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Yitzhak Rabin

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"How extraordinary," you may wonder, "for a reggae artist to dedicate and name one of his albums after an assassinated Israeli prime minister." But this comes as no surprise if you are familiar with Alpha Blondy and the message he has been spreading for years through his music. He is truly one of reggae's greats, and throughout his entire career has been creating spiritual reggae that smites injustice in one lyric and promotes peace and brotherhood in another. One of his early songs, "Jerusalem," should be used as a blueprint for the Middle East situation or other zones of conflict. After singing a line of prayer in Hebrew and Arabic, Blondy intones, "We can see Christians, Jews and Muslims...living together and praying Amen...let's give thanks and praises!"

"Yitzhak Rabin" is infused with the same spirit as Blondy's other albums. It's great music with a message, delivered as only the power of righteous reggae can. This is Rasta spirit exemplified, but you don't have to be a Rasta to appreciate Blondy's beats and humanistic views.

This album is outstanding. Alpha Blondy is the greatest of a handful number of artists who keep Reggae music afloat and pure. For the past 15 years or so, Alpha Blondy has delivered this incredible and unique sound. This album is as good and refreshing as Alpha's Revolution with in addition the "Wailers' beat" that we enjoyed so much in the celebratory anthem "Cocody Rock". "Guerre civile" is my favorite on this album but all are great.

As a prophet, Alpha Blondy sees the world above the average person. Israel might be far from his homeland, but his desire to see the world in peace make his world bordeless. Yitzhak Rabin should revived our mighty heart with love,essence of life.

I LOVE this Cd it is absolutely roots & its rhythm sets your soul free. All the CD is great but My most favorite songs are (4)Imbeciles and (5)Armee Francaise but (7) Guerre Civile (10)are really good too. 4 and 5 are in french (i understand a bit of the language) but i love them so much that i learned all the words by heart! I just loove reggae, by far i say the top living reggae artist.
-Pam

I felt a lot of happiness when I listen the CD. It is light and joyful. I bet Alpha Blondy had a lot of fun recording it. There is a lot of pictures of him inside the cover that I loved. I love each song separately. I love Alpha Blondy voice. He makes me feel good and I have not been desappointed at all. I love all the songs except Les Larmes de Therese as I listen to african music to feel good and this one talks about cries. Still, his voice is remarquable on this song. A CD to have. Definitely.

Im new to Alpha Blondy. I don't understand the language, but the music is serious roots. This is a great reggae cd, if you are looking some roots. I love the RAI or the middle eastern, African sound. Those last three tracks could really rock a party.

I love this CD. Very mellow