Track Listings (11) - Disc #1| All Artists: Stephen Marley Title: Mind Control Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: TUFF GONG / UMGD Original Release Date: 1/1/2007 Re-Release Date: 3/20/2007 Album Type: Enhanced Genres: International Music, Pop, R&B Styles: Reggae, Contemporary R&B Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 602517205918, 4988005458742, 060251724583 |
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International pressing of the highly anticipated 2007 debut from Stephen Marley features on bonus audio track: 'Got Music'. A member of the celebrated Marley sibling group The Melody Makers since the age of seven, the fiv... more » |
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Album Description International pressing of the highly anticipated 2007 debut from Stephen Marley features on bonus audio track: 'Got Music'. A member of the celebrated Marley sibling group The Melody Makers since the age of seven, the five time Grammy Award winning producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is stepping center stage for the first time. Mind Control is all Stephen and a cornucopia of the sounds and styles that he loves: a blend of Reggae, Rock, R&B, Nyabinghi Rhythms, Flamenco and Hip-Hop. It's an album with the grit and flavor to rock old school Kingston sound systems and slippery, waxed Miami Range Rovers alike. Features cameos from Damian Jr, Gong Marley, Julian Marley, Mos Def, Ben Harper and Mr. Cheeks. Island. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD Reviews"Mind Control" does justice to Bob Marley's legacy D. Wees | Barquisemeto, Venezuala | 03/20/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) ""Mind Control", the debut album from Stephen Marley, the fourth of Bob Marley's children, is full of great reggae and dancehall beats, passionate lyrics, great guest appearances, and great vocals. Stephen's vocal tone is uncannily similar to his father's, and his songwriting ability demonstrates greater range than that of his brothers (with the exception of Ziggy). The album is a blend of reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, rock, and nyabinghi percussion, and the lyrics cover topics such as isolated loneliness, political corruption, romance, ganja, and of course Rastafarianism and how it affects everyday situations. The standout tracks would have to be "The Traffic Jam", a heavy dancehall track which features Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, "Chase Dem", a politically driven reggae song that could easily pass as a long-lost Bob Marley B-side, and "Iron Bars", which could be the next roots reggae classic. The rest of the album is all very well produced and performed, and I can honestly say Stephen Marley is probably my favorite of all the Marley children. Since the album is so musically diverse it really has the chance to please just about anybody, but I know for sure that fans of Bob Marley and the Wailers, the Melody Makers, or just reggae music in general, will highly enjoy this amazing album. The "angry lion" has finally been released....." Incredible To Be Simple | 03/24/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "People looking for a pure reggae album shold look elsewhere. Only a couple roots reggae tracks are on Mind Control. Like his brother Ziggy, Stephen delves into a variety of genres other than the pure reggae that characterized the Melody Makers' albums. Is this a good thing? Most definitely. Eventually I would love to see Stephen unite with his siblings again and do a pure reggae album, but for now it's interesting to hear him go in another direction. Mind Control is a very strong outing from a guy who has primarily played second fiddle to Ziggy and Damian Marley. Stephen's voice has matured quite a bit over time, evolving in a distinctive manner. It works well in the context of Mind Control, with a list of great guests adding to the mix. The result is a smooth group of songs that do not get boring. On a side note, and not to take anything away from Amazon, the Best Buy version of Mind Control has two bonus tracks, which are solid. I don't like these exclusive deals, as I think the bonus tracks should be included on all versions rather than be a part of a promotional deal. But potential buyers of the album should keep the bonus tracks in mind." Stephen Marley - New Legacy ST | 05/01/2007 (4 out of 5 stars) "I really liked this album. I'm really confused about people giving it a poor review for not being more like traditional reggae. Stephen is not his Dad and people shouldn't expect for him to be. Bob Marley left a legacy that is hard to match but I think Stephen's music has its own stamp and should be recognized as such. He modernizes reggae a bit and allows other musical influences to shine through (i.e. flute music, flamenco guitar). I have been looking forward to an album of his since his guest vocal appearances in other albums always leave me wanting more. I've always enjoyed his creativity in musical arrangements and I seriously thought his star as an artist needed a little more light. I enjoyed this album for what it is, a new interpretation of reggae. I was really sad this had only 12 tracks, but guess I can't be too greedy."
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