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Legend: Remastered
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Bob Marley;
Island;
2006-09-04;
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 Product Description
Even as greatest hits packages go, Legend is an utter gem. Every song is inspired, in a class of its own, whether the real version of "I Shot the Sheriff", the hymnlike "No Woman, No Cry" or the sheer joy of "Jamming". Even allowing that Marley never wrote any bad material, Legend is still the crème de la crème, the heart and soul of the Jamaican people packed into one five-inch compact disc. He was unique and the message of this record, more than any other, is that he died far too soon. --Chris Nickson
Customer Reviews
Flawless introduction to one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century, 02 Aug 2008
I have such fond memories of this album. I don't actually own the cd, but I was given a copy of it on cassette a few years ago- which I wore out in about a month. I was heavily into punk (real punk i.e. Sex Pistols, Clash) at the time and had read about the link between punk and reggae in the 1970s. Like most people, hearing Bob Marley was my first real experience of reggae and it began a love affair that continues to this day. Hearing this wonderful, utterly timeless music was a revelation to my 14-year-old self. Marley was equally adept at writing beautiful love songs, feelgood anthems and political protests and the scope of his talent is well represented here. Legend is that rare beast- a flawless compilation album. If you're a casual fan, buy this and you'll soon be wanting to own every song Marley ever recorded. There are few artists (bar maybe Dylan and the Beatles) who released as many great albums in succession as Marley. If you're baffled and can't decide which one to choose, this is a great introduction. Even if you don't like reggae (what kind of person are you?) you'll like this.
Every Track Is Amazing!, 10 Jul 2008
Every track 1 to 16 are amazing!! words cant describe how good this album is!!! thats why this review is so short!!
Much better than I first thought, 11 Jan 2008
I first heard of Bob Marley when watching I Am Legend at the cinema, and liked what I heard so I looked him up on Amazon and liked the preview tracks, and all the 16 (at the time) 5 star ratings said it all! So I bought it and when I first played it I didn@t like it, can you believe that, but when I played it a second time and each time (I can't stop playing it now!) I get bowled over - if you are a new comer like me - give it a chance - it's brilliant! Well worth the money!
He is a LEGEND, 03 Jan 2008
For me this is my favourite marley album every song is a classic,obviously
there are many more but for them all you whould have a 10 disc cd.But anyway its a great album ,so if you love bob marley then you should diffently pick it up its a must.ONE love
If you are to buy just one Reggae album get this one, 31 Aug 2007
This album is aptly named; Bob Marley's music has touched the world, and this compilation does even more justice to his brilliance than the original release of "Legend" -- better, crisper sound and "Exodus," in its complete form. There was never an excuse for having the shorter version of this great song on this album and it always took away from the album for me but now Legend is the perfect album. This reissue has improved and the sound is great, all the lyrics and a good essay on Bob, and the 2 new "Bonus" tracks is a great addition to this package. "Exodus" is the best reason to toss your old "Legend" aside.
Everyone knows all the great songs from this great man. With sweet songs like "Is This Love, "No Woman, No Cry" (a recording of the famous live performance), and the empowering "Get Up Stand Up." There is a song for nearly any mood. It seems that EVERYONE, whether they're into hip-hop or rock or country can dig Bob Marley. Not many artists can do what he had done. That being said, this album is just about the most versatile disc conceivable. Feeling a little low - just play "Three Little Birds" or "Is This Love?" Need some music to get your party started? play the infectious "Jamming" and "Could You Be Loved" will do the trick. Looking to chill out with your significant other? "Waiting in Vain" (just about the most beautiful song ever conceived) or "Stir It Up" will set the mood straight.
Most of the tracks on this album are songs that were paramount for Bob Marley and the Wailers' career in the seventies and eighties. Bob Marley's "Legend" is an excellent album, definitely a must have.
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Santogold
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Santogold;
Warner;
2008-05-12;
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Amazon: £5.98
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Product Description
Don't call Santi White an R&B artist: on her debut album Santogold, this former music biz A&R and pop songwriter for hire is challenging race stereotypes and playing fast and loose with genre, mashing up dub, punk, and electronics to make an energetic, anger-fuelled music that blurs the lines between the dancefloor and the moshpit. Comparisons to MIA hold some water, especially on the bullish "Creator" (it's worth nothing that Santogold features production turns from sometime MIA collaborators Diplo and Switch). For the most part, though, Santogold's debut follows a quite different path. "L.E.S Artists" is stirring new-wave pop that builds to grand, tearful choruses reminiscent of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, while "You'll Find a Way" and "Say Aha" are propulsive ska-pop numbers that hark back to its creator's previous band, Bad Brains-influenced punks Stiffed. But it's not just skilful genre-skipping to recommend this record, though: White is the rare vocalist that can sound empowered and vulnerable within the space of the same song, and it's her force of character that places Santogold ahead of the pack. --Louis Pattison
Customer Reviews
Flawless introduction to one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century, 02 Aug 2008
I have such fond memories of this album. I don't actually own the cd, but I was given a copy of it on cassette a few years ago- which I wore out in about a month. I was heavily into punk (real punk i.e. Sex Pistols, Clash) at the time and had read about the link between punk and reggae in the 1970s. Like most people, hearing Bob Marley was my first real experience of reggae and it began a love affair that continues to this day. Hearing this wonderful, utterly timeless music was a revelation to my 14-year-old self. Marley was equally adept at writing beautiful love songs, feelgood anthems and political protests and the scope of his talent is well represented here. Legend is that rare beast- a flawless compilation album. If you're a casual fan, buy this and you'll soon be wanting to own every song Marley ever recorded. There are few artists (bar maybe Dylan and the Beatles) who released as many great albums in succession as Marley. If you're baffled and can't decide which one to choose, this is a great introduction. Even if you don't like reggae (what kind of person are you?) you'll like this.
Every Track Is Amazing!, 10 Jul 2008
Every track 1 to 16 are amazing!! words cant describe how good this album is!!! thats why this review is so short!!
Much better than I first thought, 11 Jan 2008
I first heard of Bob Marley when watching I Am Legend at the cinema, and liked what I heard so I looked him up on Amazon and liked the preview tracks, and all the 16 (at the time) 5 star ratings said it all! So I bought it and when I first played it I didn@t like it, can you believe that, but when I played it a second time and each time (I can't stop playing it now!) I get bowled over - if you are a new comer like me - give it a chance - it's brilliant! Well worth the money!
He is a LEGEND, 03 Jan 2008
For me this is my favourite marley album every song is a classic,obviously
there are many more but for them all you whould have a 10 disc cd.But anyway its a great album ,so if you love bob marley then you should diffently pick it up its a must.ONE love
If you are to buy just one Reggae album get this one, 31 Aug 2007
This album is aptly named; Bob Marley's music has touched the world, and this compilation does even more justice to his brilliance than the original release of "Legend" -- better, crisper sound and "Exodus," in its complete form. There was never an excuse for having the shorter version of this great song on this album and it always took away from the album for me but now Legend is the perfect album. This reissue has improved and the sound is great, all the lyrics and a good essay on Bob, and the 2 new "Bonus" tracks is a great addition to this package. "Exodus" is the best reason to toss your old "Legend" aside.
Everyone knows all the great songs from this great man. With sweet songs like "Is This Love, "No Woman, No Cry" (a recording of the famous live performance), and the empowering "Get Up Stand Up." There is a song for nearly any mood. It seems that EVERYONE, whether they're into hip-hop or rock or country can dig Bob Marley. Not many artists can do what he had done. That being said, this album is just about the most versatile disc conceivable. Feeling a little low - just play "Three Little Birds" or "Is This Love?" Need some music to get your party started? play the infectious "Jamming" and "Could You Be Loved" will do the trick. Looking to chill out with your significant other? "Waiting in Vain" (just about the most beautiful song ever conceived) or "Stir It Up" will set the mood straight.
Most of the tracks on this album are songs that were paramount for Bob Marley and the Wailers' career in the seventies and eighties. Bob Marley's "Legend" is an excellent album, definitely a must have.
The Formula Is Good, 23 Aug 2008
Listen to anything remotely resembling pop music these days and you will always find a trace of the formulaic about it. If nothing else, the 21st century has refined pop music into something of a formulaic commodity. Mind you, there are some would argue Mickey Most was doing the same thing back in 1973...
Santogold's debut does contain some ambitions to meet some kind of blueprint. Upon first hearing I found it utterly generic - a record in search of a hit, if you like. The sound is clean and somewhat calculated.
Then after a few plays the thing reveals something of a little more substance. This may be slightly formulaic, ticking the electro-indie pop of "LES Girls" to the bouncy thrash pop of "Say Aha" or the elctro funk of "Creator" (which has a whiff of M.I.A.) about it. Suddely it starts to assert some individuality. Not something which instanly grabs you by the throat, yet turns out to be pretty satisfying.
This is a modern pop album, shifting through the genres gently morphing into some its interesting peers. After a few plays the record does reveal its better nature. Worth giving it the time to grow - not something we do in this modern age. This is one formula that is good.
If you like M.I.A and Missy Elliott..., 04 Aug 2008
I brought this album after seeing Santogold perform a mash up with Roots Manouver, I have not been dissapointed. At first her voice has a similar same sound to Nelly Furtado but the originality of the music makes her stand out. If you like the party, rave, feel of M.I.A then this is definately a good investment, there is an element of ska and rave to all the tracks, ones to skip straight to are Creator and Lights Out.
Labels For Less, 19 Jul 2008
The Wolf first encountered Ms White and her cohorts on the estimable
Mr Holland's variety show 'Later' early in 2008.
Some months later, given a knock-down price at my local music emporium,
Santogold has eventually found its' way into my range of hearing.
