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Roots Manuva;
Big Dada;
2008-09-01;
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Slime and Reason presents an altogether more cheery Rodney Smith to the troubled soul we met on 2005's Awfully Deep, a record that found its creator battling depression and fighting demons from the psychiatrist's chair. Indeed, lead-off single "Buff Nuff" is possibly Roots Manuva's plain silliest track to date, a wobbly dancehall number produced by Sheffield newcomer Toddla T. Elsewhere on Slime and Reason, though, we find Roots Manuva seeking a happy mid-point between gloom and frivolity, musing on life and love with his unique philosophy of world-wearied wisdom, fire-and-brimstone religion, and sly British humour. "Again and Again" is one of Roots' finest tracks to date, a bumping British digi-reggae cut featuring a cameo from Ricky Ranking. "Let the Spirit Move You", produced by Metronomy's Joseph Mount, is balmy electro-pop in a minor key. And "It's Me Oh Lord" finds Smith revisting his past as the child of a Pentecostal preacher, a chilly gospel number swathed in thick, gloopy synthesiser, heavy with spiritual musings. Slime and Reason might be diverse in tone, but it's the sort of record that allows a talent like Smith to show off his range, and on this evidence, there's few who can touch him. --Louis Pattison
Customer Reviews
best british hip-hop album by a mile, 18 Sep 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record.
The best album yet!!!, 07 Sep 2008
This is the best album Roots Manuva has done to date. Even better than 'dare i say it' Run Come Save Me. Buy this album you wont be disapointed.
Roots Manuva- Slime & Reason LP Review (8.5/10), 30 Jul 2008
South London's finest Rooty-Toot Maunva (aka Rodney Smith) is back with his fourth and most varied album yet. 3 years since his last release proper, Roots Manuva has shown he is an artist who hasn't been afraid to experiment with his sound, implementing a host of influences from the classic roots-reggae to electro; analogue dub to rocksteady funk. His ability to fuse these base elements into a product that is undeniably his own has led to his music being instantly recognisable, what with the warping dub-plates and skanking electroid melodics. Add to this his sharp, patois-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that address issues from the music industry to urban society, gal-dem to relationships, and you have the proof behind why Roots is deservedly one of the UK's biggest hip-hop stars.
With `Slime & Reason', Roots ability to craft catchy skeletal melodies out of fractured beats and warped sonic's has reached a new level. From the entrancing Dr Dre meets Burial tuneage of `The Show Must Go On' to the analog synth-attack of `It's Me Oh Lord' he injects a danceable aesthetic into already animated soundscapes. The superhero leftfield jazz-hop of `Well Alright' is like The Herbaliser meets a stripped down Cinematic Orchestra at a New Flesh concert, whilst the sidewinding 8-bit melody and out-of-sync bass burble of `Do 4 Self' proves to be an entrancing backing to Roots energetic and on-point flowage. Not content to rest on his laurels, Roots injects a wider range of Caribbean-influences into his sound, influences which are distorted and molded into the playful yet focused Manuva aesthetic. `Again + Again' is playfully ruptured calypso complete with rastafied Elephant Man-esque flows whilst `Buff Nuff' is a dirty piece of pounding bashment designed for mega-bumper shakage with its repetitively engaging choral section and fluttering tribal percussion. On `Let The Spirit', he carves out a wonderfully tranced-out 90's arcade-game synth and burbling bass oozes to create a dark and progressive instrumental for his powerful vocals.
Roots Manuva's previous albums have been (ever-so-slightly) blighted by some lazy word-play as in some tracks his flows have been less than rhythmic and are reduced down to talking pace, thus not triggering off any energy. With `Slime & Reason', his verbage is perfectly aligned to the beatscapes, accelerating and decelerating with the beats to create smooth-flowing energy as well as consistency. This alongside the matured arrangements and (trademark) warm analog production techniques have led to a lavish and challenging album which is sure to delight fans of old and invite newcomers. Although there is no epic stand-out track like `Motion 5000', the release ultimately proves to be an extremely consistent long-player which continually impresses with its exciting variety, meticulously crafted and interesting beatscapes and focused, tongue-in cheek rhyming. (AM)
For fans of: The Herbaliser, New Flesh for Old, Skinnyman
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London Zoo
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The Bug;
Ninja Tune;
2008-07-07;
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Customer Reviews
best british hip-hop album by a mile, 18 Sep 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record.
The best album yet!!!, 07 Sep 2008
This is the best album Roots Manuva has done to date. Even better than 'dare i say it' Run Come Save Me. Buy this album you wont be disapointed.
Roots Manuva- Slime & Reason LP Review (8.5/10), 30 Jul 2008
South London's finest Rooty-Toot Maunva (aka Rodney Smith) is back with his fourth and most varied album yet. 3 years since his last release proper, Roots Manuva has shown he is an artist who hasn't been afraid to experiment with his sound, implementing a host of influences from the classic roots-reggae to electro; analogue dub to rocksteady funk. His ability to fuse these base elements into a product that is undeniably his own has led to his music being instantly recognisable, what with the warping dub-plates and skanking electroid melodics. Add to this his sharp, patois-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that address issues from the music industry to urban society, gal-dem to relationships, and you have the proof behind why Roots is deservedly one of the UK's biggest hip-hop stars.
With `Slime & Reason', Roots ability to craft catchy skeletal melodies out of fractured beats and warped sonic's has reached a new level. From the entrancing Dr Dre meets Burial tuneage of `The Show Must Go On' to the analog synth-attack of `It's Me Oh Lord' he injects a danceable aesthetic into already animated soundscapes. The superhero leftfield jazz-hop of `Well Alright' is like The Herbaliser meets a stripped down Cinematic Orchestra at a New Flesh concert, whilst the sidewinding 8-bit melody and out-of-sync bass burble of `Do 4 Self' proves to be an entrancing backing to Roots energetic and on-point flowage. Not content to rest on his laurels, Roots injects a wider range of Caribbean-influences into his sound, influences which are distorted and molded into the playful yet focused Manuva aesthetic. `Again + Again' is playfully ruptured calypso complete with rastafied Elephant Man-esque flows whilst `Buff Nuff' is a dirty piece of pounding bashment designed for mega-bumper shakage with its repetitively engaging choral section and fluttering tribal percussion. On `Let The Spirit', he carves out a wonderfully tranced-out 90's arcade-game synth and burbling bass oozes to create a dark and progressive instrumental for his powerful vocals.
Roots Manuva's previous albums have been (ever-so-slightly) blighted by some lazy word-play as in some tracks his flows have been less than rhythmic and are reduced down to talking pace, thus not triggering off any energy. With `Slime & Reason', his verbage is perfectly aligned to the beatscapes, accelerating and decelerating with the beats to create smooth-flowing energy as well as consistency. This alongside the matured arrangements and (trademark) warm analog production techniques have led to a lavish and challenging album which is sure to delight fans of old and invite newcomers. Although there is no epic stand-out track like `Motion 5000', the release ultimately proves to be an extremely consistent long-player which continually impresses with its exciting variety, meticulously crafted and interesting beatscapes and focused, tongue-in cheek rhyming. (AM)
For fans of: The Herbaliser, New Flesh for Old, Skinnyman
Sub Mind Bass Blowing!, 30 Oct 2008
At first I was so dubious about this, I wasnt sure I would like its 'dubby' feel or its Dancehall-Step as I was more interested in a sub-bass dubstep / grime fest. But this release has made me mature and avoid grimey angry litte brats!
Also, what really blew my mind was the connection to ICE, GOD, Techno Animal and Dalek! Brilliant!
Each song on this album is a winner, individual and so diverse and progressive. Considering I got into this genre via getting bored of low-end sonic doom (Sunn, Earth, Melvins)...I cant wait to get more of it!
SKENG!
London Zoo - The Bug, 18 Oct 2008
I read a review in the paper and went out on a limb for this record. I was really surprised how much I liked it. It covers a lot of the dubstep genre, whilst extending into others. Very good, and in my Top Ten of albums for 2008.
