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This new set is his most authentic sounding yet.
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A gumbo cookin', alligator whuppin' serving of blues – Louisiana style.
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Island Records’ 50th anniversary celebration of its reggae output.
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Goes back to the sounds of the early 'zeroes' with some success.
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One of the most uplifting albums of all time.
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A good entry-point for people who like the sound of reggae
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Musical adventures like these are exactly what he needs.
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We’re transported to more urban and bluesy climes
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Raw Like Sushi still sounds fresh.
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This is a set you ought to seek out.
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A crowd-pleasing party album in one.
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The Windrush 2 does justice to its concept in fine style.
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Husky, raw and emotionally exposed.
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This is a record that wears its dark heart quite literally on its sleeve
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It's a smooth slice of seduction that does what it says on the tin.
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Either you think hip hop needs to get back to these kinds of basics or you don't.
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This is an excellent collection of known and new tunes by a talented artist
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All this would have sounded exhilarating to a young Lester Bangs in 1966
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The next Bob Marley? Try the new Finlay Quaye.
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Two decades on, this set packs a punch.
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If you're a Tarrus fan, you won't feel let down.
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...Bobo sing-jay Sizzla Kalonji is well overdue another retrospective.
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A rewarding collection of foundational roots, pitch-perfect in mood for its summer...
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...a good inroad to reggae from the less conservative end of the 'world' music scene.
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A perfect example of what was, in reality, a high point in reggae's golden age.
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Get It In Your Mind is Bushman's strongest album for a while.
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Jah Is My Navigator is a return to form, and a good indication of what the fuss is about.
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A work of astonishing depths and bruised, aching humanity.
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Finally the most beautiful voice in reggae gets the epitaph it deserves.
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If you only buy one ‘world music’ album this year… you know the rest.
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The consistency of this album makes for one glorious, uninterrupted listen.
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The tradition of the peaceful meditative rastaman lives on.
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A gutsy, visceral affair that leaves you thinking that, with the power of music,...
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Packed with wry observation and political conviction.
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Youthful indiscretions aside, this is a good calling card and intentions are honourable.
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There’s much to like here, and with at least two hit singles on Sean Kingston,...
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This is music for lazy days in the park, late night trains, and small gatherings with...
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Blow the dust off, give it a spin and you’ll find plenty to enjoy.
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Authentic sounding yet shamelessly retro...
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The Bermudan MC's debut album. He's possibly ignoring the smoking ban...
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...A convincing case can be made for 1977’s 'Exodus' being top of the pile.
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'Mind Control' is a competent first release; the work of an artist with one foot in...