My somewhat obsessive-compulsive nature usually leads me to peel
extraneous sticky labels from CD cases as soon as I am able.
Mrs Wolf believes this to be one of my most annoying habits as they are
particularly difficult to remove from paws when dropped lazily on the
floor of our cave.
One such adhesive irritation, admittedly only half-read, may have displayed
the words "pop", ""of" and "queen' (the term "undisputed' may also have been present).
If I am wrong about this matter I apologise for my inattention. If memory serves
me correctly however "pop", "of" and "queen" references seem to me to be both
misapplied and innacurate.
I honestly can't remember the last time I was left feeling so despondent
by a new musical experience.
(Actually the last time was probably Kelly Osborne's 'Sleeping In The Nothing').
This is dull, uninventive retro-electro-pop of the worst pedigree.
Ms White barks, yelps and ululates her way through this dismal collection,
paying scant attention to matters of tonal and dynamic control and quality.
The perpetrators' intention had doubtless been to create a work of
sophisticated urban cool. In this they have failed to a miserable degree.
Historic lowpoints include 'Creator' followed closely by
'I'm A Lady' and the truly execrable 'Anne'.
Surely three of the most horrible songs you will hear this year.
On the basis of more warmly inclined reviews you may still wish
to explore this album but don't say I didn't warn you.
A golden spew of sound and lyric, 14 Jul 2008
This album caught my attention because Amazon put it in my recommended buys and I immediately loved the cover. On impulse, despite having heard nothing about or by Santogold I bought it and was not disappointed (my favourite impulse buy to date). The record is a mix of sounds that I am unable to accurately categorize though my best attempt would put it between modern R&B and Electronic influenced pop (dirtier though). There is the modern R&B cockiness found in the lyrics of songs like "Unstoppable" and "Creator": "me I'm a creator/ thrill is to make it up/ the rules I break got me a place/ up on the radar." However, this is backed up with heavily synthesized sounds which put it apart from mainstream R&B as it currently stands. Other songs such as "Lights Out" reveal a hot bass line with a sweet voice and fewer ambient electronic noises - you'd almost think they were by different artists. This album sounds great and I don't own anything like it, frankly I don't think there is anything like it (the nearest I could come up with was NYPC but they aren't that close) and I suggest you buy it.
Unclassifiable pop genius!, 06 Jun 2008
If you put Blondie, dub reggae, punk, new wave, disco, dancehall, electro, pop and ska in a blender and pressed the button, you'd come out with something approaching Santogold's debut. If that sounds horribly arty and pretentious, though, don't fear; this is also a brilliant pop album, topped off with buckets of Brooklyn cool courtesy of Santi's Ronettes-meets-Debbie Harry voice. There's great hooks aplenty and you'll be humming these songs all summer. Yeah, okay, it's so undoubtedly trendy I expect to hear it the next time I go in Topshop, but Santogold is so much more than your average NME-endorsed chancer and far far more than (as some have claimed) a weaker version of her pal M.I.A.- and if you don't know who that is, you ought to search for 'Kala' and add it to your basket NOW. If you want to hear something fresh and exciting but still danceable and very enjoyable, you can't go wrong with this near-flawless effort from the amazing talent that is Santogold. Never thought I'd find myself agreeing with the NME but she might just be 'the Queen of all pop in 2008'!
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Man Like I
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Natty;
Warner;
2008-08-04;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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*Amazon: £6.35
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Customer Reviews
Flawless introduction to one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century, 02 Aug 2008
I have such fond memories of this album. I don't actually own the cd, but I was given a copy of it on cassette a few years ago- which I wore out in about a month. I was heavily into punk (real punk i.e. Sex Pistols, Clash) at the time and had read about the link between punk and reggae in the 1970s. Like most people, hearing Bob Marley was my first real experience of reggae and it began a love affair that continues to this day. Hearing this wonderful, utterly timeless music was a revelation to my 14-year-old self. Marley was equally adept at writing beautiful love songs, feelgood anthems and political protests and the scope of his talent is well represented here. Legend is that rare beast- a flawless compilation album. If you're a casual fan, buy this and you'll soon be wanting to own every song Marley ever recorded. There are few artists (bar maybe Dylan and the Beatles) who released as many great albums in succession as Marley. If you're baffled and can't decide which one to choose, this is a great introduction. Even if you don't like reggae (what kind of person are you?) you'll like this.
Every Track Is Amazing!, 10 Jul 2008
Every track 1 to 16 are amazing!! words cant describe how good this album is!!! thats why this review is so short!!
Much better than I first thought, 11 Jan 2008
I first heard of Bob Marley when watching I Am Legend at the cinema, and liked what I heard so I looked him up on Amazon and liked the preview tracks, and all the 16 (at the time) 5 star ratings said it all! So I bought it and when I first played it I didn@t like it, can you believe that, but when I played it a second time and each time (I can't stop playing it now!) I get bowled over - if you are a new comer like me - give it a chance - it's brilliant! Well worth the money!
He is a LEGEND, 03 Jan 2008
For me this is my favourite marley album every song is a classic,obviously
there are many more but for them all you whould have a 10 disc cd.But anyway its a great album ,so if you love bob marley then you should diffently pick it up its a must.ONE love
If you are to buy just one Reggae album get this one, 31 Aug 2007
This album is aptly named; Bob Marley's music has touched the world, and this compilation does even more justice to his brilliance than the original release of "Legend" -- better, crisper sound and "Exodus," in its complete form. There was never an excuse for having the shorter version of this great song on this album and it always took away from the album for me but now Legend is the perfect album. This reissue has improved and the sound is great, all the lyrics and a good essay on Bob, and the 2 new "Bonus" tracks is a great addition to this package. "Exodus" is the best reason to toss your old "Legend" aside.
Everyone knows all the great songs from this great man. With sweet songs like "Is This Love, "No Woman, No Cry" (a recording of the famous live performance), and the empowering "Get Up Stand Up." There is a song for nearly any mood. It seems that EVERYONE, whether they're into hip-hop or rock or country can dig Bob Marley. Not many artists can do what he had done. That being said, this album is just about the most versatile disc conceivable. Feeling a little low - just play "Three Little Birds" or "Is This Love?" Need some music to get your party started? play the infectious "Jamming" and "Could You Be Loved" will do the trick. Looking to chill out with your significant other? "Waiting in Vain" (just about the most beautiful song ever conceived) or "Stir It Up" will set the mood straight.
Most of the tracks on this album are songs that were paramount for Bob Marley and the Wailers' career in the seventies and eighties. Bob Marley's "Legend" is an excellent album, definitely a must have.
The Formula Is Good, 23 Aug 2008
Listen to anything remotely resembling pop music these days and you will always find a trace of the formulaic about it. If nothing else, the 21st century has refined pop music into something of a formulaic commodity. Mind you, there are some would argue Mickey Most was doing the same thing back in 1973...
Santogold's debut does contain some ambitions to meet some kind of blueprint. Upon first hearing I found it utterly generic - a record in search of a hit, if you like. The sound is clean and somewhat calculated.
Then after a few plays the thing reveals something of a little more substance. This may be slightly formulaic, ticking the electro-indie pop of "LES Girls" to the bouncy thrash pop of "Say Aha" or the elctro funk of "Creator" (which has a whiff of M.I.A.) about it. Suddely it starts to assert some individuality. Not something which instanly grabs you by the throat, yet turns out to be pretty satisfying.
This is a modern pop album, shifting through the genres gently morphing into some its interesting peers. After a few plays the record does reveal its better nature. Worth giving it the time to grow - not something we do in this modern age. This is one formula that is good.
If you like M.I.A and Missy Elliott..., 04 Aug 2008
I brought this album after seeing Santogold perform a mash up with Roots Manouver, I have not been dissapointed. At first her voice has a similar same sound to Nelly Furtado but the originality of the music makes her stand out. If you like the party, rave, feel of M.I.A then this is definately a good investment, there is an element of ska and rave to all the tracks, ones to skip straight to are Creator and Lights Out.
Labels For Less, 19 Jul 2008
The Wolf first encountered Ms White and her cohorts on the estimable
Mr Holland's variety show 'Later' early in 2008.
Some months later, given a knock-down price at my local music emporium,
Santogold has eventually found its' way into my range of hearing.
My somewhat obsessive-compulsive nature usually leads me to peel
extraneous sticky labels from CD cases as soon as I am able.
Mrs Wolf believes this to be one of my most annoying habits as they are
particularly difficult to remove from paws when dropped lazily on the
floor of our cave.
One such adhesive irritation, admittedly only half-read, may have displayed
the words "pop", ""of" and "queen' (the term "undisputed' may also have been present).
If I am wrong about this matter I apologise for my inattention. If memory serves
me correctly however "pop", "of" and "queen" references seem to me to be both
misapplied and innacurate.
I honestly can't remember the last time I was left feeling so despondent
by a new musical experience.
(Actually the last time was probably Kelly Osborne's 'Sleeping In The Nothing').
This is dull, uninventive retro-electro-pop of the worst pedigree.
Ms White barks, yelps and ululates her way through this dismal collection,
paying scant attention to matters of tonal and dynamic control and quality.
The perpetrators' intention had doubtless been to create a work of
sophisticated urban cool. In this they have failed to a miserable degree.
Historic lowpoints include 'Creator' followed closely by
'I'm A Lady' and the truly execrable 'Anne'.
Surely three of the most horrible songs you will hear this year.
On the basis of more warmly inclined reviews you may still wish
to explore this album but don't say I didn't warn you.
