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Albums worth hearing in full

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

Busy Signal — Loaded
Released 2008

Loaded

Busy Signal

Breaking down the themes in Loaded by Busy Signal

Loaded- Album Overview "Loaded," released in 2012, is the debut studio album of Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist …

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Fat Freddy's Drop — Lock-in
Released 2020

Lock-in

Fat Freddy's Drop

A closer look at Fat Freddy's Drop's album Lock-in

Lock-in- Album Overview Fat Freddy's Drop, the renowned New Zealand band, released their album "Lock-in" on July 2, 2…

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Elephant Man — Log On
Released 2001

Log On

Elephant Man

First impressions of Elephant Man – Log On

Log On- Album Overview "Log On" is the third studio album by Jamaican dancehall artist Elephant Man, released in 2006…

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Inner Circle — Log On
Released 2002

Log On

Inner Circle

The evolution of Inner Circle in Log On

Log On- Album Overview Released in 2001, "Log On" marks a significant entry in the discography of Inner Circle, a ban…

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Sam Ragga — Loktown Hi-Life
Released 2003

Loktown Hi-Life

Sam Ragga

Loktown Hi-Life by Sam Ragga: expectations vs reality

Loktown Hi-Life- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Loktown Hi-Life" by Sam Ragga marks a significant entry into the c…

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The Bug — London Zoo
Released 2008

London Zoo

The Bug

How The Bug shaped the sound of London Zoo

London Zoo- Album Overview Released in 2008, "London Zoo" is a landmark album by The Bug, the project of producer Kev…

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The Pioneers — Long Shot
Released 1969

Long Shot

The Pioneers

Is Long Shot The Pioneers's best work yet?

Long Shot- Album Overview "Long Shot" is the latest offering from The Pioneers, a British reggae band known for their…

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Judy Mowatt — Look At Love
Released 1991

Look At Love

Judy Mowatt

Inside the atmosphere of Judy Mowatt's Look At Love

Look At Love- Album Overview "Look At Love," released in 1985, is a landmark album in the career of Jamaican reggae a…

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Linval Thompson — Look How Me Sexy
Released 1982

Look How Me Sexy

Linval Thompson

A closer look at Linval Thompson-Look How Me Sexy's album Look How Me Sexy

Album overview Linval Thompson's album "Look How Me Sexy," released in 2023, stands as a testament to the enduring le…

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Lee Scratch Perry — Lord God Muzick
Released 1991

Lord God Muzick

Lee Scratch Perry

Listening to Lord God Muzick by Lee Scratch Perry-Lord God Muzick

Album overview Lee Scratch Perry's "Lord God Muzick" was released in 2008, a vibrant addition to the reggae and dub g…

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Less Than Jake — Losing Streak
Released 1996

Losing Streak

Less Than Jake

Album spotlight: Less Than Jake-Losing Streak – Losing Streak

Album overview Less Than Jake's album "Losing Streak" was released on September 24, 1996, through the renowned punk l…

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Capleton — Lotion Man
Released 1991

Lotion Man

Capleton

Why Capleton's Lotion Man matters

Lotion Man- Album Overview Released in 1992, "Lotion Man" is one of the defining albums of reggae artist Capleton, wh…

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Matt Nash — Louder
Released 2015

Louder

Matt Nash

Album spotlight: Matt Nash – Louder

Louder- Album Overview "Louder," the debut album from British DJ and producer Matt Nash, was released in 2021 under t…

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Judy Mowatt — Love
Released 1998

Love

Judy Mowatt

Judy Mowatt – Love: track-by-track perspective

Love- Album Overview Released in 1985, "Love" marks Judy Mowatt's third studio album, showcasing her evolution as a p…

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I-Octane — Love & Life
Released 2018

Love & Life

I-Octane

I-Octane – Love & Life: track-by-track perspective

Love & Life- Album Overview "Love & Life," released in 2012, is a significant album in the dancehall genre crafte…

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Pressure — Love And Affection
Released 2007

Love And Affection

Pressure

Why Pressure's Love And Affection matters

Love And Affection- Album Overview Pressure's "Love And Affection," released in 2005, is a significant work within th…

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Ashanti Waugh — Love Child
Released 1988

Love Child

Ashanti Waugh

Exploring the sound of Ashanti Waugh: Love Child

Love Child- Album Overview "Love Child," released in 2022, marks a significant entry in the discography of Ashanti Wa…

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Derrick Morgan — Love City
Released 1978

Love City

Derrick Morgan

First impressions of Derrick Morgan – Love City

Love City- Album Overview Derrick Morgan's "Love City," released in 1971, stands as a significant entry in the reggae…

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Black Uhuru — Love Crisis
Released 1977

Love Crisis

Black Uhuru

Album spotlight: Black Uhuru-Love Crisis – Love Crisis

Album overview Black Uhuru's "Love Crisis," released in 1987, is a distinguished reggae album that showcases the band…

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Black Uhuru — Love Dub
Released 1990

Love Dub

Black Uhuru

A of Black Uhuru's Album, Love Dub

Reggae music has a unique and special way of giving listeners an emotional experience. For many years, Black Uhuru ha…

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Al Campbell — Love From A Distance
Released 2003

Love From A Distance

Al Campbell

The evolution of Al Campbell-Love From A Distance in Love From A Distance

Album overview Al Campbell-Love's album "Love From A Distance" was released in [insert release year] under [insert la…

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Eddy Grant — Love In Exile
Released 1980

Love In Exile

Eddy Grant

Inside the atmosphere of Eddy Grant's Love In Exile

Love In Exile- Album Overview "Love In Exile," released in 1988, marks a significant entry in Eddy Grant's discograph…

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Dr. Alimantado — Love Is
Released 1983

Love Is

Dr. Alimantado

Exploring the sound of Dr. Alimantado: Love Is

Love Is- Album Overview "Love Is" is a seminal reggae album by Jamaican artist Dr. Alimantado, released in 1978 on th…

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Judy Mowatt — Love Is Overdue
Released 1986

Love Is Overdue

Judy Mowatt

Love Is Overdue: the story Judy Mowatt wants to tell

Love Is Overdue- Album Overview "Love Is Overdue," released in 1985, stands as a seminal work in the reggae genre, sh…

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