Stuck In Paradise

Bankie Banx | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 19, 1999)
• Original Release Date: March 12, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Zemi Entertainment
• ASIN: B00005LIMY
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,430 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Price We Pay

2. Taking Over

3. Quality Time

4. The Fires of Freedom

5. The News

6. Africa

7. Busted In Barbados

8. Gypsy Rides

9. The Law of the Jungle

10. Burning Souls

11. Dreamin'

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Missing that tiny island...., January 31, 2003

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"cj1218" (East Providence, RI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stuck In Paradise (Audio CD)

We have the CD but bought it from Bankie that last time we were in Anguilla and ours has two extra songs. We have met Bankie quite a few times we've been to his place the "Dune Preserve" on Anguilla and it is one of our favorite places to be. He is a genuine, warm, friendly, intelligent and talented person. He truly enjoys what he does and his life in general and it shows in his music. Stuck in Paradise is just one more to add to our collection of Bankie's music. Harmonicas, whistling and just relaxing "take me away" music is what he's about. It's not only reggae as you would expect, he really has his own sound. It's amazing to think that as a child he made his own guitar with wood and cooper wire. He sings about island life, his life and it really makes us long to be there...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it!, October 16, 2006

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W. Adams "Still playin' music" (Marinsville, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stuck In Paradise (Audio CD)

I lived for a while with my wife in Anguilla and had the pleasure of playing keyboards with Bankie several times, including Moonsplash. This is my favorite Bankie CD. I still listen to it regularly and hope to get back to see my friend sometime in the future.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I wouldn't mind being there!, August 1, 2001

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Nathan (Alpena, MI 49707) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stuck In Paradise (Audio CD)

Opening up with a crisp rhythm and clear lyrics, "Price We Pay" begins the album with a realistic look at life. Creating a basis for the album and a melodic intro into the funky, reggae pace of "Taking Over." The rhythm through this song makes your feet start to move and then your head nods to the beat as Bankie's experienced voice and storytelling capabilities sooth even the hardest days. As the album continues on you can see the similarities between Bankie and Dylan during "Quality Time." This song has a roots reggae feel to it while being carried by his rythmicly, poetic lyrics only pulling you more into his groove. "Fires of Freedom" brings the listener back to reality with the singer/songwriter style containing only lyrics and an acoustic guitar that makes your eyes moist with beauty. The story of how Bankie was "Stuck in Paradise" is track 7. Telling stories is Banx's specialty and this song is definately no exception to the mans expertise. Rolling into the lyrically powerful "Gypsy Rides" makes this section of the album truely amazing. With the topics of freedom, corruption, God, and capitalism pushing the backbone of Bankie's lyrics the story comes through quite vividly. It is a story that all too many of us know very well and adds yet another aspect to the album that pulls the listener into the music. So, if you like the storytelling of Dylan and a rare mixture of island reggae this is a must have album that is sure to be timeless.