Author: Matisyahu

Release Date: 02-05-2006

Details: Product Description Matisyahu, one of the most-talked about new artists of 2005, releases his brand new studio album, Youth. The follow-up to his highly-acclaimed Live At Stubb's features production by Bill Laswell, along with Jimmy Douglass and Ill Factor, and includes 11 new songs, such as recent live favorites "Fire of Heaven / Altar of Earth (Fire's Burning)", "Jerusalem", "Ancient Lullaby (Mist Risin')", and the title track, "Youth". Don't miss one of the most anticipated albums of 2006. Epic. Amazon.ca The thumbnail description of Matisyahu: File under Hasidic Beatbox Reggae. Despite having the markings of a novelty, it's really nothing of the sort. Fronted by a man named Matisyahu (born Matthew Miller), they are truly a band. Two independently released CDs brought them a rapid and well-deserved ascent, making their signing with a major label a logical step. Youth benefits from a more expansive sound and production by the fantastic Bill Laswell (Golden Palominos, Laurie Anderson, the Last Poets). Matisyahu's singing and the substance of his songs (spiritual living, self-awareness, the value of knowledge and learning, kindness to others) are presented with a loving sincerity, and buoyed by tremendous musicianship. In particular, drummer Jonah David and guitarist Aaron Dugan bring a wider set of influences and interests to their playing than the reggae tag the band often gets. Free of any proselytizing, this melding of Talmudic teachings and Jamaican rhythms flows so naturally that it underscores the shared roots of the two cultures. -David Greenberger

UPC: 827969769522

EAN: 8279697695222

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood