Disco de UB40 - Labour of Love
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(19 valoraciones)
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Fecha de Publicación:1997-03-11
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Tipo:Audio CD
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Género:Contemporary Reggae, England, Pop, Pop/Rock, Reggae, Reggae Music, Reggae-Pop
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Sello Discográfico:Virgin Records Us
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UPC:077778641223
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Precio aprox.:$11.98
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Análisis (en inglés) - Amazon.com :
UB40 are not great innovators, but they are great imitators, and, in a sense, Labour of Love made them the Pat Boone of reggae. Featuring a handsome and clean-cut (by reggae standards) white singer, Ali Campbell, UB40 covered Jamaican standards and turned millions of Americans and Europeans on to another form of black music. Interestingly enough, the album's smash hit, "Red Red Wine," was a cover of a rocksteady cover of a Neil Diamond track. Being that UB40 had the pick of the reggae litter, Labour of Love is chock full of stellar material. From Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers to Cross" to the Melodians' "Sweet Sensation" to Johnny Clarke's "Keep On Moving," Labour of Love still serves as an excellent reggae starter kit. --Bill CrandallAnálisis de usuario (en inglés) - 2000-11-02
- THE BEST OF THEIR CAREEROut of all three albums in UB40s' Labour Of Love series this very first one is most defintley the very best with a complete run of classic sounding reggae tracks. RED RED WINE is perharps the most instantly memroable song on the album but running closley behind that is the excellent JOHNNY TOO BAD. That song has to be one of the very best in their career to date. A real gem! Ali Campells vocals are crystal clear and strong on every track and the highlights also include MANY RIVERS TO CROSS, SWEET SENSATION, PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME CRY and SHE CAUGHT THE TRAIN. Possibly the greatest album of their career to date. Its certainly a delight to listen to. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Análisis de usuario (en inglés) - 2001-05-16
- Must Have....This album is one of my favorites. So much so that I wore out my original vinyl. Before Punk had the stronghold in the 80's, a more subtle, accessible style emerged from Jamaica. It took hold in the UK. Bands such as The English Beat, The Clash, & The Police would take inspiration from this style and lead us years later to the alternative scene we take for granted today. The original release of this record is 8-10 years before RED RED WINE would find US radio rotation. UB40 compiles their strongest inspirations from Jamaica. This is the British homage to the Jamaican originals. This is a special record. Highly recommended.
Análisis de usuario (en inglés) - 2008-10-08
- Fifty-FiftyYeah, it's fifty-fifty, but the better half of the album make it worth four stars. There is some of the pop b.s. that UB40 have been criticized for, but then there are tracks like "Keep On Moving", "Please Don't Make Me Cry" and "Sweet Sensation", which more than make up for the annoying tracks (Guilty and Version Girl). Besides, if you are a chick then you will like "Red Red Wine" also! I am not however, but the album is still worth having.
Análisis de usuario (en inglés) - 2008-09-27
- Unpretentious reggae covers.The negative reviewers have it all wrong. This LP is simply a collection of reggae covers by a bunch of guys who love reggae. The songs are done enthusiastically and without any pretense. These songs derive from a time when reggae was dance music - before it was politicized. Enjoy it for what it is.
Análisis de usuario (en inglés) - 1999-08-08
- I give this CD 10 stars - Webmaster Of Wicked Reggae SiteThis album is truely a "Labour of love" , & is the first of the INCREDIBLE series! This album is truely a must for any reggae lover, this album is sensational! One love, Jah Schreiber |
