Reviews (page 8 of 8)
Lekker albumpje, kende m nog niet!
Ik hou normaal echt van reggae maar ik vond de teksten hier soms net aan de heftige kant om er lekker naar te luisteren. Wel soort van goed om te horen I guess maar zou het niet zo snel nog een keer op zetten
Reggae is m’n minst favoriete genre sorry
I continue to dislike reggae and I don't know why. This is definitely more reggae.
One or two decent choons on here, but it’s no Exodus
Good music but just a little bland
I am not a fan of reggae and this is not very good reggae either. It is pretty much the same melody througout, with the obligatory rhythms, and unintelligable vocals. It can not hold a candle to Peter Tosh, for example.
Ok, not my style
Long-time listener, first-time reviewer. I thought I liked reggae, but this album made me realize I like it in small doses. Most of the songs sound very similar but maybe that’s just reggae. The best part about it was that it prompted me to go to Wikipedia and look up the life history of Marcus Garvey, which was pretty cool. I did appreciate the reference in the title track to James 4:17 (“So for one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, for him it is sin”) and the use of Christological imagery in Tradition to make a point about racial injustice. Still, it’s not an album I would seek out, but the kind I wouldn’t mind playing at low volume in the background while visiting with friends.
I have returned! Just in time for this mediocre reggae record. Not once did this capture my attention or get my feet moving.
Boring. I don't get reggae. 2/5
I’m sorry, I hate reggae. Can’t do it. D
As I mentioned with Bob Marley's album, I'm not a fan of reggae. In case of Burning Spear I have to admit that it's much better instrumentally than Bob's songs. The flow and gentle riffs are actually pretty entertaining, and are taking you straight to the dance floor. It's also very lyrics-heavy. Very difficult stuff about slavery and oppression. In general, I do like it a bit more than I would think of, but still, it's not my favourite style, tanking the overall note.
Sometimes, it's important to remind yourself that Bob Dylans come in many shapes and forms.
More reggie - simply not interested
Shit reggae that I don't give a shit about. No references to leukaemia
This was fun, but not my fav.
Also meh
I like reggae, but this didn't feel like memorable reggae. No stand-outs for me. Best reggae experience for me is driving around an island with the windows down (preferably Block Island) and I think the album would fare well there but again - no song that got stuck in my head or made me want to sing along.
Gonna be honest, I just don't like Reggae. I'm sure it has some importance, but I just don't find it to be interesting music. This is only like album 35 for me, so I'm still trying to suss out what my criteria actually is with regards to influence vs. personal preference. If I go with the former, I'm probably giving all of the popular shit I don't like a 3 and that seems like a stupid way to rate things. Sorry, Reggae. It's just that literally every song sounds the same to me. Standouts: Slavery Days, The Invasion, Old Marcus Garvey
Perfectly pleasant to listen to, but very slow, nothing exciting going on.
Strong start but fell off
Super chill Jamaican music. This is great background music. Dude has a cool ass voice. I didn't think this was anything special by any means though. 4/10
Idk I just really don’t like reggae that much
meh
Meh.
reggae 2.5
I am really uneducated about reggae, so I have to go with my gut feeling about this. While it is relaxing and easy to listen to, it just isn't music I am really passionate for.
Well, it sounds good - I especially appreciate the lack of density; i.e. each element and instrument are clearly-defined and there is good use of space here. I'm not much of a reggae fan so I have zero quality comparison to/with other similar acts - facile review but my gut reaction is that I have trouble enjoying this because it's just too/so repetitive. 5/10 2 stars.
Reggae is tough for me, it never elevates to anything more than background music, which is my own issue. This was just the same, I realized I had the album on repeat and was probably halfway through the third cycle of listening to it when I realized. Always fine to have on in the background, but it didn't grab me in any meaningful way.
First listen ever and despite the superb production not connecting with me much at all
Started off promising, but eventually I couldn't wait for it to end.
No stand out tracks at all unfortunately
Seemed fine. Chill, man, chill. Conor - 2 Bill - 2 Shannah - 2 (2/5)
Wouldn’t turn it on, wouldn’t turn it off. The epitome of a 2.
Good album, but not that memorable for me
Af first I kinda liked this. I usually don't like reggae much but this wasn't bad. As it went I got less and less interested. At least it was pretty short. People that like the genre probably can appreciate this much more than I can.
Ok
I don't know much about reggae. I liked this less then Bob Marley but it was fine.
It was ok. Felt like a generic reggae album that wasn’t nearly as catchy. Found myself tuning it out at times just because. 3.7/10
p342. 1975. 2 stars It's well done, but nothing outstanding - it just washed over me and left no residual trace. No standout tracks. Not a fan of reggae, so won't be revisiting.
Best Song: Jordan River. I like the rolling chorus. Feels like a song that would be nice to listen to while going down a river. Worst Song: Give Me. I don't even know why. Overall: I think this is just a genre that doesn't work for me. The plodding pace, the strong reliance on repetition. This could be great reggae, but I can't overcome the trappings of the genre.
