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Although it's tough to say whether this or Willie Nelson's COUNTRYMAN was 2005's most unexpected reggae album, THROW DOWN YOUR ARMS proved to be a remarkably simpatico collaboration between vocalist Sinead O'Connor and legendary producers/sidemen Sly & Robbie. Given her notoriously outspoken persona and hatred of injustice, it's oddly fitting that O'Connor applies her distinctive Irish lilt to a strong set of socially conscious roots-reggae classics.

Rather than showcasing tunes by her hero Bob Marley, O'Connor opts to cover songs by his renowned peers Lee "Scratch" Perry and Peter Tosh, as well as a handful of tracks by Burning Spear, going for an authentic Jamaican vibe by recording in the island's iconic Tuff Gong studios. Sly & Robbie's backing is as proficient and propulsive as ever, creating a thoroughly organic atmosphere that O'Connor revels in, particularly on Burning Spear's fierce "Marcus Garvey" and Perry's sauntering "Vampire." Though it had potential as a misstep, THROW DOWN YOUR ARMS comes off without a hitch, highlighting the talents of all artists involved.

Recording information: Anchor Studios, Kingston, Jamaica; Tuff Gong Studio, KingstonJamaica.

Personnel: Sinéad O'Connor (vocals, whistle); Dalton Browne (guitar); Steven "Lenky" Marsden (keyboards); Robbie Shakespeare (bass guitar, background vocals); Uziah "Sticky" Thompson (percussion); Dalton Brownie (background vocals); Mikey Chung (guitar); Glen Brownie (acoustic guitar); Dean Fraser (saxophone); David Madden (trumpet); Carroll "Bowie" McLaughlin (piano); Robert Lyn (organ, keyboards); Sly Dunbar (drums); Katrina Harley, Pam Hall (background vocals).

Audio Mixer: Collin "Bulbie" York.

Rolling Stone (No. 986, p.94) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...[E]asy melodies and uncluttered arrangements make them fine showcases for one of the most gorgeous and flexible voices in pop...."
Entertainment Weekly (No. 843, p.77) - "...[H]er icy-cool vocals nicely contrast with the island grooves." - Grade: B

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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Reggae/Ska/Calypso, Roots Reggae
Label Adrenaline
Orig Year 2005
All Time Product Rank 21,822
CD Universe Part number 6972707
Discs 1
Release Date Oct 04, 2005
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Sly Dunbar; Robbie Shakespeare
Engineer Roland McDermott; Roland McDermott
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Click to hear an MP3 sound sampleTrkSong
1Jah Nuh Dead See All 2
2Marcus Garvey See All 2
3Door Peep See All 2 Sinead O'Connor DOOR PEEP Lyrics
4He Prayed See All 2 Sinead O'Connor HE PRAYED Lyrics
5Y Mas Gan See All 2 Sinead O'Connor Y MAS GAN Lyrics
6Curly Locks See All 2 Sinead O'Connor CURLY LOCKS Lyrics
7Vampire See All 2
8Prophet Has Arise See All 2
9Downpressor Man See All 2 Sinead O'Connor DOWNPRESSOR MAN Lyrics
10Throw Down Your Arms See All 2 Sinead O'Connor THROW DOWN YOUR ARMS Lyrics
11Untold Stories See All 2 Sinead O'Connor UNTOLD STORIES Lyrics
12War See All 2 Sinead O'Connor WAR Lyrics
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Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

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4 stars Irish reggae!
I should first say I love Sinead, and that I love this album. I also realize that it's a bit of a head twister to hear an Irish woman sing Reggae songs, and she certainly isn't one to affect a fake Jamaican accent. She puts her heart into every song, as usual, and the packaging and liner notes indicate that this was a more personal effort than many of her albums. It's a fun listen, with clean, well-rounded acoustic sound. But obviously not your average Reggae disk. Recommended for all Sinead fans, and definitely not as an introduction to Reggae music.
Submitted by david (Albuquerque, NM, USA) Verified Buyer
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4 stars What a beautiful singer!
What a beautiful singer is Sinead...whatever she does, rock, pop, dance and ultimately raggae, she's intense and believable. The songs are real classics and easy, the production (the great duo Sly and Robbie)is first rate, I love it!
Submitted by squid103 (Foligno (PG) Italia) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Jah Prophet has arise!
BUY IT! ABSOLUTELY!
Submitted by Serj (Modena, Italia)
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5 stars Awesome Sinead
I, too, cannot stop listening to SOC's Throw Down Your Arms CD. Heard Downpressor Man online on WFUV. Floored. Bought it. I have her first two CDs: "The Lion and the Cobra" and "I do not want what I haven't got." Get them. You will be amazed.
Submitted by tallygal007 (Tallahassee, FL)
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5 stars LOVE this album!!!
I've NEVER owned a CD by Sinead O'Connor, but I heard "Lay Down Your Arms" on an internet radio station, and HAD to check out the disc, as much of a reggae fan as I am. I LOVE IT!!! I can NOT stop listening to it! Ironically, and what makes it so cool, is that I know all the words to the songs! (I've seen Burning Spear twice, and know his (Winston Rodney's) songs no matter who sings them!). This is the FIRST disc I've ever owned that does cover songs that I actually like...or love! I usually never like hearing other artists butcher someone else's songs, but Sinead ENHANCES them! She has a BEAUTIFUL voice!!!! I've got to admit, I've never been a fan of hers, but if is the way she sings, I'm suddenly an instant fan! I tell all my friends about this CD, and I will keep listening to it over and over, night after night. This is one of my favorite Reggae CD's I've owned in many years! I hate to admit it, but I actually like it a bit more than my former favorite artist, MIDNITE. Yep, Sinead O'Connor has instantly gained a new fan! Even if you are not a Sinead O'Connor fan, if you like reggae, you will LOVE this CD!!!
Submitted by hairball98498 (Tacoma, WA, USA)
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