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Major Lazer is the Grammy-nominated super producer duo of Switch and Diplo, best known for their work with M.I.A and the hit 'Paper Planes', as well as production work for the likes of Santogold, Amanda Blank, Bondo do Role and Tricky. Guns Don't Kill People, Lazers Do is a Reggae and Dancehall explosion just in time for summer, with guest vocals from friends Mapei, Santogold and Amanda Blank; as well as Dancehall mainstays like Nina Sky, Vybz Cartel, Ward 21 and Busy Signal, among many others.
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20 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another album packed with jems from djs Diplo, out of Philly, and Switch from England. (FYI-These are the guys behind MIA-"Paper Planes"!!1) The album ads depict Major Lazer as a separate "Ninja Turtles-esque" animation, with Diplo and Switch as there real life selves.
Their wikipedia states that Major Lazer "is a Jamaican commando who lost his arm in a secret zombie war in 1984. He supposedly fights vampires and various monsters, parties hard, and has a rocket powered skateboard."
The title track, "Hold the Line" employs the use of unconventional samples (even a horse "nay") and a slow cowboy intro. Mr. Lex and Santigold mesh together lyrically in a marriage of urban east coast and deep Jamaican vibes. Oh, and the track also has a fantatic video that I hope ends up on every pop channel around: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=558F1EaxH8c
The album reflects this with the welding of timelessly fly Diplo beats and deeply rooted Caribbean artists and themes. The tracks are crammed full of vocalists such as Vybz Cartel, Ward 21, Busy Signal, Nina Sky, Amanda Blank, Mr. Vegas, Turbulence, Mapei, T.O.K, and evn Prince Zimboo! Afro Jack and Crookers are noted on the production side as well.
Wouldn't call this a "Typical" Diplo/Switch production, definitely experiments with his favorite culture and the genres of dancehall and reggae while adding secret ingredients of great beats. This album will pull fans in from all of those genres and will give every listener a refreshed ear on some of their favorite styles while giving them something extra to dance to.
Their wikipedia states that Major Lazer "is a Jamaican commando who lost his arm in a secret zombie war in 1984. He supposedly fights vampires and various monsters, parties hard, and has a rocket powered skateboard."
The title track, "Hold the Line" employs the use of unconventional samples (even a horse "nay") and a slow cowboy intro. Mr. Lex and Santigold mesh together lyrically in a marriage of urban east coast and deep Jamaican vibes. Oh, and the track also has a fantatic video that I hope ends up on every pop channel around: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=558F1EaxH8c
The album reflects this with the welding of timelessly fly Diplo beats and deeply rooted Caribbean artists and themes. The tracks are crammed full of vocalists such as Vybz Cartel, Ward 21, Busy Signal, Nina Sky, Amanda Blank, Mr. Vegas, Turbulence, Mapei, T.O.K, and evn Prince Zimboo! Afro Jack and Crookers are noted on the production side as well.
Wouldn't call this a "Typical" Diplo/Switch production, definitely experiments with his favorite culture and the genres of dancehall and reggae while adding secret ingredients of great beats. This album will pull fans in from all of those genres and will give every listener a refreshed ear on some of their favorite styles while giving them something extra to dance to.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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First off, I love everything Diplo does. I think 'I Like Turtles' is a bit of a better mix, in terms of variety, but I am totally excited for the emergence of "electro reggae". I'm sure this sound won't be for everybody on first listen, but I think it is brilliant. This is party music, hard dancehall. If you like South Rakkas, this is absolutely the album for you. This is a concept album, and a new form of reggae. A must listen!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Buy it, turn it up and stare at the cover art. This is a very good time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Murdah dem foes
"Guns don't kill people..." is my first Major Lazer album and I was pleasantly surprised by the range of genres; a trifecta of dancehall, soca and reggae. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. P. Bell
Major Lazer - Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do
Crazy fun from Major Lazer on their debut GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE... LAZERS DO. Diplo and Switch have taken dancehall and twisted it into this mutant entity. Read more
Published 12 months ago by scoundrel
A Breath of fresh air.
First off, I would recommend watching the music videos to get more of an "experience", and then purchasing the album. Read more
Published on May 23, 2010 by Clint
enjoyable, but not incredible
This album is silly.....really silly.....almost painfully so. It's also the kind of album I would pick up just for the cover (do yourself a favor and google the image). Read more
Published on January 4, 2010 by Samuel Gentle
Yo son this stuff is mad decent...
After spending most of the decade throwing parties, releasing mix tapes, and occassionally dabbling in production, Diplo and Switch manage to live out a record junkie's final... Read more
Published on September 14, 2009 by Alec
Solid first album for the duo
I first heard about these guys when gizmodo posted their video for "Pon de Floor". The premise for the video's pretty funny and I couldn't stop watching it. Read more
Published on August 16, 2009 by J. Whitman
Crazy creative
There's only one track (keep it going louder) where autotune annoys the hell out of me and it's the weakest track. Read more
Published on August 2, 2009 by Fe Samson
Diplo is the greatest
Diplo has got to be one of the best producers in music right now. Everything he touches is golden. Diplo and Peanut Butter Wolf should collaborate on something. Read more
Published on July 28, 2009 by Timothy Krieger
If you're into it...
If you're into mashups and mixtapes you will love this album. If you don't care for DJ's or electronic music, this probably isn't the album for you.
Published on July 9, 2009 by badwtihnames
Yet another awful daily bargain.
After I read in the previous review that these guys are behind that dreadful "Paper Planes" song, I decided to avoid this like a steaming, fly-covered turd on a hot August day. Read more
Published on July 9, 2009 by The Only Reviewer That Matters
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