Pleasing music but when listened to all in a row, becomes a bit repetitive and one note
The first song or two I really enjoyed, elements of early ska were intertwined with the reggae that were really cool. Then it all started to sound the same. Not great to listen to as an album.
Wanted to like it, but just wanted better reggae
Some music can only be appreciated while imbibing quality reefer. In the interest of full disclosure, a Jeremy Piven played in the background while I listened to this. I don't even want to try and figure out what the title of the movie was, just know that it was Jeremy Piven with a goatee, and I seem to recall scenes of him around a pool table, and another one where he tried on a vest. You don't want images of a goateed Jeremy Piven scoring any album. Just trust me on that.
Регги-певец Уинстон Родни под псевдонимом Burning Spear, родом из Ямайки. Из альбома понравилась заглавная - Marcus Garvey о политике и ораторе. К сожалению, регги – не моя музыка, укачивает.
not for me but respect the genre
I can see why it's popular in Jamaica. I don't have the cultural background to appreciate the lyrics as much. Who's Marcus Garvey? The music is good enough, but there's plenty of other reggae to choose from.
If I was Jamaican this would probably be better Highlight Tracks: 2, 10
I think I know why I don't like reggae - it's one of those genres that's built on a specific sounding beat. So there's a point where it all runs together and I tune out. It all sounds very well done here, but there are no stand-outs for me like on some Marley Records.
Not my taste
Songs had little variance and singer repeated lyrics until your head hurt. Obviously reggae not my cup of tea.
I liked the parts with the horns - the whole album was a bit samey.
Live good is good Opening song a banger Uplifting music with sad lyrics
Entweder ich werde altersmilde oder ich habe gerade einen ultratoleranten Tag. Sehr gute zwei Sterne.
It is a nice reggae album. Never heard of them before. Worth another listen. 2/5
Ist halt Reggae 2.0
Ganz okayes Roots-Zeug. Kann man machen, macht wenig mit mir.
Reggae still not for me
Niet voor in de stemming (ben ik zelden voor in de stemming overigens)
Vind reggae voor een paar nummers best leuk, maar daar houdt het wel mee op.
Na een paar nummers ken ik het trucje wel.
U can only listen to reggae for so long. 2.5
I can do like one reggae song at a time
It's fine. A little boring. Not really into reggae.
Reggae, not massively my vibe
Meeh, not really my kind of thing
meh
Forgettable Reggae music, since it was modified to be more "poppy" for international audiences. The album did try to tell a story by blending religious and cultural concerns from this "hippy" era.
Might have been some african 217-tone system but it sounded pretty off to me. Nice reggae vibe, but the execution wasn't too good imo.
Lots of reggae on this list
Ok, but unfortunately I'm not a fan of reggae.
2/5 Reggae album, chilling. Not my cup of tea
Cool reggae tunes 😎but I was overloaded by a whole album. So many of the songs seemed to start with the same percussion start.
Marcus Garvey y old Marcus Garvey
Not a fan of reggae, I suppose. Or just too laid back for my current rage.
Reggae, not bad but I don't like it too much
La misma canción una y otra vez. Es lo que tiene el reegue
Nope
Heavy Reggae, supah Jamaica Mon
Reggae music, decent but without context the songs gave me no emotional resonance.
Boring raeggae
This is good reggae. But I find it starts so strong and then slowly dies off never getting back to the level of the first song "Marcus garvey". Its not that the other tracks are inherently weak just they don't live up to the opening.
Meh. Very short
Kedelig Reggae
I didn't enjoy this, I found it quite bland. Initially I was pleased to hear some reggae had made it onto the list. It soon became clear this album wasn't my thing though. Lyrically some of the songs are interesting, with the protest themes throughout, but musically it all sounds very alike and does nothing interesting.
Ihan lepposaa, mutta ei ihmeitä tarjonnut
Ei vieläkään kyllä kokonainen levy reggaee maistunu.
This is not a good album, and whilst I felt racist forming this opinion during repeated chants of "Do You Remember the Days of Slavery?" in my ears, continued listening showed it's still wasn't a good album. Intended as protest through reggae, this doesn't stop it from being not a good listen. Fun soundscape, good musicians, but no thanks.
Vibra caribeña. No me encantó
Not what I want right now. Maybe I'll come back later but I doubt it. Super repetitive.
Not for me
c'est vraiment pas pour moi le reggae sorry😔🙏
Mnogo je krut
I’m not a fan of reggae. I can tolerate Bob Marley, but I don’t want to listen to any other reggae artists.
Not that great. Just not my vibe.
I dont like
never heard of this reggae before. it's not bad, probably wouldn't listen to again tho
Reggae, 6 eme album =>1/5
When did Bob Marley 2 drop?
