Many Moods Of Moses

Great buy love artist

It's a shame that this album's overall rating is being affected by those with a political agenda to push. All of the reviewers who've rated Beenie's albums here on Amazon with a "1" acknowledge their bias in their posts, one even going so far as to state that the "Music isn't half bad.....Beenie himself is aweful" (sic). Moreover, they never take the time to review each of Beenie's albums individually, but rather copy 'n' paste their same old tired tirade into each of his album review sections whether that album contains any anti-gay lyrics or not.I do not condone violence or hate crimes against anyone, but let's not apply these standards selectively. Should we pan the albums of Jerry Lee Lewis because he married his underaged cousin? Should I slam the Rolling Stones based not on their musical talent, but rather because I personally find songs like "Brown Sugar" (about on old white man raping virginal, Black slaves, etc.) to be extremely offensive and disgusting? Should I dash across Amazon and give every one of Ted Nugent's albums a "1" because I disagree strongly with his views on animal rights and politics? Rate the music, not the man, people!!!Now, on to the album itself. "Many Moods of Moses" carried on the tradition established by Beenie Man with "Maestro", but pushes the envelope even further, resulting in a true magnum opus. Although Beenie still considers himself the "King of the Dancehall" and blesses this album with many fine dancehall tunes ("Who Am I", "Oysters and Conch", "Woman A Sample" - a wicked collaboration with Buju Banton), he also ventures out into other genres of music as he endeavors to express his "many moods" to his new-found American/International audience as well as his longtime dancehall fans back in good ol' Jamrock.The album opens with Beenie and the African Diaspora choir known as ARP engaging in a bit of pseudo-African chant and finally slipping into a quasi-traditional version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", perhaps hearkening back to the African roots of most of the music later incorporated by Mr. Davis into his masterpiece. On "Foundation" Beenie bounces effortlessly over an infectious pre-dancehall riddim crafted by master musicians Sly and Robbie, on "Ain't Gonna Figure It Yet" he explores American country and western music, on "Heaven on Earth" he gives us his interpretation of the r&b group Solo's tune of same name, on "Have You Ever" he tries his hand at hip hop, on "Got to Be There" he chants alongside an angelic, pseudo-gospel choir, on "Steve Biko" he endeavors to channel Bob Marley, and on "Miss You" and "Bad Mind is Active" he ventures out to explore a little new jack swing/hip hop pop territory.With "Many Moods of Moses" Beenie crafts an album that anyone who appreciates good music will want to listen to again and again, unless you are either a diehard, old school dancehall fan who can't stand to see "The Doctor" endeavoring to explore musical genres beyond his usual fare, or if you are a political crusader out to nail the man for his occasional use of anti-gay lyrics (in which case, you should also be boycotting Capleton, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, and virtually every other dancehall artiste as well).The "Many Moods of Moses" are in this case a joy to explore.My actual rating for this album is 4 stars, but I'm giving it 5 here to balance out the biased ratings.

I have been looking for Many Mood of Moses. it is what I expected.

Great reggae album!! I always wanted this album but was worried it wouldn't b good. I was wrong . Its awesome!

as good as expected

BEENIE MANS CD, MANY MOODS, SHOWS MANY FACES. IT IS A MASTERPIECE FOR WHAT IT IS. HIS CD BLENDS ALL STYLES, FROM MORE SOULFUL, LIKE "SINCERELY", OR WICKEDLY DANCY, LIKE "MONSTER LOOK," EVEN A COUNTRY SONG HE EVEN RECORDED IN NASHVILLE, "AINT GONNA FIGURE IT YET." EVERY MOOD OF MOSES HAS SHOWS PROMISE, AND IN MY OPINION, IS PLEASENT. KEEP ON KICKIN OUT THE JAMS BEENIE, AND KEEP ROLLING THAT BEAUTIFUL BEAN FOOTAGE!

Listen, all of the negative comments about Beenie need to go. I think Beenie Man is wonderful. He will always be doing his thing!! And his album "Art and Life" was all that in response to one of the reviews. Many Moods of Moses was awsome, because alot of his songs have positive messages if you really take time to listen to the lyrics. So, Beenie baby keep up the good work!!! Lady Saw does her thing as well.

Who am I? Reason enough to buy this record. Another reason is the song Steve Biko, very very good song by Beenie. Oysters and Conch is fantastic as well, so is the Lady Saw collaboration on So Hot. Monster Lock is good too. And finally you have to check out Woman a Sample with Buju Banton, hearing that rapid fire go back between Beenie and Buju is so tight. Fantastic.

saw this album was growing my reggae collection and brought this one to add to it the title court my eye