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10-05-2011, 10:02 PM | #6971 (permalink) |
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I've got respect for the guy, but I can see what you guys are saying. Once I branched out a little with reggae, I quickly saw how he was one of the least exciting acts. I get the feeling Bob Marley did that on purpose, but I do agree. He still has a place in my music collection, though.
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10-05-2011, 10:26 PM | #6972 (permalink) | |
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it's a pretty safe formula he used, intended to appeal to "rockist" people can't say i don't enjoy his stuff, even purely as just "popular music" |
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10-05-2011, 11:35 PM | #6973 (permalink) | |
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10-06-2011, 12:18 AM | #6974 (permalink) |
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I think there are a lot of genres-- not just reggae-- that limit themselves and seem monotonous because of the common criteria that place them in the genre. While reggae cliches can abound and the syncopated rhythm can get very tedious and monotonous, I also think both of those things can be overlooked in contrast to it's soulful nature. There's something about it that's very uplifting on a deep level, plus it's great to dance to. Let's not forget it grew out of the dancehalls of Jamaica where the original party DJs--the selectors, kept the dance floor moving.
Being a huge Jamaican music fan, it does get a little annoying that Marley seems to be so ubiquitous, in dark contrast to the fact the he is the beginning and the end of most people's reggae knowledge. but when you separate yourself from the fact that so much of his material has been played out and that his image has gone beyond the point of being iconic and has been sold out to pop culture, You have to respect the fact that he incited an entire culture to embrace and fight for their human rights and, for the most part, single-handedly created the roots reggae genre. Plus he smoked a **** of a lot of weed. I bet you there wouldn't be a third of the marijuana leaf merchandise in any given Hot Topic store if it weren't for Bob. |
10-06-2011, 12:29 AM | #6975 (permalink) | |
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10-06-2011, 12:42 AM | #6976 (permalink) | |
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10-06-2011, 02:30 AM | #6977 (permalink) |
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Led Zeppelin's debut album is their best.
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10-06-2011, 03:45 AM | #6979 (permalink) |
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I've always come under the impression that people considered Led Zep 4 or 3 as their best.
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