Name: Reggae Anthology: Music Is the Rod
Brand: VP Records
SKU: 21503504
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Reggae Anthology

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Album: Reggae Anthology: Music Is the Rod
#	Song Title		Time
	Disc 1
1)	Splashing Dashing	More Info...
2)	Lord Watch Over Our Shoulders	More Info...
3)	Kingly Character	More Info...
4)	Every Knee Shall Bow	More Info...
5)	Jah Jah Is the Ruler	More Info...
6)	Mama	More Info...
7)	Hello Africa	More Info...
8)	Like a Mother	More Info...
9)	Nothing Can Divide Us	More Info...
10)	Oh Me, Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)	More Info...
11)	Commitment	More Info...
12)	It's Growing	More Info...
13)	Mystic Chant	More Info...
14)	Bless Me	More Info...
15)	Love Is the Answer	More Info...
16)	Lion Heart	More Info...
17)	See Bimbo Ya	More Info...
18)	Keep Them Talking	More Info...
19)	I Am Vex	More Info...
20)	Blessed Be the Almighty	More Info...
21)	Everything I've Got	More Info...
22)	Place in Your Heart	More Info...

Album: Reggae Anthology: Music Is the Rod
#	Song Title		Time
	Disc 1
1)	Splashing Dashing	More Info...
2)	Lord Watch Over Our Shoulders	More Info...
3)	Kingly Character	More Info...
4)	Every Knee Shall Bow	More Info...
5)	Jah Jah Is the Ruler	More Info...
6)	Mama	More Info...
7)	Hello Africa	More Info...
8)	Like a Mother	More Info...
9)	Nothing Can Divide Us	More Info...
10)	Oh Me, Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)	More Info...
11)	Commitment	More Info...
12)	It's Growing	More Info...
13)	Mystic Chant	More Info...
14)	Bless Me	More Info...
15)	Love Is the Answer	More Info...
16)	Lion Heart	More Info...
17)	See Bimbo Ya	More Info...
18)	Keep Them Talking	More Info...
19)	I Am Vex	More Info...
20)	Blessed Be the Almighty	More Info...
21)	Everything I've Got	More Info...
22)	Place in Your Heart	More Info...

Performer Notes

Reggae Anthology: Music Is the Rod commemorates the tenth anniversary of the death of influential dancehall singer Garnett Silk. Since his tragic death at the age of 28, various collections and "best ofs" have been rushed to stores but this two-disc tribute manages to showcase the singer's talent and spirit most thoroughly. It's important to note that Silk was heralded as the next Bob Marley and in the Jamaican music industry, that's no small feat. It wasn't just the obvious connections -- a poor youth, fervent Rastafarian faith, or raw charisma -- that led to the Marley comparison. Like Marley before him, Silk's spiritually uplifting songs triggered a conscious revival amid the violent and "slack" lyrics of the '90s dancehall reggae. These two discs not only document the luminous, pure singing that Silk used on hits such as "Hello Africa," "Love Is the Answer," and "Fill Us Up With Your Mercy," but also the rapid-fire toasting from his early years as a DJ. "See Bimbo Ya" and "Lion Heart" glimpse the lyrical skill of a young Silk while also hinting at the vocal ability that would later emerge. Perhaps the most telling indication of the authenticity of Music Is the Rod in representing Silk's legacy is the fact that the liner notes start with two pages of psalms. A deeply spiritual person, Silk's lyrics always reflected his faith, even on tunes that appear to be about romantic love, such as the passionate "It's Growing." With 36 comprehensive tracks that illustrate the importance of Silk's career, personal photos, and extensive liner notes, as well as his last recorded interview, Music Is the Rod serves as an authoritative account of Silk's musical legacy. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates