Chant Down Babylon

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On Chant Down Babylon, Bob Marley's master tapes meet the next generation. Marley hardly needs help selling records, so these studio-engineered duets may reflect an honest attempt at linking his musical legacy with contemporary artists. Even those sympathetic to the concept, though, should wonder if it's wise to substitute new backing tracks for the original sinuous grooves of "Concrete Jungle" and "Rebel Music." (To the disc's credit, the rhythms of "No More Trouble" and "Rastaman Chant" are left largely intact.) And as obvious as the connection between reggae and hip-hop is, Guru ("Johnny Was") and even Chuck D ("Survival a.k.a. Black Survivors") have nothing to add to Marley's perfectly chosen words. Finally, don't be surprised if your patience wears as several of Marley's sons help travesty "Kinky Reggae." --Rickey Wright

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Average customer rating: Anew flavor to classic gold Bob isnt here to stop the sale of this cd, but i am GREAT URBAN TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND... why all the anger from our 1 star givers?? This CD is NO insult!! T.Owens maybe an explanation

Chant Down Babylon Bob Marley Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Neo-Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Love - The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Remixed Hits Mama's Gun ASIN: B00003000M Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. No More Trouble
2. Rebel Music
3. Johnny Was
4. Concrete Jungle
5. Rastaman Chant
6. Guiltiness
7. Turn Your Lights Down Low
8. Jammin'
9. Kinky Reggae
10. Roots, Rock, Reggae
11. Survival A.K.A. Black Survivors
12. Burnin' And Lootin'

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On Chant Down Babylon, Bob Marley's master tapes meet the next generation. Marley hardly needs help selling records, so these studio-engineered duets may reflect an honest attempt at linking his musical legacy with contemporary artists. Even those sympathetic to the concept, though, should wonder if it's wise to substitute new backing tracks for the original sinuous grooves of "Concrete Jungle" and "Rebel Music." (To the disc's credit, the rhythms of "No More Trouble" and "Rastaman Chant" are left largely intact.) And as obvious as the connection between reggae and hip-hop is, Guru ("Johnny Was") and even Chuck D ("Survival a.k.a. Black Survivors") have nothing to add to Marley's perfectly chosen words. Finally, don't be surprised if your patience wears as several of Marley's sons help travesty "Kinky Reggae." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Anew flavor to classic gold.......2006-11-06

The Marley sound is strong in these updates by his sons and other great rap/hip hop artists. The sound will take you back to the Bob Marley era but just as quick transport you to a new and exciting sound for Bob's reggae standards. I'm glad I made this part of my Bob Marley collection.

Bob isnt here to stop the sale of this cd, but i am.......2006-06-30

If you want to kill everything bob marley stood for and did in his life, buy this album. This album is an insult to bob as a musician and as a person and a disgrace to his legacy. If i could give this cd less than 1 star i would. If you still buy this cd despite what has been written about it and you like, you should not call yourself a bob fan, just like everyone else that gave this more than a star..it doesnt even diserve that.

GREAT URBAN TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND... why all the anger from our 1 star givers?? This CD is NO insult!!.......2006-04-20

Read this review in its entirety... (especially if u gave it less than 3 stars) I'm empathizing with those who are giving this album 1 star, but for the life of me I don't see why.... This album is in NO WAY insulting to Bob Marley. Was it insulting to Patti Labelle when P!nk, Lil Kim, Mya, and C. Aguilera remade and remixed Lady Marmelade? Uh, No. Is the Luther Vandross Tribute Album insulting? No. This is the cycle of our times people... That's what makes black people beautiful, our music, our culture.. how we can mix and match it and its still just as beautiful. There is nothing wrong with this cd and although of course I cannot speak for Bob Marley anymore than any of you can... To say he would not be happy is obsurd, how do we know what would make him happy? We don't! But to say the album is garbage to me is an insult to the artists who came together to blend with the Legend. I do not at all think it was a poor or sore attempt.. I think it was very creative. People do remixes all the time... so what, it's ok for 50 Cent but not Bob? lol... be serious, this is about the music. And aside from Defending Bob Til Death as some of you are admirably doing, these tracks do not degrade him or his music in any way... What this cd Does is ALLOW BOB MARLEY TO BE APPRECIATED THRU THE TIMES... and yes, you should appreciate the original tracks!! But lets be real, a lot of people can't get into some of the original tracks so what this CD does is Open up a door for appreciation across the genre boundaries. It allows the "hip hop heads" so to speak who may sooner recognize the name "Lil Scrappy" before "The Wailers" to embrace the Marley ESSENCE... it's just like a baby, if u want your child to each vegetables, maybe u mix them with some rice... if you want them to intake more calcium.. maybe u let them drink Ovaltine.. are you degrading Calcium? lol.. anyway, moving along... This is an awesome cd that embraces BoB Marleys talent and mixes it with our evolving urban style... I think they did an excellent job on the cd. All too often "remix" and "master mixes" drown out the quality of the songs we come to love and respect an artist for but this project was the exact opposite! I love the original tracks, but I must admit I am loving Some twists on the tracks JUST as much! Especially REBEL MUSIC and JOHNNY WAS... I don't want to go thru track titles cuz I'll end up naming them all... Each track and the guest artists get a thumbs up to me, at least for creativity... I see the vision of what this CD was and I like it. Most definiately a must have for raggae/raggaeton music lovers, especially, but anyone who likes urban music should be able to appreciate this album... And while you are at it, check out Matisyahu! Excellent addition to a family of cultural music artists.