Album of the Year?, 05 Oct 2008
If this isn't the actual best album of the year it's damned close. A perfect mix of ragga, dance and dancehall. It's dark and gritty yet somehow has an uplifting feel to it. The sound of the UK today? Well certainly the sound of much of urban UK.
This is what British music should be about the heady mix of styles that create something special rather than endless Radiohead wanabees. You get the feeling that groundbreaking music is being made here. There is a Leftfield / Prodigy feel to it but it would be wrong to entirely link it - it' special because it is different.
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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best british hip-hop album by a mile, 18 Sep 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record.
The best album yet!!!, 07 Sep 2008
This is the best album Roots Manuva has done to date. Even better than 'dare i say it' Run Come Save Me. Buy this album you wont be disapointed.
Roots Manuva- Slime & Reason LP Review (8.5/10), 30 Jul 2008
South London's finest Rooty-Toot Maunva (aka Rodney Smith) is back with his fourth and most varied album yet. 3 years since his last release proper, Roots Manuva has shown he is an artist who hasn't been afraid to experiment with his sound, implementing a host of influences from the classic roots-reggae to electro; analogue dub to rocksteady funk. His ability to fuse these base elements into a product that is undeniably his own has led to his music being instantly recognisable, what with the warping dub-plates and skanking electroid melodics. Add to this his sharp, patois-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that address issues from the music industry to urban society, gal-dem to relationships, and you have the proof behind why Roots is deservedly one of the UK's biggest hip-hop stars.
With `Slime & Reason', Roots ability to craft catchy skeletal melodies out of fractured beats and warped sonic's has reached a new level. From the entrancing Dr Dre meets Burial tuneage of `The Show Must Go On' to the analog synth-attack of `It's Me Oh Lord' he injects a danceable aesthetic into already animated soundscapes. The superhero leftfield jazz-hop of `Well Alright' is like The Herbaliser meets a stripped down Cinematic Orchestra at a New Flesh concert, whilst the sidewinding 8-bit melody and out-of-sync bass burble of `Do 4 Self' proves to be an entrancing backing to Roots energetic and on-point flowage. Not content to rest on his laurels, Roots injects a wider range of Caribbean-influences into his sound, influences which are distorted and molded into the playful yet focused Manuva aesthetic. `Again + Again' is playfully ruptured calypso complete with rastafied Elephant Man-esque flows whilst `Buff Nuff' is a dirty piece of pounding bashment designed for mega-bumper shakage with its repetitively engaging choral section and fluttering tribal percussion. On `Let The Spirit', he carves out a wonderfully tranced-out 90's arcade-game synth and burbling bass oozes to create a dark and progressive instrumental for his powerful vocals.
Roots Manuva's previous albums have been (ever-so-slightly) blighted by some lazy word-play as in some tracks his flows have been less than rhythmic and are reduced down to talking pace, thus not triggering off any energy. With `Slime & Reason', his verbage is perfectly aligned to the beatscapes, accelerating and decelerating with the beats to create smooth-flowing energy as well as consistency. This alongside the matured arrangements and (trademark) warm analog production techniques have led to a lavish and challenging album which is sure to delight fans of old and invite newcomers. Although there is no epic stand-out track like `Motion 5000', the release ultimately proves to be an extremely consistent long-player which continually impresses with its exciting variety, meticulously crafted and interesting beatscapes and focused, tongue-in cheek rhyming. (AM)
For fans of: The Herbaliser, New Flesh for Old, Skinnyman
Sub Mind Bass Blowing!, 30 Oct 2008
At first I was so dubious about this, I wasnt sure I would like its 'dubby' feel or its Dancehall-Step as I was more interested in a sub-bass dubstep / grime fest. But this release has made me mature and avoid grimey angry litte brats!
Also, what really blew my mind was the connection to ICE, GOD, Techno Animal and Dalek! Brilliant!
Each song on this album is a winner, individual and so diverse and progressive. Considering I got into this genre via getting bored of low-end sonic doom (Sunn, Earth, Melvins)...I cant wait to get more of it!
SKENG!
London Zoo - The Bug, 18 Oct 2008
I read a review in the paper and went out on a limb for this record. I was really surprised how much I liked it. It covers a lot of the dubstep genre, whilst extending into others. Very good, and in my Top Ten of albums for 2008.
Album of the Year?, 05 Oct 2008
If this isn't the actual best album of the year it's damned close. A perfect mix of ragga, dance and dancehall. It's dark and gritty yet somehow has an uplifting feel to it. The sound of the UK today? Well certainly the sound of much of urban UK.
This is what British music should be about the heady mix of styles that create something special rather than endless Radiohead wanabees. You get the feeling that groundbreaking music is being made here. There is a Leftfield / Prodigy feel to it but it would be wrong to entirely link it - it' special because it is different.
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.
Great ska stuff, 31 Jan 2005
This CD is worth buying for Bush Doctor alone. A brilliant fast blues/jazz-type piano played over a pumping bass rhythm and driving reggae rhythm. This is an instrumental of Peter Tosh' record of the same name - but that's what the Music Doctors did par excellence. It was also used as the backing track for Madness' Don't Quote Me On That. Warefare is also brilliant. I have both in vinyl and was really pleased to find them on CD. Reggae in your jeggae a lot with this one...
Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to.
Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to.
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Music Of The Sun
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Rihanna;
Mercury Records Ltd (London);
2005-08-29;
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Customer Reviews
best british hip-hop album by a mile, 18 Sep 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record. The best album yet!!!, 07 Sep 2008
This is the best album Roots Manuva has done to date. Even better than 'dare i say it' Run Come Save Me. Buy this album you wont be disapointed. Roots Manuva- Slime & Reason LP Review (8.5/10), 30 Jul 2008
South London's finest Rooty-Toot Maunva (aka Rodney Smith) is back with his fourth and most varied album yet. 3 years since his last release proper, Roots Manuva has shown he is an artist who hasn't been afraid to experiment with his sound, implementing a host of influences from the classic roots-reggae to electro; analogue dub to rocksteady funk. His ability to fuse these base elements into a product that is undeniably his own has led to his music being instantly recognisable, what with the warping dub-plates and skanking electroid melodics. Add to this his sharp, patois-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that address issues from the music industry to urban society, gal-dem to relationships, and you have the proof behind why Roots is deservedly one of the UK's biggest hip-hop stars.
With `Slime & Reason', Roots ability to craft catchy skeletal melodies out of fractured beats and warped sonic's has reached a new level. From the entrancing Dr Dre meets Burial tuneage of `The Show Must Go On' to the analog synth-attack of `It's Me Oh Lord' he injects a danceable aesthetic into already animated soundscapes. The superhero leftfield jazz-hop of `Well Alright' is like The Herbaliser meets a stripped down Cinematic Orchestra at a New Flesh concert, whilst the sidewinding 8-bit melody and out-of-sync bass burble of `Do 4 Self' proves to be an entrancing backing to Roots energetic and on-point flowage. Not content to rest on his laurels, Roots injects a wider range of Caribbean-influences into his sound, influences which are distorted and molded into the playful yet focused Manuva aesthetic. `Again + Again' is playfully ruptured calypso complete with rastafied Elephant Man-esque flows whilst `Buff Nuff' is a dirty piece of pounding bashment designed for mega-bumper shakage with its repetitively engaging choral section and fluttering tribal percussion. On `Let The Spirit', he carves out a wonderfully tranced-out 90's arcade-game synth and burbling bass oozes to create a dark and progressive instrumental for his powerful vocals.
Roots Manuva's previous albums have been (ever-so-slightly) blighted by some lazy word-play as in some tracks his flows have been less than rhythmic and are reduced down to talking pace, thus not triggering off any energy. With `Slime & Reason', his verbage is perfectly aligned to the beatscapes, accelerating and decelerating with the beats to create smooth-flowing energy as well as consistency. This alongside the matured arrangements and (trademark) warm analog production techniques have led to a lavish and challenging album which is sure to delight fans of old and invite newcomers. Although there is no epic stand-out track like `Motion 5000', the release ultimately proves to be an extremely consistent long-player which continually impresses with its exciting variety, meticulously crafted and interesting beatscapes and focused, tongue-in cheek rhyming. (AM)
For fans of: The Herbaliser, New Flesh for Old, Skinnyman Sub Mind Bass Blowing!, 30 Oct 2008
At first I was so dubious about this, I wasnt sure I would like its 'dubby' feel or its Dancehall-Step as I was more interested in a sub-bass dubstep / grime fest. But this release has made me mature and avoid grimey angry litte brats!