A golden spew of sound and lyric, 14 Jul 2008
This album caught my attention because Amazon put it in my recommended buys and I immediately loved the cover. On impulse, despite having heard nothing about or by Santogold I bought it and was not disappointed (my favourite impulse buy to date). The record is a mix of sounds that I am unable to accurately categorize though my best attempt would put it between modern R&B and Electronic influenced pop (dirtier though). There is the modern R&B cockiness found in the lyrics of songs like "Unstoppable" and "Creator": "me I'm a creator/ thrill is to make it up/ the rules I break got me a place/ up on the radar." However, this is backed up with heavily synthesized sounds which put it apart from mainstream R&B as it currently stands. Other songs such as "Lights Out" reveal a hot bass line with a sweet voice and fewer ambient electronic noises - you'd almost think they were by different artists. This album sounds great and I don't own anything like it, frankly I don't think there is anything like it (the nearest I could come up with was NYPC but they aren't that close) and I suggest you buy it.
Unclassifiable pop genius!, 06 Jun 2008
If you put Blondie, dub reggae, punk, new wave, disco, dancehall, electro, pop and ska in a blender and pressed the button, you'd come out with something approaching Santogold's debut. If that sounds horribly arty and pretentious, though, don't fear; this is also a brilliant pop album, topped off with buckets of Brooklyn cool courtesy of Santi's Ronettes-meets-Debbie Harry voice. There's great hooks aplenty and you'll be humming these songs all summer. Yeah, okay, it's so undoubtedly trendy I expect to hear it the next time I go in Topshop, but Santogold is so much more than your average NME-endorsed chancer and far far more than (as some have claimed) a weaker version of her pal M.I.A.- and if you don't know who that is, you ought to search for 'Kala' and add it to your basket NOW. If you want to hear something fresh and exciting but still danceable and very enjoyable, you can't go wrong with this near-flawless effort from the amazing talent that is Santogold. Never thought I'd find myself agreeing with the NME but she might just be 'the Queen of all pop in 2008'!
I was expecting better, 21 Aug 2008
I'd heard a lot of good things about Natty, so was looking forward to this album. But i was left a bit disappointed. Whilst there are some very good and intelligent lyrics, i felt that musically it is lacking a little. The tunes weren't anthing exceptional, and it didn't add anything to reggae. It felt a bit dated. 2000s lyrics to 1970s music.
We need more men like these, 20 Aug 2008
Natty has produced a record of varying and imaginative styles brimming with intelligence and soul. Surpising strong lyrically, most of the songs revolve around the British experience. "Burn Down this place," is a biting critique of British life. Maybe it's a little pessimistic, but there's real feeling there. The chorus really rolls. "Hey Man" is another excellent track, exposing the apathy of our young generations. Added to these you have the cool, melancholic "Last Night," and the fine opener,"July."
Listen to this and try to imagine it's summer!
A Good album once you've seen him live, 18 Aug 2008
I have to admit, I had never even heard of Natty until 3 days ago when I went to see Newton Faulkner in concert and where Natty was the support. And I thought he put on a great performance. Some of the lyrics are great and I loved that and more importantly at a gig, he made people dance. The performance was basic, raw and powerful. So I bought his debut and I personally love it. But that's because It reminds me of the fantastic performance he put on. I can understand why people consider this too poppy and the album is a bit too overproduced (some of the songs are), but there is definite potential here. A good example is on "Badman". The backing vocals during the Chorus are quite nice vocals. When you hear it live however, they shout out the words a bit more and it made the song, overall, more powerful.
So,(If you read that rambling, random use of words I like to call a "review") overall, this album is good but a bit overproduced and not raw and powerful enough. But if you saw him live you will get more out of it than those who haven't.
Not a pure Reggae Album, 12 Aug 2008
So it seems everyone wants to categorise every piece of music they hear. Of course you can detect the Reggae influences in the singles 'July' and 'Cold Town', and in his vocal style, but what is obvious about Natty is he puts together music that he loves. He seems to make his own rules and that is why if you buy your music by category and are looking for a pure reggae album then look again. If however you just love good music then this is for you. Take a look at his influences on MySpace and it ranges from Kings of Leon to Pink Floyd, and from Yellowman to Joy Division. With a range like that would you expect a reggae album? Of course not
When I first heard Natty on Jool's I was knocked over and was desperate for this album and preordered it in early July. I have not been disappointed. The last track is the beautiful Say Bye Bye, it is a simplistic but a poignant reminder of the plight of many young British males being brought up without a male role model.
Interesting Debut Release, 03 Aug 2008
Musically it's sounds authentic Jamaican until the lyrics kick in. What you have is Jamaican flavoured music crossed with English/London focused lyrics ("grey skies and McDonald fries"). It makes quite an interesting blend. Most tracks are acoustic guitar driven with a band joining in. The sound is very organic. When it works it really works - the opener "July" is an almost perfect summer track with a mellow groove. "Revolution" is his attempt to rewrite Marley's "Redemption Song" and is actually quite successful. There are a few filler tracks but for a debut it is an interesting and successful release that just does enough to make my ears perk up with curiosity. 6/10.
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Massive Reggae
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Various Artists;
Universal;
2008-06-30;
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*Amazon: £8.20
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The Specials
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Specials;
Two Tone;
2002-03-25;
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*Amazon: £3.57
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Product Description
The beat that got a generation dancing and brought ska back into the public eye. Produced by Elvis Costello, then still a boy wonder himself, the album built on the sound of the Specials' first two singles, and gave the world its first extended look at Two Tone. Inspired writing and arranging (much of it down to founder Jerry Dammers) with Terry Hall as the laconic front man made for a perfect combination, the riddim of ska and the speed of punk. As a testament to its power, two decades haven't lessened its impact. --Chris Nickson
Customer Reviews
Flawless introduction to one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century, 02 Aug 2008
I have such fond memories of this album. I don't actually own the cd, but I was given a copy of it on cassette a few years ago- which I wore out in about a month. I was heavily into punk (real punk i.e. Sex Pistols, Clash) at the time and had read about the link between punk and reggae in the 1970s. Like most people, hearing Bob Marley was my first real experience of reggae and it began a love affair that continues to this day. Hearing this wonderful, utterly timeless music was a revelation to my 14-year-old self. Marley was equally adept at writing beautiful love songs, feelgood anthems and political protests and the scope of his talent is well represented here. Legend is that rare beast- a flawless compilation album. If you're a casual fan, buy this and you'll soon be wanting to own every song Marley ever recorded. There are few artists (bar maybe Dylan and the Beatles) who released as many great albums in succession as Marley. If you're baffled and can't decide which one to choose, this is a great introduction. Even if you don't like reggae (what kind of person are you?) you'll like this. Every Track Is Amazing!, 10 Jul 2008
Every track 1 to 16 are amazing!! words cant describe how good this album is!!! thats why this review is so short!! Much better than I first thought, 11 Jan 2008
I first heard of Bob Marley when watching I Am Legend at the cinema, and liked what I heard so I looked him up on Amazon and liked the preview tracks, and all the 16 (at the time) 5 star ratings said it all! So I bought it and when I first played it I didn@t like it, can you believe that, but when I played it a second time and each time (I can't stop playing it now!) I get bowled over - if you are a new comer like me - give it a chance - it's brilliant! Well worth the money! He is a LEGEND, 03 Jan 2008
For me this is my favourite marley album every song is a classic,obviously
there are many more but for them all you whould have a 10 disc cd.But anyway its a great album ,so if you love bob marley then you should diffently pick it up its a must.ONE love If you are to buy just one Reggae album get this one, 31 Aug 2007
This album is aptly named; Bob Marley's music has touched the world, and this compilation does even more justice to his brilliance than the original release of "Legend" -- better, crisper sound and "Exodus," in its complete form. There was never an excuse for having the shorter version of this great song on this album and it always took away from the album for me but now Legend is the perfect album. This reissue has improved and the sound is great, all the lyrics and a good essay on Bob, and the 2 new "Bonus" tracks is a great addition to this package. "Exodus" is the best reason to toss your old "Legend" aside.
Everyone knows all the great songs from this great man. With sweet songs like "Is This Love, "No Woman, No Cry" (a recording of the famous live performance), and the empowering "Get Up Stand Up." There is a song for nearly any mood. It seems that EVERYONE, whether they're into hip-hop or rock or country can dig Bob Marley. Not many artists can do what he had done. That being said, this album is just about the most versatile disc conceivable. Feeling a little low - just play "Three Little Birds" or "Is This Love?" Need some music to get your party started? play the infectious "Jamming" and "Could You Be Loved" will do the trick. Looking to chill out with your significant other? "Waiting in Vain" (just about the most beautiful song ever conceived) or "Stir It Up" will set the mood straight.
Most of the tracks on this album are songs that were paramount for Bob Marley and the Wailers' career in the seventies and eighties. Bob Marley's "Legend" is an excellent album, definitely a must have.
The Formula Is Good, 23 Aug 2008
Listen to anything remotely resembling pop music these days and you will always find a trace of the formulaic about it. If nothing else, the 21st century has refined pop music into something of a formulaic commodity. Mind you, there are some would argue Mickey Most was doing the same thing back in 1973...
Santogold's debut does contain some ambitions to meet some kind of blueprint. Upon first hearing I found it utterly generic - a record in search of a hit, if you like. The sound is clean and somewhat calculated.
Then after a few plays the thing reveals something of a little more substance. This may be slightly formulaic, ticking the electro-indie pop of "LES Girls" to the bouncy thrash pop of "Say Aha" or the elctro funk of "Creator" (which has a whiff of M.I.A.) about it. Suddely it starts to assert some individuality. Not something which instanly grabs you by the throat, yet turns out to be pretty satisfying.
