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The Other Side
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Track Listing
- Number in the Book
- The Other Side
- Ding Ding Licky Licky Licky Bong
- Cool Down
- Family Ties
- Divorse Party
- Soldier
- Julie! Julie!
- The Bully
- Hero
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #97504 in Music
- Released on: 2004-01-13
- Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: .21 pounds
Customer Reviews
Lucky Returns to Form With Excellent Effort
South African reggae superstar Lucky Dube has returned with an excellent new album, The Other Side. The follow up to Soul Taker, a decent outing that failed to reach the soaring heights of his previous work, The Other Side marks a return to vintage form.
His trademark combination of thoughtful, timely lyrics and a light, rich, upbeat reggae sound work together as beautifully as ever. And, of course, the centerpiece remains Lucky's incredible voice. With the rich and driven resonance of Peter Tosh combined with the emotion and range of Seal, Dube's voice easily has to rank among the best in reggae, if not music in general.
As seems to be his habit, the best songs are stacked at the beginning of the album. The first 5 tracks are all outstanding, especially the title track, which discusses the "grass is greener" phenomenon among many blacks around the world, wanting to return "home" to Africa, while many Africans dream of leaving, and Cool Down, a smooth burner about infidelity.
Lucky Dube fans, and fans of smooth roots reggae in general, rejoice! Once again Lucky and his peerless backup band have delivered the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon in the hammock, on the beach or wherever you need a little sunshine...
Lucky Dube knocks it out of the park with this one....
- Lucky Dube returns to his roots with his signature roots rock reggae sound combined with organ, guitar and sweet background vocals (now including his daughter). If you liked "Trinity" or "Serious Reggae", you will love this one.
It moves your soul with his lyrical treatment of such issues as AIDS, political strife and the most interesting song I've heard called "The Other Side". This one deals with the tendency of African descendants from all over the world to long for a life in their ancestral homeland while many in Africa just dream for the chance to leave. How many reggae songs have you heard about reuniting with African homeland? He casts no value judgment on who is right and who is wrong, but since he has witnessed both sides, he passionately vocalizes the truth that we are all animals of the "grass is always greener" mentality.
A great find for both veteran reggae lovers and new converts ready to move on from the Bob Marley "Legend" training wheels into something equally moving but less overplayed.
Afro-reggae beats and stirring vocals
His new album THE OTHER SIDE continues to present a fine blend of African, reggae beats and stirring vocals, providing ten new songs on social issues ranging from sexual responsibility in a world of AIDS to longing for a different world.
