Search - Beres Hammond :: Love Has No Boundaries

The Keeper of All Things Good About Music. . .

Achis | Kingston, JA/Philipsburg, SxM | 12/09/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I wonder if Beres Hammond's method of making were so closely related to that of some of his peers in reggae music, where he would literally record everyday he spent on the island and write songs by the hour- would that in some way take away from his music's tremendous quality. I wonder if every time I heard a Beres Hammond song would I no longer literally stop everything and just sit there and feel good and listen. I wonder if he started making about 4 albums a year, would his no longer be the greatest voice in dancehall music.



While I do actually wonder those things, I'm glad I'm destined to be forever wondering as Hammond shows, wonderfully, no great interest in recording more and more like many of his contemporaries and appears quite happy releasing a new studio album every 2-3 years which is arguably one of the best reggae album of that given year and basically just giving his fans what they want.



His new studio album, Love Has No Boundaries is no different as he sets the tone on the opening intro with "I'm that voice thats blowing in the wind. . . I'm that song that will always be around". The interlude (much like Turbulence's on his album Hail to the King) proves ultimately to be one of the best songs on the album. Much like every other BH album that I'm familiar with, there are no bad tunes here, all killers, the best of which is probably the title track, really really big song and you can see exactly why it was chosen as the album's title. Also really love Solid Love, Fell Love, Weary Soldier and Fly Like an Angel. Also on one of the album's best Hammond taps Guyanan singjay, the underrated, Natural Black who almost sounds like Buju at times during his contribution to the tune. Quite naturally Beres goes after the real thing on Thanks fe mi Pride and Joy, which is pretty much your classical standard Beres & Buju combination track, and he also goes after the legendary Big Youth on Good Ol Dancehall Vibes which is a song he tipped his hand on, on his greatest hits album from a year ago.

Overall, the best thing I could probably say about this one besides the actual music being good is that its seemless. All of these tunes really go quite well together and just sound perfect. So of course you can't go wrong picking up a Beres Hammond album, its always a big deal, always a great sound, always a great vibe. Love Has No Boundaries is no different, its the latest step of this shamefully undervalued international LEGEND. AMAZING! GO GET IT!"

Beres Hammond never disappoints his fans!

Anji | NY | 01/16/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Beres has done it again. This is a great CD. I can actually say that enjoyed all 19 tracks."

Can't Stop Beres Hammond

Arlena Flanders | Los Angeles | 01/09/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Dubbed the "Babyface of Reggae," or rather "the King of Lovers Rock." Beres surely doesn't disappoint with his new album "Love Has No Boundaries." Beres still knows how to set the mood and command attention with his soulfully smooth and enchanting reggae vibes with such songs as "Solid Love" "Songs of Happiness" and "There for You" The Interlude sets the mood as it prepares you for the experience you are about to embark on with brother Beres.



Beres teams up with reggae extraodinaire Buju Banton once again on "Pride & Joy" and Big Youth on "Good Old Vibrations." Beres continues to amaze us with his longevity in the music business as he continues to thrill us with his brand of Lovers Rock. Like the first reviewer pointed out, you certainly want to stop what ever it is you are doing and listen to Beres.



Love Has No Boundaries will certainly take you away to paradise as Beres leaves you wanting more and commanding more of his prolific sense of songwriting. If you were never a Beres Hammond fan before, your certain to become one now. This album will surely put a hurtin' on you. Without a doubt this is probably one the best albums ever recorded by Beres Hammond. Kick back and relax and let Beres take you on the journey of your life with love and no boundaries.



Don't forget to check out "A Day in the Life...of Beres Hammond, Getting Stronger, The Best of Beres Hammond and many more.

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