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The Very Best Of Eddy Grant

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: Eddy Grant

Release Date June 30, 2008
Despite being a fan of Eddy's, what is the point of ANOTHER 'Best of' album just a few years after the 2001 ' Greatest Hits' C.D. Sounds like a rip off to me?

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The Harder They Come

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: Jimmy Cliff

Release Date July 30, 2001
This is a brilliant introduction for anyone who thinks Jamaican music begins and ends with Bob Marley. From the ska of Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town") and The Maytals ("Pressure Drop" - later covered with less success by The Clash) to the more soulful efforts of the magnificent Jimmy Cliff (his three most classic tunes are included here, two of them twice for some reason), there isn't a dud track on offer. Possibly the finest reggae album of all time.

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Twentyfourseven: Deluxe Edition

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: UB40

Release Date June 16, 2008
just received it yesterday.....its a great album...powerful lyrics....very political....nice riddims...and every singer in this band takes his chance in this album.....the only songs i don't really like are "slow down" and "i shot the sheriff" (dunno, maybe UB40 should've been done a cover of another bob marley song...from lee perry period...like "stand alone" or "duppy conqueror").....

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Massive Reggae

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 30, 2008
just received it yesterday.....its a great album...powerful lyrics....very political....nice riddims...and every singer in this band takes his chance in this album.....the only songs i don't really like are "slow down" and "i shot the sheriff" (dunno, maybe UB40 should've been done a cover of another bob marley song...from lee perry period...like "stand alone" or "duppy conqueror").....

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Greatest Hits

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: Eddy Grant

Release Date May 07, 2001
I don't really understand why Eddy Grant has somehow disappeared out of the main public's view, especially not after hearing this Greatest hits compilation (HMV doesn't even have it in their catalogue). Tracks such as "I don't wanna dance" and "Gimme hope Joanna" have a peculiar lasting effect on me. Eddy Grant's got a talent for capturing the essence of human life, and it really rocks.

CD-Charts Position 6
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20 Massive Hits

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: Toots and the Maytals

Release Date March 13, 2000
I don't really understand why Eddy Grant has somehow disappeared out of the main public's view, especially not after hearing this Greatest hits compilation (HMV doesn't even have it in their catalogue). Tracks such as "I don't wanna dance" and "Gimme hope Joanna" have a peculiar lasting effect on me. Eddy Grant's got a talent for capturing the essence of human life, and it really rocks.

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The Best Of Jimmy Cliff

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: Jimmy Cliff

Release Date June 10, 1996
Saw the man himself at Glastonbury Festival 2003 and he brought the sunshine out and Jamaica to the people what a show. This CD is a fantastic collection of all his hits and you wont go wrong by listening to this on a hot summers day - you will have a smile on your face. This is about as uplifting as music can get.

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And This Is A SKA Explosion

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: Various Artists

Release Date March 19, 2007
I couldn't give this five stars, because there are a few dud tracks on there. But at the price it is well worth the money, because there are loads of great tunes. In fact it is worth the cash just to get a copy of 'Rukumbine'. There is a groovy ska version of the James Bond theme, and a couple of minor key instrumental grooves that really get you dancing. Also 'A little oil in my lamp' is a great singalong ska version of a traditional song, with a gospel feel to it.

I don't know why they chose to start the CD with the Prince Buster tune which is more of a reggae style and not like the rest at all (although it's not a bad tune).

CD-Charts Position 9
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The Best Of UB40, Volumes 1 & 2 [2CD]

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: UB40

Release Date November 14, 2005
this was a big favourite of mine, growing up in the 80's and early 90's. this album is by far the best reggae collection of ub40's. i also bought the ub40 dvd which has a few others which do not feature on the collection. if you want relaxing, soul trippin music this summer, then i suggest this album. totally superb.

this is a must for anyone who not only likes ub40 but enjoyed the 80's and its music.

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The Specials

CD-Charts > Music > Reggae
by: Specials

Release Date March 25, 2002
This is my favourite of the 2 Specials albums. 'More Specials' is quirkier, but this is equally fun and more up-tempo. I love to leap around to this record at every oportunity, (much to the annoyance of my neighbours). I could wiffle on about all of the profound lyrics and such and Terry Hall's deadpan style, but once you buy this record then you will find out for yourself. Suffice to say that this record is well worth getting for your collection. If you like that 2 tone sound, then it really doesn't get any better than this. And at this price it is a steal!!!!