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Albums worth hearing in full

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

Roots Manuva — Slime and Reason
Released 2008

Slime and Reason

Roots Manuva

Slime and Reason: exploring the world of Roots Manuva

Slime and Reason- Album Overview Released in 2008, "Slime and Reason" is the fourth studio album by British rapper Ro…

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John Holt — Slow Dancing
Released 1990

Slow Dancing

John Holt

Listening guide: John Holt's Slow Dancing

Slow Dancing- Album Overview Released in 1976, John Holt's "Slow Dancing" is a seminal album in the reggae genre, sho…

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Frankie Paul — Slow Down
Released 1988

Slow Down

Frankie Paul

Inside the atmosphere of Frankie Paul's Slow Down

Slow Down- Album Overview Frankie Paul's album "Slow Down" was released in 1990 and is a hallmark in the reggae genre…

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Alton Ellis — Slummin'
Released 0

Slummin'

Alton Ellis

Unpacking Alton Ellis-Slummin''s Slummin'

Album overview Alton Ellis-Slummin''s album "Slummin'" was released in 2023, showcasing a unique blend of reggae and …

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U-Roy — Smile A While
Released 1993

Smile A While

U-Roy

Smile A While by U-Roy: expectations vs reality

Smile A While- Album Overview "Smile A While" is a landmark reggae album by the legendary Jamaican DJ U-Roy, released…

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Wayne Smith — Smoker Super
Released 1985

Smoker Super

Wayne Smith

First impressions of Wayne Smith – Smoker Super

Smoker Super- Album Overview "Smoker Super," released in 1985, is an album that stands as a landmark in the genre of …

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Lee Scratch Perry — Smoking
Released 0

Smoking

Lee Scratch Perry

Lee Scratch Perry experiments boldly on Smoking

Smoking- Album Overview Released in 1990, "Smoking" is a significant entry in the discography of the legendary Jamaic…

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Charly Black — So Many Reasons
Released 2021

So Many Reasons

Charly Black

First impressions of Charly Black – So Many Reasons

So Many Reasons- Album Overview Charly Black's album "So Many Reasons" was released in 2017 and marks a significant c…

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Eddy Grant — Soca Baptism
Released 1993

Soca Baptism

Eddy Grant

Is Soca Baptism Eddy Grant's best work yet?

Soca Baptism- Album Overview Eddy Grant's "Soca Baptism," released in 2023, marks a significant chapter in the legend…

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Konshens — Soca Virgin
Released 2020

Soca Virgin

Konshens

Konshens returns with Soca Virgin

Soca Virgin- Album Overview "Soca Virgin," released in 2023, marks a significant departure for Jamaican dancehall art…

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Burning Spear — Social Living
Released 1980

Social Living

Burning Spear

A Critical Review of the Album: Social Living by Burning Spear

Reggae music has been comforting for a long time to those who need a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. …

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U-Roy — Solid Gold
Released 2021

Solid Gold

U-Roy

Album spotlight: U-Roy – Solid Gold

Solid Gold- Album Overview "Solid Gold," released in 1976, is a seminal reggae album by Jamaican toaster U-Roy, widel…

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Big Youth — Some Great Big Youth
Released 1990

Some Great Big Youth

Big Youth

A Deep Dive into Big Youth's Some Great Big Youth: An Honest Review of the Album

For music lovers who are fans of reggae, Big Youth’s name is not new. He is one of the pioneers of Jamaican music, le…

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Max Romeo — Something Is Wrong
Released 0

Something Is Wrong

Max Romeo

The evolution of Max Romeo-Something Is Wrong in Something Is Wrong

Album overview Max Romeo, the iconic Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter, released his album "Something Is Wrong" i…

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Paul Weller — Sonik Kicks
Released 2012

Sonik Kicks

Paul Weller

Paul Weller raises the bar with Sonik Kicks

Sonik Kicks- Album Overview Released in March 2012, "Sonik Kicks" is the eleventh studio album by British musician Pa…

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Dr. Alimantado — Sons of Thunder
Released 1981

Sons of Thunder

Dr. Alimantado

A Critical Review of Dr. Alimantado's Sons of Thunder Album

Dr. Alimantado, also known as Winston James Thompson, is a Jamaican DJ and producer who has been active in the music …

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