Customer Reviews

Many Moods of Moses

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Don't rate this cd on the strength of hearing Who am I? in a mixed cd. this cd, on a whole, is weak! You'ld be better off buying something like "The Doctor" or "Maestro". Stay away from "Art & Life".

Credible tracks include Oysters & Conch, Steve Biko & Foundation. Apart from that, I don't know what else to tell you. Sorry Ras Moses.

Peace

Kader

Who am I? Reason enough to buy this record. Another reason is the song Steve Biko, very very good song by Beenie. Oysters and Conch is fantastic as well, so is the Lady Saw collaboration on So Hot. Monster Lock is good too. And finally you have to check out Woman a Sample with Buju Banton, hearing that rapid fire go back between Beenie and Buju is so tight. Fantastic.

It's a shame that this album's overall rating is being affected by those with a political agenda to push. All of the reviewers who've rated Beenie's albums here on Amazon with a "1" acknowledge their bias in their posts, one even going so far as to state that the "Music isn't half bad.....Beenie himself is aweful" (sic). Moreover, they never take the time to review each of Beenie's albums individually, but rather copy 'n' paste their same old tired tirade into each of his album review sections whether that album contains any anti-gay lyrics or not.

I do not condone violence or hate crimes against anyone, but let's not apply these standards selectively. Should we pan the albums of Jerry Lee Lewis because he married his underaged cousin? Should I slam the Rolling Stones based not on their musical talent, but rather because I personally find songs like "Brown Sugar" (about on old white man raping virginal, Black slaves, etc.) to be extremely offensive and disgusting? Should I dash across Amazon and give every one of Ted Nugent's albums a "1" because I disagree strongly with his views on animal rights and politics? Rate the music, not the man, people!!!

Now, on to the album itself. "Many Moods of Moses" carried on the tradition established by Beenie Man with "Maestro", but pushes the envelope even further, resulting in a true magnum opus. Although Beenie still considers himself the "King of the Dancehall" and blesses this album with many fine dancehall tunes ("Who Am I", "Oysters and Conch", "Woman A Sample" - a wicked collaboration with Buju Banton), he also ventures out into other genres of music as he endeavors to express his "many moods" to his new-found American/International audience as well as his longtime dancehall fans back in good ol' Jamrock.

The album opens with Beenie and the African Diaspora choir known as ARP engaging in a bit of pseudo-African chant and finally slipping into a quasi-traditional version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", perhaps hearkening back to the African roots of most of the music later incorporated by Mr. Davis into his masterpiece. On "Foundation" Beenie bounces effortlessly over an infectious pre-dancehall riddim crafted by master musicians Sly and Robbie, on "Ain't Gonna Figure It Yet" he explores American country and western music, on "Heaven on Earth" he gives us his interpretation of the r&b group Solo's tune of same name, on "Have You Ever" he tries his hand at hip hop, on "Got to Be There" he chants alongside an angelic, pseudo-gospel choir, on "Steve Biko" he endeavors to channel Bob Marley, and on "Miss You" and "Bad Mind is Active" he ventures out to explore a little new jack swing/hip hop pop territory.

With "Many Moods of Moses" Beenie crafts an album that anyone who appreciates good music will want to listen to again and again, unless you are either a diehard, old school dancehall fan who can't stand to see "The Doctor" endeavoring to explore musical genres beyond his usual fare, or if you are a political crusader out to nail the man for his occasional use of anti-gay lyrics (in which case, you should also be boycotting Capleton, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, and virtually every other dancehall artiste as well).

The "Many Moods of Moses" are in this case a joy to explore.

My actual rating for this album is 4 stars, but I'm giving it 5 here to balance out the biased ratings.

BEENIE MANS CD, MANY MOODS, SHOWS MANY FACES. IT IS A MASTERPIECE FOR WHAT IT IS. HIS CD BLENDS ALL STYLES, FROM MORE SOULFUL, LIKE "SINCERELY", OR WICKEDLY DANCY, LIKE "MONSTER LOOK," EVEN A COUNTRY SONG HE EVEN RECORDED IN NASHVILLE, "AINT GONNA FIGURE IT YET." EVERY MOOD OF MOSES HAS SHOWS PROMISE, AND IN MY OPINION, IS PLEASENT. KEEP ON KICKIN OUT THE JAMS BEENIE, AND KEEP ROLLING THAT BEAUTIFUL BEAN FOOTAGE!

Its like this, once you start listening to Beenie Man in all his different "moods", you will begin to realize why this reggae artist is currently ranked as one of Jamaica's best. This album captures Beenie Man at his best. From Track 1 straight till the end...Beenie tearing things up. And chek this, if yu not a country and western fan...Beenie will have you jamming to his cut. The CD wicked (very good ie.)...truss mi

The album is a great dancehall Cd...The artist is one of the best in Jamaica today. The album is filled with concious reggae lyrics.

i am a fan of beenieman.his songs are well organised he is a humble dj,yet proud.i love you moses,continue making me dance with your great songs.this is kheeda,one love

This CD is one of the best reggae cd's I have heard in a long time. Most times I buy Strictly the best albums or albums with various artists, but this one was a must have ! Beenie ranks up there with buju Banton, and Bounty killer. His phat dancehall, hardcore reggae beats will have you moving your head in every direction. Favorite tracks are: Who am I, Bad man, so hot, Foundation, Heaven on earth, and got to be there. It's worth it!!!

Beenie Man chooses a fitting title for his most recent release, Many Moods of Moses. It is a great collection of many different styles, from rough beats on songs like Woman A Sample(with Buju Banton) and Who Am I to smooth and sensitive vibes on tracks like Heaven on Earth and Got To Be There. You can even find a country-inspired jam. This album certainly does not disappoint and has a little bit of something for every kind of dancehall fan.

A valiant effort by one of Jamaica's most noteworthy artists, Beenie Man's "Many Moods of Moses" is a noteworthy blend of traditional reggae music with the more popular dancehall forms of the present. Unlike previous albums, "Moses" provides listeners with an eclectic blend of musical genres that range from beat-laden hip hop to a quirky country tune found on the album's fourth track. In any case, this album gives us Beenie Man at his best; master of modern reggae.