Trojan: Rastafari [Box set, Import]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 17, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 17, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Box set, Import
• 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: Trojan Records UK
• ASIN: B00004Y25S
• 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: #481,230 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. False Leaders

2. Tired of the System

3. Back Way With Your Mix Up

4. Jah Jah Rain a Fall

5. Rivers of Babylon

6. Oh Oh Natty Dread

See all 17 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The People Got to Know

2. Give Thanks

3. Jah Jah Give Us Love

4. Natty Roots Man

5. Have Faith in Jah

6. Praise Jah With Love & Affection

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. The Moment of Truth

2. Jah Oh Jah

3. Throw Down Your Arms

4. Neveer Get to Zion

5. Fight Against Corruption

6. No Weak Heart (Shall Enter Zion)

See all 17 tracks on this disc

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.