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International pressing of the highly anticipated 2007 debut from Stephen Marley features on bonus audio track: 'Got Music'. A member of the celebrated Marley sibling group The Melody Makers since the age of seven, the five time Grammy Award winning producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is stepping center stage for the first time. Mind Control is all Stephen and a cornucopia of the sounds and styles that he loves: a blend of Reggae, Rock, R&B, Nyabinghi Rhythms, Flamenco and Hip-Hop. It's an album with the grit and flavor to rock old school Kingston sound systems and slippery, waxed Miami Range Rovers alike. Features cameos from Damian Jr, Gong Marley, Julian Marley, Mos Def, Ben Harper and Mr. Cheeks. Island.
It's hard to believe that Stephen Marley is only now making his solo debut. But as the brains (producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer) of the family who has been behind the Grammy-winning careers of the Melody Makers and Damian Marley, as well as young brothers Kymani and Julian, he hasn't been slacking off or lost in a haze of ganja. Perhaps too acutely aware of the magnitude of this record, Marley finished it once, then scrapped several songs and started anew. The results this time reveal an artist who is in complete control of his medium: Some songs have a political edge; some are societal critiques; some are lullabies to his children; some are party anthems. The sound brings in such unlikely but satisfying elements as flamenco guitar and nyabinghi rhythms. Throw in guest spots from Mos Def, Ben Harper, his brothers and others, and Mind Control truly does sound like the work of a master craftsman able to weave all these different ideas into one cohesive whole. –-Tad Hendrickson
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Customer Reviews:
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Explicit WHAT?
Another Great album from another Marley, do you expect less? What I want to know is why this album and Damian's welcome to jamrock are tagged with explicit lyric warnings on amazon. Hey amazon have you listened to these 2 albums, I own both, listen to both everyday, and would love for you to show me the explicit lyrics in either. Parents ignore the explicit lyric warning, there are none. This album and little brother's welcome to jamrock are both great album. The only thing explicit is the harsh reality both paint. Papa Marley would be proud of his children.
Lovely
I purchased this CD weeks ago and can't get enough of it. I play this CD everyday. My favorites Mind Control, You're Gonna Leave and Let her dance. I think this album is great.
Incredible album
Trust me and just buy it! And if you get a chance to see him on his acoustic tour, GO. I just saw him last night at the HOB in New Orleans and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to. Smooth, inspiring, and entertaining.
Classic
Without question this is one of the greatest reggae albums i have ever heard. It is blend of smooth new age sounds mixed with the classic Marley voice. Next to Bob's, this is the best album from a Marley.
Reggae is back, again
When I saw Stephen Marley perform at the 2008 UCLA Jazz/Reggae festival, I knew I had to buy this album. It has not disappointed. Stephen brings reggae into the "new" millennium. The beats are just fantastic. His lyrics are heartfelt. What's so funny to me is that I'm not even a die-hard reggae fan. Nor do I purchase a lot of reggae. But this album seems to modernize reggae while still maintaining the dancehall/roots flavors without feeling/sounding out-dated. It shouldn't be surprising that in a couple of songs he does sound like his dad, but he has that right. But the rest of the album is just Stephen coming through. He also doesn't overdo it with too many "guests". I was never a Ziggy fan. I think Stephen's style is better than Ziggy. With proper marketing, Stephen could quite possibly introduce another whole generation of people to reggae. If you like a little reggae, you'll love this album. If you like a lot of reggae, you'll certainly appreciate and respect this album.
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International pressing of the highly anticipated 2007 debut from Stephen Marley features on bonus audio track: 'Got Music'. A member of the celebrated Marley sibling group The Melody Makers since the age of seven, the five time Grammy Award winning producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is stepping center stage for the first time. Mind Control is all Stephen and a cornucopia of the sounds and styles that he loves: a blend of Reggae, Rock, R&B, Nyabinghi Rhythms, Flamenco and Hip-Hop. It's an album with the grit and flavor to rock old school Kingston sound systems and slippery, waxed Miami Range Rovers alike. Features cameos from Damian Jr, Gong Marley, Julian Marley, Mos Def, Ben Harper and Mr. Cheeks. Island.
It's hard to believe that Stephen Marley is only now making his solo debut. But as the brains (producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer) of the family who has been behind the Grammy-winning careers of the Melody Makers and Damian Marley, as well as young brothers Kymani and Julian, he hasn't been slacking off or lost in a haze of ganja. Perhaps too acutely aware of the magnitude of this record, Marley finished it once, then scrapped several songs and started anew. The results this time reveal an artist who is in complete control of his medium: Some songs have a political edge; some are societal critiques; some are lullabies to his children; some are party anthems. The sound brings in such unlikely but satisfying elements as flamenco guitar and nyabinghi rhythms. Throw in guest spots from Mos Def, Ben Harper, his brothers and others, and Mind Control truly does sound like the work of a master craftsman able to weave all these different ideas into one cohesive whole. –-Tad Hendrickson
Related Products:
Welcome to Jamrock
Mind Control (Acoustic)
Distant Relatives
Awake
Mr. Marley
Customer Reviews:
1 2 3 4 5 >
Explicit WHAT?Another Great album from another Marley, do you expect less? What I want to know is why this album and Damian's welcome to jamrock are tagged with explicit lyric warnings on amazon. Hey amazon have you listened to these 2 albums, I own both, listen to both everyday, and would love for you to show me the explicit lyrics in either. Parents ignore the explicit lyric warning, there are none. This album and little brother's welcome to jamrock are both great album. The only thing explicit is the harsh reality both paint. Papa Marley would be proud of his children.
LovelyI purchased this CD weeks ago and can't get enough of it. I play this CD everyday. My favorites Mind Control, You're Gonna Leave and Let her dance. I think this album is great.
Incredible albumTrust me and just buy it! And if you get a chance to see him on his acoustic tour, GO. I just saw him last night at the HOB in New Orleans and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to. Smooth, inspiring, and entertaining.
ClassicWithout question this is one of the greatest reggae albums i have ever heard. It is blend of smooth new age sounds mixed with the classic Marley voice. Next to Bob's, this is the best album from a Marley.
Reggae is back, againWhen I saw Stephen Marley perform at the 2008 UCLA Jazz/Reggae festival, I knew I had to buy this album. It has not disappointed. Stephen brings reggae into the "new" millennium. The beats are just fantastic. His lyrics are heartfelt. What's so funny to me is that I'm not even a die-hard reggae fan. Nor do I purchase a lot of reggae. But this album seems to modernize reggae while still maintaining the dancehall/roots flavors without feeling/sounding out-dated. It shouldn't be surprising that in a couple of songs he does sound like his dad, but he has that right. But the rest of the album is just Stephen coming through. He also doesn't overdo it with too many "guests". I was never a Ziggy fan. I think Stephen's style is better than Ziggy. With proper marketing, Stephen could quite possibly introduce another whole generation of people to reggae. If you like a little reggae, you'll love this album. If you like a lot of reggae, you'll certainly appreciate and respect this album.
1 2 3 4 5 >