter- Album Overview "Essential Lee Perry: The Ultimate Upsetter," released in …
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Released 2009
Essential Ska Masters
The SkatalitesThe Skatalites experiments boldly on Essential Ska Masters
Essential Ska Masters- Album Overview "Essential Ska Masters" is a compilation album by the legendary Jamaican band T…
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Released 2022
Eternity
Alpha BlondyExploring the sound of Alpha Blondy: Eternity
Eternity- Album Overview Alpha Blondy's album "Eternity" was released in 2013 and is a significant addition to the re…
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Released 2020
Ethiopians Classics, Vol. 3: Everything Ska
The EthiopiansEthiopians Classics, Vol. 3: Everything Ska: discovering The Ethiopians's artistry
Ethiopians Classics, Vol. 3: Everything Ska- Album Overview "Ethiopians Classics, Vol. 3: Everything Ska" is a remark…
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Released 1968
Evening Time
Jackie MittooThe evolution of Jackie Mittoo-Evening Time in Evening Time
Album overview Jackie Mittoo, a pivotal figure in the development of reggae and ska music, released the album "Evenin…
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Released 2003
Ever So Nice
SizzlaEver So Nice: the story Sizzla wants to tell
Ever So Nice- Album Overview "Ever So Nice" is a compelling offering from the renowned Jamaican reggae artist Sizzla …
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Released 0
Everlasting
The Mighty DiamondsThe evolution of The Mighty Diamonds in Everlasting
Everlasting- Album Overview The Mighty Diamonds, one of the most revered reggae groups hailing from Jamaica, released…
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Released 1974
Every Man Ought To Know
Max RomeoMax Romeo raises the bar with Every Man Ought To Know
Every Man Ought To Know- Album Overview "Every Man Ought To Know" is a pivotal album by Jamaican reggae artist Max Ro…
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Released 2003
Every Night's Dub...
KankaCheck the vibes: Kanka – Every Night's Dub...
Every Night's Dub...- Album Overview "Every Night's Dub..." is the latest offering from French dub producer Kank…
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Released 2003
Every Night's Dub...
KankaUnpacking Kanka-Every Night's Dub...'s Every Night's Dub...
Album overview Kanka, a prominent figure in the dub and electronic music scene, released "Every Night's Dub..." in 20…
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Released 2010
Every Step’s a Yes
The BeesReview of The Bees – Every Step’s a Yes
Every Step’s a Yes- Album Overview "Every Step’s a Yes," the third studio album by British band The Bees, was release…
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Released 2010
Everyday
Million StylezEveryday: exploring the world of Million Stylez
Everyday- Album Overview Released in 2014, "Everyday" is the debut album of Swedish reggae artist Million Stylez, kno…
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Released 2003
Everything Goes Numb
Streetlight ManifestoFrom intro to finale: what Everything Goes Numb delivers
Everything Goes Numb- Album Overview Released on September 7, 2006, "Everything Goes Numb" is the debut studio album …
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Released 1979
Everything Is Great
Inner CircleAlbum spotlight: Inner Circle-Everything Is Great – Everything Is Great
Album overview Inner Circle, the Jamaican reggae band known for their infectious rhythms and laid-back vibes, release…
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Released 2016
Everything Is No Thing
Jah Wobble's Invaders of the HeartThe evolution of Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart in Everything Is No Thing
Everything Is No Thing- Album Overview "Everything Is No Thing," released in 2021, marks a significant chapter in Jah…
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Released 1995
Everything Sucks
Reel Big FishInside the atmosphere of Reel Big Fish's Everything Sucks
Everything Sucks- Album Overview "Everything Sucks," the fifth studio album by ska punk band Reel Big Fish, was relea…
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Released 1986
Everything to Me
Boris GardinerAlbum spotlight: Boris Gardiner-Everything to Me – Everything to Me
Album overview Boris Gardiner's album "Everything to Me," released in 1979, is a remarkable entry in the genre of reg…
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Released 1979
Evolutionary Rockers
Mikey DreadAlbum spotlight: Mikey Dread – Evolutionary Rockers
Evolutionary Rockers- Album Overview "Evolutionary Rockers," released in 1980, is a seminal reggae album by the influ…
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Released 1992
Excaliburman
Lee Scratch PerryExcaliburman: the next chapter for Lee Scratch Perry
Excaliburman- Album Overview "Excaliburman" is a significant addition to the discography of legendary Jamaican produc…
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Released 2005
Exclusively
Horace AndyUnpacking Horace Andy-Exclusively's Exclusively
Album overview Horace Andy, a legendary figure in reggae music, known for his distinctive falsetto and emotive delive…
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Released 1995
Experryments at the Grass Roots of Dub
Lee Scratch PerryReview of Lee Scratch Perry-Experryments at the Grass Roots of Dub – Experryments at the Grass Roots of Dub
Album overview Lee Scratch Perry's "Experryments at the Grass Roots of Dub," released in 2021, is a compelling additi…
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Released 2000
Extra Long Life
AlkalineExtra Long Life by Alkaline: expectations vs reality
Extra Long Life- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Extra Long Life" marks a significant entry in the discography of J…
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