Reign of Fire

Capleton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 26, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vp Records
• ASIN: B00049QKP6
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,154 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #95 in Music > World Music > Reggae > Dance Hall

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Okay I Get It. . ., October 28, 2004

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Achis (Kingston, JA/Philipsburg, SxM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reign of Fire (Audio CD)

A new Capleton album is like an event in reggae music, even his recently released underground album Da People Them is making waves and getting tons of attention. Unlike his 2 previous VP albums More Fire and Still Blazin', Reign of Fire doesn't quite hit you as hard, thus it takes a while to get to the real vibe, but when you sight it up, you REALLY sight it up.

The opener, the massive Jah Is My Everything is probably the best song on the album and a great example of the huge sounding anthemic style songs Capleton is notorious for absolutely destroying, and having seen him perform it live recently I can say that it retains much of its power in the studio version. RoF is literally loaded with such songs Ton Load is an excellent tune which is honestly one of the best ganja anthems in a good while. Love Undeniable, he just breaks down this history copletely on that one, Steppin Up, Wise Up People, Jah By My Side, Leaders Let the People Down and Sunshine Girl with the genius Stephen Marley as well. On the dancehall side, gotta love In Her Heart and Real Hot, the wild Who Yuh Callin' Nigga is completely different. Also, buried on the album is a really good romantic song called Remember the Days, if Jah is My Everything isnt the best tune on RoF then its easily Remember the Days, despite its cheesy intro, the tune really gets going and is truly massive.

Overall, I dont even think its necessary to reccommend a Capleton album, if you're reading this you'll probably buy it anyway, its fairly the same the same vibes you've come to expect from the Prophet with Bobby Digital a good number of the songs, and I was happy to see him touch down at Tuff Gong to record at least one tune on the album (Number One Song) Capleton's style fits pretty much inside of their studios like a glove. Also biggup VP for the style of the album very attractive album cover and everything which might attract fans that dont typically buy off the reggae rack.
Its a big album, don't listen to me, go get it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reigning and Still Blazing Fire, December 4, 2004

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mgogo (Dodoma, Tanzania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reign of Fire (Audio CD)

Like he always chants, big riddim for big tunez..Then if that is what you are looking for then Reign of Fire is the album. Big conscious riddims in this CD, like Ton Load (One For The Road Riddim) and The Leader Let The People Down, Jah Is Everything, That Day Will Come (Hard Times Riddim), Never Share - Burn Dem (Forever Loving Jah Riddim). He also included some dancehall tunez, Who You calling Nigga; a very interesting and unique tune, Or Wah ( Renaissance Riddim) and one of the biggest summer dancehall tune, In her Heart (Chrome Riddim).Also got some for the ladies or let's say romantic, Sunshine Girl and Remember the Days, RtD is Wicked.

If you are looking for Dangerzone,Bun Dung Dreddie, or Couyah Couyah type of songs you won't find them in this CD.

Conscious vibes from the Fire Man himself, The prophet is reigning and still blazing more fire..Great CD. The Prophet still keeps the fire burning.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars you can't go wrong with capleton, November 1, 2004

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A. Winder "book punk" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reign of Fire (Audio CD)

you really cannot go wrong with capleton, but i must say that i think more fire and possibly still blazing are better albums. in terms of sound it is less aggressive (no "danger zone" or "guerilla warfare" type tracks on this one) and more relaxed, with more fleshed out tracks. as always, capleton has one of the best senses of melody, which he brings to these tracks. all in all it's less intense than other capleton records, but still a great album.