AllMusic 2014 Year in Review
Favorite Reggae Albums
The finest reggae albums of the year include a pair of albums from Sly & Robbie, the return of Maxi Priest, the latest from the legendary Lee "Scratch" Perry, and the genre-blurring DJ Vadim.
Astro / Ali Campbell / Alistair Campbell / Don Chandler / Winston Delandro / Colin Graham / Matthew Hoy / John Johnson / Michael Martin / Mickey / Winston Rose / Paul Slowely / Michael "Mickey" Virtue / Terence Wilson
Silhouette: The Legendary Voice of UB40
Reunited and it feels so good as the three UB40 members deliver this small and sweet LP.
The soca singer's 2014 effort is a Carnival party monster, led by the epic title track.
The reggae-rock-rap crew wins by going big and slick, and offers the wistful "My Sweet Summer" for those post-vacation blues.
A deep and different alternative to Major Lazer, Vadim's electro-meets-rasta album is also excellent.
With the groove in mind, Dub Club head Tom Chasteen remixes the band's 2013 album.
Hollie Cook / Macedonian Radio Symphonic Orchestra
Second album from U.K. vocalist with rock star genes; a light but effective mix of pop and reggae with tuneful hooks and deep grooves.
Legendary dub producer re-creates the recording setup of his '70s studio for a set of surprisingly vintage-sounding tracks.
Fifth album of radio-friendly reggae-pop from one of the world's more popular Hasidic MCs.
The singer's first album in nearly a decade is a welcome return to smooth reggae.
The Nostalgia 77 back catalog gets the dub treatment from the underappreciated and excellent Prince Fatty.
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Where We Come From [Deluxe Gatefold Edition]
It's excellent, but production from Brooklyn's Dre Skull means this isn't your everyday dancehall debut.
Living up to its title, Rafter's sixth album is a lovingly crafted set of oddball instrumental roots reggae.
Now on Easy Star Records, the Cali-reggae crew get extra mellow on this rich and rewarding effort.
Featuring guest artists such as 2 Chainz, Nicky Minaj, and Damian Marley, Paul's sixth studio effort is a genre-jumping success.
After almost 30 years, the rhythm section reunites with dub master Paul "Groucho" Smykle on this excellent LP.
The legendary rhythm section's comeback continues on this booming and grooving album.
The veteran rock-reggae crew offer comfortable vibes and rich songwriting on their 2014 effort.
The San Diego crew deliver the rock-reggae goods with guests Vaughn Benjamin, Don Carlos, and Mykal Rose.
Various Artists
Elephant Man, Spice, and Don Husky offer the key tracks on this excellent annual reggae overview.
Various Artists
The VP label's annual soca overview maintains its excellence with cuts from Sass, Bunji Garlin, and Tallpree.
Various Artists
A smooth annual overview of the year's best reggae singles.