Also, what really blew my mind was the connection to ICE, GOD, Techno Animal and Dalek! Brilliant!
Each song on this album is a winner, individual and so diverse and progressive. Considering I got into this genre via getting bored of low-end sonic doom (Sunn, Earth, Melvins)...I cant wait to get more of it!
SKENG! London Zoo - The Bug, 18 Oct 2008
I read a review in the paper and went out on a limb for this record. I was really surprised how much I liked it. It covers a lot of the dubstep genre, whilst extending into others. Very good, and in my Top Ten of albums for 2008. Album of the Year?, 05 Oct 2008
If this isn't the actual best album of the year it's damned close. A perfect mix of ragga, dance and dancehall. It's dark and gritty yet somehow has an uplifting feel to it. The sound of the UK today? Well certainly the sound of much of urban UK.
This is what British music should be about the heady mix of styles that create something special rather than endless Radiohead wanabees. You get the feeling that groundbreaking music is being made here. There is a Leftfield / Prodigy feel to it but it would be wrong to entirely link it - it' special because it is different. 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.
Great ska stuff, 31 Jan 2005
This CD is worth buying for Bush Doctor alone. A brilliant fast blues/jazz-type piano played over a pumping bass rhythm and driving reggae rhythm. This is an instrumental of Peter Tosh' record of the same name - but that's what the Music Doctors did par excellence. It was also used as the backing track for Madness' Don't Quote Me On That. Warefare is also brilliant. I have both in vinyl and was really pleased to find them on CD. Reggae in your jeggae a lot with this one... Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to. Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to. A great debut from rihanna , 25 Oct 2008
Like i said in my review this is a great debut album from rihanna,right let's get into the tracklisting:
Pon de replay-10/10 This track never gets old it is like ne-yo's so sick,i still listen to it in 2008 and never get bored of it.
Here i go again feat j-status-10/10 A great summer tune
If it's loving that you want-10/10 This was my favourite track off the album before it got released as a single,but i still like this song
You don't love me(no,no,no)feat vybz kartel-10/10 A great breakup tune featuring rihanna's amazing vocals
That la,la,la-10/10 I didn't like this song at first,because i couldn't understand what she was saying,but i looked up the lyrics and now i love it, a good pop/rock song
The last time-10/10 Another great song,again good vocals from rihanna
Willing to wait-10/10 A lovely slow jam from rihanna,superb vocals at the bridge of the song from rihanna
Music of the sun-10/10 A great summer dance song
Let me-10/10 A brillant uptempo song,one of my favourites this song just gets stuck in your head
Rush feat kardinal offishall-10/10 Another brillant uptempo song, another favourite song of mine
There's a thug in my love-10/10 I just love this song, yet another favourite of mine
Now i know-10/10 At first i didn't like this song, but now i love it, a great ballad with great vocals from rihanna
Pon de replay feat elephant man-10/10 This song is even better with elephant man
Should I feat j-status-10/10 Another great uptempo song another of my favourites off the album
If you haven't got this album where have you been, you need 2 get it now,if you like her other albums then you will like this album.
Look out for my reviews on her second and third album Loving It, 16 Jul 2007
Rihanna's Progress So Far Has Far Better Work Than Any Other Hot Females In The World, I Should Think The Bestest One Is 'Pon De Replay' Or 'If It's Lovin That You Want'. I Proberly Think The Next Album Won't Be Any Better, Because 'Music Of The Sun' Is Getting On Well. Being Rihanna, She Is Decorative With Her Albums, Always At Work, And HOT!!!!!! This Album Will Be Great For Music Listeners And Rihanna Fans. Also, Well Good. Rihanna So Far Has Made An Exellent Progress With 'Here I Go Again' And 'There's A Thug In My Life' And A Hot Dance Single 'Pon De Replay (Turn The Music Up)', I Hope The DJ's Like Rihanna, And Turn The Pon De Replay Music'. Also, I've Just Found Out That 'There's A Thug In My Life' Sounds Simalar To Ciara's Thug Style, But Far Better, Overall, This Album Is Great For All You Listeners. Good, Not the best, 08 Jul 2006
I never noticed Rihanna that much coz her first 2 singles pon de replay and if its luvin tht u want didnt catch my eye as much as it did to other people altho pondereplay was ok. However, when I heard SOS and Unfaithful, her 2 new songs (sadly not in this album but in her new one)made me pay attention to her more and I decided I should buy her new album Girl like me (which i havent got yet lol) but decided I should back track to her old album Music of the sun, as it had been highly reviewed on this website. After reading the reviews I was persuaded to buy it and because it was only £5.99 in a music shop, I expected it to be more catchy and quite beaty like Pondereply. and may I say, I was quite disappointed, maybe if I didn't have such high hopes from this album, I might have like it better, it isnt the worst, and Its still good to listen to but not as great as how other people say. And when the front cover sticker says its 'a caribean flavour', it really is!, ssome stand out songs but mainly pn de replay. I hope her new album is gonna be a disappointment either. Now my song reviews:
Pon de replay- def. the best song, got a good dancy sorta beat to it. 5/5
Here I go again- wierd, its like a caribbean style, it deosnt realy stick. 2/5
If its lovin tht you want: As sort of boring this song was when it was released, it's actually quite a highlight in this album, a few reggae/caribbean notes if u listen carefully. Not to bad. 4/5
You dont love me(nonono)- this is like the 2nd song and may sort of get you mixed up as they both have the caribbean style in the background, as wierd the song sounds, its sort of got a hook on it as it was stuck in my head for a while
3.5/5
That Lalala- aah, I like this song, it's still got a style of reggae, but you can hear the RnB more and it goes well together. 5/5
Last time - aww, a nice ballad to slow the pace down a bit, so some thought has been put into the song arrangement lol. a rather sweet song. 4/5
willing to wait-this is ok, its another slow ballad. 4/5
music of the sun - ah, the name of the album, so it should be good, and it is. its hard to describe but its sort of like a slow version of pondereplay.
let me - this ones good, its a upbeat tune thatll get you singing 5/5
Rush - like the above one, but not as good 4.5/5
11.theres a thug in my life - lol, the title reminds me ciara's Thug style on her Goodies album. its ok, its not a complete ballad, or too upbeat either. 4/5
Now i know- aw, another slow song, bit boring though, but ok to slow the pace again. 3/5
BONUS TRACKS
Pon de replay remix - a great remix, makes u wanna dance even more lol. 5/5
(UK bonus track)
should i?- another upbeat one. good song. 4.5/5
overall its a good album, especially the summer holidays have now started, got a great caribbean, holiday, sun feel. The reason I was disappointed was only because I expected something diffrent, but this album is good in its own way, So i wont completely put it down. Music of the sun - Indeed it is.
3.9/5 (only coz i was sort of disappointed, thats all)
Summed up in one word- EXCELLENT!, 19 Dec 2005
Great caribean feeling about this album!! Feel good songs! could listen to all day long, well worth buying! one of the best albums of the year that i've bought! Hot Debut!!!!, 05 Dec 2005
What I like about this album is that it doesn't sound like every other modern day RnB album. It mixes hop-hop, Rnb, Reggae and pop together to make a brilliant album. Top tracks: 1. Pon de Replay
2. Music of the Sun
3. Let Me
4. Rush
5. The Last Time
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best british hip-hop album by a mile, 18 Sep 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record. The best album yet!!!, 07 Sep 2008
This is the best album Roots Manuva has done to date. Even better than 'dare i say it' Run Come Save Me. Buy this album you wont be disapointed. Roots Manuva- Slime & Reason LP Review (8.5/10), 30 Jul 2008
South London's finest Rooty-Toot Maunva (aka Rodney Smith) is back with his fourth and most varied album yet. 3 years since his last release proper, Roots Manuva has shown he is an artist who hasn't been afraid to experiment with his sound, implementing a host of influences from the classic roots-reggae to electro; analogue dub to rocksteady funk. His ability to fuse these base elements into a product that is undeniably his own has led to his music being instantly recognisable, what with the warping dub-plates and skanking electroid melodics. Add to this his sharp, patois-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that address issues from the music industry to urban society, gal-dem to relationships, and you have the proof behind why Roots is deservedly one of the UK's biggest hip-hop stars.