Paso
Could not listen
Sucks
I don't care for reggae, but for that genre this is pretty good.
It’s not bad but it’s also very repetitive. Not much catchiness or hooks. I probably won’t remember any of the songs. I’ve listened to most of the album twice now. I can’t imagine ever wanting to put this on my turntable.
oh reggae, but not vibing with the melody
All sound the same and little melody
Proper old school reggae Sadly every track sounds the same Gave up half way through
Would rather listen to chalk on a blackboard.
Felt like some pretty run of the mill reggae. It wasn't bad but it also wasn't great either. Not sure there was anything special about it in any way. Felt like something that I could play in the background of any cantina in an island nation and I wouldn't have noticed it at all. 1.26 stars
Not my favorite honestly.
Did not listen
2 things: Once I realised the artist wasn't Marcus Garvey, I felt a bit happier for some reason, i did think it was a bit arrogant writing a song about one's self in the 3rd person. The other thing was I felt the same outrage that the musicians felt when listening to this travesty of a 'more palatable' version. God knows how bad the original was, or was it better? 0 stars.
I couldn't find this particular album. Unsure which is the artist and which is the lbum title. But I listened to other stuff and its just run of the mil reggae.
not the vibe for the hottest, meltingiest day of the week. time could not move slower.
1975 reggae. Just don’t see when I’d listen to it.
Not sure I like reggae now after that
I'm usually not a Reggae person, but this one annoyed me even more than Bob Marley.
I'm gradually coming to believe that reggae is, compared to most genres I've heard from this list, not super worthwhile. It's shocking how little variety there is within and among the reggae albums I've heard. Sure, one track might sound chill and pleasant enough. But then you get 12 more indistinguishable tracks that are all chill and "pleasant enough" in the exact same way. In that way, these reggae artists are one-trick ponies. Listening to this album makes me feel like I have been on an remote island vacation for far too long and am starting to go crazy. Most tracks are repetitive with little dynamics. The musicians have few tricks up their sleeves. The guitarist will listlessly strum the same one or two chords for an entire track. Simplistic drum beat, with an occasional stereotypical reggae drum fill which just serves as a reminder of how cliche the album is. The brass sections can be a nice touch when they occur but they don't change the fact that the songwriting is flat. Very little emotional impact, since they all sound like they're just smoking pot around a bonfire on the beach. I feel like I've been sitting in a peace pipe circle for hours and somehow nobody around me is getting tired of the fact that it's just going on and on and on.
DNF. I really have no time for this. What I did hear was uninspirational reggae with tiresome lyrics.
Rule #7: No Reggae
The reggae beat gets old after a few songs as does the constant oppression style lyrics. I'm just not into this artist or his music. 1/5
So, I pretty much hate reggae and consider Bob Marley some of the most aggravating artists I ever had the misfortune to hear. There's just something about the particular brand of off-beat that instantly sets me on edge. Surprisingly, I thought the opening track really wasn't that bad. But it was downhill from there, with the majority of the rest of the songs being nearly unbearable to me. Please just let me listen to the Spotify advertisements instead.
I really didn't vibe with this album. I've listened to a little reggae before and it's not really my bag but this one just didn't hit.
Could not find the albums
Hated it
Reggae is always great for the surf and sand but not great on a grey wet day. New artist for me.
Not very remarkable I like the cover
Mm mm chaka, mm mm chaka, mm mm chaka i all oändlighet. Jag känner inte att jag har varken tålamod eller intresse nog för att känna detta som stimulerande. Givetvis finns det budskap i texterna som kanske flyger mig över huvudet och kanske finns det intrikata saker som en annan musikälskare skulle plocka upp på. Men när jag lyssnar på musik så utgår det till ungefär 90% utifrån melodier snarare än texter. Med detta menar jag verkligen inte att jag inte uppskattar text och författardelen av ett verk, utan att det för mig oftast blir som en prick över i:et på på en låt som redan har fångat in mig med sköna slingor eller intressanta ackordföljder. Dit kommer jag aldrig med detta, inte ens i närheten. Kanske fanns det något som hade kunnat tvinga fram en stjärna till i texterna, men det kommer jag nog aldrig ta reda på. Bäst: Vet inte, det flyter ihop till ett "mm mm chaka"
ಠ_ಠ
weak
Avorrit
No just no
Not my thing
Not for me
every song sounded the same goodbye
This is the same song 10 times. Drum roll, same rhythm (4/4 with a heavy backbeat) , monotonous ending.
Crap
Nee, hier kan ik helemaal niets mee en heb ik eigenlijk gewoon een hekel aan.
I found this album rather boring. 1/5 stars.
Too much reggae and you feel like you’re on a sinking ship
Not for me.
Not for me
It's so very reggae and I'm not a fan. Nothing outstanding maybe except for lyrics which usually are "woke" either way...
No man
I get the importance to Roots Reggae but it didn't leave a massive impression on me