Released 1989
Screaming Target
Big YouthA of Screaming Target by Big Youth
Reggae music has a way of sending positive vibes throughout a room. The simplistic beats combined with the smooth flo…
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Released 1995
Sea of Love
The HeptonesExploring the sound of The Heptones: Sea of Love
Sea of Love- Album Overview The Heptones' "Sea of Love," released in 1976, is a seminal reggae album that showcases t…
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Released 1980
Searching for the Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight RunnersSearching for the Young Soul Rebels: A Critical Review of Dexys Midnight Runners' Album
Dexys Midnight Runners is a British band that has gained quite a following since their formation in 1978, thanks in l…
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Released 1998
See And Blind
Horace AndyWhy Horace Andy's See And Blind matters
See And Blind- Album Overview Released in 2022, "See And Blind" marks a significant moment in the discography of Hora…
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Released 2013
See the Light
Less Than JakeExploring the sound of Less Than Jake-See the Light: See the Light
Album overview Less Than Jake's album "See the Light" was released on November 12, 2013, marking a significant entry …
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Released 0
Seek + You Will Find
Horace AndySeek + You Will Find: the next chapter for Horace Andy
Seek + You Will Find- Album Overview Horace Andy's "Seek + You Will Find," released in 2022, marks an important chapt…
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Released 0
Selassie I Forever
Max RomeoA closer look at Max Romeo-Selassie I Forever's album Selassie I Forever
Album overview Max Romeo's album "Selassie I Forever," released in 1999, serves as a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassi…
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Released 1991
Sensi Dub Vol 1.
RevolutionariesUnpacking Revolutionaries's Sensi Dub Vol 1.
Sensi Dub Vol 1.- Album Overview "Sensi Dub Vol 1." is a seminal dub album released in 1975 by the legendary Jamaican…
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Released 1991
Sensi Dub Vol 5
RevolutionariesRevolutionaries raises the bar with Sensi Dub Vol 5
Sensi Dub Vol 5- Album Overview "Sensi Dub Vol 5," released in 2021, marks a significant entry in the catalog of the …
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Released 0
Sensi Dub Vol.6
Scientist Meets The Roots RadicsListening guide: Scientist Meets The Roots Radics's Sensi Dub Vol.6
Sensi Dub Vol.6- Album Overview Sensi Dub Vol.6, released in 2021, stands as a vibrant addition to the dub genre, sho…
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Released 2011
Sensi Skank Ep
Ruben da SilvaRuben da Silva returns with Sensi Skank Ep
Sensi Skank Ep- Album Overview Ruben da Silva, a prominent figure in the reggae and dancehall scene, makes a striking…
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Released 2002
Sensimilla Showdown
Lee Scratch PerrySensimilla Showdown: discovering Lee Scratch Perry's artistry
Sensimilla Showdown- Album Overview "Sensimilla Showdown," released in 1978, is a seminal album by the legendary Jama…
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Released 0
Serie 2000
El GeneralListening to Serie 2000 by El General-Serie 2000
Album overview El General, born Edgardo Franco, is a Panamanian reggae and dancehall artist renowned for his influent…
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Released 2007
Serious Business
Courtney MelodyCourtney Melody – Serious Business: a sonic journey
Serious Business- Album Overview "Serious Business" is the debut album by Jamaican reggae artist Courtney Melody, rel…
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Released 2000
Serious Matter
U-RoyOne week with Serious Matter: thoughts on U-Roy
Serious Matter- Album Overview Released in 1976, "Serious Matter" is a seminal reggae album by U-Roy, an artist often…
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Released 0
Serious Reasoning
Michael ProphetThe evolution of Michael Prophet-Serious Reasoning in Serious Reasoning
Album overview Michael Prophet, a prominent figure in the reggae genre, released his album "Serious Reasoning" in 198…
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Released 1984
