Reviews

The mystic Aaron Borowitz presents timeless vibes with feel-good new album Father Time
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The mystic Aaron Borowitz presents timeless vibes with feel-good new album Father Time

Aaron Borowitz's first solo album, "Father Time", clocks in as a 37-minute and 37-second where harmonic positivity seamlessly entwines with the spirit of reggae. Aaron Borowitz’s 11-track album incorporates a dose of majestic mushroom mysticism, accompanied by a talented batch of features. "Father Time" beckons listeners to embrace the current moment, radiate kindness, and cultivate inity. I’m a fan of the album cover, a fusion of fungi and time, that stands out as a visual prelude to the enchanting realms within.

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Livity longevity legendary, Burning Spear's album "No Destroyer" marks the reggae icon's triumphant return
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Livity longevity legendary, Burning Spear's album "No Destroyer" marks the reggae icon's triumphant return

Burning Spear’s enduring legacy shines brightly, with his new studio album “No Destroyer”. He has bestowed to us an album filled with groovy flowing beats, that puts me in a tranquil trance of uplifting positivity. Burning Spear’s energy pulsates through every song highlighting why he is legendary reggae royalty and an everlasting force within the genre.

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Album Review: “Setting Out for the Sun” showcases Claire Wright’s creativity, chill vibes, and big time voice
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Album Review: “Setting Out for the Sun” showcases Claire Wright’s creativity, chill vibes, and big time voice

“Setting Out for the Sun” showcases Claire Wright’s creativity, chill vibes, and big time voice. The 10-track album, released by Ineffable Records, highlights Wright’s talent as a singer-songwriter and beautifully blends pop, rock and reggae in an all around relaxing experience.

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Album Review: Jack Johnson surfs a new soundwave with In Between Dub
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Album Review: Jack Johnson surfs a new soundwave with In Between Dub

“In Between Dub” is a collection of some of Johnson’s most endeared tracks plucked from his extensive discography, masterfully mixed and blended by a select few of dub’s best artist’s – Subatomic Sound System, Scientist, Dennis Bovell, Nightmares On Wax, Mad Professor, Yaadcore, and the late, great Lee “Scratch” Perry are all responsible for whipping up this fresh new wave of flavor for your ears to surf on this summer. 

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Album Review: Julian Marley and Antaeus’ “Colors Of Royal” inspire a fresh outlook in eight dance friendly tracks
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Album Review: Julian Marley and Antaeus’ “Colors Of Royal” inspire a fresh outlook in eight dance friendly tracks

Julian Marley and Antaeus’ album, “Colors Of Royal” inspire a fresh outlook on life in eight dance friendly tracks. I am absolutely loving this collaboration and the beautiful songs that Marley and Antaeus have brought to life that cross the reggae, electronic, dancehall and pop music genres.

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Album Review: “Butter” is the smoothest Kash’d Out album to date and it’s an all around fun time
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Album Review: “Butter” is the smoothest Kash’d Out album to date and it’s an all around fun time

“Butter” is the smoothest album to date by Kash’d Out and it’s an all around fun time. The Florida rockers have that it factor and continue making some of the best reggae rock infused with pop music on the planet. The ten track album was released by LAW Records and builds on the band’s other amazing albums like “Undercover” and “The Hookup”.

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Album Review: “Destiny” is the culmination of Alborosie’s dedication to his craft
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Album Review: “Destiny” is the culmination of Alborosie’s dedication to his craft

Italian reggae superstar Alborosie has been dropping amazing tracks for decades and the singer-songwriter’s latest album, “Destiny” is the culmination of Alborosie’s dedication to his craft. In the 14 track album, Alborosie brilliantly shines light on important societal issues over a mix of top reggae, rock and dancehall riddims.

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Album Review: Easy Star All-Stars deliver fresh reggae take on David Bowie classic in “Ziggy Stardub”
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Album Review: Easy Star All-Stars deliver fresh reggae take on David Bowie classic in “Ziggy Stardub”

David Bowie is one of the greatest musicians of our lifetime and his 1972 album, “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars” is an all time classic. The incredible Easy Star All-Stars are now introducing a new generation to Bowie’s music while putting their unique reggae sound on the musical experience in “Ziggy Stardub”.

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Album Review: Lion Heights introduce “Outlaw Reggae” with “False Reality”
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Album Review: Lion Heights introduce “Outlaw Reggae” with “False Reality”

Excited to show the world what they’ve been working on, Lion Heights is back with a new, full length album titled False Reality for you to jam down on. Coming out of Austin, TX, the boys want to show you a new flavor of dubby goodness, and they’ve coined their own label for the music they enjoy to create; outlaw reggae.

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