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Merci

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Instrumentation is superb. Vocals by Alpha Blondy is crisp and clear. Any weakness? Yes. For me, track 1 sounded a little offbeat, perhaps, because it is very hard to do better than the Ojays original version.

This is a very solid CD. Guitars, horns, and drums (oh the drums!) come alive on this CD. The impeccable arrangement and masterful delivery of many tracks, especially 3, 5, and 6 shows Alpha Blondy is the real Reggae master from Africa.

It is hard to listen to this CD sitting down. I dare you to listen to track 3 sitting down. Relax your grip, and let go of your money this time. Buy this CD. You will have no regrets!

Okay, a lot of this album is in French. I don't know French. I usually don't get into music when I can't understand the lyrics. This album is an exception. I got it about 4 months ago and I've listened to it nearly every day since then. Despite not understanding the words, I have every word memorized. Please, trust me. Buy this album. It is truly amazing. I have about 4 Alpha Blondy albums and I have to say this is his strongest.

From the opening song Wari, this is simply a musical explosion. The background vocals are perfect. The bongos are extraordinary. It's a beautiful blend of horns, guitars, drums and vocals. The instrumentals are top, top quality. Better than Burning Spear. Better than Fela Kuti. The album is extremely upbeat and positive. They lyrics are all rastafari.

The best tracks are Souroukou Logo and Quitte Dans Ça. When Alpha breaks into the chorus in Souroukou Logo, you'll be floored. The ladies singing background in Quitte Dans Ca rival the I Threes, and I know that's a bold statement.

If you like reggae, if you like African music, shoot, if you like MUSIC, you will love this album. Buy it, put it in, turn it way up, sit back and enjoy a truly amazing musical experience. You are in for a real treat.

When I first heard this album, especially "God Bless Africa" , I
got chills just as I did when I saw "Brother Bob" in Chicago in
the seventies. Buy this CD!

Some of his albums have rough and strange passages, but on the whole Alpha Blondy has the classic wail in his vocals, and sings with passion. One can hear the sneer in his voice when he sings Armee Francaise in 'Yitzhak Rabin'...you can feel the attitude, even the pain, like when Bob Marley sang early in his Wailers lead career before the sound became heavily produced in studios. I think Alpha Blondy is one of the greats of reggae. Even patchy albums have at least two to three serious powerhouse tracks, enough (for me) to wanna get it regardless. Merci is no different; it's a fantastic album except for an odd foray into rock which while strange is not unpleasant. God Bless Africa is absolutely brilliant!!

If this CD doesn't get you moving then you are dead. Period. This music is a good and lively experience. Les Bon Temps Roulez.

Yes I,
this is a very good cd release by ALPHA BLONDY. MERCI, is sure to keep you dancing or just nodding to the beat of the crucial REGGAE riddims here. Actually, when I heard the tune "Wari" which re-works the music from the O'Jays "For The Love Of Money" I knew I had to have this cd as soon as possible. You will not be disappointed!! Tek care, ReggaeOne