Baptism [Enhanced]

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On Baptism, his seventh album, Lenny Kravitz writes, arranges, performs, and produces every track. The trouble with working alone is that there's little quality control; some of the songs here really could have benefited from a bit of that. Not to say that Baptism is a complete dud of an album, indeed, the worst thing about it is its awful cover. "California" has a catchy, power-pop bounce that's actually reminiscent of Fountains of Wayne, with its fuzzy guitars and handclaps, as well as its un-Kravitz-like short running time (just over two-and-a-half minutes). But then "Sistamamalover" veers deep into Prince territory, with a groove that's too contrived, too dull, and too long. And there's some of the self-indulgence of a satisfied, middle-aged rocker apparent on "Minister of Rock & Roll" and "I Don't Want to Be a Star" (it's easy to sing about wanting only "a Chevy and an old guitar" when you're living in a massive mansion). The best tracks are the most straightforward, fun ones: the aforementioned "California," the ZZ Top-inspired "Where Are We Runnin'?" and the Stones-sounding "Flash." Kravitz should loosen up more and leave the angst to the teenagers. --Robert Burrow

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Baptism [Enhanced]

Average customer rating: I love it! Good, not great. So So Very happy "You just don't know how to groove, white boy."

Baptism Lenny Kravitz Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Funk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits Lenny 5 (REISSUED WITH 2 BONUS TRACKS) Circus Are You Gonna Go My Way ASIN: B0001XAMC2 Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. Minister of Rock 'n' Roll
2. I Don't Want To Be a Star
3. Lady
4. Calling All Angels
5. California
6. Sistamamalover
7. Where Are We Runnin'?
8. Baptized
9. Flash
10. What Did I Do With My Life?
11. Storm
12. The Other Side
13. Destiny

Amazon.com

On Baptism, his seventh album, Lenny Kravitz writes, arranges, performs, and produces every track. The trouble with working alone is that there's little quality control; some of the songs here really could have benefited from a bit of that. Not to say that Baptism is a complete dud of an album, indeed, the worst thing about it is its awful cover. "California" has a catchy, power-pop bounce that's actually reminiscent of Fountains of Wayne, with its fuzzy guitars and handclaps, as well as its un-Kravitz-like short running time (just over two-and-a-half minutes). But then "Sistamamalover" veers deep into Prince territory, with a groove that's too contrived, too dull, and too long. And there's some of the self-indulgence of a satisfied, middle-aged rocker apparent on "Minister of Rock & Roll" and "I Don't Want to Be a Star" (it's easy to sing about wanting only "a Chevy and an old guitar" when you're living in a massive mansion). The best tracks are the most straightforward, fun ones: the aforementioned "California," the ZZ Top-inspired "Where Are We Runnin'?" and the Stones-sounding "Flash." Kravitz should loosen up more and leave the angst to the teenagers. --Robert Burrow

Customer Reviews:

I love it!.......2007-01-12

I had all but given up on Lenny Kravitz after Circus. I just happened to listen to this album on Rhapsody and fell in love with it. It is the Best Lenny Kravitz album since Mama Said. Thanks Lenny, for actually playing some nice rock music!

Good, not great........2006-08-25

I picked this album up used at a record store for $6, and I think it's well worth it. I'd only heard "Lady" (pretty good) and "Where are we Runnin'?" (great), so I thought I'd get it. I like the album for about half the songs. I appreciate that Lenny does slow songs, but 6 out of 13 songs? I don't even find them very good slow songs. If they were good slow songs, I'd give this CD 5 stars, but no. The fast songs are really good, so why aren't the rest like that?

1. Minister of Rock 'N' Roll: 9.5/10 Perfect way to start the album.
2. I Don't Want To Be a Star: 7/10 I don't like his whiny voice in the intro and chorus, but the verses are good.
3. Lady: 8/10 Too long, and repetitive, but the solo is cool.
4. Calling All Angels: 5/10 Ugh. Slow, boring, lame lyrics, too long, etc. Skip this track.
5. California: 9/10 Fun song, good tune to dance to.
6. Sistamamalover: 9/10: Nice funky feel to the song, but odd lyrics.
7. Where Are We Runnin'?: 10/10 Awesome. Heavy bass, heavy guitar, good verses.
8. Baptized: 7/10 Bad verses, good chorus.
9. Flash: 9.5/10 I love this song. Again, odd lyrics, but good.
10. What Did I Do With My Life?: 7/10 Lenny sounds like Elvis Costello in this song. But it doesn't help.
11. Storm: 9/10 Another funky song, but this has Jay-Z, so it's even better.
12. The Other Side: 6.5/10 Wow. This sounds just like all the other piano ballads on this album.
13. Destiny: 6.5/10 Sub-par defines this song. Lenny with an acoustic guitar and a falsetto. Almost worse than it sounds.

Overall: 103/130=79%, hence the 4 stars. If you like Kravitz, pick this up used.

So So.......2006-05-23

First of all, Im a huge Kravitz fan, I have all his albums ooops, did I say that, I meant cds. I love his throwback, late 60's-7o's funky/rock/soul style. But I am sad to say that Baptism did not impress me that much, like his earlier stuff did. Sure, there are a couple of songs I dig on Baptism, but as a whole, I have to say I dont like it all. I like Sistamammalover, and R and R Minister. That Angel song bored me to death. I had to skip it and go to the next song, because the first time I was listening to it, I was driving, and almost fell asleep. Baptism is not his best. Come on Lenny, get back to that funky/soulful stuff you do so well...

Very happy.......2005-12-23

Very happy with cd and service

"You just don't know how to groove, white boy.".......2005-10-09

"Sistamamalover" is one of the finest soul tunes since the theme to Good Times! "California" sounds like the boy is fondly reminiscing to his pre-teen days, and it makes you want to move there now. "Minister of Rock & Roll" is full more music than anyone can catch on their first 5 listenings. Overall, even the weakest tunes on this disc are 4 star -- buy it, and worship with Lenny!

Average customer rating: Undisputed Kingz of American Psychobilly Undisputed Kingz........

Psychobilly Baptism Los Gatos Locos Manufacturer: Tombstone UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Go Go Graveyard Rockin' God Save the Sin Last of the Human Beings Hell Yeah Return of the Loving Dead ASIN: B00007MB4A Release Date: 2003-01-14

Customer Reviews:

Undisputed Kingz of American Psychobilly.......2005-02-18

Charlie Splatter-head (vox) and the rest of the crew kick ass in this great release from the band. If you like old psychobilly this is where its at. No Tiger Army/emobilly fans should listen. These guys are the REAL American Psychobilly band. If you are interested in more bands, Charlie Splatter-head also has another band called The Tombstone Brawlers. Check them on a google search you won't regret it!

Undisputed Kingz...............2003-05-27

for those of you who don't know this is what psychobilly really sounds like

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Baptism by Fire Frederiksen , and Denander Manufacturer: Frontiers Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: In This Life Los Angeles The Revenge Equilibrium Two of a Kind ASIN: B000PUB9FA Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

1. Let Him Go
2. Right Heart, Wrong Time
3. Silver Lining
4. Crossing Over
5. Written In Stone
6. Saving Grace
7. Baptism By Fire
8. Can't Get Enough
9. Never Try To Love Again
10. Dead End
11. Keep A Light On
12. Left With Nothing

Average customer rating: Sister Re A ROSE IS STILL AND ALWAYS WILL BE A ROSE. wonderful message, imperfect delivery Aretha is still Aretha Great stuff, but........

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Aretha Franklin Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings Amazing Grace Gospel Greats James Cleveland with the World's Greatest Choirs, 20th Anniversary Album I Don't Feel Noways Tired ASIN: B00008L3VQ Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

1. Walk In The Light
2. Prayer Invocation By Rev. Cecil Franklin
3. Introduction Of Aretha And The Franklin Sisters By Rev. Jesse Jackson
4. Jesus Hears Every Prayer
5. Surely God Is Able
6. The Lord's Prayer
7. Introduction Of Aretha And Mavis Staples By Rev. Jesse Jackson
8. Oh Happy Day
9. We Need Power
10. Speech By Rev. Jesse Jackson

Tracks:

1. Ava Maria
2. Introduction To Higher Ground By Rev. Jaspar Williams
3. Higher Ground
4. Prayer Invocation By Rev. Donald Parsons
5. I've Been In The Storm Too Long
6. Packing Up, Getting Ready To Go
7. Be Grateful
8. Beams Of Heavens (Some Day)
9. Father, I Stretch My Hands To Thee
10. Packing Up, Getting Ready To Go (Alternate Version)

Customer Reviews:

Sister Re.......2006-09-19

This album was recorded 15 years after AMAZING GRACE, Aretha Franklin's groundbreaking gospel album. It's hard to top that album, but this is a nice collection nonetheless. You can tell that Aretha loves this kind of music. I wish she would do another album like this! Guests on the album include Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Jasper Williams, and Rev. C.L. Franklin, plus Mavis Staples, Joe Ligon, and her sisters, Carol and Erma.

I have to say my absolute favorite is her rendition of "Ave Maria". It's breathtaking, and one of the best versions I have heard of this song. Aretha sings standards like "Surely God Is Able" and "The Lord's Prayer,", and a scorching version of "Higher Ground."

Overall a really nice return to Gospel. Every Aretha Franklin fan should hear this cd!

A ROSE IS STILL AND ALWAYS WILL BE A ROSE........2004-10-10

I started listening to Aretha franklin in the early 80's and I am just finding this album. This is a very spiritual moving and inspirational album made back in 1987 by The Queen of Soul. Aretha makes a very poinent observation that she was very happy to have her family there singing and praying with her including her two late sisters, brother, and grandmother the mother of the late REV. C.L. Franklin. My Favorite songs on the album are surley god is able, Packing up, we need power, and ive been in the storm too long. All these songs Aretha goes all out vocally on. Dispite the fact that Aretha's voice has changed she puts her heart and soul into this inspirational project. I am waiting for Ms Franklin to make another gospel album.

wonderful message, imperfect delivery.......2004-09-09

I adore the "Amazing Grace" cd ( I have both versions, and still play them both regularly ). The music on this one, though, has that terribly slick, over-produced eighties sheen to it that I just can't get into. It has none of the soul that made "Amazing Grace" transcend all boundaries. The vocals are, as usual, incredibly moving. It's just the music itself that I don't care for. If you are a fan of newer RnB styled Gospel like Yolanda Adams and things like that, you might like this. I just found it "samey", much like the majority of Aretha Franklin's eighties recordings for Arista.

Aretha is still Aretha.......2004-02-07

Even though she has aged and such is displayed in her voice, the Queen's ability to use experience and such vocal control is unparalleled... I can hardly wait for the next gospel recording by the Queen!!! I LOVE YOU RE-RE!!!

Great stuff, but...............2003-07-03

Overall, this is an excellent CD. No. 3 of Aretha's Gospel Epics.

There is some heavy preaching by Jesse Jackson and Rev. Jasper Williams. This may turn off some listeners, but it does give one the full impact of a religious service in an African-American Baptist church (minus the taking of collection).

Aretha, Mavis Stapes, and others handle the material excellently. They do Clara Ward justice on "Surely God Is Able" and "Packing up." "Be Grateful" is pretty good too as "I've Been In The Strom Too Long."

Unfortunately, there are two drawbacks. One is that this CD was not well recorded. You really have to amp the volume on this one to get it good. Secondly, years of cigarette smoking (or improper throat care) has taken much of the lustre from Miss Franklin's voice, which puts the performance level at a couple of grades below 1972's Amazing Grace or her 1956 debut "Never Grow Old" (a.k.a "Aretha Gospel").

In spite of that, it's a worthwhile and enjoyable purchase. But I wonder why it was out of circulation for so many years?

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Blessings to You Tami Briggs Manufacturer: Musical Reflections, Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Calm as the Night My Peace I Give You Touched by Angels ASIN: B00008MND1 Release Date: 2000-09-01

Tracks:

1. Unity
2. Passages
3. Illumination

Album Description

Blessings to You introduces Tami Briggs' compositions. The album is comprised of three 20-minute pieces, featuring the harp, flute, and violin. Each of the three songs was composed after significant life events: Unity (after the baptism of Tami's goddaughter), Passages (after two friends lost their fathers), and Illumination (after a profound experience playing in the hospital).

