Released 2020
Healing
Tarrus RileyOne week with Healing: thoughts on Tarrus Riley
Healing- Album Overview The album "Healing," released in 2021, is a significant addition to Tarrus Riley's discograph…
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Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.
Released 2001
Heart of Jamaica
Bob MarleyListening to Heart of Jamaica by Bob Marley-Heart of Jamaica
Album overview Heart of Jamaica is a compilation album by the legendary reggae artist Bob Marley, released in 1990. T…
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Released 1992
Heart Of The Ark
Lee Scratch PerryIs Heart Of The Ark Lee Scratch Perry's best work yet?
Heart Of The Ark- Album Overview Released on December 3, 2021, "Heart Of The Ark" marks an important addition to the …
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Released 1977
Heart of the Congos
The CongosHeart of the Congos: the story The Congos wants to tell
Heart of the Congos- Album Overview "Heart of the Congos," released in 1977, is a seminal reggae album by The Congos,…
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Released 2000
Heart Of The Dragon
Lee Scratch PerryReview of Lee Scratch Perry – Heart Of The Dragon
Heart Of The Dragon- Album Overview Lee Scratch Perry, the iconic Jamaican reggae and dub producer, released "Heart O…
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Released 1994
Heartical Chart
Augustus Pablotitle: Reviewing Augustus Pablo's Heartical Chart: A Classic Reggae Journey
Reggae music, despite its popularity across the globe, has been underrepresented in mainstream media. However, for th…
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Released 2012
Hearts
Matt NashMatt Nash experiments boldly on Hearts
Hearts- Album Overview Released in 2023, Matt Nash's album "Hearts" marks a significant evolution in the artist's sou…
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Released 0
Hearts and Diamonds
Eddy GrantA Critical Review of Eddy Grant's Hearts and Diamonds Album
Eddy Grant is a legendary musician, songwriter, and producer who has been an icon in the music industry for over five…
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Released 1982
Heavy Metal Dub
ScientistHeavy Metal Dub: discovering Scientist's artistry
Heavy Metal Dub- Album Overview Released in 1981, "Heavy Metal Dub" is a seminal album by the Jamaican dub producer a…
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Released 1997
Heavy Petting
Bad MannersHeavy Petting Album Review: A Closer Look at Bad Manners and their 1989 Release
Welcome to my review of Bad Manners' third studio album, Heavy Petting. This British band, formed in 1976, is known f…
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Released 2019
Heavy Rain
Lee Scratch PerryHeavy Rain: the next chapter for Lee Scratch Perry
Heavy Rain- Album Overview Released in 2022, "Heavy Rain" is a captivating addition to the legacy of reggae legend Le…
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Released 1997
Heavy Soul
Paul WellerPaul Weller raises the bar with Heavy Soul
Heavy Soul- Album Overview Released in 1997, "Heavy Soul" marks Paul Weller's fifth solo studio album, showcasing his…
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Released 2002
Heavyweight Dancehall Clash
Beenie ManFrom intro to finale: what Heavyweight Dancehall Clash delivers
Heavyweight Dancehall Clash- Album Overview Released in 1999, "Heavyweight Dancehall Clash" is a seminal album in the…
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Released 2016
Heavyweight Dub
ScientistInside the atmosphere of Scientist's Heavyweight Dub
Heavyweight Dub- Album Overview Released in 1981, "Heavyweight Dub" is a seminal album by the legendary Jamaican dub …
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Released 1999
Heavyweight Dub / Killer Dub
Inner Circle & The Fatman Riddim SectionA closer look at Inner Circle & The Fatman Riddim Section-Heavyweight Dub / Killer Dub's album Heavyweight Dub / Killer Dub
Album overview Inner Circle, a legendary Jamaican reggae band, known for their infectious rhythms and socially consci…
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Released 1980
Heavyweight Dub Champion
ScientistIs Heavyweight Dub Champion Scientist's best work yet?