With `Slime & Reason', Roots ability to craft catchy skeletal melodies out of fractured beats and warped sonic's has reached a new level. From the entrancing Dr Dre meets Burial tuneage of `The Show Must Go On' to the analog synth-attack of `It's Me Oh Lord' he injects a danceable aesthetic into already animated soundscapes. The superhero leftfield jazz-hop of `Well Alright' is like The Herbaliser meets a stripped down Cinematic Orchestra at a New Flesh concert, whilst the sidewinding 8-bit melody and out-of-sync bass burble of `Do 4 Self' proves to be an entrancing backing to Roots energetic and on-point flowage. Not content to rest on his laurels, Roots injects a wider range of Caribbean-influences into his sound, influences which are distorted and molded into the playful yet focused Manuva aesthetic. `Again + Again' is playfully ruptured calypso complete with rastafied Elephant Man-esque flows whilst `Buff Nuff' is a dirty piece of pounding bashment designed for mega-bumper shakage with its repetitively engaging choral section and fluttering tribal percussion. On `Let The Spirit', he carves out a wonderfully tranced-out 90's arcade-game synth and burbling bass oozes to create a dark and progressive instrumental for his powerful vocals.
Roots Manuva's previous albums have been (ever-so-slightly) blighted by some lazy word-play as in some tracks his flows have been less than rhythmic and are reduced down to talking pace, thus not triggering off any energy. With `Slime & Reason', his verbage is perfectly aligned to the beatscapes, accelerating and decelerating with the beats to create smooth-flowing energy as well as consistency. This alongside the matured arrangements and (trademark) warm analog production techniques have led to a lavish and challenging album which is sure to delight fans of old and invite newcomers. Although there is no epic stand-out track like `Motion 5000', the release ultimately proves to be an extremely consistent long-player which continually impresses with its exciting variety, meticulously crafted and interesting beatscapes and focused, tongue-in cheek rhyming. (AM)
For fans of: The Herbaliser, New Flesh for Old, Skinnyman Sub Mind Bass Blowing!, 30 Oct 2008
At first I was so dubious about this, I wasnt sure I would like its 'dubby' feel or its Dancehall-Step as I was more interested in a sub-bass dubstep / grime fest. But this release has made me mature and avoid grimey angry litte brats!
Also, what really blew my mind was the connection to ICE, GOD, Techno Animal and Dalek! Brilliant!
Each song on this album is a winner, individual and so diverse and progressive. Considering I got into this genre via getting bored of low-end sonic doom (Sunn, Earth, Melvins)...I cant wait to get more of it!
SKENG! London Zoo - The Bug, 18 Oct 2008
I read a review in the paper and went out on a limb for this record. I was really surprised how much I liked it. It covers a lot of the dubstep genre, whilst extending into others. Very good, and in my Top Ten of albums for 2008. Album of the Year?, 05 Oct 2008
If this isn't the actual best album of the year it's damned close. A perfect mix of ragga, dance and dancehall. It's dark and gritty yet somehow has an uplifting feel to it. The sound of the UK today? Well certainly the sound of much of urban UK.
This is what British music should be about the heady mix of styles that create something special rather than endless Radiohead wanabees. You get the feeling that groundbreaking music is being made here. There is a Leftfield / Prodigy feel to it but it would be wrong to entirely link it - it' special because it is different. 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.
Great ska stuff, 31 Jan 2005
This CD is worth buying for Bush Doctor alone. A brilliant fast blues/jazz-type piano played over a pumping bass rhythm and driving reggae rhythm. This is an instrumental of Peter Tosh' record of the same name - but that's what the Music Doctors did par excellence. It was also used as the backing track for Madness' Don't Quote Me On That. Warefare is also brilliant. I have both in vinyl and was really pleased to find them on CD. Reggae in your jeggae a lot with this one... Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to. Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to. A great debut from rihanna , 25 Oct 2008
Like i said in my review this is a great debut album from rihanna,right let's get into the tracklisting:
Pon de replay-10/10 This track never gets old it is like ne-yo's so sick,i still listen to it in 2008 and never get bored of it.
Here i go again feat j-status-10/10 A great summer tune
If it's loving that you want-10/10 This was my favourite track off the album before it got released as a single,but i still like this song
You don't love me(no,no,no)feat vybz kartel-10/10 A great breakup tune featuring rihanna's amazing vocals
That la,la,la-10/10 I didn't like this song at first,because i couldn't understand what she was saying,but i looked up the lyrics and now i love it, a good pop/rock song
The last time-10/10 Another great song,again good vocals from rihanna
Willing to wait-10/10 A lovely slow jam from rihanna,superb vocals at the bridge of the song from rihanna
Music of the sun-10/10 A great summer dance song
Let me-10/10 A brillant uptempo song,one of my favourites this song just gets stuck in your head
Rush feat kardinal offishall-10/10 Another brillant uptempo song, another favourite song of mine
There's a thug in my love-10/10 I just love this song, yet another favourite of mine
Now i know-10/10 At first i didn't like this song, but now i love it, a great ballad with great vocals from rihanna
Pon de replay feat elephant man-10/10 This song is even better with elephant man
Should I feat j-status-10/10 Another great uptempo song another of my favourites off the album
If you haven't got this album where have you been, you need 2 get it now,if you like her other albums then you will like this album.
Look out for my reviews on her second and third album Loving It, 16 Jul 2007
Rihanna's Progress So Far Has Far Better Work Than Any Other Hot Females In The World, I Should Think The Bestest One Is 'Pon De Replay' Or 'If It's Lovin That You Want'. I Proberly Think The Next Album Won't Be Any Better, Because 'Music Of The Sun' Is Getting On Well. Being Rihanna, She Is Decorative With Her Albums, Always At Work, And HOT!!!!!! This Album Will Be Great For Music Listeners And Rihanna Fans. Also, Well Good. Rihanna So Far Has Made An Exellent Progress With 'Here I Go Again' And 'There's A Thug In My Life' And A Hot Dance Single 'Pon De Replay (Turn The Music Up)', I Hope The DJ's Like Rihanna, And Turn The Pon De Replay Music'. Also, I've Just Found Out That 'There's A Thug In My Life' Sounds Simalar To Ciara's Thug Style, But Far Better, Overall, This Album Is Great For All You Listeners. Good, Not the best, 08 Jul 2006
I never noticed Rihanna that much coz her first 2 singles pon de replay and if its luvin tht u want didnt catch my eye as much as it did to other people altho pondereplay was ok. However, when I heard SOS and Unfaithful, her 2 new songs (sadly not in this album but in her new one)made me pay attention to her more and I decided I should buy her new album Girl like me (which i havent got yet lol) but decided I should back track to her old album Music of the sun, as it had been highly reviewed on this website. After reading the reviews I was persuaded to buy it and because it was only £5.99 in a music shop, I expected it to be more catchy and quite beaty like Pondereply. and may I say, I was quite disappointed, maybe if I didn't have such high hopes from this album, I might have like it better, it isnt the worst, and Its still good to listen to but not as great as how other people say. And when the front cover sticker says its 'a caribean flavour', it really is!, ssome stand out songs but mainly pn de replay. I hope her new album is gonna be a disappointment either. Now my song reviews:
Pon de replay- def. the best song, got a good dancy sorta beat to it. 5/5
Here I go again- wierd, its like a caribbean style, it deosnt realy stick. 2/5
If its lovin tht you want: As sort of boring this song was when it was released, it's actually quite a highlight in this album, a few reggae/caribbean notes if u listen carefully. Not to bad. 4/5
You dont love me(nonono)- this is like the 2nd song and may sort of get you mixed up as they both have the caribbean style in the background, as wierd the song sounds, its sort of got a hook on it as it was stuck in my head for a while
3.5/5
That Lalala- aah, I like this song, it's still got a style of reggae, but you can hear the RnB more and it goes well together. 5/5
Last time - aww, a nice ballad to slow the pace down a bit, so some thought has been put into the song arrangement lol. a rather sweet song. 4/5
willing to wait-this is ok, its another slow ballad. 4/5
music of the sun - ah, the name of the album, so it should be good, and it is. its hard to describe but its sort of like a slow version of pondereplay.