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Baptism of Fire To the Lions Manufacturer: Goodfellow Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000PKG7PW Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

1. Ride the Apocalypse
2. Nine Calibers
3. Born to Die
4. Amnesia
5. Nightmare Begins
6. Ten/Fifteen
7. Forsaken
8. Armour of God
9. Form Fear and Hate Sets Free
10. Final Chapter

Average customer rating: It's the "gothic" Joan One of the most interesting things i have ever heard Mixed but contains some astonishing gems Baptism Joan The Poet Elite

Baptism Joan Baez Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000EJY Release Date: 1995-02-24

Tracks:

1. Old Welsh Song
2. I Saw The Vision Of Armies
3. Minister Of War
4. Song In The Blood
5. Casida Of Lament
6. Of The Dark Past
7. London
8. In Guernica
9. Who Murdered The Minutes
10. Oh,Little Child
11. No Man Is An Island
12. From Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man
13. All The Pretty Little Horses
14. Childhood III
15. The Magic Wood
16. Poems From The Japanese
17. Colours
18. All In Green Went My Love A Riding
19. Gacela Of The Park Death
20. The Parable Of The Old Man And The Young
21. Evil
22. Epitaph For A Poet
23. Old Welsh Song

Customer Reviews:

It's the "gothic" Joan.......2007-04-24

With LOTS of filler.

Too bad, 3 tracks - "Who Murdered The Minutes," "All In Green Went My Love A Riding" and especially "The Magic Wood" are among Joan Baez's most artistic moments! Lovely dark mid-60's art-psychedelia with cobwebbed piano and subterrestrial cellos - dour enough for Nico, brainy enough for Judy Collins.

... but the "poetry" recitals?

Honk!

One of the most interesting things i have ever heard.......2006-09-25

This is something i stumbled upon when looking for the works of Arthur Rimbaud for the first time, the sinister and foreboding mood which Baez and accompanying orchestra invoke with pieces such as 'evil' and 'minister of war' are magnificent, the most appropriate appropriation of an orchestra i have seen. As one reviewer notes the scene it sets is quite dark, but it should be looked on as tragic not as depressing, these are pieces plucked sparsely from different centuries and different cultures, the beauty of suffering, nothing reaching close to self indulgence.

I was led to Arthur Rimbaud through a keen interest in The Doors, then the writings of Jim Morrison who took a great deal of influence from the French poet, i found staggering paralells in the recording of Rimbaud's 'evil' with 'horse latitudes' on The Doors 'Strange Days' worth a listen side by side.

Mixed but contains some astonishing gems.......2003-04-30

Three stars might seem a low rating, since I have searched for this recording ever since I first heard it in college in the '70s, but the combination of poetry (read in Joan Baez's monotonous voice) and a few songs will not be to everyone's taste, as it was not to mine. However, some of the poetry and several of the songs are so haunting as to be almost devastating. "All in Green Came My Love Riding" and "The Woods" have remained in my head all these years, and have an almost visceral effect on me - beautiful and haunting and other-worldly. They have a quality sometimes associated with the word Celtic, though that would limit them too much. And the poetry is excellent - particularly Wilfred Owen's "The Old Man and the Young," which retells the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac in terms of the millions of youth sacrified to no end in World War I, and his among his (many) powerful anti-war poems. Even if you buy this CD for one or two tracks, it will be worth the price.

Baptism.......2002-07-11

Delicate,fragile and sensitive. She interprets the author's words like no one else. I fell in love with this album in '68 and played it until it died. Vanguard could not find the the master in '99 when I looked for it. Bless you who found the this piece of art and offer it to us via CD.
If you Love Joan..if you love poetry, don't deny yourself of this experience. Indeed. encourage her to do more interprative reading!!!

Joan The Poet Elite.......2002-07-11

Delicate,fragile and sensitive. She interprets the author's words like no one else. I fell in love with this album in '68 and played it until it died. Vanguard could not find the the master in '99 when I looked for it. Bless you who found the this piece of art and offer it to us via CD.
If you Love Joan..if you love poetry, don't deny yourself of this experience. Indeed. encourage her to do more interprative reading!!!

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Rautavaara: Works for Piano Manufacturer: Ondine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Rautavaara, Einojuhani | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000376R Release Date: 1995-02-01

Tracks:

