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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Frankie Paul — Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng
Released 1984

Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng

Frankie Paul

Exploring the sound of Frankie Paul-Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng: Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng

Album overview Frankie Paul, a significant figure in the reggae genre, released his album "Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng" in…

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Mano Negra — Patchanka
Released 1988

Patchanka

Mano Negra

Exploring the sound of Mano Negra-Patchanka: Patchanka

Album overview Mano Negra's debut album, "Patchanka," was released in 1988, marking a significant moment in the fusio…

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Paul Weller — Paul Weller
Released 1992

Paul Weller

Paul Weller

Review of Paul Weller – Paul Weller

Paul Weller- Album Overview Released in 1992, "Paul Weller" is the self-titled debut solo album by the British musici…

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Mikey Dread — Pave The Way
Released 1983

Pave The Way

Mikey Dread

Diving deep into Pave The Way by Mikey Dread

Pave The Way- Album Overview "Pave The Way," released in 1980, stands as a significant entry in the reggae genre, sho…

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John Holt — Peace In The Sun
Released 1978

Peace In The Sun

John Holt

Why John Holt's Peace In The Sun matters

Peace In The Sun- Album Overview "Peace In The Sun," released in 1976, is one of the defining works of legendary Jama…

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John Holt — Peacemaker
Released 1993

Peacemaker

John Holt

John Holt – Peacemaker: track-by-track perspective

Peacemaker- Album Overview Released in 1993, "Peacemaker" is an album by the legendary Jamaican reggae artist John Ho…

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General Echo — People Are You Ready
Released 1978

People Are You Ready

General Echo

Review of General Echo-People Are You Ready – People Are You Ready

Album overview General Echo's album "People Are You Ready" was released in 1980 under the label Studio One, a corners…

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Derrick Morgan — People Decision
Released 1977

People Decision

Derrick Morgan

How Derrick Morgan shaped the sound of People Decision

People Decision- Album Overview Derrick Morgan, a prominent figure in the ska and reggae scenes, released his album "…

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Burning Spear — People of the World
Released 1986

People of the World

Burning Spear

Album spotlight: Burning Spear-People of the World – People of the World

Album overview Burning Spear's "People of the World" was released in 1976 and stands as a significant entry in the re…

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Built to Spill — Perfect From Now On
Released 1997

Perfect From Now On

Built to Spill

Building a Masterpiece: A Review of Built to Spill's 'Perfect From Now On'

The art of making music can easily be likened to that of building a masterpiece. You take each element, mold it caref…

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Less Than Jake — Pezcore
Released 1995

Pezcore

Less Than Jake

Exploring the sound of Less Than Jake-Pezcore: Pezcore

Album overview Less Than Jake's debut studio album, "Pezcore," was released in 1998 through the independent label, Fu…

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Keith Hudson — Pick a Dub
Released 1994

Pick a Dub

Keith Hudson

Unpacking Keith Hudson-Pick a Dub's Pick a Dub

Album overview Released in 1974, "Pick a Dub" is a seminal album by Jamaican reggae artist Keith Hudson, often referr…

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Half Pint — Pick Your Choice
Released 0

Pick Your Choice

Half Pint

Unpacking Half Pint-Pick Your Choice's Pick Your Choice

Album overview Half Pint-Pick Your Choice's album "Pick Your Choice" was released in 2021, marking a significant entr…

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Kit Clayton — Ping Pong
Released 2002

Ping Pong

Kit Clayton

Listening to Ping Pong by Kit Clayton-Ping Pong

Album overview "Ping Pong," released in 2021, is an innovative album by electronic artist Kit Clayton, known for his …

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Ini Kamoze — Pirate
Released 1986

Pirate

Ini Kamoze

Ini Kamoze returns with Pirate

Pirate- Album Overview Ini Kamoze, the iconic Jamaican reggae artist known for his hit "Here Comes the Hotstepper," m…

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Eddy Grant — Plaisance
Released 2017

Plaisance

Eddy Grant

Breaking down the themes in Plaisance by Eddy Grant

Plaisance- Album Overview Eddy Grant's "Plaisance" was released in 1988, showcasing a blend of reggae, rock, and pop …

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Rita Marley — Play Play
Released 2004

Play Play

Rita Marley

Review of Rita Marley – Play Play

Play Play- Album Overview "Play Play," released in 1991, is a significant album in the reggae genre, showcasing the t…

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The Skatalites — Play Ska
Released 2007

Play Ska

The Skatalites

The Skatalites returns with Play Ska

Play Ska- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Play Ska" marks a significant return for The Skatalites, the legendary Ja…

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Keith Hudson — Playing It Cool
Released 0

Playing It Cool

Keith Hudson

Listening to Playing It Cool by Keith Hudson-Playing It Cool

Album overview "Playing It Cool" is a studio album by the Jamaican reggae artist Keith Hudson, released in 1974. Know…

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