let me - this ones good, its a upbeat tune thatll get you singing 5/5
Rush - like the above one, but not as good 4.5/5
11.theres a thug in my life - lol, the title reminds me ciara's Thug style on her Goodies album. its ok, its not a complete ballad, or too upbeat either. 4/5
Now i know- aw, another slow song, bit boring though, but ok to slow the pace again. 3/5
BONUS TRACKS
Pon de replay remix - a great remix, makes u wanna dance even more lol. 5/5
(UK bonus track)
should i?- another upbeat one. good song. 4.5/5
overall its a good album, especially the summer holidays have now started, got a great caribbean, holiday, sun feel. The reason I was disappointed was only because I expected something diffrent, but this album is good in its own way, So i wont completely put it down. Music of the sun - Indeed it is.
3.9/5 (only coz i was sort of disappointed, thats all)
Summed up in one word- EXCELLENT!, 19 Dec 2005
Great caribean feeling about this album!! Feel good songs! could listen to all day long, well worth buying! one of the best albums of the year that i've bought! Hot Debut!!!!, 05 Dec 2005
What I like about this album is that it doesn't sound like every other modern day RnB album. It mixes hop-hop, Rnb, Reggae and pop together to make a brilliant album. Top tracks: 1. Pon de Replay
2. Music of the Sun
3. Let Me
4. Rush
5. The Last Time
Sounds of the summer, 14 Jun 2002
This Tighten-Up compilation will put a smile on your face this summer, and might even make you think the sun is shining. There is a definite progression to be heard as the tracks draw from the original eight lps in the series. Reggae is still a relatively new concept in the first tracks, having just taken over from the slower rock-steady style in the early sixties. So the first few numbers are very R&B-like. Half way through the first disc the familiar bass thump is there and you know you're not in Kansas anymore. I am a big fan of unlikely Reggae covers and there are some gems here. The theme from Shaft had me grinning from ear to ear. Bridge Over Troubled Water is pretty good as well. Tighten Up is a real floor filler and a total mood lifter. You owe it to yourself to imbibe.
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best british hip-hop album by a mile, 18 Sep 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record. The best album yet!!!, 07 Sep 2008
This is the best album Roots Manuva has done to date. Even better than 'dare i say it' Run Come Save Me. Buy this album you wont be disapointed. Roots Manuva- Slime & Reason LP Review (8.5/10), 30 Jul 2008
South London's finest Rooty-Toot Maunva (aka Rodney Smith) is back with his fourth and most varied album yet. 3 years since his last release proper, Roots Manuva has shown he is an artist who hasn't been afraid to experiment with his sound, implementing a host of influences from the classic roots-reggae to electro; analogue dub to rocksteady funk. His ability to fuse these base elements into a product that is undeniably his own has led to his music being instantly recognisable, what with the warping dub-plates and skanking electroid melodics. Add to this his sharp, patois-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that address issues from the music industry to urban society, gal-dem to relationships, and you have the proof behind why Roots is deservedly one of the UK's biggest hip-hop stars.
With `Slime & Reason', Roots ability to craft catchy skeletal melodies out of fractured beats and warped sonic's has reached a new level. From the entrancing Dr Dre meets Burial tuneage of `The Show Must Go On' to the analog synth-attack of `It's Me Oh Lord' he injects a danceable aesthetic into already animated soundscapes. The superhero leftfield jazz-hop of `Well Alright' is like The Herbaliser meets a stripped down Cinematic Orchestra at a New Flesh concert, whilst the sidewinding 8-bit melody and out-of-sync bass burble of `Do 4 Self' proves to be an entrancing backing to Roots energetic and on-point flowage. Not content to rest on his laurels, Roots injects a wider range of Caribbean-influences into his sound, influences which are distorted and molded into the playful yet focused Manuva aesthetic. `Again + Again' is playfully ruptured calypso complete with rastafied Elephant Man-esque flows whilst `Buff Nuff' is a dirty piece of pounding bashment designed for mega-bumper shakage with its repetitively engaging choral section and fluttering tribal percussion. On `Let The Spirit', he carves out a wonderfully tranced-out 90's arcade-game synth and burbling bass oozes to create a dark and progressive instrumental for his powerful vocals.
Roots Manuva's previous albums have been (ever-so-slightly) blighted by some lazy word-play as in some tracks his flows have been less than rhythmic and are reduced down to talking pace, thus not triggering off any energy. With `Slime & Reason', his verbage is perfectly aligned to the beatscapes, accelerating and decelerating with the beats to create smooth-flowing energy as well as consistency. This alongside the matured arrangements and (trademark) warm analog production techniques have led to a lavish and challenging album which is sure to delight fans of old and invite newcomers. Although there is no epic stand-out track like `Motion 5000', the release ultimately proves to be an extremely consistent long-player which continually impresses with its exciting variety, meticulously crafted and interesting beatscapes and focused, tongue-in cheek rhyming. (AM)
For fans of: The Herbaliser, New Flesh for Old, Skinnyman Sub Mind Bass Blowing!, 30 Oct 2008
At first I was so dubious about this, I wasnt sure I would like its 'dubby' feel or its Dancehall-Step as I was more interested in a sub-bass dubstep / grime fest. But this release has made me mature and avoid grimey angry litte brats!
Also, what really blew my mind was the connection to ICE, GOD, Techno Animal and Dalek! Brilliant!
Each song on this album is a winner, individual and so diverse and progressive. Considering I got into this genre via getting bored of low-end sonic doom (Sunn, Earth, Melvins)...I cant wait to get more of it!
SKENG! London Zoo - The Bug, 18 Oct 2008
I read a review in the paper and went out on a limb for this record. I was really surprised how much I liked it. It covers a lot of the dubstep genre, whilst extending into others. Very good, and in my Top Ten of albums for 2008. Album of the Year?, 05 Oct 2008
If this isn't the actual best album of the year it's damned close. A perfect mix of ragga, dance and dancehall. It's dark and gritty yet somehow has an uplifting feel to it. The sound of the UK today? Well certainly the sound of much of urban UK.
This is what British music should be about the heady mix of styles that create something special rather than endless Radiohead wanabees. You get the feeling that groundbreaking music is being made here. There is a Leftfield / Prodigy feel to it but it would be wrong to entirely link it - it' special because it is different. 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.
Great ska stuff, 31 Jan 2005
This CD is worth buying for Bush Doctor alone. A brilliant fast blues/jazz-type piano played over a pumping bass rhythm and driving reggae rhythm. This is an instrumental of Peter Tosh' record of the same name - but that's what the Music Doctors did par excellence. It was also used as the backing track for Madness' Don't Quote Me On That. Warefare is also brilliant. I have both in vinyl and was really pleased to find them on CD. Reggae in your jeggae a lot with this one... Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to. Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to. A great debut from rihanna , 25 Oct 2008
Like i said in my review this is a great debut album from rihanna,right let's get into the tracklisting:
Pon de replay-10/10 This track never gets old it is like ne-yo's so sick,i still listen to it in 2008 and never get bored of it.
