Trojan Rastafari Box Set [Box set, Limited Edition, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 25, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set, Limited Edition, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B000068Q17
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,504 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This set highlights how the teaching of Rastafarianism continued to provide inspiration for Jamaican singer/songwriters well into the Dancehall era of the eighties. Features many of the best-known acts from the late 70s & early 80s, including Ronnie Davis, Don Carlos, Al Campbell, Sugar Minitt, The Viceroys and more. Limited edition 3 LP box set. Trojan. 2003. --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific stuff, March 8, 2001

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Allan MacInnis (Vancouver) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trojan: Rastafari (Audio CD)

Begging pardon of the more knowledgable listeners reading this, I must admit I am a bit of a reggae neophyte, and know not at all what tracks on this compilation would be considered obvious choices, which obscure gems, and which would seem puzzling to a more knowing and fussy fan. I can only say that I am very, very impressed. I don't know who a lot of these artists are -- the Maytones? Peter and Paul? -- don't ask me -- but I CAN testify that this is very potent roots reggae with some very strong rhythms, interesting lyrics, and great instrumentation. I'm not sure why I find listening to promises that Babylon will fall so SATISFYING -- not much of a fan of the Old Testament in any OTHER context -- but gosh, I love this stuff. The discs are arranged topically, for the record: the first disc focuses on Rastafarian social criticism, the second on Jah's love, and the third on Armaggedon (Clash fans take note -- if there's a connection between the "Armagideon Time" on this set and the Clash version, I can't hear it). I personally just spin the first and third, over and over. I found some of the Trojan Dub and Trojan Ska stuff not quite as well-produced as I'd've liked, perhaps because they were vintage recordings done in tiny studios and so forth; I have no such problems here, think it sounds great. Dub fans will get off, too -- there are some pretty heavy rhythms on these discs, even though none are dub per se... The Trojan box sets are a godsend for anyone wanting to acquaint themselves with Jamaican music and culture; I'm very glad I bought this one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THESE TROJAN BOXES ARE KILLIN' ME!! :), August 29, 2001

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Emmett Miller (AUSTIN, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trojan: Rastafari (Audio CD)

Will someone please tell Trojan Records to hold-up on issuing their Trojan box sets, cause I'm suffering from excessive body gyrations, head-bobbin', noddin', and possibly some sort unearthly physical possession that r&b and jazz can't touch! Thank heaven for CDs, cause the life-span of a vinyl copy of these sets would be fruitless! By the way, this is 1 of 7 sets that I own, and each is priceless!!!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There are better Trojan Comps..., January 21, 2009

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M. Ebner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trojan: Rastafari (Audio CD)

Buy the Roots Box Set if you want Rasta Reggae. This one's kind of boring.