The Harder They Come (1973 Film)
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Free Music Notes for The Harder They Come (1973 Film)
Free Music Review: An awe-inspiring primer to Reggae music
Hit: 5 Stars
This 1973 release has probably introduced far more Americans to Reggae than any other ten Reggae discs put together. It's also one of the very best compilation albums, of any genre, I've ever heard.Anchoring the disc are several Jimmy Cliff gems: "You Can Get it if You Really Want" (in two versions, one without the vocals on the verses), "The Harder They Come" (two different versions), the soulful, gospel-influenced "Many Rivers to Cross", and a great pop track, "Sitting In Limbo."
Also included are Scotty's slow Reggae-train rhythm of "Draw Your Brakes", The Melodians harmony laden "Rivers of Babylon", The Maytals' "Sweet and Dandy" and their incredible version of "Pressure Drop" (the only problem with which is that it isn't about 40 minutes longer), The Slickers' "Johnny Too Bad" (with those great wails that always made me think the Jordanaires were vacationing in Jamaica and had a little too much to smoke), and Desmond Dekkar's "Shanty Town" (not quite capturing the top-10 grab of "Israelites", but fitting in here just fine).
A classic from start to finish.
Free Music Review: The Essential Reggae Album
Hit: 5 Stars
This is it folks. It doesn't get any more obvious than this one. Every track on this album is a keeper, and the arrangements and production are first rate. The remastering is quite crisp and clear. This is the one reggae album that branches into a million parts, and allows you a broad introduction into a truly original and exciting genre. Give it a few months, and you'll be converted and searching for cd's from The Melodions, Desmond Dekker, and Jimmy Cliff. It's really an amazing record, and opens up a whole new assortment of musicians. In American culture, where reggae starts and ends with the somewhat overrated Bob Marley and his copy-cat sons, here is a record that gets your feet wet and gives you a better understanding of the many styles and voices that make reggae the inventive, infectious, rhythmic style it is. This is the record that lit a fire under Marley's Catch A Fire, and this is the record that brought reggae music to the mainstream, and this is the artist "Jimmy Cliff", the real underground king, the lyricist who became an instant celebrity in dancehalls and coffee shops in New York.. I could go on forever.. Check this record out..Free Music Review: The Soul of Jamaica
Hit: 5 Stars
Jimmy Cliff put reggae on the map in the USA with this fantastic masterpiece classic soundtrack released in 1973.A wonderful journey back into the marvelous 1970's. You don't get much better than inspirational soul music like ` You Can Get It If You Really Want' and the beautiful melodious `Many Rivers to Cross' as well as the upbeat and feisty ` The Harder They Come". I once saw an advertisement of wildlife to the tune of `Many Rivers' and it was so poignant and spectacular.
The Slickers add to this zesty album with "Johnny Too Bad"
This is fantastic cross between reggae and calypso, capturing the very, very best essence of Jamaica.
Free Music Review: A Classic
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the original soundtrack to the film "The Harder They Come". It is essential reggae. The title track, "You Can Get It If You Really Want" and "Many Rivers to Cross" are Jimmy Cliff at his best. Add Toots and the Maytals ("Pressure Drop" & "Sweet and Dandy"), The Slickers ("Johnny Too Bad"), Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town") and The Melodians ("Rivers of Babylon") to the mix and you have a classic. If you are -- or want to be -- a reggae fan, you must have this CD. This IS NOT the reissue of anything Bob Marley did, but that simply doesn't matter.Free Music Review: Jimmy Too Good
Hit: 5 Stars
I am not a fan of reggae, but this is one great CD. Great songs -- Johnny Too Bad, Rivers of Babylon, Pressure Drop, Sitting in Limbo and all the rest -- and wonderful performances. I see that a remastered version of this CD is shortly to be released. I hope it doesn't clean up the primitive engineering on songs like Draw Your Brakes or Babylon. It adds to the charm of this wonderful CD.Looking to explore international music? Start here!