CyberHippie Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 So I'm going through a bit of a reggae awakening, and I'm discovering why Bob Marley is regarded so highly. (yes, a little late for me). This weekend I picked up Natty Dread. Man I love that version of "No woman, no cry", I've gained a whole new appreciated for that song. I'd like to start a global movement to destory everyones copy of Legend, and replace with the likes of "Rastaman Vibration", "Burnin'", or "Natty Dread", that's the real deal, not Legend. I wish I'd known years ago... I also picked up Peter Tosh's "Equal Rights", great album! Real nice version of "Get up Stand up". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Go see Alpha Blondy- 12 piece reggae band that toured with B. Marley. Oct.24 in T.O.Kool Haus.Oct.22-Ottawa.Capital.-very irie! support the Jamaican bob sled :: team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 It's funny, now that I've picked up a good portion of his album catalogue, I often go back to "Legend" just for the non-stop blast of fun songs. But yes, "Natty Dread" is excellent. As for Tosh, I prefer "Equal Rights" to "Legalize It" but not by much - they're both fantastic. I'm aslo a big fan of his "Mama Africa" album, excellent stuff. I love reggae so much. I wish I had a million dollars so I could just buy everything I see just to check it out. There's so much out there! I do like the Trojan Record collections - each are themed ("Lovers' Reggae", "Roots of Ska", "Ganja Reggae" etc....) and are three discs to a set, usually around $30 each. Can't go wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted September 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Marc - yeah I like Equal Rights more than Legalize It as well. I think Mama Africa is my favourite though. I like legalize it, I mean obviously the title track is a big hit (pun intended) and there are a few other great songs on the album. But overall I find the album to be a little hokey and overrated... "Ketchy ketchy, shuby shuby"... nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpatguy Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 depending on the style you like (roots reggae, trad ska, rock steady, lovers rock) I suggest you investigate: Toots & The Maytals (the perfect bridge from trad ska to reggae, with super soulful vocals and a funky rhythm section): funky kingston In The Dark Reggae Got Soul Burning Spear (killer political roots reggae): Marcus Garvey Man In the Hills Dry & Heavey Gregory Isaacs (the king of lover's rock): Cool Ruler Extra Classic Night Nurse Dennis Brown (more lover's rock mellow goodness): Words of Wisdom Slow Down No Contest (with Gregory Isaacs) and if you can find it, try and pick up "Live at the One Love Peace Concert" by Peter Tosh.. killer live record from probably the most important reggae concert/festival ever. Hope that helps you on your way to really discovering reggae (not to say that Marley is a bad start.. but you know what I mean.. there's more to rock than The Beatles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 i know what you mean about Legend, Trevor - i agree. too much same song. i just got burning spear's new album FreeMan and that's a beauty. i'll second the recommendation for Gregory Isaacs. i only have one album of Bunny Wailer, but whenever i put it on i think he's my favourite reggae artist out there. ya, in fact i'm gonna go seek out another BW album and report back. i like jacob miller too, but i realise his sound don't appeal to everyone. if you're into reggae rhythms and wanna check out somn a little different - dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson is excellent. really really. i just picked up the island anthology and cannot stop playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyK Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 It's all about Burning Spear and Augustus Pablo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted September 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thanks for the reccomendations folks... I've also recently picked up Burning Spear's "Marcus Garvey". I like it and it's growing on me, but I was hoping for something a little different I guess. The groove seems to have been replaced by politics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 i've suggested this cd before and i'm going to repeat it again. Bunny Wailer Blackheart Man on another note Max Romeo is wicked every night me go to sleep, me have wet dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selah Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I would have to second the Augustus Pablo and Burning Spear. But you can't forget Black Uhuru, Culture, The Ethiopians or Israel Vibration. All excellent choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyK Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I would have to second the Augustus Pablo and Burning Spear. But you can't forget Black Uhuru, Culture, The Ethiopians or Israel Vibration. All excellent choices! Ohhh, so true. "Israel Vibration in Dub" is magical. I also really love the Abyssinians "Declaration of Dub" - which was the album that first made me realize what reggae truly means, and how deep it really is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I would have to second the Augustus Pablo and Burning Spear. But you can't forget Black Uhuru, Culture, The Ethiopians or Israel Vibration. All excellent choices! word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Israel Vibration, meh. Isn't John Brown's Body a white dude doing Reggae, I remember seeing them and it was super, if you didnt see the guy you never would have known he was a honkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyK Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Israel Vibration, meh. Isn't John Brown's Body a white dude doing Reggae, I remember seeing them and it was super, if you didnt see the guy you never would have known he was a honkie. c-towns- "We all got to sing the same song... We all got to jam the same jam." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I don't get your jibba jabba yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyK Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I love you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 dude, you gonna check out raq on the 8th of October? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 "Scratch" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 "Scratch" yup with mad professor :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 or Bob... or Pablo... or ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 ..a fat spliff and a cold red stripe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 you got the fat spliff call me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 (sigh) If I only could win the lottery........ Currently listening to streaming reggae! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I love The Clash's reggae musical explorations. You can hear Brother Marley etc...'s influences on every Clash album. I don't think Joe and Bob were that far apart in talent and in their vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 No offence intended J, but Joe is not a prophet. He's a guitarist. But Lee Perry did produce'em so who knows, eh? BTW Support Canadian Dub... Twilight Circus Dub Soundsystem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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