Monday, December 24, 2007

Toots and the Maytals "This is Crucial Reggae", Mr Vegas "Pull Up", Christopher Plaza Perreira "Congregation", Bob Marley "Rarities"

TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS - THIS IS CRUCIAL REGGAE

Toots and the Maytals - This is Crucial Reggae
Year: 2004


1.54-46 Thats My Number [3:22]3.4 Mb
2.Do the Reggay [3:08]3.5 Mb
3.Pressure Drop [2:59]2.8 Mb
4.Sweet and Dandy [3:07]3.2 Mb
5.Monkey Man [3:43]3.5 Mb
6.Shes My Scorcher [2:54]2.7 Mb
7.Peeping Tom [2:49]2.6 Mb
8.One-Eyed Enos [3:00]2.8 Mb
9.Pomps and Pride [4:34]6.8 Mb
10.(Take Me Home) Country Roads [3:23]5.3 Mb
11.Time Tough [4:25]7.1 Mb
12.Funky Kingston [4:54]6.9 Mb

Toots and the Maytals "This is Crucial Reggae" Album Review

Nice compilation for the casual reggae fan
There seem to be a LOT of compilations for this essential reggae band, most of them with good reviews. I have no idea how this one stacks up in comparison, but I can say this: 12 great tracks at less than a buck a track means this is a nice find for the more casual fan who just wants the essentials for a great price.

Plus you get the killer original of "Pressure Drop," best known to Rock fans from The Clash's equally killer cover version.

This whole "Crucial Reggae" series seems to be worth checking out for a nice affordable overview of great Reggae artists. I intend to pick up a few more. There's a CD-ROM bonus track too.






MR VEGAS - PULL UP

Mr Vegas - Pull Up
Year: 2004


1.Pull Up featuring Wayne Anthony [3:33]4 Mb
2.Tamale [4:02]6.9 Mb
3.Never Leave U Lonley [3:24]5.4 Mb
4.Popito [3:26]5.6 Mb
5.Thank You Gil featuring Foxy Brown [4:10]5.9 Mb
6.Kicka [2:07]2.9 Mb
7.Like that [4:11]6.9 Mb
8.Bad Man [3:45]5.4 Mb
9.Fly Away [2:28]3.2 Mb
10.Under Mi Sensi featuring Alozade and Hollow Point [3:27]5 Mb
11.Sweat featuring Barrington Levy and Sasha [3:55]6.1 Mb
12.Can't Get Over You [3:31]5.8 Mb
13.Who [3:59]4.1 Mb
14.Don't Stop [3:53]6 Mb
15.You Know I Love You [4:33]6.4 Mb
16.Pull Up the Culo remix featuring Pitbull and Lil Jon [4:28]5 Mb

Mr Vegas "Pull Up" Album Review

Loving it!
This is the perfect pre-party CD. Pull up, Tamale, and Like That (i could be wrong on the title but its about a motorcycle.) The song with Foxy is off the chain too. Kevin Little, Beenie Man are also on par with this CD.

Video Mr Vegas - Pull Up

mr vegas - pull up






CHRISTOPHER PLAZA PERREIRA - CONGREGATION

1.Guns and War [6:14]8.9 Mb
2.Delroy [5:03]7.2 Mb
3.Leonard Harper [5:14]7.5 Mb
4.New Beginnings [2:59]4.3 Mb
5.Jah We Love You [5:11]7.4 Mb
6.Leila [5:46]8.3 Mb
7.Jah Creation [4:52]7 Mb
8.Elbow Strut [3:19]4.7 Mb
9.Brothers [5:50]8.4 Mb
10.King of Kings [5:01]7.2 Mb
11.Queens [5:16]7.5 Mb
12.Leonard Harper dub [5:15]7.5 Mb
13.Woof dub [6:05]8.7 Mb

Christopher Plaza Perreira "Congregation" Album Review

Reggae Music, with extra instruments. special guest appearance by Herb Daly
Reggae Music,with REAL instruments such as Piano, Clavinet, Organ, Horns;recorded at Wally Sound on 2 inch Ampex tape old school style. Very warm with Excellent vocals and a special guest appearance by Herb Daly of the Rastafarians. Of Christopher Plaza three CD's available on Amazon, this is is most recent one. The CD was recorded in 2005.

inspired by the spirit of reggae music since early childhood, Christopher Plaza Perreira began playing a variety of keyboards at the age of twelve. His mentors have included the world-renowned jazz pianist Martin Headman, master musician Danjuma Adamu from Nigeria, and his father, bandleader Michael Perreira (aka Ras Aloe). Some of the international artists Christopher has performed with include legendary Jamaican songwriter/vocalist Earl Zero, Ethiopian performer Isaac Haile Selassie, and Paolos and the Habesha from Eritrea. For five years Chris was keyboardist for Danjuma Adamu's West African high-life and Afro-beat touring and recording band Kosono, and also did a stint with the popular Bay Area hip-hop group Triplex. At the age of 23, Christopher has already recorded two cds under his own name. "Don't Worry Mama," released in June 2002 with the help of Danjuma Adamu, is a rich and pungent blend of reggae and West African flavors; his most recent offering, "Mr. President," is a sharp criticism of current politicians and a return to roots reggae. Both albums demonstrate Chris's musical versatility as well as his outstanding songwriting and vocal skills.Always striving for excellence, Chris studied with jazz great Ray Brown and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.

chris@congregationband.com






BOB MARLEY - RARITIES

Bob Marley - Rarities
Year: 2002


1.Trenchtown Rock (060477 London) [3:52]5.6 Mb
2.Them Belly Full (but We Hungry) (060477 L) [2:52]4.1 Mb
3.I Shot the Sheriff (060477 London) [5:13]7.4 Mb
4.Rebel Music (060477 London) [4:52]7 Mb
5.Chances are (A Capella mix) [3:28]4.9 Mb
6.Iron Lion Zion (7 mix 1976) [3:23]4.8 Mb
7.Get Up Stand Up (live in the Studio 1971) [4:52]7 Mb
8.Redemption Song (Acoustic version) [2:27]3.5 Mb
9.Revolution (Kingston Rehearsals 1980) [3:28]4.9 Mb
10.Natural Mystic (live 1980 World Tour) [4:46]6.8 Mb
11.Exodus (live 1980 World Tour) [6:31]9.3 Mb
12.Coming from the Cold (Acoustic) [2:25]3.5 Mb
13.Chant Down Babylon (1980 Studio Demo) [4:48]6.9 Mb
14.Give Thanks and Praises (1980 Studio Demo) [3:37]5.1 Mb
15.Babylon Keep this One (1980 Studio Demo) [2:15]3.2 Mb
16.Keep on Moving (Sly and Robbie 7 mix) [7:47]11.2 Mb
17.Exodus (7 Kindread Spirit mix) [4:21]6.2 Mb
18.Smile Jamaica dub (Alternate Studio Versi) [2:21]3.4 Mb
19.Concrete Jungle (Bunny Wailer Acoustic) [0:58]1.4 Mb
20.Catch A Fire (Bunny Wailer Acoustic) [0:40]0.9 Mb
21.Lively Up Yourself (dub version) [1:46]2.5 Mb

Bob Marley "Rarities" Album Review

It's Rare, It's Bob, It's Alright!!
Rare bob. Before Buffalo Soldier, but after Judge Not. Not for the casual fan. For the die hard on the other hand, it's a whole 'nother story! You won't be disappointed!






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