Artist: Earl Zero Album: Marketplace

Year: 2011
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Marketplace by Earl Zero: A Critical Review

Earl Zero is a reggae artist who initially made his name in the 1970s after teaming up with the Jamaican star Tommy McCook. His debut album, And God Said To Man, was released in the year 1978. It has been over four decades, and Earl Zero still manages to captivate his fans with his music. His latest album, Marketplace, was released in 2017, offering an optimistic view of the world and a tribute to the classic roots reggae style.

In this blog post, I will give a critical review of Earl Zero's Marketplace album. I'll delve into the music genre of the album, the best tracks of the album, the most innovative parts, and a critique of the album.

Marketplace is a reggae album that features Earl Zero's classic roots reggae sound permeated with vibrant harmonies. It's a blend of modern and traditional reggae that shows off the artist's skill in crafting infectious tunes. The album provides an optimistic view of the world and offers a tribute to the classic roots reggae style.

The album comprises ten tracks that are a mix of originals, remixes, and covers, starting with the title track Marketplace. The track features a catchy hook, killer bassline, and a strong message about the corrupt system that has affected people worldwide. Other standout tracks on the album include Ganja Call, Righteous Works, and People of the World, which are all powerful tracks with a positive message.

One of the most innovative parts of the album is the remix of None Shall Escape by the featuring top reggae artists, including Tippy I from I Grade Records, and Jah Bami. The song's high-quality production and mixing, combined with Earl Zero's excellent vocals, make for a standout moment on the album.

However, not every track on the album is a perfect hit. While Earl Zero's subdued, contemplative songs are lovely, they become somewhat too predictable after listening to them for an extended period. Perhaps, there's a reason why different tracks from some of the biggest names in reggae were remixed on the album.

Marketplace is a solid album from Earl Zero, who still manages to bring his roots reggae sound to the modern era. The album offers a mix of positive messages and infectious tunes, making it an overall excellent listen. While there are a few less memorable tracks on the album, songs like Ganja Call and Righteous works are among his best. The remake of None Shall Escape is also a must-listen innovation on the album. In conclusion, Marketplace is an excellent album from Earl Zero that shouldn't be missed by fans of reggae music.

Marketplace is a solid album from Earl Zero, who still manages to bring his roots reggae sound to the modern era. The album offers a mix of positive messages and infectious tunes, making it an overall excellent listen. While there are a few less memorable tracks on the album, songs like Ganja Call and Righteous works are among his best. The remake of None Shall Escape is also a must-listen innovation on the album. In conclusion, Marketplace is an excellent album from Earl Zero that shouldn't be missed by fans of reggae music.