This new set is his most authentic sounding yet.
A gumbo cookin', alligator whuppin' serving of blues – Louisiana style.
Island Records’ 50th anniversary celebration of its reggae output.
Goes back to the sounds of the early 'zeroes' with some success.
One of the most uplifting albums of all time.
A good entry-point for people who like the sound of reggae
Musical adventures like these are exactly what he needs.
We’re transported to more urban and bluesy climes
Raw Like Sushi still sounds fresh.
This is a set you ought to seek out.
A crowd-pleasing party album in one.
The Windrush 2 does justice to its concept in fine style.
Husky, raw and emotionally exposed.
This is a record that wears its dark heart quite literally on its sleeve
It's a smooth slice of seduction that does what it says on the tin.
Either you think hip hop needs to get back to these kinds of basics or you don't.
This is an excellent collection of known and new tunes by a talented artist
All this would have sounded exhilarating to a young Lester Bangs in 1966
The next Bob Marley? Try the new Finlay Quaye.
Two decades on, this set packs a punch.
If you're a Tarrus fan, you won't feel let down.
...Bobo sing-jay Sizzla Kalonji is well overdue another retrospective.
A rewarding collection of foundational roots, pitch-perfect in mood for its summer...
...a good inroad to reggae from the less conservative end of the 'world' music scene.
A perfect example of what was, in reality, a high point in reggae's golden age.
Get It In Your Mind is Bushman's strongest album for a while.
Jah Is My Navigator is a return to form, and a good indication of what the fuss is about.
A work of astonishing depths and bruised, aching humanity.
Finally the most beautiful voice in reggae gets the epitaph it deserves.
If you only buy one ‘world music’ album this year… you know the rest.
The consistency of this album makes for one glorious, uninterrupted listen.
The tradition of the peaceful meditative rastaman lives on.
A gutsy, visceral affair that leaves you thinking that, with the power of music,...
Packed with wry observation and political conviction.
Youthful indiscretions aside, this is a good calling card and intentions are honourable.
There’s much to like here, and with at least two hit singles on Sean Kingston,...
This is music for lazy days in the park, late night trains, and small gatherings with...
Blow the dust off, give it a spin and you’ll find plenty to enjoy.
Authentic sounding yet shamelessly retro...
The Bermudan MC's debut album. He's possibly ignoring the smoking ban...
...A convincing case can be made for 1977’s 'Exodus' being top of the pile.
'Mind Control' is a competent first release; the work of an artist with one foot in...
