Tarkus [Import]

tarkus [import]

Track Listings

1. Tarkus Medley: Eruption/Stones Of Years...

2. Jeremy Bender

3. Bitches Crystal

4. The Only Way [Hymn]

5. Infinite Space [Conclusion]

6. A Time And A Place

7. Are You Ready Eddy

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
20-bit K2 remastered reissue of 1971 album packaged in a limited edition miniature gatefold LP sleeve. Victor. 2002.

Tarkus,Emerson Lake & Palmer,Jvc Victor,Rock,Rock/Pop

Tarkus [Import]

Average customer rating:

A SOLID Surprise. . .
AWESOME!

Parables
Tarrus Riley
Manufacturer: Vp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000GYJNXA
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Tracks:

System Set (Willie Lynch Syndrome)
Haunt You
Beware
Micro Chip
One Two Order
Stay With You
She's Royal
Something Strong
Lion Paw
Parables
Africa Awaits
Pick Up The Pieces
Let Love Live
Family
My Baby (Cyan Sleep)

Customer Reviews:

A SOLID Surprise. . . .......2006-12-08

Jimmy Riley is a veteran Jamaican roots singer who made his name through recording with 60's groups, as a young singer, The Sensations and the Uniques. The Sensations were of the virtual run-of-the-mill type of groups to be found in Jamaica at the time. However, a great deal of Riley's fame and popularity was attained in singing for the legendary Uniques which included himself and (amongst others) Lloyd Charmers and the late Slim Smith. As a solo artist, Riley also gained attention by recording the MASSIVE Love & Devotion which, even to this day (and perhaps for the rest of his days), keeps him popular and in demand around the world.

Fast forward to his son, a current work in process, the well indoctrinated and well prepared Tarrus Riley. Tarrus' style is not really anywhere near his father's in terms of being a pure singer, although he somewhat resembles his father's vocals when he does go the route of pure singer with a healthy and thunderous earthy type of singing. The style is somewhat similar to a MUCH more laid back Fantan Mojah who Tarrus sometimes sounds like in that he combines pure chanting with pure singing and even pure djaying.

Parables is Tarrus' big league debut and he has come armed with a backing group that any established artist could hope for. Working the boards on Parables is none other than Dean Fraser. The legendary arranger/producer/saxman who has produced much material for artists such as Sizzla, Prince Malachi, Anthony B and most notably, Luciano. Parables starts from such a high place, just on paper alone and the album really lives up to the paper expectations.

Check the title track! The title track is SUPREMELY clever track where Tarrus shows off his songwriting ability in connecting various folk tales and nursery rhymes with todays current happenings and problems. It takes a second to actually getting (and a visit to the dictionary to look up PARABLES) a grasp on the point of the song, but Parables is without a doubt one of the finest written reggae tunes you'll hear all year long!

Equally as crucial is the opener, System Set (Willie Lynch Syndrome) a further explanation of Riley's writing style which is somewhat akin to a more and spiritual and religious version of what Tanya Stephens does in holding a vibe in a story type of mode which means every songs doesn't deviate and are all ABOUT SOMETHING. System Set goes rather nicely over the same riddim over which Luciano voice his epic Give Praise. Also check Micro Chip which is a song explaining the ills of modern society, most notably the internet (and I hope he approves of me giving his album a good review); check the MASSIVE One Two Order which is preceeded by a nice Rastafari Nyabinghi order chanting, Grounation style! One Two Order is a big big track definitely.

I'm also quite fond of Africa Awaits, the only track here which I had previously heard from the Reflections riddim, one of the strongest tracks on the refashioned side of that once glorious riddim. Check the two combinations, most notably Family with Della Manley on a well powerful track, the other is a combination with songwriter Duane Stephenson (who wrote Jah Cure's MASSIVE True Reflections) on the song which is forever growing on me; and I'm also recommending Lion Paw. Lion Paw is the self affirming Rastafarian tune which this album needed, over a strong Nyah drum backed riddim (which is somewhat reminiscent of the Binghi Drum riddim of a few years back.

All that being said. . . The best tune here is WITHOUT A DOUBT the John Legend remake Stay With You. The song is easily amongst the finest love anthems I've EVER heard and it might prove to be Tarrus' signature song. Showing throughout an album that his own pen is just as strong, I typically don't enjoy the remakes too much, but if you don't like Stay With You, then ignore the rest of this review!

Overall, I'm not only stamping a well deserved seal of recommendation on Tarrus Riley's Parables, I'm also thinking about modifying my Best Reggae Albums of 2006 list to include it! The album was somewhat of a welcome surprise as before looking into it and researching it, I knew about it, but had very little interest in it. However, after wearing the disc out I can say definitely it is amongst the finest reggae releases of the year. Although, Tarrus Riley's name might not roll off the tongues of reggae fans as quickly as some of his peers, more material such as Parables (both the album and ESPECIALLY the song) it will only be a matter of time.

AWESOME!.......2006-12-02

Refreshing, organic and conscious roots and lovers rock reggae. This one will feed your soul. You can't miss with this one. BUY IT!!!

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