Murderah Style

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:00:42
A collection of Yellowman's late-'80s singles, Murderah Style doesn't capture the albino deejay at the peak of his powers (at his 1981-85 heyday, Yellowman was possibly the most popular performer in reggae), but it does skim the cream of his releases from the era. Written and produced by Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare at the height of the Taxi Records electronic-reggae era, the arrangements have not necessarily aged very well; the blooping electronic drums tend to detract from the otherwise powerful rhythms. Yellowman, however, sounds great most of the time, whether bragging on tunes like "Fantastic Yellowman" and "Young Girl Be Wise," or touching on more serious topics like the cautionary "Stop the Rumour" and "Chant Down Babylon." Even a cover of Sam Cooke's "Another Saturday Night" -- usually a misguided bid for crossover acceptance -- is pulled off. Newcomers should locate one of the many collections of Yellowman's early-'80s material first, but Murderah Style is a fine overview of a less-familiar era of his career. ~ Stewart Mason
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)