This is a modern pop album, shifting through the genres gently morphing into some its interesting peers. After a few plays the record does reveal its better nature. Worth giving it the time to grow - not something we do in this modern age. This is one formula that is good. If you like M.I.A and Missy Elliott..., 04 Aug 2008
I brought this album after seeing Santogold perform a mash up with Roots Manouver, I have not been dissapointed. At first her voice has a similar same sound to Nelly Furtado but the originality of the music makes her stand out. If you like the party, rave, feel of M.I.A then this is definately a good investment, there is an element of ska and rave to all the tracks, ones to skip straight to are Creator and Lights Out. Labels For Less, 19 Jul 2008
The Wolf first encountered Ms White and her cohorts on the estimable
Mr Holland's variety show 'Later' early in 2008.
Some months later, given a knock-down price at my local music emporium,
Santogold has eventually found its' way into my range of hearing.
My somewhat obsessive-compulsive nature usually leads me to peel
extraneous sticky labels from CD cases as soon as I am able.
Mrs Wolf believes this to be one of my most annoying habits as they are
particularly difficult to remove from paws when dropped lazily on the
floor of our cave.
One such adhesive irritation, admittedly only half-read, may have displayed
the words "pop", ""of" and "queen' (the term "undisputed' may also have been present).
If I am wrong about this matter I apologise for my inattention. If memory serves
me correctly however "pop", "of" and "queen" references seem to me to be both
misapplied and innacurate.
I honestly can't remember the last time I was left feeling so despondent
by a new musical experience.
(Actually the last time was probably Kelly Osborne's 'Sleeping In The Nothing').
This is dull, uninventive retro-electro-pop of the worst pedigree.
Ms White barks, yelps and ululates her way through this dismal collection,
paying scant attention to matters of tonal and dynamic control and quality.
The perpetrators' intention had doubtless been to create a work of
sophisticated urban cool. In this they have failed to a miserable degree.
Historic lowpoints include 'Creator' followed closely by
'I'm A Lady' and the truly execrable 'Anne'.
Surely three of the most horrible songs you will hear this year.
On the basis of more warmly inclined reviews you may still wish
to explore this album but don't say I didn't warn you.
A golden spew of sound and lyric, 14 Jul 2008
This album caught my attention because Amazon put it in my recommended buys and I immediately loved the cover. On impulse, despite having heard nothing about or by Santogold I bought it and was not disappointed (my favourite impulse buy to date). The record is a mix of sounds that I am unable to accurately categorize though my best attempt would put it between modern R&B and Electronic influenced pop (dirtier though). There is the modern R&B cockiness found in the lyrics of songs like "Unstoppable" and "Creator": "me I'm a creator/ thrill is to make it up/ the rules I break got me a place/ up on the radar." However, this is backed up with heavily synthesized sounds which put it apart from mainstream R&B as it currently stands. Other songs such as "Lights Out" reveal a hot bass line with a sweet voice and fewer ambient electronic noises - you'd almost think they were by different artists. This album sounds great and I don't own anything like it, frankly I don't think there is anything like it (the nearest I could come up with was NYPC but they aren't that close) and I suggest you buy it. Unclassifiable pop genius!, 06 Jun 2008
If you put Blondie, dub reggae, punk, new wave, disco, dancehall, electro, pop and ska in a blender and pressed the button, you'd come out with something approaching Santogold's debut. If that sounds horribly arty and pretentious, though, don't fear; this is also a brilliant pop album, topped off with buckets of Brooklyn cool courtesy of Santi's Ronettes-meets-Debbie Harry voice. There's great hooks aplenty and you'll be humming these songs all summer. Yeah, okay, it's so undoubtedly trendy I expect to hear it the next time I go in Topshop, but Santogold is so much more than your average NME-endorsed chancer and far far more than (as some have claimed) a weaker version of her pal M.I.A.- and if you don't know who that is, you ought to search for 'Kala' and add it to your basket NOW. If you want to hear something fresh and exciting but still danceable and very enjoyable, you can't go wrong with this near-flawless effort from the amazing talent that is Santogold. Never thought I'd find myself agreeing with the NME but she might just be 'the Queen of all pop in 2008'! I was expecting better, 21 Aug 2008
I'd heard a lot of good things about Natty, so was looking forward to this album. But i was left a bit disappointed. Whilst there are some very good and intelligent lyrics, i felt that musically it is lacking a little. The tunes weren't anthing exceptional, and it didn't add anything to reggae. It felt a bit dated. 2000s lyrics to 1970s music. We need more men like these, 20 Aug 2008
Natty has produced a record of varying and imaginative styles brimming with intelligence and soul. Surpising strong lyrically, most of the songs revolve around the British experience. "Burn Down this place," is a biting critique of British life. Maybe it's a little pessimistic, but there's real feeling there. The chorus really rolls. "Hey Man" is another excellent track, exposing the apathy of our young generations. Added to these you have the cool, melancholic "Last Night," and the fine opener,"July."
Listen to this and try to imagine it's summer! A Good album once you've seen him live, 18 Aug 2008
I have to admit, I had never even heard of Natty until 3 days ago when I went to see Newton Faulkner in concert and where Natty was the support. And I thought he put on a great performance. Some of the lyrics are great and I loved that and more importantly at a gig, he made people dance. The performance was basic, raw and powerful. So I bought his debut and I personally love it. But that's because It reminds me of the fantastic performance he put on. I can understand why people consider this too poppy and the album is a bit too overproduced (some of the songs are), but there is definite potential here. A good example is on "Badman". The backing vocals during the Chorus are quite nice vocals. When you hear it live however, they shout out the words a bit more and it made the song, overall, more powerful.
So,(If you read that rambling, random use of words I like to call a "review") overall, this album is good but a bit overproduced and not raw and powerful enough. But if you saw him live you will get more out of it than those who haven't. Not a pure Reggae Album, 12 Aug 2008
So it seems everyone wants to categorise every piece of music they hear. Of course you can detect the Reggae influences in the singles 'July' and 'Cold Town', and in his vocal style, but what is obvious about Natty is he puts together music that he loves. He seems to make his own rules and that is why if you buy your music by category and are looking for a pure reggae album then look again. If however you just love good music then this is for you. Take a look at his influences on MySpace and it ranges from Kings of Leon to Pink Floyd, and from Yellowman to Joy Division. With a range like that would you expect a reggae album? Of course not
When I first heard Natty on Jool's I was knocked over and was desperate for this album and preordered it in early July. I have not been disappointed. The last track is the beautiful Say Bye Bye, it is a simplistic but a poignant reminder of the plight of many young British males being brought up without a male role model. Interesting Debut Release, 03 Aug 2008
Musically it's sounds authentic Jamaican until the lyrics kick in. What you have is Jamaican flavoured music crossed with English/London focused lyrics ("grey skies and McDonald fries"). It makes quite an interesting blend. Most tracks are acoustic guitar driven with a band joining in. The sound is very organic. When it works it really works - the opener "July" is an almost perfect summer track with a mellow groove. "Revolution" is his attempt to rewrite Marley's "Redemption Song" and is actually quite successful. There are a few filler tracks but for a debut it is an interesting and successful release that just does enough to make my ears perk up with curiosity. 6/10. Pretty Special, 24 Aug 2006
This is my favourite of the 2 Specials albums. 'More Specials' is quirkier, but this is equally fun and more up-tempo. I love to leap around to this record at every oportunity, (much to the annoyance of my neighbours). I could wiffle on about all of the profound lyrics and such and Terry Hall's deadpan style, but once you buy this record then you will find out for yourself. Suffice to say that this record is well worth getting for your collection. If you like that 2 tone sound, then it really doesn't get any better than this. And at this price it is a steal!!!! A masterpiece yes, 01 Jun 2006
Whilst it is indeed masterpiece of pop creation and you really must own it. It is still only a pop creation, really very pop and i wouldn't really say it sounded "fresh" on every listen. Its good for a few plays, by which time it will all be in your head already - such is the quality of the songwriting. Buy, listen, love then place on a shelf and hum. A Classic., 13 Feb 2006
This is without a shadow of a doubt one of the greatest albums ever recorded. If your are into Punk or Ska this really is a must buy. A Classic of Musical Re-Invention. Brilliant !, 25 Sep 2004
The Specials album is and was without doubt, a fantastic album. Anyone with any appreciation for music whatsoever, should buy this. The beats are great, the lyrics are great, the tunes are great. A great shame so much of our modern music is so dull and spiritless compared to music like this. As much a breath of fresh air as it was all those years ago. Superb !!!!! Am i missing something of the first hand Ska experience?, 15 Aug 2004
Having recently decided to correct one or two oversights in my music collection I bought this C.D. Ska was one of the few genres that passed me by originally.( The other being jazz funk which I've never considered a great loss.) Of course I heard all the singles and I even bought some of them but really I was far too pale and interesting and well dull to really explore music that despite it's often serious subject matter often seemed to me an excuse to indulge in lots of silly knees up dancing. This 2002 re-mastered version of the 1979 debut album by The Specials seemed to me the perfect place to start. "Ghost Town" is after all one of the greatest number 1,s of all time while "Gangsters" is a superbly idiosyncratic song. Plus it's produced by a sprightly youth called Elvis Costello which is something I never knew till I read it on these very pages. ...And it's great, with some truly wonderful songs and an irresistible energy and laconic humour. However I don't think it's quite the all-out masterpiece that many of my fellow reviewers think it is, and I think I know why. The live cuts ,"Monkey Man" off this album and the single version of "Too Much Too Young" exude a tremendous blast of the hedonistic verve and sense of communal spirit that existed around the Ska scene and i, never experienced that first hand so in a sense I'm coming into this album cold and lacking the empirical knowledge of the Ska experience..
