Released 1979
Specials
The SpecialsA closer look at The Specials's album Specials
Specials- Album Overview The Specials, the iconic ska band from Coventry, England, released their self-titled debut a…
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Released 1995
Spectacles For Tribuffalos
Rita MarleyRita Marley – Spectacles For Tribuffalos: track-by-track perspective
Spectacles For Tribuffalos- Album Overview "Spectacles For Tribuffalos," released in 1999, marks an intriguing entry …
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Released 1998
Spells
Venetian SnaresSpells by Venetian Snares: expectations vs reality
Spells- Album Overview "Spells," released on March 21, 2022, is the latest album from the Canadian electronic artist …
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Released 2004
Spice in Your Life
Richie SpiceInside the atmosphere of Richie Spice's Spice in Your Life
Spice in Your Life- Album Overview Richie Spice's "Spice in Your Life," released in 2003, is a significant entry in t…
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Released 0
Spirit
General LevyListening to Spirit by General Levy-Spirit
Album overview General Levy, a prominent figure in the UK reggae and jungle scenes, released "Spirit" in 2023 under t…
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Released 2008
Spirit & Faith
General LevyIs Spirit & Faith General Levy's best work yet?
Spirit & Faith- Album Overview "Spirit & Faith" is the highly anticipated album by British reggae artist Gene…
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Released 0
Spiritual Healing
Lee Scratch PerrySpiritual Healing: exploring the world of Lee Scratch Perry
Spiritual Healing- Album Overview Released in 1997, "Spiritual Healing" is a notable album by the legendary Jamaican …
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Released 1979
Spotlight On John Holt
John HoltAlbum spotlight: John Holt – Spotlight On John Holt
Spotlight On John Holt- Album Overview "Spotlight On John Holt," released in 1973, is a seminal reggae album by the l…
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Released 2002
Square Deal
The Wailing SoulsFrom intro to finale: what Square Deal delivers
Square Deal- Album Overview The album "Square Deal" by The Wailing Souls was released in 1980 under the label Heartbe…
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Released 2002
Square Deal
The Wailing WailersA closer look at The Wailing Wailers's album Square Deal
Square Deal- Album Overview The Wailing Wailers' album Square Deal, released in 1967, represents a pivotal moment in …
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Released 2006
Squire
Keith RoweCheck the vibes: Keith Rowe-Squire – Squire
Album overview Keith Rowe-Squire, an innovative artist known for his experimental approach to music, released his alb…
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Released 2000
Stage One
Sean PaulStage One: exploring the world of Sean Paul
Stage One- Album Overview Released in 2000, "Stage One" marks Sean Paul's debut album, establishing him as a signific…
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Released 1998
Stalag 17-18 And 19
Lloyd HemmingsListening to Stalag 17-18 And 19 by Lloyd Hemmings
Stalag 17-18 And 19- Album Overview "Stalag 17-18 And 19," released in 2020, marks a significant entry in the discogr…
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Released 2008
Stand Tall
SizzlaSizzla raises the bar with Stand Tall
Stand Tall- Album Overview Stand Tall, released in 2006, is a pivotal album by Jamaican reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji,…
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Released 1978
Stand Up to Your Judgment
The Mighty DiamondsListening to Stand Up to Your Judgment by The Mighty Diamonds
Stand Up to Your Judgment- Album Overview "Stand Up to Your Judgment" is a notable studio album by the legendary Jama…
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Released 14
Standin Soldier
DemarcoListening guide: Demarco's Standin Soldier
Standin Soldier- Album Overview "Standin Soldier," released in 2017, marks an important milestone in the career of Ja…
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Released 1995
Stanley Road
Paul WellerDiving deep into Stanley Road by Paul Weller
Stanley Road- Album Overview Released on May 10, 1995, "Stanley Road" is the third studio album by British musician P…
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Released 2006
Star Gates
HypnotixHypnotix – Star Gates: a sonic journey
Star Gates- Album Overview "Star Gates," released in 1997, is a compelling album by the British electronic music grou…
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Released 1997
Star Tracks
HypnotixStar Tracks: the next chapter for Hypnotix
Star Tracks- Album Overview The album "Star Tracks" by Hypnotix was released in 2023, marking a significant evolution…
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Released 2001
Star Warps
HypnotixStar Warps by Hypnotix: expectations vs reality
Star Warps- Album Overview "Star Warps," released in 1999, is the debut studio album by the American electronic music…
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Released 1988
Starlight
Linval ThompsonA closer look at Linval Thompson-Starlight's album Starlight
Album overview Linval Thompson's album "Starlight," released in 1979, is a notable entry in the reggae genre. Produce…
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Released 2013
Starlight (could You Be Mine)
Matt NashHow Matt Nash shaped the sound of Starlight (could You Be Mine)
Starlight (could You Be Mine)- Album Overview "Starlight (could You Be Mine)" is the debut studio album by British DJ…
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Released 1991
Start of a Romance
Frankie PaulListening to Start of a Romance by Frankie Paul-Start of a Romance
Album overview Frankie Paul's "Start of a Romance" is a seminal reggae album released in 1988 under the esteemed labe…
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Released 2009
State of da World
Inner CircleExploring the sound of Inner Circle-State of da World: State of da World
Album overview Inner Circle, the iconic Jamaican reggae band, released their album "State of da World" in 1992. This …
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Released 1976
State Of Emergency
Joe GibbsState Of Emergency: the story Joe Gibbs wants to tell
State Of Emergency- Album Overview "State of Emergency" is a seminal reggae album released in 1980 under the Joe Gibb…
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Released 1996
State of Evolution
Revolutionary Dub WarriorsReview of Revolutionary Dub Warriors – State of Evolution
State of Evolution- Album Overview "State of Evolution," released in 1999, is a significant addition to the genre of …
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Released 2009
State Of The World
Inner CircleBreaking down the themes in State Of The World by Inner Circle
State Of The World- Album Overview The album "State Of The World" by Inner Circle was released in 1991 and is a notab…
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Released 1984
Statement
Ini KamozeUnpacking Ini Kamoze-Statement's Statement
Album overview Ini Kamoze, the Jamaican reggae artist known for his hit "Here Comes the Hotstepper," presents a fresh…
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Released 2001
Station Underground Report
Lee Scratch PerryHow Lee Scratch Perry shaped the sound of Station Underground Report
Station Underground Report- Album Overview Released in 1990, "Station Underground Report" is a landmark album by the …
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Released 2001
Station Underground Report
Niney The ObserverInside the atmosphere of Niney The Observer's Station Underground Report
Station Underground Report- Album Overview Niney The Observer's "Station Underground Report" was released in 1978 und…
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Released 1980
Stay a Little Bit Longer
Linval ThompsonLinval Thompson-Stay a Little Bit Longer – Stay a Little Bit Longer: a sonic journey
Album overview Linval Thompson's "Stay a Little Bit Longer," released in 1983, is a quintessential reggae album that …
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Released 2004
Stay Focus
SizzlaFirst impressions of Sizzla – Stay Focus
Stay Focus- Album Overview Sizzla Kalonji, a renowned figure in the reggae and dancehall scene, released his album "S…
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