Serious Thing
The GladiatorsThe Gladiators raises the bar with Serious Thing
Serious Thing- Album Overview Released in 1974, "Serious Thing" is a pivotal album by the legendary Jamaican reggae g…
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Released 2010
Serious Times
Horace AndyInside Serious Times by Horace Andy-Serious Times
Album overview Horace Andy's "Serious Times" was released in 1996 under the label RAS Records. Renowned for his soulf…
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Released 1989
Sets A Better Example
Alton EllisDiving deep into Sets A Better Example by Alton Ellis
Sets A Better Example- Album Overview "Sets A Better Example" is a captivating studio album from legendary Jamaican r…
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Released 1969
Seven Letters
Derrick MorganExploring the sound of Derrick Morgan-Seven Letters: Seven Letters
Album overview Derrick Morgan is a legendary figure in the world of Jamaican ska and reggae, known for his influentia…
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Released 2013
Sex, Love & Reggae
GyptianGyptian raises the bar with Sex, Love & Reggae
Sex, Love & Reggae- Album Overview Released in 2013, "Sex, Love & Reggae" is a defining album by Jamaican reggae …
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Released 2011
Shaggy & Friends
ShaggyBreaking down the themes in Shaggy & Friends by Shaggy
Shaggy & Friends- Album Overview Released in 2002, "Shaggy & Friends" is an eclectic collection that showcases th…
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Released 1975
Shalom Dub
King Tubby & Augustus PabloA closer look at King Tubby & Augustus Pablo-Shalom Dub's album Shalom Dub
Album overview The album "Shalom Dub," released in 1982, is a seminal work in the genre of dub reggae, showcasing the…
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Released 1975
Shalom Dub
The AggrovatorsBreaking down the themes in Shalom Dub by The Aggrovators
Shalom Dub- Album Overview "Shalom Dub" is a seminal album released in 1978 by The Aggrovators, a prominent reggae ba…
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Released 1979
Shaolin Temple
Barrington LevyUnpacking Barrington Levy's Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple- Album Overview Barrington Levy's "Shaolin Temple," released in 1997, stands as a significant entry in…
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Released 2018
She Began To Cry Tears Of Blood Which Became Littl
Venetian SnaresA closer look at Venetian Snares's album She Began To Cry Tears Of Blood Which Became Littl
She Began To Cry Tears Of Blood Which Became Littl- Album Overview Venetian Snares, the moniker of Canadian electroni…
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Released 1968
She Was a Rough Rider
Prince BusterPrince Buster – She Was a Rough Rider: a sonic journey
She Was a Rough Rider- Album Overview Released in 1967, "She Was a Rough Rider" is a seminal album by Jamaican ska an…
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Released 2019
Shepherd In A Sheepskin Vest
Bill CallahanCheck the vibes: Bill Callahan – Shepherd In A Sheepskin Vest
Shepherd In A Sheepskin Vest- Album Overview Bill Callahan's "Shepherd In A Sheepskin Vest," released on June 14, 201…
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Released 2013
Shifting Currents
Keith RoweKeith Rowe – Shifting Currents: track-by-track perspective
Shifting Currents- Album Overview "Shifting Currents" is a 2021 album by the innovative English guitarist Keith Rowe,…
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Released 1979
Shine Eye Gal
Barrington LevyCheck the vibes: Barrington Levy-Shine Eye Gal – Shine Eye Gal
Album overview Barrington Levy's "Shine Eye Gal" is a seminal reggae album released in 1980 under the legendary Jamai…
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Released 1988
Shocking Out
Ini KamozeExploring the sound of Ini Kamoze-Shocking Out: Shocking Out
Album overview Ini Kamoze's album "Shocking Out" was released in 1995, marking a pivotal moment in the reggae genre. …
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Released 2008
Shooting Range
Warrior QueenListening to Shooting Range by Warrior Queen
Shooting Range- Album Overview "Shooting Range" is the debut album by Warrior Queen, a British musician known for her…
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