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Re: World album of the day (#493): Marcus Garvey

drakonium — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 14:06:56 GMT

Author: drakonium

Posted: 01/10/2014 19:06

lethalnezzle wrote:

I actually don't think this record lives up to its huge reputation, but it's still very good.

This exactly.

Re: World album of the day (#493): Marcus Garvey

Jimmy Dread — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 14:03:33 GMT

Author: Jimmy Dread

Posted: 01/10/2014 19:03

lethalnezzle wrote:

I actually don't think this record lives up to its huge reputation, but it's still very good.

Agreed. And as dub goes, the version LP Garvey's Ghost is pretty tame. But overall, it's a stoned-on JA classic, albeit one that's far too slickly produced. And with just a tad too much flute noodling.

Re: World album of the day (#493): Marcus Garvey

Norman Bates — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:37:04 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 01/10/2014 18:37

"Do you remember the days of slavery" sung like you don't know how

Yes I love this record

Re: World album of the day (#493): Marcus Garvey

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 12:53:47 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 01/10/2014 17:53

I actually don't think this record lives up to its huge reputation, but it's still very good.

Re: World album of the day (#493): Marcus Garvey

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 12:50:45 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 01/10/2014 17:50

One of the few Reggae albums with which I am intimately familiar. My knowledge of the genre may be limited, but I love this album

Re: World album of the day (#493): Marcus Garvey

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 12:47:06 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 01/10/2014 17:47

Great album! 😄

World album of the day (#493): Marcus Garvey

albummaster — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:00:11 GMT

Author: albummaster

Posted: 01/10/2014 15:00

Today's world album of the day

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear (View album | Buy this album)

Year: 1975.
Country:
Overall rank: 2,087
Average rating: 74/100 (from 37 votes).

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Tracks:
1. Marcus Garvey
2. Slavery Days
3. Invasion
4. Live Good
5. Give Me
6. Old Marcus Garvey
7. Tradition
8. Jordan River
9. Red, Gold and Green
10. Reggaelation

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