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Til Shiloh

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This album gets from rough dancehall anthems like Champion and Murderer to rootsy devotional themes that Buju's rough voice acts like sandpaper on, smoothing out tracks like Untold Stories and Til I'm Laid to Rest. The Late Great Garnett Silk is heard on Complain to great effect, and even fun things like Staaay just a little bit Longer are great. It's well produced and it shows the full diversity of Buju's abilities, what separates him from all other competition, as a straight chatter and as an artist and a singer. What a step up from Voice of Jamaica and even Mr. Mention, which WERE great albums, but this is what forever put Buju in a different category. Beenie Man might be the hottest thing out and sure, he's great and he's trying different things, but none of his albums can touch this. Buju also happens to put on the best show ever as I got to see in Boston amongst a bunch of hardheads and screwfaces throughout a whole "reggae fest" of good artists, and when he gets out he melts everyone. This album's good for you. (so is this review so give me a "helpful".)

I went home to Jamaica in 1996 and was chillin' with some friends at the university when I could hear somebody on campus blasting "It's not an easy road", the first time I ever heard the song.

As soon as I got back to the States, I bought it. I continue to love this cd three years later. Unlike some djs, Buju has always had something to say, and in this album, he says it eloquently and honestly. In every line, from "Til I'm Laid to Rest" to "Untold Stories", he tells the story of the uncelebrated Jamaicans who simply try to make a living everyday amidst incredible obstacles. He awakens the conscience in "Murderer" but still knows how to plea to be a woman's "Only Man". His range on this album is simply astonishing, and while everyone sings the praises of Lauryn Hill's originality, just take a look at this brave, honest testimonial of an album and you'll see that taking risks pays when you have a real story to tell.

If I were deserted on a island with one cd, this would be my first choice! I bought the cd cause I liked the "Untold Story" video. But when I heard the rest of the album I became a Buju junky. I love "Wanna be loved" and "When I'm laid to rest..." is off the hook when you are boomin on the highway. buy one for anyone not already praying to the altar of Buju Banton.

This album can easily satisfy any reggae lover and unexpectedly grab hold onto non-reggae listeners into its clutches. Buju is masterful on the mic with his rough sounding style and the production is perfect. It's one of the Best reggae album I own that is constantly on rotation when I'm in the mood for this genre. Buju open the album with the brief a cappella psalm, "Shiloh," which is inspirational and extraordinary to hear. On the next two tracks he explodes with sound and feeling with first "Til I'm Laid to Rest," a melody that is intertwines with an homage to Africa and his faith in the Promised Land. He secondly roles in with one of the most powerful and rawest track "Murderer." It's emotionally written in the repercussion of his friend's killings in which Buju struggles with his grief and fierce desire for vengeance. "Champion" and "It's all Over," proves Buju is still a rudebwoy on these tracks that's just phenomenal. "Untold Stories," is one pretty haunting song that reflects on the world around him that's pleasant to the ears.

It's "Not an Easy Road," shows Banton vulnerable side and continues on opening his soul to the world with "Wanna Be Loved," and also exposes his loneliness on "What Ya Gonna Do" joined by Wayne Wonder that I can't get enough of because there great to mellow out to. On "Complaint" Buju is praising Jah and spreading the heathens before him. "Chuck It So" takes a similar attitude, which he takes on a Big Man, with the 2 Friends Crew softening his vicious assault. Buju turned a 1960 classic "Stay," with "Hush Baby Hush," by slightly adding a lighter note to this event. The last track "Champion [remix]" is a pleasant addition because it reminds me of my club years, the DJ's use to play this number religiously and had a lot of people moving.

`Til Shiloh' is a rare and gentler side to Buju that will have you constantly hitting the repeat button. It's a necessity for any reggae fan and with that I also recommend the album `Inna Heights.'

This is the best reggae CD ever. If you don't have this in your collection, you are truly missing out. Don't be a fool and not have this one in your repetoire. It is a must have. This artist is pretty much one of the best reggae artist. If you attend his concert, you'll see how talented he is as well as owning so many #1 (in my book) hits. Wanna be loved is my fav.

i am a life long reggae fan. a fan of real reggae. no bathroom locks for me, no rent a dreads. there are two reggae albums that any serious appreciator MUST have: 1)Social Living by Burning Spear and 2)Til Shiloh by Buju Banton. til shiloh is the ultimate modern reggae album, incorporating roots and dance hall with Buju's personal integrity. The production by Donovan has got to be the best i have ever heard on any reggae album. Buju's voice and lyrics are inspired. don't wait, don't hesitate!

If you like Dance Hall Reggae you need this album! I can't even describe how tight this album is. It is more dance hall influenced than Buju's later albums (it seems like he chilled out later and got more of a roots influence later). However, I think he should have stuck with the 'til Shiloh style. The album also includes accoustic songs that are like psalms which give the album a unique touch that most dance hall ablbums lack. If you don't have this album, BUY IT! You need this! It is an must have for anyone who even remotly likes reggae music.

Buju Banton brought spirituality back to the street. It's a sort of R.-Kellyian move, but in the islands. Banton's rudebwoy rumble barks and growls aggressively over a thundering dancehall beat, but also wails over congas in the powerful "'Til I'm Laid to Rest." And he plain old sings very well on the guitar-backed "Untold Stories."

This is a splendid record with plenty variety and all quality. The slow-rocking "Murderer" will rock your pelvis with deeper-than-thou bass, and the single, "Champion," so nice it appears twice (the second time as a slick QDIII remix), bumps without stop.

The first half of the album is the strongest. The back seven tracks lack the punch and feeling of the first eight. But overall, this is one of the first great dancehall/reggae records to come out in a while, and well worth the cash.

Put this CD on and let it play. Good Jamaican Reggae from top to bottum. Some hard-core songs and some lighter ones too. Good lyrics, many good cuts, a guest appearance by Garnet Silk. His BEST album, this one sent him to the top.

a friend had givin me a tape that was to contain a live concert of Phish, it sat in my collection for almost a year and when i decided to finally get around to listening to it,it was something else; and it really was Something Else.From the opening track "til i'm laid to rest" through to the end of the tape i was drilled to the ground. Buju Bantan reached out through my speakers and raised my spirit to places it hadn't been since i last saw Garcia picking his guitar.The lyrics and the passion with which Buju has laid this album down is unsurpassed, and it has lifted my very soul, to Buju Bantan i say; Thank You.