T.Owens.......2006-03-09

Stephen Marley did a wonderful job at integrating his father's master pieces with a twist of hip hop & R&B. It is a CD that stays in my player at all times.

maybe an explanation.......2006-01-26

yo to josh"big smoke". i can see your view very easily, i think anyone can that has listened to the album. but you have to understand these rap artists present their arguments in different wayz, these boys and girls will never be as peaceful or humble as Mr.Marley, but they are trying to convey their message of peace their own way, ya know, trying to act as one with Bob. thats what i think. take it how you want it.

Average customer rating: One Fine Disc, Lots of Bad Poetry I great place to start your Burning Spear collection First disc is much better Awesome !!!! Crucial collection

Chant Down Babylon: The Island Anthology Burning Spear Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live In Paris: Zenith '88 (2CD) Heart of the Congos Liberation: The Island Anthology Hail H.I.M. Right Time ASIN: B000001E8X Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

1. Marcus Garvey
2. Slavery Days
3. I & I Survive
4. Old Marcus Garvey
5. Tradition
6. The Invasion (A.K.A Black Wa-Da-Da)
7. Door Peep
8. No More War
9. Black Soul
10. Man In The Hills
11. Cultivation
12. The Sun
13. It's A Long Way Around
14. Throw Down Your Arms
15. Dry & Heavy
16. Black Disciples
17. The Lion (Live)
18. Jordan River (Live)
19. Jah No Dead

Tracks:

1. Marcus Children Suffer
2. Social Living
3. Marcus Say Jah No Dead
4. Nyah Keith
5. Civilize Reggae
6. Mek We Dweet
7. My Roots
8. Recall Some Great Men
9. Great Men's Dub
10. One People
11. African Woman
12. Jah Kingdom
13. Praise Him
14. Should I
15. Estimated Prophet
16. Thank You

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Between 1975 and 1978, while he was on Island, Burning Spear, aka Winston Rodney, recorded his classic albums. The combination of Spear and producer Jack Ruby seem unstoppable, bringing forth heavy, spiritual reggae and some wicked dub, making him one of the most influential reggae figures of the period. Chant Down Babylon cherry-picks the best from his six records for Island, and two CDs is barely enough to contain it, with gems like "Slavery Days," "Man in the Hills," "Mek We Dweet," and "Social Living." As an introduction to the man at his very best, this can't be beat. Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

One Fine Disc, Lots of Bad Poetry.......2007-01-05

Like another reviewer, I greatly prefer Disc One. I prefer "old school" reggae, in particular the 70's sound. Earlier stuff is too ska or too derivative of American soul; later stuff is too techno. Just so you can know my perspective, I like Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & the Maytals, Bob Marley. Disc one lives up to that high standard. Disc Two, to my ear, is self-indulgent poetry recitals over dub music. Not offensive, but nothing that makes me want to hear it twice. Disc One would be 4.5 stars, Disc Two is one or two stars. A very important collection, nonetheless.

I great place to start your Burning Spear collection.......2006-09-14

Chant Down Babylon: The Island Anthology is an amazing collection of all the best Burning Spear. This CD contains 35 Burning Spear classics, starting from his early days. Winston Rodney has hypnotizing chants mixed with some of the best reggae music your ears will ever be lucky enough to hear. The Invasion (A.K.A Black Wa-Da-Da), Tradition, Slavery Days and the live Jordan River are the best tracks on the first CD. Social Living, My Roots and Jah Kingdom are the best tunes to grace the second CD. Another great option if you prefer live Spear is "Live In Paris: Zenith '88."

