Bright Side of Life (Dig)

Rebelution | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 4, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Controlled Substance
• ASIN: B002DKF46K
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,966 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #29 in Music > World Music > Reggae > General
  • #29 in Music > World Music > Reggae > General AAS

Track Listings

1. Bright Side of Life

2. More Than Ever

3. Outta Control

4. From the Window

5. Suffering

6. Too Rude

7. Dubzilla

8. Bump

9. Lazy Afternoon

10. Moonlight

11. Change the System

12. Wake Up Call

Editorial Reviews

2009 sophomore release, the follow-up to their award-winning debut album Courage to Grow, The Bright Side Of Life contains 12 new signature tracks blending their cohesive mix of Reggae, Rock, and Hip Hop influences in a calliope awash of front man Eric Rachmany's Santana-esque guitar flurries, Marley D. Williams' solid and attacking bass lines, the Psychedelic and tasteful piano, keyboard and Hammond b-3 styling of Rory Carey and the Jazz Rock fusion of Wesley Finley's finesse drumming and percussion.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album, Not Quite As good as Courage To Grow, August 20, 2009

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R. Lynch (Bay Area, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bright Side of Life (Dig) (Audio CD)

Overall the album is very decent to listen to. Yes it certainly does not match up to their first major cd, "Courage to Grow" which was an overall excellent cd. I would give that cd 6 stars out of 5 because it was perfect. If you want more of the similar guitar riffs and keyboard and reggae sound then you will definitely want this cd. I liked over half the songs throughout my first listen and I know the others will grow on me overtime. My favorite songs are #1, #2, #, #6,#8, #9, #10, #12. I do admit that the original "change the system" sounded a bit better as it had more sounds and was a bit more unique as a song. Still the new version is still good.

If you are looking for a danceable Reggae/Rock album to listen to while at the beach, friends house, a party or an event then this is it.
If you do not like rock at least a little bit then you will not like this cd as its a mixture of rock and reggae.

Keep in mind Rebelution has a new singer now. I feel he is almost as good and makes the songs just as fun to listen to. Lyrics overall don't meet the quality of "Courage to Grow" but there are still some really great songs with amazing lyrics like "moonlight" and "wake up call"

If you were expecting a totally new sound from rebelution with very different sounding rhythms and riffs, then you will be dissapointed. Bright Side of Life is like a continuation of Courage to Grow. To me that's a great thing as I loved the first cd. Also its good to mix your music in playlists anyways.
Overall I think the cd is a must buy. I think you will enjoy the new cd much better in concert when you are dancing or jammin with others to the music.

Other bands you might want to check out are elan, tribal seeds, outlaw nation, stephen marley, jah roots, ky-mani marley, tarrus riley, morgan heritage, soldiers of jah army, pepper, groundation, fiji, katchafire, and collie buddz. Also dont forget to listen to older reggae such as the gladiators, bob marley, abyssinians, don carlos, gregory isaacs, the wailers and more. Hope this review helped.

5.0 out of 5 stars Had to Speak Up..., January 6, 2012

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Cliffton L. Ainley "Saint Of Circumstance" (Reading,Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bright Side Of Life (MP3 Download)

With success comes criticism.If you truly don't like the album that's fine, but I don't see how this 2nd album deviates very much from the first(and it is certainly more deserving of one star;that's drama queen stuff). I honestly think if anything it is too close to the first album. I do think this album grows on you more so than the first effort, Courage to Grow (which is a little ironic). I also think the remixes offered on the Remix EP are more punchier than the respective cuts on Bright Side of Life. That said, I also think the Courage remixes are livelier too. In the end, Rebelution is already one of the best reggae bands around. With their fusion of reggae beats and tasty guitar work, this music makes me want to move. The Rebelution sound is much more a roots rock sound than say The Expendables or Long Beach Dub,Slightly Stoopid, or Sublime. They are excellent live and you should check them out.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most solid reggae-rock albums in a very long time., July 27, 2011

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FSIsto - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bright Side Of Life (MP3 Download)

I haven't written any music reviews but I feel that its necessary for Rebelution's Bright Side of Life. Anyone out there that enjoys reggae/rock style and is on the fence about getting this album because of mediocre reviews, do yourself a big favor and grab this. Their last album, Courage to Grow, granted, is awesome. It has several lasting tracks that stay with you and are infectious. Bright Side of Life is the same way, and these guys share a musical flow together that is incredible. I've read that they got a new vocalist for this album but man, this guy goes toe to toe. They keep the island feel all along the way, reminds me of Cultura Profetica at times, with positive vibes to boot. Always inspiring lyrics, always puts me in a good mood. Favorite tracks are "Bright Side of Life", "More Than Ever", "Outta Control", and most of all "From The Window".