Search - Buju Banton :: Til Shiloh

Buju Banton
Til Shiloh
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. 'Til I'm Laid to Rest - Buju Banton, Dixon, Bobby
2. Murderer - Buju Banton, Dodd, Clement "Coxs
3. Champion - Buju Banton, Myrie, Mark
4. Untold Stories - Buju Banton, Browne, Glen
5. Not an Easy Road - Buju Banton, Myrie, Mark
6. Only Man - Buju Banton, Kelly, Dave [2]
7. Complaint - Buju Banton, Cameron, Anthony
8. Chuck It So - Buju Banton, Myrie, Mark
9. How Could You - Buju Banton, Dodd, Clement "Coxs
10. Wanna Be Loved - Buju Banton, Browne, Danny
11. It's All Over - Buju Banton, Browne, Cleveland "
12. Hush Baby Hush - Buju Banton, Myrie, Mark
13. What Ya Gonna Do? - Buju Banton, Charles, V.W.
14. Champion [Remix] - Buju Banton, Ice Cube

CD Details

All Artists: Buju Banton
Title: Til Shiloh
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Polygram Records
Original Release Date: 7/18/1995
Release Date: 7/18/1995
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop
Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Jamaica, Reggae, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 731452411921, 0731452413529, 731452411914

Synopsis

Amazon.com

When this 1995 LP hit the airwaves, all of reggaedom exhaled, and Banton instantly became the sun around which all other reggae artists revolve. He satisfied reggae music/culture's constant craving for an object of worship by delivering an album that could've come from Bob Marley's canon at the same time that it's quintessentially Buju. Banton's coarse, dancehall-honed bass rap breaks out into song for the first time here, fulfilling Marley's demand that reggae vocals be r-r-r-r-rough, never "pretty-pretty." And what songs they are! From the title track to "Til I'm Laid to Rest" this masterwork is a true soul satisfier. Banton also follows the lead of reggae's holy ghost by perserving his versatility, in particular by not abandoning his dancehall roots. Irresistible "Win' up and skin out" turns like "Champion" elucidate the undeniable link between mountain top Rastaman and dancehall rude bway. --Elena Oumano

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CD Reviews

Best Reggae Album

supastar | brooklyn | 04/27/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album gets from rough dancehall anthems like Champion and Murderer to rootsy devotional themes that Buju's rough voice acts like sandpaper on, smoothing out tracks like Untold Stories and Til I'm Laid to Rest. The Late Great Garnett Silk is heard on Complain to great effect, and even fun things like Staaay just a little bit Longer are great. It's well produced and it shows the full diversity of Buju's abilities, what separates him from all other competition, as a straight chatter and as an artist and a singer. What a step up from Voice of Jamaica and even Mr. Mention, which WERE great albums, but this is what forever put Buju in a different category. Beenie Man might be the hottest thing out and sure, he's great and he's trying different things, but none of his albums can touch this. Buju also happens to put on the best show ever as I got to see in Boston amongst a bunch of hardheads and screwfaces throughout a whole "reggae fest" of good artists, and when he gets out he melts everyone. This album's good for you. (so is this review so give me a "helpful".)"

Nuff respect to a genuinely creative artist

supastar | 08/17/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I went home to Jamaica in 1996 and was chillin' with some friends at the university when I could hear somebody on campus blasting "It's not an easy road", the first time I ever heard the song.As soon as I got back to the States, I bought it. I continue to love this cd three years later. Unlike some djs, Buju has always had something to say, and in this album, he says it eloquently and honestly. In every line, from "Til I'm Laid to Rest" to "Untold Stories", he tells the story of the uncelebrated Jamaicans who simply try to make a living everyday amidst incredible obstacles. He awakens the conscience in "Murderer" but still knows how to plea to be a woman's "Only Man". His range on this album is simply astonishing, and while everyone sings the praises of Lauryn Hill's originality, just take a look at this brave, honest testimonial of an album and you'll see that taking risks pays when you have a real story to tell."

On a deserted island

supastar | 01/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If I were deserted on a island with one cd, this would be my first choice! I bought the cd cause I liked the "Untold Story" video. But when I heard the rest of the album I became a Buju junky. I love "Wanna be loved" and "When I'm laid to rest..." is off the hook when you are boomin on the highway. buy one for anyone not already praying to the altar of Buju Banton."

Buju Banton brought forth a brave and honest testimonial alb

Jenny J.J.I. | That Lives in Carolinas | 08/15/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album can easily satisfy any reggae lover and unexpectedly grab hold onto non-reggae listeners into its clutches. Buju is masterful on the mic with his rough sounding style and the production is perfect. It's one of the Best reggae album I own that is constantly on rotation when I'm in the mood for this genre. Buju open the album with the brief a cappella psalm, "Shiloh," which is inspirational and extraordinary to hear. On the next two tracks he explodes with sound and feeling with first "Til I'm Laid to Rest," a melody that is intertwines with an homage to Africa and his faith in the Promised Land. He secondly roles in with one of the most powerful and rawest track "Murderer." It's emotionally written in the repercussion of his friend's killings in which Buju struggles with his grief and fierce desire for vengeance. "Champion" and "It's all Over," proves Buju is still a rudebwoy on these tracks that's just phenomenal. "Untold Stories," is one pretty haunting song that reflects on the world around him that's pleasant to the ears.

It's "Not an Easy Road," shows Banton vulnerable side and continues on opening his soul to the world with "Wanna Be Loved," and also exposes his loneliness on "What Ya Gonna Do" joined by Wayne Wonder that I can't get enough of because there great to mellow out to. On "Complaint" Buju is praising Jah and spreading the heathens before him. "Chuck It So" takes a similar attitude, which he takes on a Big Man, with the 2 Friends Crew softening his vicious assault. Buju turned a 1960 classic "Stay," with "Hush Baby Hush," by slightly adding a lighter note to this event. The last track "Champion [remix]" is a pleasant addition because it reminds me of my club years, the DJ's use to play this number religiously and had a lot of people moving.

`Til Shiloh' is a rare and gentler side to Buju that will have you constantly hitting the repeat button. It's a necessity for any reggae fan and with that I also recommend the album `Inna Heights.'

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All time classic

M. Graham | Tallahassee, Florida United States | 01/06/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the best reggae CD ever. If you don't have this in your collection, you are truly missing out. Don't be a fool and not have this one in your repetoire. It is a must have. This artist is pretty much one of the best reggae artist. If you attend his concert, you'll see how talented he is as well as owning so many #1 (in my book) hits. Wanna be loved is my fav."