| Various Artists / Universal Message 3 |
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| Album: | Universal Message 3 | Collection: | Reggae | |
| Artist: | Various Artists | Added: | Feb 2005 | |
| Label: | V2 Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2005-08-22 | Pull Date: | 2005-10-24 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
| Week Ending: | Oct 23 | Oct 16 | Oct 9 | Oct 2 | Sep 25 | Sep 11 | Sep 4 | Aug 28 |
| Airplays: | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Mar 01, 2006: | The Dub Space I Swear, Uncomfortable | 4. | Oct 12, 2005: | A Better Version Mister Heartless | |
| 2. | Oct 19, 2005: | A Better Version Uncomfortable | 5. | Oct 12, 2005: | Bubbadubba Uncomfortable | |
| 3. | Oct 16, 2005: | New World Disorder Uncomfortable | 6. | Oct 10, 2005: | Sunshine ... in the Afternoon Uncomfortable |
| Album Review |
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| Sadie O. Reviewed 2005-08-15 | ||
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(Collection) - Universal Message vol. 3 (VP) Reviewed by Sadie O, 8/15/05 New-school Roots Rock (and Righteous) Reggae compilation. Jamaica seems to be experiencing a definite backswing to the classic reggae styles of the 70's with "conscious" lyrics, after the long reign of dirty dancehall vibes. A nice mix of new faces and known names. Really nice to see this happening, and judging from online reviews, Jamaica is proud to present this collection. Pretty much all mid-tempo, roots-style. I couldn't detect FCCs, although different transcribers have heard a word in track 11 as "pricks" and "Brits", which to a former colony might be interchangeable anywayŠ No clunkers - you can pretty much slap on any track, but I think 2, 4, and 11 (the latter acoustic, please note) are probly the best cuts. 1. 3:42 one-drop riddim, very sweet sound and lyrics. 2. 4:04 ***great mix of vocals over cool remix of Stop that Train, defiant lyrics. 3. 3:30 young-sounding singer, classic bass line. 4. 3:57 ***versatile vocals and interesting instrumentation. 5. 3:28 nice xylophone sound in the mix, about poverty in Jamaica. 6. 3:48 slower and mellower than most of the tracks, some falsetto singing. 7. 3:36 sweet harmonies, lyrics that talk about the hole in the ozone layer! 8. 3:43 major European reggae star finally breaks in JA, bittersweet sound. 9. 4:03 **defiant toasting, same backing track as number 3. 10. 3:47 odd falsetto on much of the vocals, bubbling keyboard 11. 3:21 ***wonderful (fem) lyrics over acoustic track. Made me misty-eyed. 12. 4:17 upbeat, with spirited music (electric guitar, horns). Rastafarian message. 13. 3:59 **I could swear I'm hearing Peter Tosh - whew! 14. 3:43 slow song, nyahbinghi drumming, pretty tenor vocals, rather off-putting falsetto ending. 15. 4:08 mellow, nyahbinghi riddim & violins. 16. 3:46 **gruff toasting - sounds like the sound system dances of yore. 17. 3:32 **gorgeous vocals, pretty music, good lyrics. 18. 4:21 subdued music (with strings) nod to Bob at the end. Apparently a bit of a hit - just saw a video of this cut on Link TV. | ||
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