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A major dissappointment

Roman Midnight Music | Manhattan, NY USA | 05/27/2010

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I love Matisyahu. Everything he does. I've seen him three times in concert from the front row and will see him again - it's a Hanukkah tradition for me. I love his skillful mix of reggae with hip-hop and the mix of Jewish themes. And, I'm not Jewish, not in the least. But, I don't like this album. The only good thing about it is the cover. "Smash Lies" and "One Day" might be good songs but they are on the bottom of his greatest hits list. This album consists of everything that doesn't make him interesting. Gone is the reggae replaced by hip-hop and trip-hop. Gone are the Jewish themes to discuss kids on the street. Gone are even the interesting hooks. I would not recommend this album. I can barely listen to. A major dissappointment from someone who obviously thought he was less Jewish he would be more popular, even though it's being Jewish that made him popular. I consider this just a step on Matisyahu's musical journey of discovery."

Sophomore Slump?

T. Schley | Rock Hill, SC | 07/15/2010

(3 out of 5 stars)

"For someone who achieved rapid fame with the impressive album "Youth," Matisyahu seemed to forget what made him so popular: the novelty of Hebrew Reggae artist who was dedicated to his art, but more so to his faith. He's lost that vibe in this album: it's more of a hip-hop blend, with little to no Reggae elements. The songs are well done, but not necessarily anything above the ordinary in today's music scene."