It's taut wired energy seems to be lifted straight from the aftermath of punk and the genesis of the new-wave movement but thrown in with rhythms of reggae, which of course bands like The Clash had already incorporated into their sound, and elements of dub and R & B it's an intoxicating mix and when it all gels together it's fantastic., but I found some of the material here a little repetitive (Which is one of the problems I have with reggae.) and one or two of the songs a touch mundane. "Too Hot" and "Blank Expression" are prime examples of this. Mainly though this is terrific stuff." Concrete Jungle", "Little Bitch", "Nite Klub" and "You're Wondering Know" which sounds like a track off Enos,s "Here Comes the Warm Jets" particularly. Even the six minute version of "Too Much Too Young" though lacking the vivacious outrage of the live single version is great. "A Message to You Rudy" still sounds fresh as well.
I really missed out when I pompously ignored this stuff first time round and now I'm way too old to do the silly knees up dance............I think.
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Product Description
Jamaican filmmaker Perry Henzell made reggae an integral player in The Harder They Come, his gritty 1973 saga of a renegade Kingston singer who becomes a modern Robin Hood, casting one of the style's earliest stars, Jimmy Cliff, in the lead, and filling this soundtrack--here presented in a remastered version--with classics from Toots & the Maytals ("Pressure Drop", "Sweet and Dandy"), Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town"), the Melodians ("Rivers of Babylon"), and the Slickers ("Johnny Too Bad"). Cliff himself gets pole position, however, getting in the first ("You Can Get It If You Really Want") and last ("The Harder They Come") words in this first-rate reggae primer, which also features Cliff's enduring "Many Rivers to Cross". --Sam SutherlandJamaican filmmaker Perry Henzell made reggae an integral player in his gritty 1973 saga of a renegade Kingston singer who becomes a modern Robin Hood, casting one of the style's earliest stars, Jimmy Cliff, in the lead, and filling this soundtrack with classics from Toots & The Maytals ("Pressure Drop," "Sweet and Dandy"), Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town"), The Melodians ("Rivers of Babylon"), and the Slickers ("Johnny Too Bad"). Cliff himself gets pole position, however, getting in the first ("You Can Get It If You Really Want") and last ("The Harder They Come") words in this first-rate reggae primer, which also features Cliff's enduring "Many Rivers to Cross." --Sam Sutherland
Customer Reviews
Flawless introduction to one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century, 02 Aug 2008
I have such fond memories of this album. I don't actually own the cd, but I was given a copy of it on cassette a few years ago- which I wore out in about a month. I was heavily into punk (real punk i.e. Sex Pistols, Clash) at the time and had read about the link between punk and reggae in the 1970s. Like most people, hearing Bob Marley was my first real experience of reggae and it began a love affair that continues to this day. Hearing this wonderful, utterly timeless music was a revelation to my 14-year-old self. Marley was equally adept at writing beautiful love songs, feelgood anthems and political protests and the scope of his talent is well represented here. Legend is that rare beast- a flawless compilation album. If you're a casual fan, buy this and you'll soon be wanting to own every song Marley ever recorded. There are few artists (bar maybe Dylan and the Beatles) who released as many great albums in succession as Marley. If you're baffled and can't decide which one to choose, this is a great introduction. Even if you don't like reggae (what kind of person are you?) you'll like this. Every Track Is Amazing!, 10 Jul 2008
Every track 1 to 16 are amazing!! words cant describe how good this album is!!! thats why this review is so short!! Much better than I first thought, 11 Jan 2008
I first heard of Bob Marley when watching I Am Legend at the cinema, and liked what I heard so I looked him up on Amazon and liked the preview tracks, and all the 16 (at the time) 5 star ratings said it all! So I bought it and when I first played it I didn@t like it, can you believe that, but when I played it a second time and each time (I can't stop playing it now!) I get bowled over - if you are a new comer like me - give it a chance - it's brilliant! Well worth the money! He is a LEGEND, 03 Jan 2008
For me this is my favourite marley album every song is a classic,obviously
there are many more but for them all you whould have a 10 disc cd.But anyway its a great album ,so if you love bob marley then you should diffently pick it up its a must.ONE love If you are to buy just one Reggae album get this one, 31 Aug 2007
This album is aptly named; Bob Marley's music has touched the world, and this compilation does even more justice to his brilliance than the original release of "Legend" -- better, crisper sound and "Exodus," in its complete form. There was never an excuse for having the shorter version of this great song on this album and it always took away from the album for me but now Legend is the perfect album. This reissue has improved and the sound is great, all the lyrics and a good essay on Bob, and the 2 new "Bonus" tracks is a great addition to this package. "Exodus" is the best reason to toss your old "Legend" aside.
Everyone knows all the great songs from this great man. With sweet songs like "Is This Love, "No Woman, No Cry" (a recording of the famous live performance), and the empowering "Get Up Stand Up." There is a song for nearly any mood. It seems that EVERYONE, whether they're into hip-hop or rock or country can dig Bob Marley. Not many artists can do what he had done. That being said, this album is just about the most versatile disc conceivable. Feeling a little low - just play "Three Little Birds" or "Is This Love?" Need some music to get your party started? play the infectious "Jamming" and "Could You Be Loved" will do the trick. Looking to chill out with your significant other? "Waiting in Vain" (just about the most beautiful song ever conceived) or "Stir It Up" will set the mood straight.
Most of the tracks on this album are songs that were paramount for Bob Marley and the Wailers' career in the seventies and eighties. Bob Marley's "Legend" is an excellent album, definitely a must have.
The Formula Is Good, 23 Aug 2008
Listen to anything remotely resembling pop music these days and you will always find a trace of the formulaic about it. If nothing else, the 21st century has refined pop music into something of a formulaic commodity. Mind you, there are some would argue Mickey Most was doing the same thing back in 1973...
Santogold's debut does contain some ambitions to meet some kind of blueprint. Upon first hearing I found it utterly generic - a record in search of a hit, if you like. The sound is clean and somewhat calculated.
Then after a few plays the thing reveals something of a little more substance. This may be slightly formulaic, ticking the electro-indie pop of "LES Girls" to the bouncy thrash pop of "Say Aha" or the elctro funk of "Creator" (which has a whiff of M.I.A.) about it. Suddely it starts to assert some individuality. Not something which instanly grabs you by the throat, yet turns out to be pretty satisfying.
This is a modern pop album, shifting through the genres gently morphing into some its interesting peers. After a few plays the record does reveal its better nature. Worth giving it the time to grow - not something we do in this modern age. This is one formula that is good. If you like M.I.A and Missy Elliott..., 04 Aug 2008
I brought this album after seeing Santogold perform a mash up with Roots Manouver, I have not been dissapointed. At first her voice has a similar same sound to Nelly Furtado but the originality of the music makes her stand out. If you like the party, rave, feel of M.I.A then this is definately a good investment, there is an element of ska and rave to all the tracks, ones to skip straight to are Creator and Lights Out. Labels For Less, 19 Jul 2008
The Wolf first encountered Ms White and her cohorts on the estimable
Mr Holland's variety show 'Later' early in 2008.
Some months later, given a knock-down price at my local music emporium,
Santogold has eventually found its' way into my range of hearing.
My somewhat obsessive-compulsive nature usually leads me to peel
extraneous sticky labels from CD cases as soon as I am able.
Mrs Wolf believes this to be one of my most annoying habits as they are
particularly difficult to remove from paws when dropped lazily on the
floor of our cave.
One such adhesive irritation, admittedly only half-read, may have displayed
the words "pop", ""of" and "queen' (the term "undisputed' may also have been present).
If I am wrong about this matter I apologise for my inattention. If memory serves
me correctly however "pop", "of" and "queen" references seem to me to be both
misapplied and innacurate.
I honestly can't remember the last time I was left feeling so despondent
by a new musical experience.
(Actually the last time was probably Kelly Osborne's 'Sleeping In The Nothing').
This is dull, uninventive retro-electro-pop of the worst pedigree.
Ms White barks, yelps and ululates her way through this dismal collection,
paying scant attention to matters of tonal and dynamic control and quality.
The perpetrators' intention had doubtless been to create a work of
sophisticated urban cool. In this they have failed to a miserable degree.
Historic lowpoints include 'Creator' followed closely by
'I'm A Lady' and the truly execrable 'Anne'.
Surely three of the most horrible songs you will hear this year.
On the basis of more warmly inclined reviews you may still wish
to explore this album but don't say I didn't warn you.
