Released 2005
Who You Fighting For?
UB40UB40 experiments boldly on Who You Fighting For?
Who You Fighting For?- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Who You Fighting For?" marks a significant moment in UB40's …
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Released 1998
Why Do They Rock So Hard?
Reel Big FishIs Why Do They Rock So Hard? Reel Big Fish's best work yet?
Why Do They Rock So Hard?- Album Overview "Why Do They Rock So Hard?" is the third studio album by the American ska p…
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Released 1989
Why I Care
John HoltJohn Holt returns with Why I Care
Why I Care- Album Overview John Holt, the legendary Jamaican singer-songwriter known for his smooth voice and romanti…
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Released 1994
Wicked Album
M-BeatExploring the sound of M-Beat-Wicked Album: Wicked Album
Album overview The "Wicked Album" by M-Beat, released in 1994, is a seminal work within the UK jungle and drum and ba…
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Released 1993
Wickedness Increase
General LevyThe evolution of General Levy-Wickedness Increase in Wickedness Increase
Album overview General Levy, a prominent figure in the UK dancehall scene, released the album "Wickedness Increase" i…
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Released 1979
Wild Suspense
The Wailing SoulsDiving deep into Wild Suspense by The Wailing Souls
Wild Suspense- Album Overview "Wild Suspense," released in 1981, marks a significant entry in the discography of The …
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Released 1979
Wild Suspense
The Wailing WailersWild Suspense: exploring the world of The Wailing Wailers
Wild Suspense- Album Overview "Wild Suspense" is a landmark album by The Wailing Wailers, released in 1966. This semi…
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Released 1996
Wild Wild
Beenie ManInside Wild Wild by Beenie Man
Wild Wild- Album Overview "Wild Wild" is a notable album by the legendary Jamaican dancehall artist Beenie Man, relea…
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Released 1993
Wild Wood
Paul WellerListening to Wild Wood by Paul Weller
Wild Wood- Album Overview "Wild Wood," released in 1993, stands as Paul Weller's second solo studio album, following …
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Released 1971
Wild World
Jimmy CliffWhy Jimmy Cliff's Wild World matters
Wild World- Album Overview Released in 1970, "Wild World" is an album by Jamaican reggae musician Jimmy Cliff, markin…
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Released 2005
Winnipeg Is a Frozen Shithole
Venetian SnaresCheck the vibes: Venetian Snares – Winnipeg Is a Frozen Shithole
Winnipeg Is a Frozen Shithole- Album Overview Released in 2001, "Winnipeg Is a Frozen Shithole" is a notable album by…
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Released 2002
Winter in the Belly of a Snake
Venetian SnaresListening to Winter in the Belly of a Snake by Venetian Snares
Winter in the Belly of a Snake- Album Overview Winter in the Belly of a Snake is a landmark release from the Canadian…
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Released 1979
Wish You A Merry Rockers Christmas
Joe GibbsListening guide: Joe Gibbs's Wish You A Merry Rockers Christmas
Wish You A Merry Rockers Christmas- Album Overview "Wish You A Merry Rockers Christmas" is a compilation album releas…
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Released 1971
Wishbone
Jackie MittooInside Wishbone by Jackie Mittoo-Wishbone
Album overview Jackie Mittoo, a pivotal figure in the world of reggae and ska, released the album "Wishbone" in 1977.…
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Released 0
Without Judgement
Jah Wobble's Invaders of the HeartCheck the vibes: Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart-Without Judgement – Without Judgement
Album overview Released in 2023, "Without Judgement" is the latest album by Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart, a pro…
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Released 0
Witness of Our Time
HypnotixListening to Witness of Our Time by Hypnotix-Witness of Our Time
Album overview Hypnotix-Witness of Our Time released their album "Witness of Our Time" in 2023 under the label New Wa…
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Released 2007
Woke on a Whaleheart
Bill CallahanA of the Album: Woke on a Whaleheart by Bill Callahan
Bill Callahan, a.k.a. Smog, is an American singer-songwriter hailing from Maryland who made a remarkable impact on th…
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Released 1970
Woman Capture Man
The EthiopiansUnpacking The Ethiopians's Woman Capture Man
Woman Capture Man- Album Overview "Woman Capture Man" is a seminal reggae album by The Ethiopians, released in 1967 u…
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Released 1999
Wonderful
MadnessUnpacking Madness-Wonderful's Wonderful
Album overview Madness-Wonderful's album "Wonderful" was released in 2022 under the label Indie Vibes. The album mark…
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Released 1988
Wonderful Time
Dr. AlimantadoDr. Alimantado-Wonderful Time – Wonderful Time: a sonic journey
Album overview Dr. Alimantado's album "Wonderful Time" was released in 2004 and is a significant entry in the reggae …
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Released 1999
Wonderful World
Jimmy CliffWonderful World: the story Jimmy Cliff wants to tell
Wonderful World- Album Overview Jimmy Cliff's album "Wonderful World," released in 1993, represents a pivotal moment …
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Released 1970
Wonderful World, Beautiful People
Jimmy CliffUnpacking Jimmy Cliff-Wonderful World, Beautiful People's Wonderful World, Beautiful People
Album overview Released in 1969, "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" is an iconic reggae album by Jamaican musician J…
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Released 2021
Wondering
Johnny ClarkeThe evolution of Johnny Clarke in Wondering
Wondering- Album Overview Released in 1975, "Wondering" is a seminal reggae album by Johnny Clarke, a prominent figur…
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Released 1997
Woppi King
Laurel AitkenA closer look at Laurel Aitken-Woppi King's album Woppi King
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska," was a Jamaican musician whose work spanned…
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Released 1992
Word, Sound and Power
Rebel MCFirst impressions of Rebel MC – Word, Sound and Power
Word, Sound and Power- Album Overview "Word, Sound and Power," released in 1990, marks a significant entry in the gen…
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Released 2019
Words From The Brave
Max RomeoExploring the sound of Max Romeo: Words From The Brave
Words From The Brave- Album Overview Max Romeo's "Words From The Brave," released in 1981, encapsulates the essence o…
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Released 2000
Words of Truth
SizzlaCheck the vibes: Sizzla – Words of Truth
Words of Truth- Album Overview Sizzla Kalonji, one of the most influential figures in the reggae and dancehall scene,…
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Released 1985
Working Wonders
Judy MowattListening to Working Wonders by Judy Mowatt-Working Wonders
Album overview Judy Mowatt's "Working Wonders," released in 1985, is a seminal reggae album that showcases her powerf…
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Released 1981
World at War
ScientistInside World at War by Scientist
World at War- Album Overview "World at War" is a seminal album released in 1983 by the renowned Jamaican dub producer…
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Released 2000
World Cry
Junior MurvinFirst impressions of Junior Murvin – World Cry
World Cry- Album Overview Junior Murvin's "World Cry," released in 1991, marks a significant moment in the reggae gen…
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Released 2002
World Is Turning
The MaytalsThe Maytals – World Is Turning: a sonic journey
World Is Turning- Album Overview "World Is Turning" is a captivating album by the legendary Jamaican reggae band The …
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Released 2002
World Is Turning
Toots & The MaytalsInside World Is Turning by Toots & The Maytals
World Is Turning- Album Overview Released in 1988, "World Is Turning" is a seminal reggae album by the iconic Jamaica…
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