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PRINCE BUSTER: Sings His Hit Song "Ten Commandments"
Prince Buster is a legend in the world of ska, and this album shows why. Originally released in 1967, these songs have aged wonderfully and now serve double duty as being both fun, lively songs in a classic genre, and they perfectly capture the mid 60's ska recording style. Take for example the sax solo on, "Is Life Worth Living" - you can practically hear the sax player walking up to the microphone as the sax gets louder and moves from the left speaker to the middle. While the album is full of interesting lyrics, some of which are a little hard to make out due to Buster' thick Jamaican accent, the title track (and the answer song - track 7) are playful, rather sexist commandments between a woman and man, telling each other how to behave if they want to keep their love intact. Another aspect of these recordings which helps solidify them is the interplay between the bass and drums. The drums are rock solid and keep it simple, capturing the room sound perfectly, while the bass guitar is omnipresent and boomy but never muddy. Meanwhile the tasteful electric guitar plays clean and the violin and piano provide a bit of rhythmic countermelody. On the cover art, Prince Buster looks like Muhammad Ali, and Prince Buster is a champ as well. He's one of the most important and influential artists in the world of ska and rocksteady; after hearing this album, you'll know why.
CD price: $12.99
CHERINE ANDERSON: The Introduction - EP
Seeing the legendary Sly & Robbie get production credits on an album is always enough to make you look twice, but wait till you hear this! After logging time touring with Slightly Stoopid and Pepper, Cherine Anderson then went on the road with Michael Franti & Spearhead. The best parts of all those artists seem to infuse her music with a catchy, modern blend of R&B with classic reggae. "Talk If Yuh Talking" features a rather dubby bass line, with some great harmonies on the chorus, while "Tuff Enuff" has more of a top 40 reggaeton vibe that fans of Robyn will like. And the album is strong throughout; the album closer "Kingston State of Mind" features a rather minimal combination of bass, processed guitar samples, and percussion, while Anderson's exquisite harmonies and backing vocals emphasize her socially-conscious lyrics. It's really great music that respects the traditions of reggae's past, yet sounds totally modern.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $8.99
GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD: SLOW DOWN
With just the right amount of mainstream appeal (just enough to bridge the gap between the pure roots style and more pop leaning approaches), Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad creates some of the freshest, most addictive reggae this side of Jamaica. With hints of Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and even in places, Sting, Slow Down's twelve songs are perfectly balanced in groove, melody, message and appeal. For reggae fans, this is one special album that shouldn't be missed.
CD price: $13.00
NOAH DUB: NOAH DUB
With stylistic influences and echoes of Twista, Nas and Common, NOAH DUB whips out some memorable and solid esoteric redemption rap, bubbling over with groove, intelligence and a knack for perfect mixing. Well-rounded and full-spectrum tracks abound on this self-titled disc, leaving you with a sensation as rich as their music. Check them out.
MAÑANA ME CHANTO: Arriba
Mixing up the traditional rhythms of rumbas and cumbias with reggae and playful ska, Mañana Me Chanto has found a perfect common ground between all the styles and genres they bring together. Always danceable, light and personality-enriched, their take on rock en espanol is one of energy, spunk and accessibility. It's Latin rock that reaches out to the current generation.
CD price: $11.97 / MP3 price: $7.97

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THE EXPENDABLES: Gettin' Filthy
An award winning, Santa Cruz Californa-grown, surf culture band that is described as an eclectic mix of genre-bending rock, reggae and surf.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE SIBL PROJECT: Songs Inspired By Literature - Chapter One
Songwriters from all over America and Canada have donated their songs inspired by books, plays and poems to help raise funds for literacy. These tunes vary from acoustic pop to whimsical.
CD price: $15.00
REBELUTION: Courage To Grow
A fusion of genres with reggae as the foundation, including hip-hop, rock, and multiple alternative subgenres.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
REBELUTION: Rebelution
Self-defined as California Reggae: a fusion of genres with reggae as the foundation, including hip-hop, rock, and multiple alternative subgenres.
CD price: $9.00 / MP3 price: $9.00
SOJA: Peace in a Time of War
Original roots reggae from Washington D.C. Next generation of conscious music reaching around the world.
CD price: $12.97
JASON NELSON: I Shall Live
I Shall Live is a compilation of contemporary praise & Worship songs. It encompasses many styles of music including urban, quartet, neo-soul and even calypso. It touches the heart of a worshipper. The tears will flow if you listen with your heart.
MP3 price: $15.00
GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD: SLOW DOWN
high energy North American roots reggae
CD price: $13.00
PRINCES OF BABYLON: Morphology
Rock, reggae, funk, hip-hop, blues, groove, and more all infused into songs specifically designed to make you move and think.
MP3 price: $9.99
COMMON SENSE: Common Sense
A fresh new collection of catchy songs from California's premiere Amereggae/Funk Rock Band. These 14 original songs also feature Special Guest appearances from Jackson Browne, David Lindley, Pato Banton and more.
MP3 price: $9.99
MIKE PINTO: Little District
The type of music that's proud to be underground.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99