July 7: When The Two Sevens Clash
Sean MurphyJuly 7, 1977: When the two sevens clash. You can, and should, appreciate Culture's masterpiece all days of the year, but on July 7 you better recognize. I wrote about Culture…
“When I’m 64…”
Bob Marley was born February 6, 1945, which means he would be turning 64 today. This summer in a series for Popmatters.com, I chose what I consider five reggae albums…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Five (Popmatters.com Blog)
If Mikey Dread (Michael Campbell) had never decided to pick up the microphone and sing, his status would be secure in reggae history. His groundbreaking weekly show on Jamaican radio,…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Four (Popmatters.com blog)
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Four Walking the Streets of Glory: Israel Vibration’s The Same Song The cardinal rule for any serious appraisal of art involves a…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Three
This is the reggae album for people who do not know, or claim not to like, reggae music. Go and Seek Your Rights: The Mighty Diamonds’ Right Time Big misconception…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Two
11 July 2008 Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without Part Two: Make a Joyful Noise Unto JAH: Culture’s International Herb Culture is immortal for their 1977 tour de force,…
Studio One Kings
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/42643/various-artists-studio-one-kings-and-studio-one-rub-a-dub/ Various Artists Studio One Kings (Soul Jazz Records) US release date: Available as import UK release date: 19 March 2007 Studio One Rub-A-Dub (Soul Jazz Records) US release date:…