Pressure Points

John Brown's Body | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 26, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Easy Star
• ASIN: B00092ZMXO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,028 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best JBB Album So Far, April 26, 2005

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fleshpuppy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pressure Points (Audio CD)

Yeah, I'm really surprised people get so upset because JBB is evolving musically. Fact is they are not the same band they were on the first two albums--they are writing much more interesting songs, play tighter more interesting music, and are doing something unique as opposed to just being a plain old reggae band. I'm surprised to see anyone compare this to bad UB40, which is all about simplified cover versions of old hits...this is original music with an emphasis on original riddims, strong melodies, etc...think more massive attack, police, ben harper than UB40...it ain't straight up reggae, but some of the songs are fantastic reggae tracks, like "Not Enough" featuring the Meditations. The record is solid from top to bottom...

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic!, May 4, 2005

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KT - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pressure Points (Audio CD)

Over the years JBB has developed a unique and original sound. And with Pressure Points, their 5th studio album, we are seeing the pay off for their hard work. It is so difficult to find any music these days that offers true original material, especially in reggae. But JBB have found their own voice and it is on display throughout the album. Standout tracks are Picking Up, Not Enough (featuring haunting backing vocals by The Meditations) and Blazing Love, one of the best love songs I have heard in years. If you are interested in music that captures the soul, go no further.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best reggae album since Heart of Congos, April 13, 2006

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Drew Blair "disbeyossarian" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pressure Points (Audio CD)

Kevin Kinsella takes a fat step back on this album for the benefit of the entire group. Every musician in the band sounds great. The bass is on, the drums. The album is produced by the Easy Star All-Stars, that brought Dub Side of the Moon; maybe that has something to do with it. What is so amazing about Pressure Points is Elliot Martin. I swear to everyone, this guy is on par with Bob Marley, Jacob Miller, Junior Murvin, Horace Andy, etc. Never before have I heard any "modern" reggae that compares to anything from the rocksteady/dub era. One reviewer calls Martin's style dancehall. His style is unlike anything ever heard before.





This album by far surpasses anything that they've ever done, I promise.