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Reggae Christmas From Studio One

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So you don't think about palm trees and tropical beaches when Christmas comes to your mind? Okay, "Reggae Christmas from Studio One" isn't the place to begin building a traditional collection of Holiday music. On the other hand, if you're looking for something out of the mainstream, you've found it. This may be because you already have all of the Holiday albums by Elvis and Nat King Cole or perhaps you love Jamaican music. Regardless, this is a wonderful collection of Holiday music that seems to have languished under the radar. For starters, this music is from Studio One, so it is accompanied with a pedigree. For the uninitiated, Studio One is regarded as 'the Motown of Jamaica.' Second, the song choice is solid. The songs reflect both traditional and original songs for December. (In case you just have to ask, yes Bob Marley is on this compilation.) Third, the sound or time period is perfect. Contemporary music from Jamaica has been spoiled by the inclusion of modern pop and R&B. "Reggae Christmas from Studio One" plays vintage music. Most of the songs sound like they were recorded sometime between the late 1950's and the mid 1970's. There's a good balance of ska, reggae and dub. If there's a drawback to this CD, it's that the playing length could have been longer. Granted, Jamaican Christmas music may sound like a terrible idea. Furthermore, don't even look at the cornball CD cover. Considering these factors, this disc may be an unexpected surprise. Unless the listener hates Rastafarian music or requires the traditional songbook, "Reggae Christmas from Studio One" is a great collection of Holiday music.

Generally I can't stand christmas music. The classics can all be put to rest in my opinion. My Christmas will definately me merrier now that I found the reggae christmas!

Most likely the best Reggae Christmas Album. Studio One has produced so much great classic Reggae. The music here is, thankfully, in that tradition. There really aren't any bad songs here. Some may a bit too long (Little Drummer Boy) but surprisingly, they still work. If you just have to have a Reggae mix in your Christmas catalog, I highly recommend adding this one.

I bought this collection many years ago on cassette and scrapped it along with all my other cassettes when I converted to CDs. I've been checking the local CD holiday collections every year for this, but no luck. I don't know why I haven't checked online sooner. Simply put, awesome collection with many humorous lyrics and classic reggae rhythms tied in with the Christmas season. In fact, it's one of the few that I haven't grown tired of. The classic artwork on the cover reflects the quality of the music. Get this one and you won't be sorry.

Recently spent a week in Jamaica right before Christmas. This music was played around the pool area. Just wanted to keep the vacation going so ordered the CD right after we arrived home. Love it.

Perhaps reggae and Christmas music just shouldn't go together. I previewed a lot of songs from this and other reggae Christmas albums and thought I would like this one, but I burned out on it after playing it the second time. Very cheesy.

This might be my favorite christmas album. It's fun and is something a little different than what you always hear. Great for christmas parties!