Here i go again feat j-status-10/10 A great summer tune
If it's loving that you want-10/10 This was my favourite track off the album before it got released as a single,but i still like this song
You don't love me(no,no,no)feat vybz kartel-10/10 A great breakup tune featuring rihanna's amazing vocals
That la,la,la-10/10 I didn't like this song at first,because i couldn't understand what she was saying,but i looked up the lyrics and now i love it, a good pop/rock song
The last time-10/10 Another great song,again good vocals from rihanna
Willing to wait-10/10 A lovely slow jam from rihanna,superb vocals at the bridge of the song from rihanna
Music of the sun-10/10 A great summer dance song
Let me-10/10 A brillant uptempo song,one of my favourites this song just gets stuck in your head
Rush feat kardinal offishall-10/10 Another brillant uptempo song, another favourite song of mine
There's a thug in my love-10/10 I just love this song, yet another favourite of mine
Now i know-10/10 At first i didn't like this song, but now i love it, a great ballad with great vocals from rihanna
Pon de replay feat elephant man-10/10 This song is even better with elephant man
Should I feat j-status-10/10 Another great uptempo song another of my favourites off the album
If you haven't got this album where have you been, you need 2 get it now,if you like her other albums then you will like this album.
Look out for my reviews on her second and third album Loving It, 16 Jul 2007
Rihanna's Progress So Far Has Far Better Work Than Any Other Hot Females In The World, I Should Think The Bestest One Is 'Pon De Replay' Or 'If It's Lovin That You Want'. I Proberly Think The Next Album Won't Be Any Better, Because 'Music Of The Sun' Is Getting On Well. Being Rihanna, She Is Decorative With Her Albums, Always At Work, And HOT!!!!!! This Album Will Be Great For Music Listeners And Rihanna Fans. Also, Well Good. Rihanna So Far Has Made An Exellent Progress With 'Here I Go Again' And 'There's A Thug In My Life' And A Hot Dance Single 'Pon De Replay (Turn The Music Up)', I Hope The DJ's Like Rihanna, And Turn The Pon De Replay Music'. Also, I've Just Found Out That 'There's A Thug In My Life' Sounds Simalar To Ciara's Thug Style, But Far Better, Overall, This Album Is Great For All You Listeners. Good, Not the best, 08 Jul 2006
I never noticed Rihanna that much coz her first 2 singles pon de replay and if its luvin tht u want didnt catch my eye as much as it did to other people altho pondereplay was ok. However, when I heard SOS and Unfaithful, her 2 new songs (sadly not in this album but in her new one)made me pay attention to her more and I decided I should buy her new album Girl like me (which i havent got yet lol) but decided I should back track to her old album Music of the sun, as it had been highly reviewed on this website. After reading the reviews I was persuaded to buy it and because it was only £5.99 in a music shop, I expected it to be more catchy and quite beaty like Pondereply. and may I say, I was quite disappointed, maybe if I didn't have such high hopes from this album, I might have like it better, it isnt the worst, and Its still good to listen to but not as great as how other people say. And when the front cover sticker says its 'a caribean flavour', it really is!, ssome stand out songs but mainly pn de replay. I hope her new album is gonna be a disappointment either. Now my song reviews:
Pon de replay- def. the best song, got a good dancy sorta beat to it. 5/5
Here I go again- wierd, its like a caribbean style, it deosnt realy stick. 2/5
If its lovin tht you want: As sort of boring this song was when it was released, it's actually quite a highlight in this album, a few reggae/caribbean notes if u listen carefully. Not to bad. 4/5
You dont love me(nonono)- this is like the 2nd song and may sort of get you mixed up as they both have the caribbean style in the background, as wierd the song sounds, its sort of got a hook on it as it was stuck in my head for a while
3.5/5
That Lalala- aah, I like this song, it's still got a style of reggae, but you can hear the RnB more and it goes well together. 5/5
Last time - aww, a nice ballad to slow the pace down a bit, so some thought has been put into the song arrangement lol. a rather sweet song. 4/5
willing to wait-this is ok, its another slow ballad. 4/5
music of the sun - ah, the name of the album, so it should be good, and it is. its hard to describe but its sort of like a slow version of pondereplay.
let me - this ones good, its a upbeat tune thatll get you singing 5/5
Rush - like the above one, but not as good 4.5/5
11.theres a thug in my life - lol, the title reminds me ciara's Thug style on her Goodies album. its ok, its not a complete ballad, or too upbeat either. 4/5
Now i know- aw, another slow song, bit boring though, but ok to slow the pace again. 3/5
BONUS TRACKS
Pon de replay remix - a great remix, makes u wanna dance even more lol. 5/5
(UK bonus track)
should i?- another upbeat one. good song. 4.5/5
overall its a good album, especially the summer holidays have now started, got a great caribbean, holiday, sun feel. The reason I was disappointed was only because I expected something diffrent, but this album is good in its own way, So i wont completely put it down. Music of the sun - Indeed it is.
3.9/5 (only coz i was sort of disappointed, thats all)
Summed up in one word- EXCELLENT!, 19 Dec 2005
Great caribean feeling about this album!! Feel good songs! could listen to all day long, well worth buying! one of the best albums of the year that i've bought! Hot Debut!!!!, 05 Dec 2005
What I like about this album is that it doesn't sound like every other modern day RnB album. It mixes hop-hop, Rnb, Reggae and pop together to make a brilliant album. Top tracks: 1. Pon de Replay
2. Music of the Sun
3. Let Me
4. Rush
5. The Last Time
Sounds of the summer, 14 Jun 2002
This Tighten-Up compilation will put a smile on your face this summer, and might even make you think the sun is shining. There is a definite progression to be heard as the tracks draw from the original eight lps in the series. Reggae is still a relatively new concept in the first tracks, having just taken over from the slower rock-steady style in the early sixties. So the first few numbers are very R&B-like. Half way through the first disc the familiar bass thump is there and you know you're not in Kansas anymore. I am a big fan of unlikely Reggae covers and there are some gems here. The theme from Shaft had me grinning from ear to ear. Bridge Over Troubled Water is pretty good as well. Tighten Up is a real floor filler and a total mood lifter. You owe it to yourself to imbibe.
Stompin!!!, 05 Aug 2008
Absolutely fab. In my opinion best tracks are Step up and Bout it but there ain't a bad track on this album! Petey Pablo's tune is amazing too. You have to watch the movie then check this soundtrack out! Well worth the money. When you listen to this album it will seriously make you get up,take notice and dance!!! LOVE IT! x
Step Up On It...!!!, 25 Aug 2007
Been wanting to see this film and finally got my chance to watch it, Fantastic dance moves, yes people are gonna say it's like "Save the last dance" but you might as well say all music and dance films are like "saturday night fever and dirty dancin" lol... but they are so good to see...
The Music is very HIP HOP! if you are a R&B/Hip Hop lover, then this cd is worth buying, even if you havn't watched the film... it's got some really great tracks especially "Ciara" which is a fab tune "Get Up"...
Why not buy this album and Step up in your living room...
I didn't buy mine from Amazon, and wish I did cuz it's cheaper here :( but never mind, I got it now lol...
Well worth a listen and a dance...
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The Essential Ravi Shankar
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Ravi Shankar;
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Arular
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MIA;
XL Recordings;
2005-04-18;
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Product Description
Arular is the sort of record that gets people talking. The debut full-length by Maya Arulpragasam, a refugee of Sri Lankan heritage who settled in London, attended Saint Martin's art school, and designed sleeves for Elastica, it's already set a few dancefloors on fire and stirred up no small amount of controversy in the process. In brief summary: its name is a reference to her father, an active member of the Sri Lankan guerrilla movement Tamil Tigers, a militancy which extends to the album within: "I got the bombs to make you blow", she sings on "Pull Out The People". Still, whatever you make of the ideology, there's no doubting the excellent tunes: self-penned on a basic groovebox and fleshed out with help from producers like Pulp's Steve Mackay and Richard X, the likes of "Bucky Done Gun" and "Galang" dice together all manner of global styles - hip-hop, Bhangra, Jamaican dancehall - and top it off with unmistakable, multi-cultural London sass. Best of all is "Hombre", a come-hither number that should get the boys trembling at the knees: "Excuse me little hombre/ Take my number, call me/ I can get squeaky so/ You can come and oil me" --Louis Pattison
Customer Reviews
best british hip-hop album by a mile, 18 Sep 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record. The best album yet!!!, 07 Sep 2008
This is the best album Roots Manuva has done to date. Even better than 'dare i say it' Run Come Save Me. Buy this album you wont be disapointed. Roots Manuva- Slime & Reason LP Review (8.5/10), 30 Jul 2008
South London's finest Rooty-Toot Maunva (aka Rodney Smith) is back with his fourth and most varied album yet. 3 years since his last release proper, Roots Manuva has shown he is an artist who hasn't been afraid to experiment with his sound, implementing a host of influences from the classic roots-reggae to electro; analogue dub to rocksteady funk. His ability to fuse these base elements into a product that is undeniably his own has led to his music being instantly recognisable, what with the warping dub-plates and skanking electroid melodics. Add to this his sharp, patois-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that address issues from the music industry to urban society, gal-dem to relationships, and you have the proof behind why Roots is deservedly one of the UK's biggest hip-hop stars.
