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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

The Bug — Pressure
Released 2003

Pressure

The Bug

Inside Pressure by The Bug

Pressure- Album Overview The Bug's "Pressure," released in 2019, marks a significant entry in the electronic and expe…

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The Heptones — Pressure!
Released 1995

Pressure!

The Heptones

Pressure! by The Heptones: expectations vs reality

Pressure!- Album Overview "Pressure!" is a seminal reggae album by the Jamaican vocal trio The Heptones, released in …

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Cultural Roots — Pretty Woman
Released 1992

Pretty Woman

Cultural Roots

A closer look at Cultural Roots's album Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman- Album Overview Cultural Roots released their album "Pretty Woman" in 1981, marking a significant moment…

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Babaman — Prima Di Partire
Released 2004

Prima Di Partire

Babaman

Review of Babaman – Prima Di Partire

Prima Di Partire- Album Overview Released in 2020, "Prima Di Partire" marks an important addition to Babaman's discog…

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Mikey Dread — Profile
Released 1991

Profile

Mikey Dread

How Mikey Dread shaped the sound of Profile

Profile- Album Overview "Profile," released in 1981, is a seminal reggae album by Mikey Dread, known for his innovati…

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Big Youth — Progress
Released 1979

Progress

Big Youth

Listening to Progress by Big Youth

Progress- Album Overview Big Youth, a prominent figure in the reggae and dancehall scene, released his album "Progres…

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Aidona — Project Sweat
Released 2015

Project Sweat

Aidona

Project Sweat by Aidona: expectations vs reality

Project Sweat- Album Overview “Project Sweat” is the debut album by the rising pop artist Aidona, released in 2023 un…

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Bob Andy — Promeneur
Released 2016

Promeneur

Bob Andy

First impressions of Bob Andy – Promeneur

Promeneur- Album Overview Released in 1978, "Promeneur" is a defining album in the reggae genre, showcasing the remar…

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UB40 — Promises and Lies
Released 1993

Promises and Lies

UB40

The evolution of UB40 in Promises and Lies

Promises and Lies- Album Overview "Promises and Lies," released in 1993, is the seventh studio album by the British r…

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Capleton — Prophecy
Released 1995

Prophecy

Capleton

Inside the atmosphere of Capleton's Prophecy

Prophecy- Album Overview Capleton's "Prophecy," released in 1995, stands as a significant entry in the reggae genre, …

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Michael Prophet — Prophecy
Released 1982

Prophecy

Michael Prophet

Michael Prophet returns with Prophecy

Prophecy- Album Overview Michael Prophet, a prominent figure in the reggae genre, made a significant return with his …

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Courtney Melody — Protection
Released 1988

Protection

Courtney Melody

Is Protection Courtney Melody's best work yet?

Protection- Album Overview "Protection," released in 2023, marks a significant evolution in Courtney Melody's musical…

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The Beat — Public Confidential
Released 2019

Public Confidential

The Beat

The Beat – Public Confidential: track-by-track perspective

Public Confidential- Album Overview "Public Confidential," released in 2020, marks a notable return for The Beat, the…

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The Selecter — Pucker!
Released 1995

Pucker!

The Selecter

Check the vibes: The Selecter – Pucker!

Pucker!- Album Overview The Selecter, a key player in the ska revival movement of the late 1970s, released their albu…

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Mr. Vegas — Pull Up
Released 2004

Pull Up

Mr. Vegas

Listening guide: Mr. Vegas's Pull Up

Pull Up- Album Overview Mr. Vegas's "Pull Up," released in 2015, marks a significant entry in the reggae and dancehal…

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Alton Ellis — Pure Lovers Rock
Released 2021

Pure Lovers Rock

Alton Ellis

From intro to finale: what Pure Lovers Rock delivers

Pure Lovers Rock- Album Overview "Pure Lovers Rock," released in 1982, is a seminal album by Jamaican reggae artist A…

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