A golden spew of sound and lyric, 14 Jul 2008
This album caught my attention because Amazon put it in my recommended buys and I immediately loved the cover. On impulse, despite having heard nothing about or by Santogold I bought it and was not disappointed (my favourite impulse buy to date). The record is a mix of sounds that I am unable to accurately categorize though my best attempt would put it between modern R&B and Electronic influenced pop (dirtier though). There is the modern R&B cockiness found in the lyrics of songs like "Unstoppable" and "Creator": "me I'm a creator/ thrill is to make it up/ the rules I break got me a place/ up on the radar." However, this is backed up with heavily synthesized sounds which put it apart from mainstream R&B as it currently stands. Other songs such as "Lights Out" reveal a hot bass line with a sweet voice and fewer ambient electronic noises - you'd almost think they were by different artists. This album sounds great and I don't own anything like it, frankly I don't think there is anything like it (the nearest I could come up with was NYPC but they aren't that close) and I suggest you buy it. Unclassifiable pop genius!, 06 Jun 2008
If you put Blondie, dub reggae, punk, new wave, disco, dancehall, electro, pop and ska in a blender and pressed the button, you'd come out with something approaching Santogold's debut. If that sounds horribly arty and pretentious, though, don't fear; this is also a brilliant pop album, topped off with buckets of Brooklyn cool courtesy of Santi's Ronettes-meets-Debbie Harry voice. There's great hooks aplenty and you'll be humming these songs all summer. Yeah, okay, it's so undoubtedly trendy I expect to hear it the next time I go in Topshop, but Santogold is so much more than your average NME-endorsed chancer and far far more than (as some have claimed) a weaker version of her pal M.I.A.- and if you don't know who that is, you ought to search for 'Kala' and add it to your basket NOW. If you want to hear something fresh and exciting but still danceable and very enjoyable, you can't go wrong with this near-flawless effort from the amazing talent that is Santogold. Never thought I'd find myself agreeing with the NME but she might just be 'the Queen of all pop in 2008'! I was expecting better, 21 Aug 2008
I'd heard a lot of good things about Natty, so was looking forward to this album. But i was left a bit disappointed. Whilst there are some very good and intelligent lyrics, i felt that musically it is lacking a little. The tunes weren't anthing exceptional, and it didn't add anything to reggae. It felt a bit dated. 2000s lyrics to 1970s music. We need more men like these, 20 Aug 2008
Natty has produced a record of varying and imaginative styles brimming with intelligence and soul. Surpising strong lyrically, most of the songs revolve around the British experience. "Burn Down this place," is a biting critique of British life. Maybe it's a little pessimistic, but there's real feeling there. The chorus really rolls. "Hey Man" is another excellent track, exposing the apathy of our young generations. Added to these you have the cool, melancholic "Last Night," and the fine opener,"July."
Listen to this and try to imagine it's summer! A Good album once you've seen him live, 18 Aug 2008
I have to admit, I had never even heard of Natty until 3 days ago when I went to see Newton Faulkner in concert and where Natty was the support. And I thought he put on a great performance. Some of the lyrics are great and I loved that and more importantly at a gig, he made people dance. The performance was basic, raw and powerful. So I bought his debut and I personally love it. But that's because It reminds me of the fantastic performance he put on. I can understand why people consider this too poppy and the album is a bit too overproduced (some of the songs are), but there is definite potential here. A good example is on "Badman". The backing vocals during the Chorus are quite nice vocals. When you hear it live however, they shout out the words a bit more and it made the song, overall, more powerful.
So,(If you read that rambling, random use of words I like to call a "review") overall, this album is good but a bit overproduced and not raw and powerful enough. But if you saw him live you will get more out of it than those who haven't. Not a pure Reggae Album, 12 Aug 2008
So it seems everyone wants to categorise every piece of music they hear. Of course you can detect the Reggae influences in the singles 'July' and 'Cold Town', and in his vocal style, but what is obvious about Natty is he puts together music that he loves. He seems to make his own rules and that is why if you buy your music by category and are looking for a pure reggae album then look again. If however you just love good music then this is for you. Take a look at his influences on MySpace and it ranges from Kings of Leon to Pink Floyd, and from Yellowman to Joy Division. With a range like that would you expect a reggae album? Of course not
When I first heard Natty on Jool's I was knocked over and was desperate for this album and preordered it in early July. I have not been disappointed. The last track is the beautiful Say Bye Bye, it is a simplistic but a poignant reminder of the plight of many young British males being brought up without a male role model. Interesting Debut Release, 03 Aug 2008
Musically it's sounds authentic Jamaican until the lyrics kick in. What you have is Jamaican flavoured music crossed with English/London focused lyrics ("grey skies and McDonald fries"). It makes quite an interesting blend. Most tracks are acoustic guitar driven with a band joining in. The sound is very organic. When it works it really works - the opener "July" is an almost perfect summer track with a mellow groove. "Revolution" is his attempt to rewrite Marley's "Redemption Song" and is actually quite successful. There are a few filler tracks but for a debut it is an interesting and successful release that just does enough to make my ears perk up with curiosity. 6/10. Pretty Special, 24 Aug 2006
This is my favourite of the 2 Specials albums. 'More Specials' is quirkier, but this is equally fun and more up-tempo. I love to leap around to this record at every oportunity, (much to the annoyance of my neighbours). I could wiffle on about all of the profound lyrics and such and Terry Hall's deadpan style, but once you buy this record then you will find out for yourself. Suffice to say that this record is well worth getting for your collection. If you like that 2 tone sound, then it really doesn't get any better than this. And at this price it is a steal!!!! A masterpiece yes, 01 Jun 2006
Whilst it is indeed masterpiece of pop creation and you really must own it. It is still only a pop creation, really very pop and i wouldn't really say it sounded "fresh" on every listen. Its good for a few plays, by which time it will all be in your head already - such is the quality of the songwriting. Buy, listen, love then place on a shelf and hum. A Classic., 13 Feb 2006
This is without a shadow of a doubt one of the greatest albums ever recorded. If your are into Punk or Ska this really is a must buy. A Classic of Musical Re-Invention. Brilliant !, 25 Sep 2004
The Specials album is and was without doubt, a fantastic album. Anyone with any appreciation for music whatsoever, should buy this. The beats are great, the lyrics are great, the tunes are great. A great shame so much of our modern music is so dull and spiritless compared to music like this. As much a breath of fresh air as it was all those years ago. Superb !!!!! Am i missing something of the first hand Ska experience?, 15 Aug 2004
Having recently decided to correct one or two oversights in my music collection I bought this C.D. Ska was one of the few genres that passed me by originally.( The other being jazz funk which I've never considered a great loss.) Of course I heard all the singles and I even bought some of them but really I was far too pale and interesting and well dull to really explore music that despite it's often serious subject matter often seemed to me an excuse to indulge in lots of silly knees up dancing. This 2002 re-mastered version of the 1979 debut album by The Specials seemed to me the perfect place to start. "Ghost Town" is after all one of the greatest number 1,s of all time while "Gangsters" is a superbly idiosyncratic song. Plus it's produced by a sprightly youth called Elvis Costello which is something I never knew till I read it on these very pages. ...And it's great, with some truly wonderful songs and an irresistible energy and laconic humour. However I don't think it's quite the all-out masterpiece that many of my fellow reviewers think it is, and I think I know why. The live cuts ,"Monkey Man" off this album and the single version of "Too Much Too Young" exude a tremendous blast of the hedonistic verve and sense of communal spirit that existed around the Ska scene and i, never experienced that first hand so in a sense I'm coming into this album cold and lacking the empirical knowledge of the Ska experience..
It's taut wired energy seems to be lifted straight from the aftermath of punk and the genesis of the new-wave movement but thrown in with rhythms of reggae, which of course bands like The Clash had already incorporated into their sound, and elements of dub and R & B it's an intoxicating mix and when it all gels together it's fantastic., but I found some of the material here a little repetitive (Which is one of the problems I have with reggae.) and one or two of the songs a touch mundane. "Too Hot" and "Blank Expression" are prime examples of this. Mainly though this is terrific stuff." Concrete Jungle", "Little Bitch", "Nite Klub" and "You're Wondering Know" which sounds like a track off Enos,s "Here Comes the Warm Jets" particularly. Even the six minute version of "Too Much Too Young" though lacking the vivacious outrage of the live single version is great. "A Message to You Rudy" still sounds fresh as well.
I really missed out when I pompously ignored this stuff first time round and now I'm way too old to do the silly knees up dance............I think.
In a nutshell..., 08 Aug 2008
This is an absolute 100% reggae classic. The movie is memorable, authentic and hip, the soundtrack timeless and brilliant. Every home should have one...
Uplifting, 04 Aug 2008
This disc has so many great reggae classics, at such a cheap price, that it's a great addition to any CD collection. It's like sitting on a beach in the tropics, sipping ice cold rum...
Reggae-tastic!!, 15 Oct 2002
This is a brilliant introduction for anyone who thinks Jamaican music begins and ends with Bob Marley. From the ska of Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town") and The Maytals ("Pressure Drop" - later covered with less success by The Clash) to the more soulful efforts of the magnificent Jimmy Cliff (his three most classic tunes are included here, two of them twice for some reason), there isn't a dud track on offer. Possibly the finest reggae album of all time.
just brilliant, 14 Aug 2002
Put simply, this album will leave you feeling great. From the upbeat dance of '007' (oh oh seven) to the heart breaking 'Many Rivers To Cross' this album will lift you spirits if you love reggae and make you love reggae if you don't already. A classic, buy this album, sit back and enjoy.
You will be singing the songs for weeks, 11 Apr 2001
This is the original sound track to the movie and is well worth listening to. You will know most of the songs already and won't be able to stop singing them. Jimmy Cliff really was a talented man and this CD is definately worth the money. It is no longer available in UK shops
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Flawless introduction to one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century, 02 Aug 2008
I have such fond memories of this album. I don't actually own the cd, but I was given a copy of it on cassette a few years ago- which I wore out in about a month. I was heavily into punk (real punk i.e. Sex Pistols, Clash) at the time and had read about the link between punk and reggae in the 1970s. Like most people, hearing Bob Marley was my first real experience of reggae and it began a love affair that continues to this day. Hearing this wonderful, utterly timeless music was a revelation to my 14-year-old self. Marley was equally adept at writing beautiful love songs, feelgood anthems and political protests and the scope of his talent is well represented here. Legend is that rare beast- a flawless compilation album. If you're a casual fan, buy this and you'll soon be wanting to own every song Marley ever recorded. There are few artists (bar maybe Dylan and the Beatles) who released as many great albums in succession as Marley. If you're baffled and can't decide which one to choose, this is a great introduction. Even if you don't like reggae (what kind of person are you?) you'll like this. Every Track Is Amazing!, 10 Jul 2008
Every track 1 to 16 are amazing!! words cant describe how good this album is!!! thats why this review is so short!! Much better than I first thought, 11 Jan 2008
I first heard of Bob Marley when watching I Am Legend at the cinema, and liked what I heard so I looked him up on Amazon and liked the preview tracks, and all the 16 (at the time) 5 star ratings said it all! So I bought it and when I first played it I didn@t like it, can you believe that, but when I played it a second time and each time (I can't stop playing it now!) I get bowled over - if you are a new comer like me - give it a chance - it's brilliant! Well worth the money! He is a LEGEND, 03 Jan 2008
For me this is my favourite marley album every song is a classic,obviously
there are many more but for them all you whould have a 10 disc cd.But anyway its a great album ,so if you love bob marley then you should diffently pick it up its a must.ONE love If you are to buy just one Reggae album get this one, 31 Aug 2007
This album is aptly named; Bob Marley's music has touched the world, and this compilation does even more justice to his brilliance than the original release of "Legend" -- better, crisper sound and "Exodus," in its complete form. There was never an excuse for having the shorter version of this great song on this album and it always took away from the album for me but now Legend is the perfect album. This reissue has improved and the sound is great, all the lyrics and a good essay on Bob, and the 2 new "Bonus" tracks is a great addition to this package. "Exodus" is the best reason to toss your old "Legend" aside.
