UPC: 054645185929
Format: CD (2 disc)
Release Date: Oct 27, 2009
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Liner Note Author: Patricia Meschino.
Photographers: Joe Grant ; William Richards .
VP's 2009 compilation of Morgan Heritage's output for the label hits most of the group's important numbers, with the most arguable omission being the 2008 hit "Raid Rootz Dance." Otherwise, this is a well-chosen introduction to the family group that in the age of dancehall has kept the roots reggae spirit burning with socially conscious lyrics and live instrumentation. If you're unfamiliar with their work, start with "Nothing to Smile About," a heart-wrenching trip through Jamaica's slums, and if you're a longtime fan, be reminded of important but underappreciated numbers like "Jah Seed." Either way the set satisfies, especially on the CD/DVD edition, which adds the group's videos plus footage from a live appearance in Africa. ~ David Jeffries
Photographers: Joe Grant ; William Richards .
VP's 2009 compilation of Morgan Heritage's output for the label hits most of the group's important numbers, with the most arguable omission being the 2008 hit "Raid Rootz Dance." Otherwise, this is a well-chosen introduction to the family group that in the age of dancehall has kept the roots reggae spirit burning with socially conscious lyrics and live instrumentation. If you're unfamiliar with their work, start with "Nothing to Smile About," a heart-wrenching trip through Jamaica's slums, and if you're a longtime fan, be reminded of important but underappreciated numbers like "Jah Seed." Either way the set satisfies, especially on the CD/DVD edition, which adds the group's videos plus footage from a live appearance in Africa. ~ David Jeffries
Tracks:
Disc 1:
1 - Protect Us Jah
2 - Let's Make Up
3 - Don't Haffi Dread
4 - Reggae Bring Back Love
5 - New Time, New Sign
6 - Liberation
7 - Down by the River
8 - Jah Seed
9 - Meskal Square
10 - She's Still Loving
11 - Man Is Still a Man
12 - Jump Around
13 - Tell Me How Come
14 - I'm Coming Home
15 - Your Best Friend
16 - Brooklyn and Jamaica
17 - Love You Right
18 - Nothing to Smile About
19 - Here to Stay
20 - Guards Up
Disc 2:
1 - Live Footage Courtesy of Morgan Heritage and Music Videos
1 - Protect Us Jah
2 - Let's Make Up
3 - Don't Haffi Dread
4 - Reggae Bring Back Love
5 - New Time, New Sign
6 - Liberation
7 - Down by the River
8 - Jah Seed
9 - Meskal Square
10 - She's Still Loving
11 - Man Is Still a Man
12 - Jump Around
13 - Tell Me How Come
14 - I'm Coming Home
15 - Your Best Friend
16 - Brooklyn and Jamaica
17 - Love You Right
18 - Nothing to Smile About
19 - Here to Stay
20 - Guards Up
Disc 2:
1 - Live Footage Courtesy of Morgan Heritage and Music Videos