Tarrus Riley - Contagious *

Artist:

Riley, Tarrus

UPC:

054645186421

Description:

Personnel: Glen Browne (chant); Steven "Cat" Coore (guitar, cello); B. Fletcher (guitar, keyboards, drum programming); Lamont "Monty Rankin" Savory, Lincoln Thomas, Robert Browne, Mitchum Chin (guitar); Peter Ashbourne (violin); Dean Fraser (horns, percussion, background vocals); Dwight Richards, Ronald "Nambo" Robinson, Herman Marquis, Tommy McCook, Vin Gordon, Bobby Ellis (horns); Curtis Lynch, Jr., Kevon Webster, Andrew Marsh, Carol "Bowie" McLauglin, Steven "Lenky" Marsden (keyboards); Denver Smith, Sydney Billy Watson (drums, percussion); Chris Downer, Calvin Mitchell, Iran Richard, Keith Maroghini, Sean Darson, Santa, Paul Kastick, Sly Dunbar, Kirk Bennett (drums); Joel Chin, Alvin Haughton (percussion); Duane Stephenson, Althea Layne Hamilton, Conradine Campbell, Chris Smith , Akilah Riley, Chevaughn Clayton, Sherita Lewis, Connie Campbell, Sharpe Sherida, Althea Layne, Nicky Burt (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Collin "Bulbie" York; Errol Brown ; Monei Lemar; Stephen Stanley; Joel Chin; Rohan Dwyer; Shane Brown; Steven Stanley .
Recording information: Grafton Recording Studio; Penthouse Studio, JA; Tuff Gong Recording Studio.
Editors: Paul Shields; Joel Chin.
Introduction by: Joe Lickshot.
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 - (featuring Etana/Duane Stephenson)
12. Don`t Judge
13. King Selassie H.I.M.
14. Stop Watch - (featuring Fancy Cat)
15. Herbs Promotion - (featuring Vybz Kartel)
16. Good Girl Gone Bad - (featuring Konshens)
17. Mankind
18. It Will Come (A Musicians Life Story)

Album Information

Release Date:

08/04/2009

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Reggae

Subgenre:

Roots Reggae

Label:

VP

Producer:

Colin York; Dean Fraser; Christopher Price; Duke Price; Tarik Johnston; The Professionals; Joel Chin; Lynford "Fatta" Marshall; Shane Brown; Tarrus Riley

Catalog Number:

1864

Original Release Year:

2009

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Guest Artist:

Etana; Duane Stephenson; Ity; Fancy Cat; Demarco; Vybz Kartel; Konshens

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