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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Sizzla — The Messiah
Released 2013

The Messiah

Sizzla

Diving deep into The Messiah by Sizzla

The Messiah- Album Overview "The Messiah," released in 2004, is a pivotal album in the discography of Sizzla Kalonji,…

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Bob Marley — The Mighty Bob Marley
Released 1989

The Mighty Bob Marley

Bob Marley

A closer look at Bob Marley-The Mighty Bob Marley's album The Mighty Bob Marley

Album overview "The Mighty Bob Marley," released in 1990, is a posthumous compilation album by the legendary reggae a…

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Jackie Mittoo — The Money Makers
Released 1978

The Money Makers

Jackie Mittoo

The Money Makers: the next chapter for Jackie Mittoo

The Money Makers- Album Overview Released in 1973, "The Money Makers" stands as a significant work in the legacy of J…

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Top Cat — The Most Sensational
Released 1994

The Most Sensational

Top Cat

Check the vibes: Top Cat – The Most Sensational

The Most Sensational- Album Overview "The Most Sensational" is the debut album by British reggae artist Top Cat, rele…

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Eek-a-Mouse — The Mouse
Released 0

The Mouse

Eek-a-Mouse

Inside The Mouse by Eek-a-Mouse-The Mouse

Album overview Eek-a-Mouse, the Jamaican reggae artist known for his unique vocal style and innovative approach to th…

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Aswad — The Next Frontier (Dub)
Released 1995

The Next Frontier (Dub)

Aswad

Unpacking Aswad-The Next Frontier (Dub)'s The Next Frontier (Dub)

Album overview Aswad's "The Next Frontier (Dub)" is a compelling dive into the world of reggae and dub music, release…

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Groundation — The Next Generation
Released 2018

The Next Generation

Groundation

One week with The Next Generation: thoughts on Groundation

The Next Generation- Album Overview The Next Generation is the fifth studio album by the American reggae band Grounda…

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U-Roy — The Originator
Released 1990

The Originator

U-Roy

Is The Originator U-Roy's best work yet?

The Originator- Album Overview Released in 2021, "The Originator" is a poignant and significant album by U-Roy, a pio…

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Prince Buster — The Outlaw
Released 1969

The Outlaw

Prince Buster

The evolution of Prince Buster in The Outlaw

The Outlaw- Album Overview Prince Buster, one of the most influential figures in the ska genre, released "The Outlaw"…

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Sizzla — The Overstanding
Released 2006

The Overstanding

Sizzla

Diving deep into The Overstanding by Sizzla

The Overstanding- Album Overview The Overstanding, released in 2000, is a seminal album by Jamaican reggae artist Siz…

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Laurel Aitken — The Pama Years
Released 1998

The Pama Years

Laurel Aitken

Review of Laurel Aitken-The Pama Years – The Pama Years

Album overview Laurel Aitken, often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska," was a pivotal figure in the development of…

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Capleton — The People Dem
Released 2004

The People Dem

Capleton

Capleton experiments boldly on The People Dem

The People Dem- Album Overview Released in 2005, "The People Dem" is a pivotal album by Jamaican reggae artist Caplet…

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Jimmy Cliff — The Power and the Glory
Released 1983

The Power and the Glory

Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff-The Power and the Glory – The Power and the Glory: a sonic journey

Album overview Jimmy Cliff's album "The Power and the Glory" was released in 1993 under the Columbia Records label. T…

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The Abyssinians — The Prayer
Released 2018

The Prayer

The Abyssinians

The Prayer by The Abyssinians: expectations vs reality

The Prayer- Album Overview "The Prayer" is the seminal album by the legendary Jamaican reggae group The Abyssinians, …

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Pressure — The Pressure Is On
Released 2005

The Pressure Is On

Pressure

The Pressure Is On: what Pressure wants you to feel

The Pressure Is On- Album Overview "The Pressure Is On," released in 2007, marks a significant entry in the reggae ge…

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