Chapter a Day

Jacob Miller | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 21, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 14, 1999
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Vp Records
• ASIN: B00001U06F
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #223,602 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

At the time of his death in 1980, Jacob Miller was establishing a musical foundation of controversial, socially conscious lyrics that documented the struggles of Jamaica's underclass. Along with Bob Marley, who ironically died a year later, he represented the powerful spirit of oppressed people who refuse to accept injustice. Miller's clear, sweet, echoing voice highlighted tunes that painted familiar scenes of life in Jamaica's ghettos. His songs, such as "Tenement Yard" and "All Night Till Day Light," surpassed even Marley's in terms of Jamaican popularity. As lead singer of Inner Circle, he expanded his repertoire to include music that wasn't totally reggae, but was soulful just the same. His death from a car crash turned him into a legend, and Chapter a Day illustrates exactly why. This is a stunning tribute album that reveals both Miller's talent and the loving influence he's had on today's reggae stars. A two-CD set, Chapter a Day provides sublime remixes featuring stars such as Luciano, Freddie McGregor, and Tony Rebel, while the second disc showcases the singer's hits as a solo star and with Inner Circle. Standouts include "Westbound Train," with McGregor silkily harmonizing with Miller's vocals, urging him to "say hello to Peter, Bob and the crew," and a show-stopping live performance of "Discipline Child," which accents the power of Miller's voice and message. Chapter a Day is an absolute must-have for all reggae fans. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, All Music Guide --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enter Jamaica 1970s style, January 23, 2001

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Wackie Don (Kingston;Jamaica) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapter a Day (Audio CD)

Jacob Miller, the rastaman who some say was a threat to Bob Marley musically , never hung around to prove us right or wrong. This album for the most part; ( exclude tracks #4 & #7 remix of Disc #1 ) is a fitting tribute to his journey through babylon , it captures the political economic and social struggles of Jamaica in the 1970s. Formerly of the now popular group Inner Circle along with his original rasta roots Jacob Miller educates through his music and his original firebrand performances the rites of His Imperial Majesty to read a Chapter a Day, from the good book to ward off evil . He takes his peers to task with the track 80,000.careless Ethiopians ,the anology to which Bob Marley and Burning Spear did sometimes earning the wrath of their equals "If you live in the house of JAH and are disobedient you will suffer" taken from Bob Marley Interviews and Winston Rodneys "No door peep shall not enter". Comedy was not far from Millers lips, Jamaicans would be lifted back in time with this compilation ( All night ) drifting through the sweet and sour of the 70s. All others who would like to know the true events and feel of that infamous Manley era which was so powerfull on the world scene need look no more . This collection preaches unity, perseverance and the value of a upfull and right life before JAH,never looking back.If you like anything from Bob Marley,Peter Tosh and Burning Spear with even one album by UB40 in your collection, Jacob Millers SONGBOOK is a must....a serious plus on your CD rack. Forward Ever JAH JAH Children Backward Never.

5.0 out of 5 stars a timeless period masterpiece from a prolific icon, December 25, 2007

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annie oakley "doctormom2002" (St. Croix, VI Virgin Islands (U.S.)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapter a Day (Audio CD)

A sampling of everything from hymns, to revival reggae, high energy and spiritual. A must have in the discussion of the evolution of reggae! His defining collection.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Under-Rated Reggae Artist, March 14, 2007

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dreambeliever (nantucket, ma, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapter a Day (Audio CD)

Jacob Miller was one the BEST reggae artists of all time. Although he wasn't around for long due to his untimely death at the age of 28, he still left behind music that could have made him a super star. I don't think he gets the reconition he deserved for being such a talented and energetic artist. Currently all you can find is articles and paragraphs about him, no biographies are published to date. If you are a true roots reggae fan you will not be dissapointed with Jacob "Killer" Miller.