Everyone knows all the great songs from this great man. With sweet songs like "Is This Love, "No Woman, No Cry" (a recording of the famous live performance), and the empowering "Get Up Stand Up." There is a song for nearly any mood. It seems that EVERYONE, whether they're into hip-hop or rock or country can dig Bob Marley. Not many artists can do what he had done. That being said, this album is just about the most versatile disc conceivable. Feeling a little low - just play "Three Little Birds" or "Is This Love?" Need some music to get your party started? play the infectious "Jamming" and "Could You Be Loved" will do the trick. Looking to chill out with your significant other? "Waiting in Vain" (just about the most beautiful song ever conceived) or "Stir It Up" will set the mood straight.
Most of the tracks on this album are songs that were paramount for Bob Marley and the Wailers' career in the seventies and eighties. Bob Marley's "Legend" is an excellent album, definitely a must have.
The Formula Is Good, 23 Aug 2008
Listen to anything remotely resembling pop music these days and you will always find a trace of the formulaic about it. If nothing else, the 21st century has refined pop music into something of a formulaic commodity. Mind you, there are some would argue Mickey Most was doing the same thing back in 1973...
Santogold's debut does contain some ambitions to meet some kind of blueprint. Upon first hearing I found it utterly generic - a record in search of a hit, if you like. The sound is clean and somewhat calculated.
Then after a few plays the thing reveals something of a little more substance. This may be slightly formulaic, ticking the electro-indie pop of "LES Girls" to the bouncy thrash pop of "Say Aha" or the elctro funk of "Creator" (which has a whiff of M.I.A.) about it. Suddely it starts to assert some individuality. Not something which instanly grabs you by the throat, yet turns out to be pretty satisfying.
This is a modern pop album, shifting through the genres gently morphing into some its interesting peers. After a few plays the record does reveal its better nature. Worth giving it the time to grow - not something we do in this modern age. This is one formula that is good. If you like M.I.A and Missy Elliott..., 04 Aug 2008
I brought this album after seeing Santogold perform a mash up with Roots Manouver, I have not been dissapointed. At first her voice has a similar same sound to Nelly Furtado but the originality of the music makes her stand out. If you like the party, rave, feel of M.I.A then this is definately a good investment, there is an element of ska and rave to all the tracks, ones to skip straight to are Creator and Lights Out. Labels For Less, 19 Jul 2008
The Wolf first encountered Ms White and her cohorts on the estimable
Mr Holland's variety show 'Later' early in 2008.
Some months later, given a knock-down price at my local music emporium,
Santogold has eventually found its' way into my range of hearing.
My somewhat obsessive-compulsive nature usually leads me to peel
extraneous sticky labels from CD cases as soon as I am able.
Mrs Wolf believes this to be one of my most annoying habits as they are
particularly difficult to remove from paws when dropped lazily on the
floor of our cave.
One such adhesive irritation, admittedly only half-read, may have displayed
the words "pop", ""of" and "queen' (the term "undisputed' may also have been present).
If I am wrong about this matter I apologise for my inattention. If memory serves
me correctly however "pop", "of" and "queen" references seem to me to be both
misapplied and innacurate.
I honestly can't remember the last time I was left feeling so despondent
by a new musical experience.
(Actually the last time was probably Kelly Osborne's 'Sleeping In The Nothing').
This is dull, uninventive retro-electro-pop of the worst pedigree.
Ms White barks, yelps and ululates her way through this dismal collection,
paying scant attention to matters of tonal and dynamic control and quality.
The perpetrators' intention had doubtless been to create a work of
sophisticated urban cool. In this they have failed to a miserable degree.
Historic lowpoints include 'Creator' followed closely by
'I'm A Lady' and the truly execrable 'Anne'.
Surely three of the most horrible songs you will hear this year.
On the basis of more warmly inclined reviews you may still wish
to explore this album but don't say I didn't warn you.
A golden spew of sound and lyric, 14 Jul 2008
This album caught my attention because Amazon put it in my recommended buys and I immediately loved the cover. On impulse, despite having heard nothing about or by Santogold I bought it and was not disappointed (my favourite impulse buy to date). The record is a mix of sounds that I am unable to accurately categorize though my best attempt would put it between modern R&B and Electronic influenced pop (dirtier though). There is the modern R&B cockiness found in the lyrics of songs like "Unstoppable" and "Creator": "me I'm a creator/ thrill is to make it up/ the rules I break got me a place/ up on the radar." However, this is backed up with heavily synthesized sounds which put it apart from mainstream R&B as it currently stands. Other songs such as "Lights Out" reveal a hot bass line with a sweet voice and fewer ambient electronic noises - you'd almost think they were by different artists. This album sounds great and I don't own anything like it, frankly I don't think there is anything like it (the nearest I could come up with was NYPC but they aren't that close) and I suggest you buy it. Unclassifiable pop genius!, 06 Jun 2008
If you put Blondie, dub reggae, punk, new wave, disco, dancehall, electro, pop and ska in a blender and pressed the button, you'd come out with something approaching Santogold's debut. If that sounds horribly arty and pretentious, though, don't fear; this is also a brilliant pop album, topped off with buckets of Brooklyn cool courtesy of Santi's Ronettes-meets-Debbie Harry voice. There's great hooks aplenty and you'll be humming these songs all summer. Yeah, okay, it's so undoubtedly trendy I expect to hear it the next time I go in Topshop, but Santogold is so much more than your average NME-endorsed chancer and far far more than (as some have claimed) a weaker version of her pal M.I.A.- and if you don't know who that is, you ought to search for 'Kala' and add it to your basket NOW. If you want to hear something fresh and exciting but still danceable and very enjoyable, you can't go wrong with this near-flawless effort from the amazing talent that is Santogold. Never thought I'd find myself agreeing with the NME but she might just be 'the Queen of all pop in 2008'! I was expecting better, 21 Aug 2008
I'd heard a lot of good things about Natty, so was looking forward to this album. But i was left a bit disappointed. Whilst there are some very good and intelligent lyrics, i felt that musically it is lacking a little. The tunes weren't anthing exceptional, and it didn't add anything to reggae. It felt a bit dated. 2000s lyrics to 1970s music. We need more men like these, 20 Aug 2008
Natty has produced a record of varying and imaginative styles brimming with intelligence and soul. Surpising strong lyrically, most of the songs revolve around the British experience. "Burn Down this place," is a biting critique of British life. Maybe it's a little pessimistic, but there's real feeling there. The chorus really rolls. "Hey Man" is another excellent track, exposing the apathy of our young generations. Added to these you have the cool, melancholic "Last Night," and the fine opener,"July."
Listen to this and try to imagine it's summer! A Good album once you've seen him live, 18 Aug 2008
I have to admit, I had never even heard of Natty until 3 days ago when I went to see Newton Faulkner in concert and where Natty was the support. And I thought he put on a great performance. Some of the lyrics are great and I loved that and more importantly at a gig, he made people dance. The performance was basic, raw and powerful. So I bought his debut and I personally love it. But that's because It reminds me of the fantastic performance he put on. I can understand why people consider this too poppy and the album is a bit too overproduced (some of the songs are), but there is definite potential here. A good example is on "Badman". The backing vocals during the Chorus are quite nice vocals. When you hear it live however, they shout out the words a bit more and it made the song, overall, more powerful.
