Tarrus Riley - Contagious [8/4]

Tarrus Riley - Contagious [8/4] Artist: Riley, Tarrus Description:Recording information: Penthouse Studio, JA; Grafton Recording Studio; Tuff Gong Recording Studio. Editor: Joel Chin. Photographer: Marvin Bartley. It`s a minor problem, but if there`s a complaint to be made about Tarrus Riley`s 2009 effort CONTAGIOUS, it`s that his previous effort, PARABLES, has a much better layout. The crowding together of redundant numbers and the uneven flow experienced here make CONTAGIOUS feel more like a collection of songs than a fully thought-out album, but they are great songs for the most part, performed in that dignified, warm, rasta manner that has made Riley a favorite of the new roots set. "Living the Life of a Gun" is a wonderfully smooth alternative to Anthony B. or Sizzla`s social commentary, and when a children`s choir enhances the moving prayer "Let Peace Reign," Riley skillfully moves into Wyclef`s territory with elaborate arrangements hung on grand statements. The lovers numbers are just as good, if not better, this time out with a sensual take on Michael Jackson`s hit "Human Nature" and the yearning "Love`s Contagious"--based on Marley`s "Coming in from the Cold" riddim--competing for the top spot. PARABLES remains a better introduction, but taken on a track-by-track level, Riley delivers his high-grade material with such grace and passion that CONTAGIOUS is well worth the bit of patience it requires.Track Listing: •DISC 1 1.Living the Life of a Gun 2.I Sight 3.Love`s Contagious 4.Human Nature 5.Soul Mate 6.Superman 7.Young Heart 8.Start a New 9.S-Craving 10.Why So Much Wickedness? 11.Let Peace Reign - (with Etana/Duane Stephenson) 12.Don`t Judge 13.King Selassie H.I.M. 14.Stop Watch - (featuring Ity/Fancy Cat) 15.Herbs Promotion - (with Demarco/Vybz Kartel) 16.Good Girl Gone Bad - (with Konshens) 17.Mankind - (featuring Duane Stephenson) 18.It Will Come (a Musicians Life Story" Album Information

Release Date:08/04/2009Type:PerformerGenre:ReggaeSubgenre:Roots ReggaeLabel:VP RecordsCatalog Number:1864Original Release Year:2009# of Discs:1Studio/Live:StudioGuest Artist:Etana; Duane Stephenson; Ity; Fancy Cat; Demarco; Vybz Kartel; Konshens