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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Dub Syndicate — Strike The Balance
Released 1989

Strike The Balance

Dub Syndicate

Check the vibes: Dub Syndicate-Strike The Balance – Strike The Balance

Album overview Dub Syndicate's "Strike The Balance," released in 1995, is a notable entry in the realm of dub and reg…

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Yellowman — Strikes Again
Released 1989

Strikes Again

Yellowman

Album spotlight: Yellowman – Strikes Again

Strikes Again- Album Overview "Strikes Again" is the third studio album by the Jamaican reggae artist Yellowman, rele…

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The Selecter — String Theory
Released 2013

String Theory

The Selecter

Unpacking The Selecter's String Theory

String Theory- Album Overview The Selecter, a prominent band in the 2 Tone ska revival movement of the late 1970s and…

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Mooncat — Strong
Released 2002

Strong

Mooncat

Check the vibes: Mooncat – Strong

Strong- Album Overview The debut album "Strong" by Mooncat was released in 2021 under the label Mooncat Records. This…

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Lion D — Stronger Than Ever
Released 2016

Stronger Than Ever

Lion D

Inside Stronger Than Ever by Lion D

Stronger Than Ever- Album Overview "Stronger Than Ever," released in 2021, marks an important chapter in the discogra…

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Vybz Kartel — Stronger We Get
Released 2012

Stronger We Get

Vybz Kartel

Why Vybz Kartel's Stronger We Get matters

Stronger We Get- Album Overview Vybz Kartel's "Stronger We Get" was released in 2021 and is a significant addition to…

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Black Uhuru — Strongg
Released 1994

Strongg

Black Uhuru

A of the Album: Strongg by Black Uhuru

The reggae genre always seems to have a unique energy that often resonates with its listeners. One of the most revere…

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The Mighty Diamonds — Struggling
Released 1985

Struggling

The Mighty Diamonds

Struggling: discovering The Mighty Diamonds's artistry

Struggling- Album Overview "Struggling" is the seminal 1976 album by the Jamaican reggae trio The Mighty Diamonds, co…

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Jimmy Cliff — Struggling Man
Released 1973

Struggling Man

Jimmy Cliff

Inside Struggling Man by Jimmy Cliff-Struggling Man

Album overview Jimmy Cliff's "Struggling Man," released in 1974, is a seminal reggae album that captures the socio-po…

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Paul Weller — Studio 150
Released 2004

Studio 150

Paul Weller

Inside the atmosphere of Paul Weller's Studio 150

Studio 150- Album Overview Released in 2004, Paul Weller's "Studio 150" marks a significant chapter in the storied ca…

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Bad Manners — Stupidity
Released 2003

Stupidity

Bad Manners

A of the Album: Stupidity by Bad Manners

Bad Manners is a legendary British ska band that achieved great success in the late 70s and early 80s. Their energeti…

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Kanka — Sub.mersion
Released 2009

Sub.mersion

Kanka

Inside Sub.mersion by Kanka-Sub.mersion

Album overview Kanka, a prolific figure in the world of electronic music, released the album "Sub.mersion" in 2015 un…

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The Selecter — Subculture
Released 2015

Subculture

The Selecter

First impressions of The Selecter – Subculture

Subculture- Album Overview The Selecter, a prominent band in the ska revival movement of the late 1970s and early 198…

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Venetian Snares — Subvert!
Released 1998

Subvert!

Venetian Snares

Venetian Snares – Subvert!: track-by-track perspective

Subvert!- Album Overview Released on March 20, 2020, "Subvert!" marks the return of Venetian Snares, the brainchild o…

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Shaggy — Summer in Kingston
Released 2011

Summer in Kingston

Shaggy

From intro to finale: what Summer in Kingston delivers

Summer in Kingston- Album Overview "Summer in Kingston," released in 2011, is a vibrant reggae album by the Jamaican-…

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Alton Ellis — Sunday Coming
Released 1971

Sunday Coming

Alton Ellis

A of Alton Ellis' Album Sunday Coming

Alton Ellis is a name that any devoted fan of the reggae genre must know. He's credited with some of the most signifi…

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The Bees — Sunshine Hit Me
Released 2002

Sunshine Hit Me

The Bees

The Bees – Sunshine Hit Me: a sonic journey

Sunshine Hit Me- Album Overview "Sunshine Hit Me," the debut album by British band The Bees, was released in 2002 und…

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Bob Andy — Super
Released 1996

Super

Bob Andy

A Critical Review of Bob Andy's Album: Super

Bob Andy was a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter who was widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians…

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Lee Scratch Perry — Super Ape
Released 1976

Super Ape

Lee Scratch Perry

From intro to finale: what Super Ape delivers

Super Ape- Album Overview Released in 1976, "Super Ape" is a seminal album by the legendary Jamaican producer and sin…

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