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Unchained Spirit
Buju Banton
Unchained Spirit
Genres: International Music, Pop
 
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A new record from reggae's leading contemporary vocalist is an event, especially since three years separate Unchained Spirit from Inna Heights. He's still very much a leader of the conscious, spiritual movement in the mu...  more »

     
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All Artists: Buju Banton
Title: Unchained Spirit
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Anti
Original Release Date: 8/22/2000
Release Date: 8/22/2000
Genres: International Music, Pop
Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Jamaica, Reggae
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 045778658022

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A new record from reggae's leading contemporary vocalist is an event, especially since three years separate Unchained Spirit from Inna Heights. He's still very much a leader of the conscious, spiritual movement in the music, wearing the heritage of Bob Marley. And he takes chances, as his version of "23rd Psalm" shows--a soft, evocative beginning to a record that pushes at the genre's boundaries, even as it makes nods toward dance hall on "Pull It Up" (which features the excellent Beres Hammond). But Banton and his gravelly voice seem to have his heart in the '70s, as "Better Must Come" shows all too clearly. Labelmates Rancid show up on the edgy "No More Misty Days," which, oddly, has echoes of U2. Banton has never felt himself constrained by reggae; instead it's always been his springboard--but never more so than here, where the reggae spring has made this album worth the wait. --Chris Nickson

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Yes!!!!
02/24/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Two words...get it...no three words...get it NOW..seriously..go..now.."
Best reggae album 2000
Natty | ATL, GA | 12/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The album is a classic. It grows on you. Some of the songs, ie 'better must come' & 'mighty dread' are powerful. Buju's intro, like his others are anthemic. Buju next effort however needs to shore up his hardcore dancehall fans with a balance album like Shiloh."
The hype
pat mclean | Windsor, ON Canada | 05/01/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Buju Banton's Unchained Spirit once again proclaim why he is a dominant force in the reggae industry. As one of the most celebrated Reggae artist his music continues to reach new hieghts. The simplicity of his melody and rustic vocals claim sheer perfection of an artist beyond his young age. While his music has changed over the years from his first alblum, Butu continues to display a rarity that most artist today lack, insight. His music captivates audience worldwide with its seductive and revealing insland splendor.
Butu's music takes you on a journey of social awareness as he challeges us to discover and claim our inner self.
Sit Back, and enjoy the Hype of Buju Banton."