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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Beenie Man — Guns Out
Released 1994

Guns Out

Beenie Man

Listening guide: Beenie Man's Guns Out

Guns Out- Album Overview Released in 1997, "Guns Out" is a seminal album from the Jamaican dancehall legend Beenie Ma…

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Bounty Killer — Guns Out
Released 1994

Guns Out

Bounty Killer

Inside Guns Out by Bounty Killer

Guns Out- Album Overview Bounty Killer's album "Guns Out," released in 1997, is a significant entry in the reggae and…

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Burning Spear — Hail H.I.M.
Released 1980

Hail H.I.M.

Burning Spear

A Critical Review of Burning Spear's Hail H.I.M. Album

For reggae fans, Burning Spear is a true legend. The Jamaican artist, whose real name is Winston Rodney, has been in …

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Ijahman — Haile I Hymn
Released 0

Haile I Hymn

Ijahman

Listening to Haile I Hymn by Ijahman-Haile I Hymn

Album overview "Haile I Hymn" is a seminal reggae album by the Jamaican artist Ijahman, released in 1979. This album …

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Ijahman — Haile I Hymn (chapter one)
Released 1978

Haile I Hymn (chapter one)

Ijahman

Listening to Haile I Hymn (chapter one) by Ijahman-Haile I Hymn (chapter one)

Album overview The album "Haile I Hymn (chapter one)" by Ijahman is a significant contribution to the reggae genre, r…

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The Selecter — Hairspray
Released 1995

Hairspray

The Selecter

The Selecter returns with Hairspray

Hairspray- Album Overview The Selecter, a prominent band in the 2 Tone ska revival movement of the late 1970s, return…

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Damian Marley — Halfway Tree
Released 2001

Halfway Tree

Damian Marley

Why Damian Marley's Halfway Tree matters

Halfway Tree- Album Overview Released on September 11, 2001, "Halfway Tree" is the critically acclaimed third studio …

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Half Pint — Hammer Dub
Released 2012

Hammer Dub

Half Pint

Listening to Hammer Dub by Half Pint-Hammer Dub

Album overview Half Pint's "Hammer Dub" is a pivotal reggae album that was released in 1988. The album is a collabora…

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Fehlfarben — Handbuch für die Welt
Released 2007

Handbuch für die Welt

Fehlfarben

Exploring the sound of Fehlfarben-Handbuch für die Welt: Handbuch für die Welt

Album overview Fehlfarben's album "Handbuch für die Welt" was released in 1980 and has become a significant landmark …

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Jimmy Cliff — Hanging Fire
Released 1987

Hanging Fire

Jimmy Cliff

Album spotlight: Jimmy Cliff-Hanging Fire – Hanging Fire

Album overview Jimmy Cliff's "Hanging Fire," released in 1985, is an album that encapsulates the reggae legend's sign…

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Mikey Dread — Happy Family
Released 1989

Happy Family

Mikey Dread

Happy Family by Mikey Dread: expectations vs reality

Happy Family- Album Overview "Happy Family," released in 1981, is an ambitious reggae album by the Jamaican artist Mi…

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Rita Marley — Harambe
Released 1982

Harambe

Rita Marley

Album spotlight: Rita Marley – Harambe

Harambe- Album Overview "Harambe," released in 1991, is a significant album in the reggae genre, showcasing Rita Marl…

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Dub Syndicate — Hard Food
Released 2015

Hard Food

Dub Syndicate

A closer look at Dub Syndicate's album Hard Food

Hard Food- Album Overview Released in 1994, "Hard Food" marks a significant entry in the discography of Dub Syndicate…

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Cutty Ranks — Hard For It
Released 2006

Hard For It

Cutty Ranks

Listening to Hard For It by Cutty Ranks

Hard For It- Album Overview Cutty Ranks' album "Hard For It" was released in 1993, marking a significant moment in th…

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Frankie Paul — Hard Work
Released 1994

Hard Work

Frankie Paul

Hard Work by Frankie Paul: expectations vs reality

Hard Work- Album Overview Released in 1990, "Hard Work" is one of Frankie Paul's standout albums, showcasing his uniq…

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Ninjaman — Hardcore Killing
Released 1993

Hardcore Killing

Ninjaman

From intro to finale: what Hardcore Killing delivers

Hardcore Killing- Album Overview Ninjaman's "Hardcore Killing," released in 1997, stands as a significant entry in th…

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Horace Andy — Haul And Jack-up
Released 1987

Haul And Jack-up

Horace Andy

Haul And Jack-up: exploring the world of Horace Andy

Haul And Jack-up- Album Overview "Haul And Jack-up" is a seminal album by reggae legend Horace Andy, released in 1979…

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Dub Syndicate — Haunting Ground
Released 1986

Haunting Ground

Dub Syndicate

Haunting Ground: what Dub Syndicate wants you to feel

Haunting Ground- Album Overview Released in 1994, "Haunting Ground" is a pivotal album by the British dub collective …

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Bill Callahan — Have Fun With God
Released 2014

Have Fun With God

Bill Callahan

A Review of the Album Have Fun With God by Bill Callahan

Bill Callahan, originally known as Smog, is a music artist who has been active since the early 1990s. His latest albu…

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Prince Jazzbo — Head To Head Clash
Released 1989

Head To Head Clash

Prince Jazzbo

Breaking down the themes in Head To Head Clash by Prince Jazzbo

Head To Head Clash- Album Overview "Head To Head Clash" is a notable album by Jamaican reggae artist Prince Jazzbo, r…

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Mr. Vegas — Heads High
Released 1998

Heads High

Mr. Vegas

Mr. Vegas – Heads High: track-by-track perspective

Heads High- Album Overview Released in 2011, "Heads High" is an album by Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas, known f…

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Augustus Pablo — Healer Dub
Released 0

Healer Dub

Augustus Pablo

Healer Dub: the story Augustus Pablo wants to tell

Healer Dub- Album Overview "Healer Dub," released in 1990, is a posthumous album by the legendary Jamaican reggae art…

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