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Albums worth hearing in full

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

El General — The Hits
Released 2003

The Hits

El General

Unpacking El General-The Hits's The Hits

Album overview El General, a pioneer of reggaeton and a significant figure in Latin music, released "The Hits" in 199…

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Desmond Dekker — The Israelites
Released 1969

The Israelites

Desmond Dekker

The Israelites by Desmond Dekker: expectations vs reality

The Israelites- Album Overview "The Israelites," released in 1969, is a seminal reggae album by Jamaican artist Desmo…

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John Holt — The John Holt Showcase
Released 1977

The John Holt Showcase

John Holt

John Holt – The John Holt Showcase: track-by-track perspective

The John Holt Showcase- Album Overview "The John Holt Showcase" was released in 1973 under the Trojan Records label, …

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Jimmy Cliff — The Kcrw Session
Released 2013

The Kcrw Session

Jimmy Cliff

The Kcrw Session by Jimmy Cliff: expectations vs reality

The Kcrw Session- Album Overview "The KCRW Session" is an album by the legendary Jamaican reggae artist Jimmy Cliff, …

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Jackie Mittoo — The Keyboard Legend
Released 1995

The Keyboard Legend

Jackie Mittoo

Jackie Mittoo-The Keyboard Legend – The Keyboard Legend: a sonic journey

Album overview Jackie Mittoo, a pivotal figure in the world of reggae and rocksteady music, released "The Keyboard Le…

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The Beat — The Kids Are The Same
Released 1982

The Kids Are The Same

The Beat

One week with The Kids Are The Same: thoughts on The Beat

The Kids Are The Same- Album Overview "The Kids Are The Same" is the third studio album by the British ska band The B…

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Eek-a-Mouse — The King and I
Released 0

The King and I

Eek-a-Mouse

Inside The King and I by Eek-a-Mouse-The King and I

Album overview Eek-a-Mouse's "The King and I" is a landmark reggae album released in 1988 under the Black Scorpio lab…

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Alton Ellis — The Legendary
Released 2001

The Legendary

Alton Ellis

The Legendary: what Alton Ellis wants you to feel

The Legendary- Album Overview "The Legendary" is a celebrated compilation album by Alton Ellis, released in 1990 unde…

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Madness — The Liberty of Norton Folgate
Released 2009

The Liberty of Norton Folgate

Madness

Check the vibes: Madness-The Liberty of Norton Folgate – The Liberty of Norton Folgate

Album overview Madness's album "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" was released on 28 April 2009, marking the band's firs…

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Johnny Osbourne — The Living Fire
Released 2007

The Living Fire

Johnny Osbourne

Review of Johnny Osbourne-The Living Fire – The Living Fire

Album overview Johnny Osbourne's album "The Living Fire," released in 1980, stands as a significant entry in the regg…

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Laurel Aitken — The Long Hot Summer
Released 1991

The Long Hot Summer

Laurel Aitken

Check the vibes: Laurel Aitken-The Long Hot Summer – The Long Hot Summer

Album overview Laurel Aitken's album, "The Long Hot Summer," was released in 1980 under the label 2-Tone Records, kno…

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