So,(If you read that rambling, random use of words I like to call a "review") overall, this album is good but a bit overproduced and not raw and powerful enough. But if you saw him live you will get more out of it than those who haven't. Not a pure Reggae Album, 12 Aug 2008
So it seems everyone wants to categorise every piece of music they hear. Of course you can detect the Reggae influences in the singles 'July' and 'Cold Town', and in his vocal style, but what is obvious about Natty is he puts together music that he loves. He seems to make his own rules and that is why if you buy your music by category and are looking for a pure reggae album then look again. If however you just love good music then this is for you. Take a look at his influences on MySpace and it ranges from Kings of Leon to Pink Floyd, and from Yellowman to Joy Division. With a range like that would you expect a reggae album? Of course not
When I first heard Natty on Jool's I was knocked over and was desperate for this album and preordered it in early July. I have not been disappointed. The last track is the beautiful Say Bye Bye, it is a simplistic but a poignant reminder of the plight of many young British males being brought up without a male role model. Interesting Debut Release, 03 Aug 2008
Musically it's sounds authentic Jamaican until the lyrics kick in. What you have is Jamaican flavoured music crossed with English/London focused lyrics ("grey skies and McDonald fries"). It makes quite an interesting blend. Most tracks are acoustic guitar driven with a band joining in. The sound is very organic. When it works it really works - the opener "July" is an almost perfect summer track with a mellow groove. "Revolution" is his attempt to rewrite Marley's "Redemption Song" and is actually quite successful. There are a few filler tracks but for a debut it is an interesting and successful release that just does enough to make my ears perk up with curiosity. 6/10. Pretty Special, 24 Aug 2006
This is my favourite of the 2 Specials albums. 'More Specials' is quirkier, but this is equally fun and more up-tempo. I love to leap around to this record at every oportunity, (much to the annoyance of my neighbours). I could wiffle on about all of the profound lyrics and such and Terry Hall's deadpan style, but once you buy this record then you will find out for yourself. Suffice to say that this record is well worth getting for your collection. If you like that 2 tone sound, then it really doesn't get any better than this. And at this price it is a steal!!!! A masterpiece yes, 01 Jun 2006
Whilst it is indeed masterpiece of pop creation and you really must own it. It is still only a pop creation, really very pop and i wouldn't really say it sounded "fresh" on every listen. Its good for a few plays, by which time it will all be in your head already - such is the quality of the songwriting. Buy, listen, love then place on a shelf and hum. A Classic., 13 Feb 2006
This is without a shadow of a doubt one of the greatest albums ever recorded. If your are into Punk or Ska this really is a must buy. A Classic of Musical Re-Invention. Brilliant !, 25 Sep 2004
The Specials album is and was without doubt, a fantastic album. Anyone with any appreciation for music whatsoever, should buy this. The beats are great, the lyrics are great, the tunes are great. A great shame so much of our modern music is so dull and spiritless compared to music like this. As much a breath of fresh air as it was all those years ago. Superb !!!!! Am i missing something of the first hand Ska experience?, 15 Aug 2004
Having recently decided to correct one or two oversights in my music collection I bought this C.D. Ska was one of the few genres that passed me by originally.( The other being jazz funk which I've never considered a great loss.) Of course I heard all the singles and I even bought some of them but really I was far too pale and interesting and well dull to really explore music that despite it's often serious subject matter often seemed to me an excuse to indulge in lots of silly knees up dancing. This 2002 re-mastered version of the 1979 debut album by The Specials seemed to me the perfect place to start. "Ghost Town" is after all one of the greatest number 1,s of all time while "Gangsters" is a superbly idiosyncratic song. Plus it's produced by a sprightly youth called Elvis Costello which is something I never knew till I read it on these very pages. ...And it's great, with some truly wonderful songs and an irresistible energy and laconic humour. However I don't think it's quite the all-out masterpiece that many of my fellow reviewers think it is, and I think I know why. The live cuts ,"Monkey Man" off this album and the single version of "Too Much Too Young" exude a tremendous blast of the hedonistic verve and sense of communal spirit that existed around the Ska scene and i, never experienced that first hand so in a sense I'm coming into this album cold and lacking the empirical knowledge of the Ska experience..
It's taut wired energy seems to be lifted straight from the aftermath of punk and the genesis of the new-wave movement but thrown in with rhythms of reggae, which of course bands like The Clash had already incorporated into their sound, and elements of dub and R & B it's an intoxicating mix and when it all gels together it's fantastic., but I found some of the material here a little repetitive (Which is one of the problems I have with reggae.) and one or two of the songs a touch mundane. "Too Hot" and "Blank Expression" are prime examples of this. Mainly though this is terrific stuff." Concrete Jungle", "Little Bitch", "Nite Klub" and "You're Wondering Know" which sounds like a track off Enos,s "Here Comes the Warm Jets" particularly. Even the six minute version of "Too Much Too Young" though lacking the vivacious outrage of the live single version is great. "A Message to You Rudy" still sounds fresh as well.
I really missed out when I pompously ignored this stuff first time round and now I'm way too old to do the silly knees up dance............I think.
In a nutshell..., 08 Aug 2008
This is an absolute 100% reggae classic. The movie is memorable, authentic and hip, the soundtrack timeless and brilliant. Every home should have one...
Uplifting, 04 Aug 2008
This disc has so many great reggae classics, at such a cheap price, that it's a great addition to any CD collection. It's like sitting on a beach in the tropics, sipping ice cold rum...
Reggae-tastic!!, 15 Oct 2002
This is a brilliant introduction for anyone who thinks Jamaican music begins and ends with Bob Marley. From the ska of Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town") and The Maytals ("Pressure Drop" - later covered with less success by The Clash) to the more soulful efforts of the magnificent Jimmy Cliff (his three most classic tunes are included here, two of them twice for some reason), there isn't a dud track on offer. Possibly the finest reggae album of all time.
just brilliant, 14 Aug 2002
Put simply, this album will leave you feeling great. From the upbeat dance of '007' (oh oh seven) to the heart breaking 'Many Rivers To Cross' this album will lift you spirits if you love reggae and make you love reggae if you don't already. A classic, buy this album, sit back and enjoy.
You will be singing the songs for weeks, 11 Apr 2001
This is the original sound track to the movie and is well worth listening to. You will know most of the songs already and won't be able to stop singing them. Jimmy Cliff really was a talented man and this CD is definately worth the money. It is no longer available in UK shops
Immaculate, 12 Aug 2008
Dancehall and ragga have never been my music choices at home. Yet, with 'London Zoo', I found myself strangely drawn to the extreme melting pressure of The Bug's sounds. This is a deeply futuristic album drawing on Caribbean heritage - and, as such, featuring some fierce MC-ing.
The lyrical content is intelligent, intelligible and interesting. The bass-lines are deeply sonic and the drums pound proudly across your ears.
These elements mean that 'London Zoo' is my tip for album of 2008.
I don't work for Ninja Tune, but when they release something like this - I wish I did.
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Flawless introduction to one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century, 02 Aug 2008
I have such fond memories of this album. I don't actually own the cd, but I was given a copy of it on cassette a few years ago- which I wore out in about a month. I was heavily into punk (real punk i.e. Sex Pistols, Clash) at the time and had read about the link between punk and reggae in the 1970s. Like most people, hearing Bob Marley was my first real experience of reggae and it began a love affair that continues to this day. Hearing this wonderful, utterly timeless music was a revelation to my 14-year-old self. Marley was equally adept at writing beautiful love songs, feelgood anthems and political protests and the scope of his talent is well represented here. Legend is that rare beast- a flawless compilation album. If you're a casual fan, buy this and you'll soon be wanting to own every song Marley ever recorded. There are few artists (bar maybe Dylan and the Beatles) who released as many great albums in succession as Marley. If you're baffled and can't decide which one to choose, this is a great introduction. Even if you don't like reggae (what kind of person are you?) you'll like this.
Every Track Is Amazing!, 10 Jul 2008
Every track 1 to 16 are amazing!! words cant describe how good this album is!!! thats why this review is so short!!
Much better than I first thought, 11 Jan 2008
I first heard of Bob Marley when watching I Am Legend at the cinema, and liked what I heard so I looked him up on Amazon and liked the preview tracks, and all the 16 (at the time) 5 star ratings said it all! So I bought it and when I first played it I didn@t like it, can you believe that, but when I played it a second time and each time (I can't stop playing it now!) I get bowled over - if you are a new comer like me - give it a chance - it's brilliant! Well worth the money!
He is a LEGEND, 03 Jan 2008
For me this is my favourite marley album every song is a classic,obviously
there are many more but for them all you whould have a 10 disc cd.But anyway its a great album ,so if you love bob marley then you should diffently pick it up its a must.ONE love
If you are to buy just one Reggae album get this one, 31 Aug 2007
This album is aptly named; Bob Marley's music has touched the world, and this compilation does even more justice to his brilliance than the original release of "Legend" -- better, crisper sound and "Exodus," in its complete form. There was never an excuse for having the shorter version of this great song on this album and it always took away from the album for me but now Legend is the perfect album. This reissue has improved and the sound is great, all the lyrics and a good essay on Bob, and the 2 new "Bonus" tracks is a great addition to this package. "Exodus" is the best reason to toss your old "Legend" aside.
Everyone knows all the great songs from this great man. With sweet songs like "Is This Love, "No Woman, No Cry" (a recording of the famous live performance), and the empowering "Get Up Stand Up." There is a song for nearly any mood. It seems that EVERYONE, whether they're into hip-hop or rock or country can dig Bob Marley. Not many artists can do what he had done. That being said, this album is just about the most versatile disc conceivable. Feeling a little low - just play "Three Little Birds" or "Is This Love?" Need some music to get your party started? play the infectious "Jamming" and "Could You Be Loved" will do the trick. Looking to chill out with your significant other? "Waiting in Vain" (just about the most beautiful song ever conceived) or "Stir It Up" will set the mood straight.
Most of the tracks on this album are songs that were paramount for Bob Marley and the Wailers' career in the seventies and eighties. Bob Marley's "Legend" is an excellent album, definitely a must have.
The Formula Is Good, 23 Aug 2008
Listen to anything remotely resembling pop music these days and you will always find a trace of the formulaic about it. If nothing else, the 21st century has refined pop music into something of a formulaic commodity. Mind you, there are some would argue Mickey Most was doing the same thing back in 1973...
Santogold's debut does contain some ambitions to meet some kind of blueprint. Upon first hearing I found it utterly generic - a record in search of a hit, if you like. The sound is clean and somewhat calculated.
Then after a few plays the thing reveals something of a little more substance. This may be slightly formulaic, ticking the electro-indie pop of "LES Girls" to the bouncy thrash pop of "Say Aha" or the elctro funk of "Creator" (which has a whiff of | | |