Heavyweight Dub Champion- Album Overview "Heavyweight Dub Champion," released in 1981, stands as a hallmark in the ge…
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Released 2003
Hebron Gate
GroundationUnpacking Groundation-Hebron Gate's Hebron Gate
Album overview Groundation-Hebron Gate is a lesser-known project that emerged from the vibrant reggae and dub scene. …
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Released 2000
Heliocentric
Paul WellerWhy Paul Weller's Heliocentric matters
Heliocentric- Album Overview Released in 2000, "Heliocentric" is the fourth solo studio album by British musician Pau…
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Released 1984
Hell a Go Pop
Cultural RootsCheck the vibes: Cultural Roots-Hell a Go Pop – Hell a Go Pop
Album overview Cultural Roots' album "Hell a Go Pop," released in 1983, is a seminal work in the reggae genre, encaps…
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Released 1998
Hello Rockview
Less Than JakeLess Than Jake-Hello Rockview – Hello Rockview: a sonic journey
Album overview Less Than Jake's fifth studio album, "Hello Rockview," was released on October 7, 1998, through the ic…
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Released 1976
Herb Dub - Collie Dub
The SkatalitesOne week with Herb Dub - Collie Dub: thoughts on The Skatalites
Herb Dub - Collie Dub- Album Overview Released in 1996, "Herb Dub - Collie Dub" is an album that serves as a testamen…
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Released 1970
Herbsman Reggae
Clancy EcclesBreaking down the themes in Herbsman Reggae by Clancy Eccles
Herbsman Reggae- Album Overview "Herbsman Reggae," released in 1973, is a landmark album by Jamaican reggae artist Cl…
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Released 1986
Here Again
Johnny NashListening to Here Again by Johnny Nash-Here Again
Album overview Johnny Nash's album "Here Again" was released in 1973 under the Epic Records label. This album is a si…
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Released 1988
Here I Am
Alton EllisAlton Ellis – Here I Am: track-by-track perspective
Here I Am- Album Overview "Here I Am" is a seminal reggae album by the legendary Jamaican artist Alton Ellis, release…
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Released 2009
Here I Am
GroundationThe evolution of Groundation-Here I Am in Here I Am
Album overview Groundation is a prominent reggae band formed in 1998 in Sonoma County, California. Their album "Here …
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Released 1985
Here I Come
Barrington LevyA of Barrington Levy's Here I Come
Barrington Levy, a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist, has been shaping the sound of Jamaica for over four decades …
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Released 1990
Here I Come Again
John HoltListening to Here I Come Again by John Holt
Here I Come Again- Album Overview "Here I Come Again" is an iconic reggae album by the legendary Jamaican singer John…
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Released 2013
Here To Stay
Lady ChannWhy Lady Chann's Here To Stay matters
Here To Stay- Album Overview Released in 2015, "Here To Stay" marks a significant moment in the evolution of British …
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Released 2000
Heritage Of Dub
The Wailing WailersUnpacking The Wailing Wailers's Heritage Of Dub
Heritage Of Dub- Album Overview "Heritage Of Dub" is a seminal album released in 1973 by the legendary Jamaican band …
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Released 1999
Heroes of Reggae in Dub
King Tubby & Augustus PabloExploring the sound of King Tubby & Augustus Pablo-Heroes of Reggae in Dub: Heroes of Reggae in Dub
Album overview "Heroes of Reggae in Dub" is a collaborative album by two of the most influential figures in reggae an…
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Released 1999
Heroes of Reggae in Dub
The SkatalitesInside the atmosphere of The Skatalites's Heroes of Reggae in Dub
Heroes of Reggae in Dub- Album Overview The Skatalites, one of the pioneering bands of ska and reggae music, released…
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Released 1994
Hi-Bop Ska
The SkatalitesThe Skatalites – Hi-Bop Ska: track-by-track perspective
Hi-Bop Ska- Album Overview The Skatalites' album "Hi-Bop Ska," released in 1998, represents a significant moment in t…
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