With `Slime & Reason', Roots ability to craft catchy skeletal melodies out of fractured beats and warped sonic's has reached a new level. From the entrancing Dr Dre meets Burial tuneage of `The Show Must Go On' to the analog synth-attack of `It's Me Oh Lord' he injects a danceable aesthetic into already animated soundscapes. The superhero leftfield jazz-hop of `Well Alright' is like The Herbaliser meets a stripped down Cinematic Orchestra at a New Flesh concert, whilst the sidewinding 8-bit melody and out-of-sync bass burble of `Do 4 Self' proves to be an entrancing backing to Roots energetic and on-point flowage. Not content to rest on his laurels, Roots injects a wider range of Caribbean-influences into his sound, influences which are distorted and molded into the playful yet focused Manuva aesthetic. `Again + Again' is playfully ruptured calypso complete with rastafied Elephant Man-esque flows whilst `Buff Nuff' is a dirty piece of pounding bashment designed for mega-bumper shakage with its repetitively engaging choral section and fluttering tribal percussion. On `Let The Spirit', he carves out a wonderfully tranced-out 90's arcade-game synth and burbling bass oozes to create a dark and progressive instrumental for his powerful vocals.
Roots Manuva's previous albums have been (ever-so-slightly) blighted by some lazy word-play as in some tracks his flows have been less than rhythmic and are reduced down to talking pace, thus not triggering off any energy. With `Slime & Reason', his verbage is perfectly aligned to the beatscapes, accelerating and decelerating with the beats to create smooth-flowing energy as well as consistency. This alongside the matured arrangements and (trademark) warm analog production techniques have led to a lavish and challenging album which is sure to delight fans of old and invite newcomers. Although there is no epic stand-out track like `Motion 5000', the release ultimately proves to be an extremely consistent long-player which continually impresses with its exciting variety, meticulously crafted and interesting beatscapes and focused, tongue-in cheek rhyming. (AM)
For fans of: The Herbaliser, New Flesh for Old, Skinnyman Sub Mind Bass Blowing!, 30 Oct 2008
At first I was so dubious about this, I wasnt sure I would like its 'dubby' feel or its Dancehall-Step as I was more interested in a sub-bass dubstep / grime fest. But this release has made me mature and avoid grimey angry litte brats!
Also, what really blew my mind was the connection to ICE, GOD, Techno Animal and Dalek! Brilliant!
Each song on this album is a winner, individual and so diverse and progressive. Considering I got into this genre via getting bored of low-end sonic doom (Sunn, Earth, Melvins)...I cant wait to get more of it!
SKENG! London Zoo - The Bug, 18 Oct 2008
I read a review in the paper and went out on a limb for this record. I was really surprised how much I liked it. It covers a lot of the dubstep genre, whilst extending into others. Very good, and in my Top Ten of albums for 2008. Album of the Year?, 05 Oct 2008
If this isn't the actual best album of the year it's damned close. A perfect mix of ragga, dance and dancehall. It's dark and gritty yet somehow has an uplifting feel to it. The sound of the UK today? Well certainly the sound of much of urban UK.
This is what British music should be about the heady mix of styles that create something special rather than endless Radiohead wanabees. You get the feeling that groundbreaking music is being made here. There is a Leftfield / Prodigy feel to it but it would be wrong to entirely link it - it' special because it is different. 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.
Great ska stuff, 31 Jan 2005
This CD is worth buying for Bush Doctor alone. A brilliant fast blues/jazz-type piano played over a pumping bass rhythm and driving reggae rhythm. This is an instrumental of Peter Tosh' record of the same name - but that's what the Music Doctors did par excellence. It was also used as the backing track for Madness' Don't Quote Me On That. Warefare is also brilliant. I have both in vinyl and was really pleased to find them on CD. Reggae in your jeggae a lot with this one... Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to. Lovely stuff!, 13 Feb 2004
Full of pumped up ska rhythms, here's a shed-load of extremely obscure and wonderful 30-year-old Jamaican music, and I only wish they made it as good now as they did then. You can buy this one with a big smile on your face. You're not going to be disappointed. This reggae is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's no moaning about Babylon, just great jumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole street can hear. And if they did, none of your neighbours would complain, they'd just come round to find out what great stuff you're listening to. A great debut from rihanna , 25 Oct 2008
Like i said in my review this is a great debut album from rihanna,right let's get into the tracklisting:
Pon de replay-10/10 This track never gets old it is like ne-yo's so sick,i still listen to it in 2008 and never get bored of it.
Here i go again feat j-status-10/10 A great summer tune
If it's loving that you want-10/10 This was my favourite track off the album before it got released as a single,but i still like this song
You don't love me(no,no,no)feat vybz kartel-10/10 A great breakup tune featuring rihanna's amazing vocals
That la,la,la-10/10 I didn't like this song at first,because i couldn't understand what she was saying,but i looked up the lyrics and now i love it, a good pop/rock song
The last time-10/10 Another great song,again good vocals from rihanna
Willing to wait-10/10 A lovely slow jam from rihanna,superb vocals at the bridge of the song from rihanna
Music of the sun-10/10 A great summer dance song
Let me-10/10 A brillant uptempo song,one of my favourites this song just gets stuck in your head
Rush feat kardinal offishall-10/10 Another brillant uptempo song, another favourite song of mine
There's a thug in my love-10/10 I just love this song, yet another favourite of mine
Now i know-10/10 At first i didn't like this song, but now i love it, a great ballad with great vocals from rihanna
Pon de replay feat elephant man-10/10 This song is even better with elephant man
Should I feat j-status-10/10 Another great uptempo song another of my favourites off the album
If you haven't got this album where have you been, you need 2 get it now,if you like her other albums then you will like this album.
Look out for my reviews on her second and third album Loving It, 16 Jul 2007
Rihanna's Progress So Far Has Far Better Work Than Any Other Hot Females In The World, I Should Think The Bestest One Is 'Pon De Replay' Or 'If It's Lovin That You Want'. I Proberly Think The Next Album Won't Be Any Better, Because 'Music Of The Sun' Is Getting On Well. Being Rihanna, She Is Decorative With Her Albums, Always At Work, And HOT!!!!!! This Album Will Be Great For Music Listeners And Rihanna Fans. Also, Well Good. Rihanna So Far Has Made An Exellent Progress With 'Here I Go Again' And 'There's A Thug In My Life' And A Hot Dance Single 'Pon De Replay (Turn The Music Up)', I Hope The DJ's Like Rihanna, And Turn The Pon De Replay Music'. Also, I've Just Found Out That 'There's A Thug In My Life' Sounds Simalar To Ciara's Thug Style, But Far Better, Overall, This Album Is Great For All You Listeners. Good, Not the best, 08 Jul 2006
I never noticed Rihanna that much coz her first 2 singles pon de replay and if its luvin tht u want didnt catch my eye as much as it did to other people altho pondereplay was ok. However, when I heard SOS and Unfaithful, her 2 new songs (sadly not in this album but in her new one)made me pay attention to her more and I decided I should buy her new album Girl like me (which i havent got yet lol) but decided I should back track to her old album Music of the sun, as it had been highly reviewed on this website. After reading the reviews I was persuaded to buy it and because it was only £5.99 in a music shop, I expected it to be more catchy and quite beaty like Pondereply. and may I say, I was quite disappointed, maybe if I didn't have such high hopes from this album, I might have like it better, it isnt the worst, and Its still good to listen to but not as great as how other people say. And when the front cover sticker says its 'a caribean flavour', it really is!, ssome stand out songs but mainly pn de replay. I hope her new album is gonna be a disappointment either. Now my song reviews:
Pon de replay- def. the best song, got a good dancy sorta beat to it. 5/5
Here I go again- wierd, its like a caribbean style, it deosnt realy stick. 2/5
If its lovin tht you want: As sort of boring this song was when it was released, it's actually quite a highlight in this album, a few reggae/caribbean notes if u listen carefully. Not to bad. 4/5
You dont love me(nonono)- this is like the 2nd song and may sort of get you mixed up as they both have the caribbean style in the background, as wierd the song sounds, its sort of got a hook on it as it was stuck in my head for a while
3.5/5
That Lalala- aah, I like this song, it's still got a style of reggae, but you can hear the RnB more and it goes well together. 5/5
Last time - aww, a nice ballad to slow the pace down a bit, so some thought has been put into the song arrangement lol. a rather sweet song. 4/5
willing to wait-this is ok, its another slow ballad. 4/5
music of the sun - ah, the name of the album, so it should be good, and it is. its hard to describe but its sort of like a slow version of pondereplay.
