Strictly the Best, Vol. 33
Artist(s):
Various Artists
Label: Vp Records
Publisher(s):
Vp Records
Studio: Vp Records
Manufacturer: Vp Records
Binding: Audio CD
MPN: 1739
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Track Listing
1.
Willie Bounce - Bryan, O.
2.
Tuck in U Belly - Parks, C.
3.
Me Too Bad - Myrie, A.
4.
Get Up - Edwards, O.
5.
Move Your Body - Cooper, A.
6.
Taxi Fare - Palmer, C.
7.
Run Out Pon Dem - Collins, M.
8.
Notorious - Burrowes, M.
9.
The Right Herbs - Mitchell, W.
10.
Slengteng Resurrection - Pryce, R.
11.
God Nah Sleep - Campbell, J.
12.
Too Bloody - Myrie, M.
13.
Lighting Flash - McDonald, R.
14.
Lolly - Lawrence, S.
15.
Not Going Down - Gordon, R.
Customer Reviews
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This is a very good cd .Words are not enough !Strictly the Best, Vol. 33
Not Amazing, But Not Bad
Strictly the Best returns for 2005 with both #33 & #34 dropping the same day (today), going back to its roots; #33 in the equation is the pure jumper's album all amped up dancehall, that you really dont have to be a fan of to appreciate the vibes.
The selection on the STB has generally been of more of a hardcore tune than VP's more commercial series in Reggae Gold. Not everyone, and not even every reggae fan will have heard (usually) every tune on the album, and such is the case on #33 as the album ends with a virtual trip down average dancehall lane, with Shane-O, Idonia and Busy Signal pulling up the rear with Lighning Flash, Lolly and Not Going Down respectively, only the very Kartel-ish Busy Signal scores anywhere near a point amongst the 3. And JA club's finest dj Soltex makes yet another unfortunate appearance in the studio for the Move Your Body remix, which works in person in a club, but flops on record.
What's good about STB#33? Well first of Notorious. The best tune on the album is Turbulence's Notorious which might've fit better on #34, but its here and its massive. Bounty Killer tackles the timeless Slengteng with Wayne Smith's original haunting vocals backing him and the tune really works. And of course upstart Assassin's (also probably better suited to #34)God Nah Sleep, which should have been on his album.
However, I'd say that the best (pure dancehall) on the album is reserved for the first 2 tracks. Elephant's ode to slain King of the Dancehall Bogle, Willie Bounce is just so odd that it works, as he turns I Will Survive into a bonafide smash dancehall tune in his best dance offering since Log On. Track 2 features one of the most original tunes you'll ever hear from Lef Side and Esco, over their own Throwback Giggy riddim, Tuck in U Belly, an ode to skinny women in JA. I can't deny that I dont share in their sentiments (love a little meat on my plate) but the tune works and was one of the bigger hits in JA this year.
Overall, I'd call STB#33 right in the middle. Its average, but the highlights are higher than the lowlights are low. Some big tunes here and there make this one a by if you haven't heard them (especially Willie Bounce & Tuck in U Belly (Notorious is available on a better album)). Its not as good as #34, but all in all a decent dancehall album nevertheless.
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