JAH CURE - Free Jah Cure: The Album the Truth

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Free Jah Cure: The Album the Truth


TRACKLIST


1. Songs of Freedom
2. Sunny Day
3. Chant
4. Jah Bless Me
5. Working So Hard
6. Guide Us Jah
7. Praises
8. Spread Jah Love
9. Who's Gonna Fight
10. Get Up Stand Up
11. Dance Vibes - Jah Cure, Cure, Jah
12. Move On - Jah Cure, Cure, Jah


Product Details
Audio CD (July 11, 2006)
Original Release Date: 2006
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Charm



This debut release from cultural singer Jah Cure has caused quite a stir, as critics hail it as one of the year's best. It's easy to see why there's been such a commotion; his songs are well-crafted and conscious, and his sincere mix of roots and dancehall echoes modern greats like Garnett Silk and Luciano. Jah Cure's vocals are heartfelt and remind me a lot of Yami Bolo, perhaps with a little bit of Michael Rose or even newcomers Ras Shiloh and Jahmali. Of course, if you aren't familiar with those two, this won't help much, but suffice it to say they all wail with great emotion that will endear you to even their weaker songs. Free Jah's Cure seems like it just has to be good. The sound -- hardly a typical rookie effort -- is tight and self-assured. Even the cover looks like a classic. And the content lives up to the hype. From the opening track, "Songs of Freedom," you're drawn in. The tunes range from subdued and rootsy -- like "Jah Bless Me" and "Who's Gonna Fight" -- to more energized and dancehall-oriented -- like "Working So Hard" and "Get Up Stand Up" (no, not that "Get Up Stand Up"). My favorite cut has to be "Praises," which perfectly illustrates Jah Cure's hypnotic appeal. Also strong are "Sunny Day" -- which rides the Abyssinians' "Declaration of Rights" bass line -- "Guide Us Jah," "Spread Jah Love," and the tranquil "Move On." Still, as excellent as Free Jah's Cure is, I can't help buy wonder why it's seemingly gotten more press than, say, the debuts of similar-sounding artists like Bushman and Prince Malachi.