1. Fiddlers (Pelimannit), Op.1: 1. Narbolaisten Braa Speli
2. Fiddlers (Pelimannit), Op.1: 2. Kopsin Jonas
3. Fiddlers (Pelimannit), Op.1: 3. Jacob Konni
4. Fiddlers (Pelimannit), Op.1: 4. Klockar Samuel Dikstrom
5. Fiddlers (Pelimannit), Op.1: 5. Pirun Polska
6. Fiddlers (Pelimannit), Op.1: 6. Hypyt
7. Icons, Op.6: 1. The Death Of The Virgin
8. Icons, Op.6: 2. Two Unknown Saints
9. Icons, Op.6: 3. The Black Virgin Of Blakernaja
10. Icons, Op.6: 4. The Baptism Of Christ
11. Icons, Op.6: 5. The Women At The Tomb
12. Icons, Op.6: 6. The Archangel Michael Triumphs Over Antichrist
13. Son No.1, Op.50 'Christus Und Die Fischer': 1.
14. Son No.1, Op.50 'Christus Und Die Fischer': 2. Attacca
15. Son No.1, Op.50 'Christus Und Die Fischer': 3.
16. Son No.2, Op.64 'The Fire Sermon': 1. Molto Allegro
17. Son No.2, Op.64 'The Fire Sermon': 2. Andante Assai
18. Son No.2, Op.64 'The Fire Sermon': 3. Allegro Brutale
19. Etudes, Op.42: 1. Terssit
20. Etudes, Op.42: 2. Septimit
21. Etudes, Op.42: 3. Tritonukset
22. Etudes, Op.42: 4. Kvartit
23. Etudes, Op.42: 5. Sekunnit
24. Etudes, Op.42: 6. Kvintit

Average customer rating: Great for all musical baptism Good blend of Christian reggae Almost, but... Dancehall "Explosion"

Dancehall Baptism Chapter One Various Artists Manufacturer: Lion of Zion Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dancehall Baptism - Chapter Two Gravity WordSound&Power ASIN: B000056F1E Release Date: 2000-12-01

Tracks:

1. This Tribulation (Jump Up Jungle remix) - Christafari
2. Rocky Road - Junior C
3. Jesus We a Praise - Jr. Miller
4. Praise the Lord - Prodigal Son
5. Draw Me Nearer - Ziggy Soul & K Gees
6. Radio is Playing it - Chevelle Franklyn
7. My Stereo - Christafari
8. Call Pon Him - Stitchie
9. God is Calling - Prodigal Son
10. Flex - Todah & Melchizedek Order
11. Born for the Struggle - Junior C
12. Good News - DJ Stereoman
13. Solid Rock - Stitchie
14. Number One - Chevelle Franklyn
15. Big Him Up - K Gees
16. Life is Too Short - Heaven Bound & Dr. Ring Ding
17. God is Real - Todah & Melchizedek Order

Album Description

Dancehall reggae, is also known as raggamuffin, toasting, chatting, chanting, reggae rap, DJ stylee, ragga, Jamaican hip hop, rub-a-dub, hard-core, combination style, a dub plate, culture, jungle or drum & bass. It is the sound of rapid fire Jamaican patois vocals (chatting or chanting) and infectious melodies over hypnotizing rhythms of pulsating beats and hard hitting bass.

Compiled by American Christian reggae pioneers, Christafari, this power-packed union of artists is the first of its kind—a definitive, sanctified, reggae dancehall compilation, containing the best of the best in the industry, and bringing the major Christian dancehall artists together on one album. Also ENHANCED CD containing the Bible three different languages, artist bios, photos, teachings on baptism and salvation and scrolling song lyrics.

Customer Reviews:

Great for all.......2004-01-22

This album is just full of great beats. Mixing dancehall and roots reggae, this can pump you up or chill you out. Your mind will be groovin especially when you hear tracks like "Rocky Road", "Flex," and "Solid Rock." Dancehall Baptism Ch 1 has a Christian flow throughout the lyrics, however, to those who aren't so religious: this will not turn you off to the music like some christian records may do. Get it. JAM to it. Show your friends and they will want it. This is a must for a solid reggae collection

musical baptism.......2002-04-06

This is a collaboration of Christian dancehall artists that are witnessing to the world that Jesus is Lord! My picks are Number One by Chevelle Franklin, My Stereo by Christafari, Flex by Todah and Born for the Struggle by Junior C. Of course anything by Stitchie is good to listen to. Overall this is a good collection of songs and would be a good choice for anyone who is just starting to listen to Christian reggae.

