Putumayo Presents Best of World Music: Reggae

The Best Of World Music (Putumayo Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 16, 1994)
• Original Release Date: August 16, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B000003EJ9
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,021 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. If They Could They Would

2. Give My Love

3. One Way

4. World Power

5. Crazy List

6. Living in Society

7. I'm Not Tired

8. Miss Beverly

9. Massive

10. Jah Give Us Life

11. Breaking Up

12. Eclipse My Soul

13. Can't Blame You

14. Tomorrow Nation

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BUY, May 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Putumayo Presents Best of World Music: Reggae (Audio CD)

All to often the "Best of Music" collections actually turn out to be the worst of albums. Consisting of substandard tracks. That record labels could not induced the gullible public to purchase first time around. Not so with this excellent selection of Reggae hits from the "Putumayo Series". There are consciousness songs and songs about life in general. None of them bland or repetitive as can often be the case with Reggae best of albums. There are also some interesting new comers with a fusion sound like the Nigerian Majek Fashek who's debut album "Rainmaker" will introduce him to a wider audience. This "Best of" collection has some really vibrant songs that will get you moving.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Mon!, October 6, 2004

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Rod Saunders (Tulsa, Ok) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Putumayo Presents Best of World Music: Reggae (Audio CD)

This is by far the best reggae album I've ever come across. I first heard it in a tourist shop in St. Thomas while taking a cruise. I bought a copy on the spot. Most of the artists I've never heard before, but their tunes had me hooked after one listen. The booklet attached to the jacket gives you a good rundown on the artists and their backgrounds, ranging from the Carribbean to Africa, England, to Miami and Washington DC. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Collection, September 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Putumayo Presents Best of World Music: Reggae (Audio CD)

For non-reggae folk like myself, finding a good reggae listen can present somewhat of a challenge. That challenge is met very well by this collection. The CD claims it's "guaranteed to make you feel good", and they ain't kidding. Early favorites include Inner Circle's "One Way" and Alexander Bernard's "Eclipse My Soul". Pick it up and enjoy.