As Good Or Better Than The Yitzhak Rabin Album

Instrumentation is superb. Vocals by Alpha Blondy is crisp and clear. Any weakness? Yes. For me, track 1 sounded a little offbeat, perhaps, because it is very hard to do better than the Ojays original version.

This is a very solid CD. Guitars, horns, and drums (oh the drums!) come alive on this CD. The impeccable arrangement and masterful delivery of many tracks, especially 3, 5, and 6 shows Alpha Blondy is the real Reggae master from Africa.

It is hard to listen to this CD sitting down. I dare you to listen to track 3 sitting down. Relax your grip, and let go of your money this time. Buy this CD. You will have no regrets!

awesome

Some of his albums have rough and strange passages, but on the whole Alpha Blondy has the classic wail in his vocals, and sings with passion. One can hear the sneer in his voice when he sings Armee Francaise in 'Yitzhak Rabin'...you can feel the attitude, even the pain, like when Bob Marley sang early in his Wailers lead career before the sound became heavily produced in studios. I think Alpha Blondy is one of the greats of reggae. Even patchy albums have at least two to three serious powerhouse tracks, enough (for me) to wanna get it regardless. Merci is no different; it's a fantastic album except for an odd foray into rock which while strange is not unpleasant. God Bless Africa is absolutely brilliant!!

Pulsating Beat and Invigorating Tao

If this CD doesn't get you moving then you are dead. Period. This music is a good and lively experience. Les Bon Temps Roulez.