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Rivers of Babylon: The Best of the Melodians 1967-1973
Rivers of Babylon: The Best of the Melodians 1967-1973

 enlarge 		Artist: The Melodians
Label: Sanctuary Records
Category: Music

List Price: $11.98
Buy New: $7.85
You Save: $4.13 (34%)



Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 104292

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 80256
UPC: 060768025622
EAN: 0060768025622

Release Date: October 23, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars Swing and Dine and Dance for your Money   April 25, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Simply put, this is the kind of reggae music that will entice you to enjoy a nice midtempo dance with a hip-rocking young lady on a dance floor, or enjoy a cold drink as you sit in your easy chair after a long day at work or school. The Melodians were aptly named. Their music is full of sweet melody and harmony as well as a nice midtempo backbeat.

"Swing and Dine" is simply put one of the most beautiful songs that you could either dance or listen to, and the title of my review comes from this lovely number's chorus.

"Rivers of Babylon" is perhaps their best-known tune. This is essentially the Old Testament set of verses of the enslavement of the Hebrews set to music and placed in the context of the modern Black freedom struggle.

"Everybody Bawling" ia a nice teaming with rap pioneer U-Roy that will also put some pep in your step and a smile on your face.

In either case, this is one of those CDs that will save you a session with a psychiatrist. Buy it, listen, and enjoy.


4 out of 5 stars Sweet and upbeat sound   September 30, 2007
This group earned their name, with a beautiful vocal sound that combined gospel, pop and the rhythms of early reggae. A return to this trailblazing style will be refreshing for many listeners. It's a collection of unabashedly happy and hopeful songs that will have you tapping your feet all day.


5 out of 5 stars The Name Says it All   November 10, 2004
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Their voice is very melodious. Every song they sing is like a lullaby. The Melodians formed in 1965 at a local singing contest and made their recording debut for the legendary producer Clement "Coxonne" Dodd. Although some of their songs are remakes, they do have a beautiful voice that makes your feet shuffle, hips sway, and your thoughts clear. Whether they are still performing or not, these hits are a collector's item.



5 out of 5 stars Reggae's got soul!   September 2, 2003
 2 out of 8 found this review helpful

Toots proved as much in his own tune but the Melodians prove it on everyone of their tunes.


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