Barrington Levy

by Leigh Silbernagel in Editorials, Song Reviews

Barrington Levy

It’s the music you put on when you are homesick for Jamaica, when you want to feel the flava of the Caribbean, or when you are having a Jamaican themed party and need reggae in the background.

“Under mi Sensi” Typical Reggae. Also has a very mellow vibe to it.

“Too Experienced” – It is done well and your quintessential reggae song.

“Silver Words” – Has romantic, pop sounding lyrics, a steady beat that is slow enough so you could dance to it while still being upbeat.

“She’s Mine” With lyrics like, “every day I love her a little bit more…she give the loving at the right time… ” its sweet Jamaican pop music

“Saw Red” has a nice intro, and the use of guitar I like.  It has similar lyrics to “She’s Mine,” but the slower pace and the use of the guitar highlights the lyrics, vocal control of the singer.

“Robber Man” – narrative lyrics which is a pleasant change,

“One More Time” – With lyrics like, “c’mon, let me love you one more time…”  I like this one in terms of the instrumentation and harmonization but not the lyrics.

“Practice makes Perfect” — has more of a synthesized intro, more of an r & b sound to it, with lyrics like “love takes time, make no mistakes… just be patient, don’t rush….”

“Nothing’s Changed” — 80’s meets R & B but reggae, and lyrically, it’s like Usher.

“My Time” Features “my resistance is getting weaker” lyrically.

“Murdered” –I like the intro, and am impressed by his vocal range. It also has a steady tempo; instruments compliment each other nicely and enhance the vox. The narrative lyrics grab my attention and hold it.

“Living Dangerously” Upbeat dance tempo, I like the hook.

“License to Thrill” – I am not impressed by the intro. But, I like the combination of the voices to play off of each other and to nicely compliment each other.

“Here I come” I like the intro, vocal control is maintained throughout. Lyrically, I’m a little worried because if I can’t understand it.

“Girl I like your style” Typical reggae pop.

-leigh silbernagel