Good blend of Christian reggae.......2001-05-15

DB1 makes want to track down the individual aritsts' albums! This compilation takes some of the best songs these artist have to offer. The messages are clear and songs like "Good News," and especially "Praise the Lord," in which The Prodigal Son talks about Ninjaman, a Jamaican deejay (they call them deejays instead of MC's) who was a pioneer for the gangsta dancehall, much like N.W.A. was for American gangsta rap. Ninjaman apparently accepted Christ at a revival, became Brother Desmond and started singing Christian lyrics, then went back to his old ways. Consequently, Reggae Gospel has been looked down upon because of Ninjaman's reputation among Jamaican Christians as a fraud. But Prodigal Son attempts to remind people that it's not too late for Ninjaman to get back in line. Other cuts like "Rocky Road" and "Solid Rock" will have you bobbing your head all day. Definitely worth getting!

Almost, but..........2001-05-04

For those of you who really enjoyed the sound of Shaggy's chatting on the hit "It Wasn't Me" but have nausea at the pit of your stomach for sort of liking a song about lying to your girlfriend after adultery, this collection should have been for you. Dancehall is that style of reggae rap heard in that song, and the dude from Christafari here combined a bunch of Christian groups that play in that style and put them all on one disc. I myself am a big fan of Christian music, but I am also a big fan of production values. If the lost will listen, the talent needs to be there, but unfortunately half the tracks on this album sound like they were recorded by three guys and an old Cassio keyboard with 50 "voices" for five bucks. A couple songs even sound like the author forgot that there are more than one note! There are high points: Christafari's "My Radio" isn't my favorite song by them, but it sounds decent, and outside them the best artists are clearly Stitchie and Chevelle Franklin. However, if you're looking for uplifting dancehall reggae AND decent production, you're better off just buying Christafari's far superior Word Sound Power album--an amazing disc.

Dancehall "Explosion".......2001-02-26

Excellent christian artists put together on one CD. I've had the CD for over 2 months and still can't get tired of it. It's a great way to learn scriptures and hear the gospel through song. For those of us exposed to reggae culture in the Caribbean is simply uplifting to hear christian words to the old familiar reggae beat. To those of you who don't know much about reggae you're in for a real treat!! Definately inspiring and uplifting; guaranteed to make your head bob and your feet move - you're gonna want to dance wherever you are. Enjoy!!!!!!!

Average customer rating: Like reggae/reggaeton or hip hop, love this CD

Reggaeton Baptism Various Artists Manufacturer: Lion of Zion Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CC3PFS Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

1. IVAN y AB con MELODIE JOY y O'NEILL -Bien Safao / Magnetic
2. FUNKY - Lo Que Traigo Es Flow Remix
3. JOEL UPPERGROUND - Esa Chica
4. FLUXY B con Radical, El Discipulo y Miss W. - Gozate
5. REDCLOUD con RALPHIE - Manos Pa Arriba
6. SACE - Cantare
7. LIL PITO con DJ BLASTER, DON PROPHET y TIMOTHY - Shot Callas
8. CHRISTAFARI con DOUBLE IMPACT - Bedeng Bedeng Wiyo
9. JOEL UPPERGROUND - Nada Mas
10. LIL PITO con SERITA CAMPBELL - No Mas Guerra
11. GERNADO/DUMBSTRUCK/REDCLOUD/CHRISTAFARI/RALPHIE -Stop the Violence
12. FLUXY B - Pa' La Party
13. SOLDADO - Palmas
14. REY PIRIN - Mi Testimonio
15. CHRISTAFARI,REDCLOUD,JUSTIN DILLAVOU, y DUMBSTRUCK - Do You Know?

Product Description

Born in the barrios of Puerto Rico in the mid 90’s, reggaeton is now the fastest growing genre of music in the Americas. With over 15 years of upward growth in the entertainment industry and the Latin music scene, one cannot help but recognize this genre. Just spend a day in cities like Miami, New York or Los Angeles and you'll realize there’s no turning back—reggaeton has taken over radio, TV, clubs, and the streets. Now, courtesy of Lion of Zion Ent.-- reggaeton is in the church. Initially called “underground”, reggaeton (pronounced “ray-gay-tone”) is a gritty hybrid of hip-hop and dancehall reggae set to primarily Spanish lyrics. This infectious style is currently blowing up mainstream radio charts with mega-hits like "Oye Mi Canto", "Lo que Pasó Pasó" and the superhit "Gasolina" (MTV/BET).

Customer Reviews:

Like reggae/reggaeton or hip hop, love this CD.......2006-04-23

Like reggae/reggaeton or hip hop, love this CD. Great production, head noddin lyrics flamed with the Good News

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