First disc is much better.......2005-02-27

This is going to sound like a mildly negative review, but it would truly be hard to slag the first disc on this set. Some of these tunes are high water marks in reggae. I'm a fan of early 70's reggae and late 60's ska. I don't care for watered-down, drum machine (1980's) reggae music. The problem with this collection is that the first disc makes the second one sound weak. Too many songs on the second disc slide into UB40 territory w/out the hooks. And I can only take so much Marcus Garvey talk... it's harder to take the music seriously when you kind of just want to roll your eyes over the worship of this guy (or ANY man).

I would suggest looking into his early albums before purchasing this set for full price.

Awesome !!!!.......2003-12-26

This is a great 2 CD set by a man second only, in my mind, to Bob Marley in the annals of Reggae music.

Burning Spear tells it; Burning Spear knows Reggae; Burning Spear has an awesome musical consciousness. The only problem I have with Bob and Winston is that they say that Haile Selassie is the Lord Almighty. No, Haile Selassie was just a man. Jesus Christ is the Lord and Saviour. Every knee shall bow. I do believe that Bob is aware of the Truth, though, now that he is on the other side.

Crucial collection.......2003-07-17

This is one of the greatest reggae albums, and captures all the best of Burning Spear with excellent production value. Every ting i-rey!

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Chant Down Babylon Various Artists Manufacturer: Charm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Chant Down Babylon ASIN: B0009Y33GK Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Longway - Sizzla
2. Go Down Satan - Coco Tea
3. I Love Zion - LMS
4. Don't Haffe Dread [Remix] - Morgan Heritage
5. No Pain - Sizzla
6. Damage - Anthony B.
7. Rivers of Babylon - Luciano
8. Back Weh Vampire - Bushman
9. Silk Chant - Garnett Silk
10. No More War - Chezidek
11. Best Thing I Can Be - Jah Mason
12. It's Meditation - Capleton
13. Truth - Turbulence
14. Babylon Is Burning - Sizzla
15. Who Is Like Selassie - Rasites
16. Jah Never Fail I - Garnett Silk
17. There's a Place - Daweh Congo
18. Flag Flown High - Coco Tea,
19. Sitting Hare in Limbo - Lloyd Brown,
20. Prayer of David - The Maytals,

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The Best of Reggae: Fussin' and Fightin' / Chant Down Babylon Manufacturer: Excelsior ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000F88JVO

Product Description

2 CD set containing 20 of the best reggae songs. Song listing: 1. Badda - Gregory Isaacs 2. How Many Times - Bob Marley 3. Ark - Yellowman 4. Roots With Quality - Third World 5. Rudeness Train - Judge Dread 6. Lady Love - Frankie Paul 7. Everyday Life - The Heptones 8. Fussin' and Fightin' - Bob Marley 9. It's Raining All over the World - John Holt 10. Conqueror - Dennis Brown 1. Rock On - Gregory Isaacs 2. Chances Are - Bob Marley 3. Rain from the Skies - Dennis Brown 4. Return to Me My Love - Jackie Edwards 5. Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Cornell Campbell 6. No One Can Tear Us Apart - John Holt 7. Mellow Mood - Bob Marley 8. Two Timer - Delroy Williams 9. People Are Crying - The Mighty Diamonds 10. Chant Down Babylon - Freddie McGregor

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Chant Down Babylon Various Artists Manufacturer: Best of Reggae ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004XN93 Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. Rock On - Gregory Isaacs
2. Chances Are - Bob Marley
3. Rain from the Skies - Dennis Brown
4. Return to Me My Love - Jackie Edwards
5. Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Cornell Campbell
6. No One Can Tear Us Apart - John Holt
7. Mellow Mood - Bob Marley
8. Two Timer - Delroy Williams
9. People Are Crying - The Mighty Diamonds
10. Chant Down Babylon - Freddie McGregor

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Chant Down Babylon Twinkle Brothers Manufacturer: Twink ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000082W2 Release Date: 1995-10-16

Tracks:

1. Chant Down Babylon
2. Take Heed
3. Invasion
4. New World Order
5. Destruction
6. Peace & Unity
7. Pay Me
8. Everlasting Love
9. You're the One
10. Don't Blame Them
11. Have Mercy Jah
12. Prayer for the Government

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The Best Of Reggae: Chant Down Babylon & Slave Master Various Manufacturer: St. Clair Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000N0TSN2 Release Date: 2003-01-01

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