Shadow Man [Import]

Johnny Clegg | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 19, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI France
• ASIN: B000006XNL
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,464 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #58 in Music > World Music > Africa > South Africa

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most overlooked bands in the world, June 14, 2001

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Don Moody (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow Man (Audio CD)

I have the complete Johnny Clegg collection dating back to when it was Jaluka. Shadow Man has my favorite song, "Take my Heart Away." The blending of English and Zulu has kept me loving this music for over twenty years. There is not a bad CD or album they don't have and deserve much more radio play than they get. Come on, Johnny, give the fans more!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An album of mythic proportions, April 23, 2002

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George J. Filip "gfilip" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shadow Man (Audio CD)

I first encountered Johnny Clegg in 1988 via Jimmy Buffet's album, "Hot Water" in which he covers a Clegg tune "Great Heart." I immediately bought the first Clegg album I could find, Shadow man, and it was the single best musical purchase I've ever made. The music is intoxicating, the rhythms are addictive, and the depth and breadth of emotion is startling. He speaks of things that most Americans take for granted such as freedom, human rights, and oppression. But his views on all things are both sublime and poetic. This album not only shocked me in its musical quality and originality, it moved my soul (and feet!) How some people can go through life without knowing Johnny Clegg is a mystery to me. Buy it now, enjoy it forever.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars Isn't Enough, December 6, 2000

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The Orange Duke "orangeduke" (Cupertino, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow Man (Audio CD)

This is world music at it's best, Johnny Clegg is brilliant. His music is an appealing mix of Rock, Reggae and Traditional African singing. His lyrics focus both on the everyday trials of average people and deep political and spiritual questions. The political message, though rooted in the problems of South Africa is never didactic, in fact it is universal. Sample lyrics: `You've learned to live inside the space, that connects each link of chain, and you say you've got some peace of mind now, but I know your waiting all the same, with an ache that has no name, for the fresh breath of invisible wind'. Any album is worth buying, including several excellent albums released under the name Juluka. You need not be a world music fan to enjoy this album, I have recommended Johnny Clegg to many people since I first learned of him in the 80's, and almost every one was thrilled. Enchanting, uplifting and mesmerizing you will instantly become a fan. If you have a chance, see Johnny live, especially in a small venue, his live concerts are a religious experience, especially exciting when he performs the traditional Zulu war dance. All tracks are excellent, pay special attention to `The Waiting", "Too Early For The Sky" and "Take My Heart Away".