let me - this ones good, its a upbeat tune thatll get you singing 5/5
Rush - like the above one, but not as good 4.5/5
11.theres a thug in my life - lol, the title reminds me ciara's Thug style on her Goodies album. its ok, its not a complete ballad, or too upbeat either. 4/5
Now i know- aw, another slow song, bit boring though, but ok to slow the pace again. 3/5
BONUS TRACKS
Pon de replay remix - a great remix, makes u wanna dance even more lol. 5/5
(UK bonus track)
should i?- another upbeat one. good song. 4.5/5
overall its a good album, especially the summer holidays have now started, got a great caribbean, holiday, sun feel. The reason I was disappointed was only because I expected something diffrent, but this album is good in its own way, So i wont completely put it down. Music of the sun - Indeed it is.
3.9/5 (only coz i was sort of disappointed, thats all)
Summed up in one word- EXCELLENT!, 19 Dec 2005
Great caribean feeling about this album!! Feel good songs! could listen to all day long, well worth buying! one of the best albums of the year that i've bought! Hot Debut!!!!, 05 Dec 2005
What I like about this album is that it doesn't sound like every other modern day RnB album. It mixes hop-hop, Rnb, Reggae and pop together to make a brilliant album. Top tracks: 1. Pon de Replay
2. Music of the Sun
3. Let Me
4. Rush
5. The Last Time
Sounds of the summer, 14 Jun 2002
This Tighten-Up compilation will put a smile on your face this summer, and might even make you think the sun is shining. There is a definite progression to be heard as the tracks draw from the original eight lps in the series. Reggae is still a relatively new concept in the first tracks, having just taken over from the slower rock-steady style in the early sixties. So the first few numbers are very R&B-like. Half way through the first disc the familiar bass thump is there and you know you're not in Kansas anymore. I am a big fan of unlikely Reggae covers and there are some gems here. The theme from Shaft had me grinning from ear to ear. Bridge Over Troubled Water is pretty good as well. Tighten Up is a real floor filler and a total mood lifter. You owe it to yourself to imbibe.
Stompin!!!, 05 Aug 2008
Absolutely fab. In my opinion best tracks are Step up and Bout it but there ain't a bad track on this album! Petey Pablo's tune is amazing too. You have to watch the movie then check this soundtrack out! Well worth the money. When you listen to this album it will seriously make you get up,take notice and dance!!! LOVE IT! x
Step Up On It...!!!, 25 Aug 2007
Been wanting to see this film and finally got my chance to watch it, Fantastic dance moves, yes people are gonna say it's like "Save the last dance" but you might as well say all music and dance films are like "saturday night fever and dirty dancin" lol... but they are so good to see...
The Music is very HIP HOP! if you are a R&B/Hip Hop lover, then this cd is worth buying, even if you havn't watched the film... it's got some really great tracks especially "Ciara" which is a fab tune "Get Up"...
Why not buy this album and Step up in your living room...
I didn't buy mine from Amazon, and wish I did cuz it's cheaper here :( but never mind, I got it now lol...
Well worth a listen and a dance...
Very very good!, 15 Oct 2007
This is the sound of the 21st century. This is the sound of globalisation (and proof that that needn't necessarily be a dirty word!) This is the sound you'll want to hear again and again and again. If you like your music safe and formulaic, steer clear of this. But if you want to hear something fresh, then this may be just what you're looking for...
v cool album, 01 Oct 2007
Listen, why bother criticising an artist like that? One person says the 'good but beats are wrong', then one says 'good but the vocals are wrong'. Just take it as it is, and review it as it is. It's a great album in its own way (it seems to get a lot of hassle as it can't be boxed in with one genre or another). Undoubtably sounds like a debut album and MIA's new album is a bit different to this, but this still sounds fresh, interesting and pretty damn fine to me.
Keep the vocals, put some attitude in the beats, 06 Feb 2007
Some seem to like the beats on this album but not the vocals, I am the opposite. While I really like her delivery, the beats seem really wet to me. If this had some traditional drum and bass percussion it would be awesome. I would love to hear her vocals against the kind of soundscape Asian Dub Foundation produce. (and I'm not saying that because they're another South Asian group).
Another thing worth mentioning is that she is better when rapping about herself than trying to be political.
All in all an OK debut, but she could do with some outside input if it didnt negate her individual charm.
Innovative and Interesting, 18 Jan 2007
[...]--there's really no reason to attack the woman's accent because you find it too "upper middle class," for example. I will agree that her vocals and her delivery are really a matter of taste. She's definitely from the Gwen Stefani school of sharp sopranos, and she sometimes throws out phrases like she's trying her very hardest to keep you from falling asleep at the wheel. But that's the point in a lot of ways: this is an aggressive record, with aggressive sounds, an aggressive set of messages, and aggresive delivery. But it's also a fantastically global album, with a truly global sound--in this way, M.I.A may be more like Shakira than Missy Elliot, perfectly comfortable throwing together Brazilian, South Asian, and rap influences together in a way that doesn't suit everyone, but is very appealing if you like the sound of her voice and her repetitive, percussive, firecracker songcraft.
freshest record of 2005, 24 Sep 2006
OK, so taste is taste, but i'm amazed at all the negative reviews for one of the freshest, most original, and goddammit brilliant records of recent years. If you like the sound of a Missy Elliot without the #@!&$ ballads and a London emigre slant then this is for you. Arular is, quite frankly, the Nuts!
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Customer Reviews
best british hip-hop album by a mile, 18 Sep 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record.
The best album yet!!!, 07 Sep 2008
This is the best album Roots Manuva has done to date. Even better than 'dare i say it' Run Come Save Me. Buy this album you wont be disapointed.
Roots Manuva- Slime & Reason LP Review (8.5/10), 30 Jul 2008
South London's finest Rooty-Toot Maunva (aka Rodney Smith) is back with his fourth and most varied album yet. 3 years since his last release proper, Roots Manuva has shown he is an artist who hasn't been afraid to experiment with his sound, implementing a host of influences from the classic roots-reggae to electro; analogue dub to rocksteady funk. His ability to fuse these base elements into a product that is undeniably his own has led to his music being instantly recognisable, what with the warping dub-plates and skanking electroid melodics. Add to this his sharp, patois-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that address issues from the music industry to urban society, gal-dem to relationships, and you have the proof behind why Roots is deservedly one of the UK's biggest hip-hop stars.
With `Slime & Reason', Roots ability to craft catchy skeletal melodies out of fractured beats and warped sonic's has reached a new level. From the entrancing Dr Dre meets Burial tuneage of `The Show Must Go On' to the analog synth-attack of `It's Me Oh Lord' he injects a danceable aesthetic into already animated soundscapes. The superhero leftfield jazz-hop of `Well Alright' is like The Herbaliser meets a stripped down C | | |