Stephen Marley "Mind Control"

Antagonist · 7th October 2007, 04:55 AM

I was listening to the new album "Mind Control" by Stephen Marley tonight testing out my new monitors.

This album sound amazing. I keep seeing threads asking about which albums of late have impressed you. This one gets my vote.

The tracks with Mos Def, Ben Harper, Illestr8 are all hot as hell.

Highly recommended!

Any idea what was going on with this recording? Equipment? Techniques?
It sounds waaaay lush and "milky" for a Reggae Album

Antagonist

theflyest1 · 7th October 2007, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Antagonist

I was listening to the new album "Mind Control" by Stephen Marley tonight testing out my new monitors.

This album sound amazing. I keep seeing threads asking about which albums of late have impressed you. This one gets my vote.

The tracks with Mos Def, Ben Harper, Illestr8 are all hot as hell.

Highly recommended!

Any idea what was going on with this recording? Equipment? Techniques?
It sounds waaaay lush and "milky" for a Reggae Album

Antagonist

Fully agree - this album is pure fire! I think a bulk of the credit goes to Stephen for his slammin' production (I guess you might expect that from a Grammy winner...and the Son of Bob!). He co-produced a bulk of his bro, Jr. Gong's, album (Welcome To Jamrock)...which I thought had an equally great sound. No insight into equipment/techniques...but I can say that from seeing him perform live, he has an AMAZING band. Combine great musicians, production and the vibe of recording in JA...and you have a fantastic starting point. To me, the record has more of a wide dynamic/strong/analog sound compared to a lot of the loud/sterile records out nowadays.

-Lohit

WideawakE · 7th October 2007, 03:12 PM

this album in unbelievable, best reggae release to me since Til' Shiloh...soundwise I agree, it's wonderful, track 5 with the woman vocal is a great track

one track I skip is the "dun dun na na na na-na na-na...un dun na na na na-na na-na" haha

InvisiVision · 7th October 2007, 03:29 PM

Haven't heard this but Stephen Marley is a brilliant producer, know what you mean by creamy, that's the word I'd use to describe the Welcome to Jamrock album

Flymax · 7th October 2007, 05:48 PM

I believe you're hearing a Bonzai Mix and Chris Athens Master..
Same with Jamrock

geerman · 7th October 2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WideawakE

this album in unbelievable, best reggae release to me since Til' Shiloh...

Agreed, best since Til' Shiloh! Saw the Son of Bob at the HOB Sunset and was in full amazement. My girl who's a metal head was blown away too.....AMAZING. Band was awesome.

coolout · 7th October 2007, 08:13 PM

Yeah Stephen is the real thing...

It's kinda funny you guys brought him up.

He's playing my city (Nashville) this wednesday and I'm opening up the show.

Hopefully I'll get a chance to chat production with him.

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7th October 2007, 04:55 AM	#1
Antagonist Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida / Califlornia Posts: 196	Stephen Marley "Mind Control" I was listening to the new album "Mind Control" by Stephen Marley tonight testing out my new monitors. This album sound amazing. I keep seeing threads asking about which albums of late have impressed you. This one gets my vote. The tracks with Mos Def, Ben Harper, Illestr8 are all hot as hell. Highly recommended! Any idea what was going on with this recording? Equipment? Techniques? It sounds waaaay lush and "milky" for a Reggae Album Antagonist

7th October 2007, 03:29 PM	#4
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Flymax Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 794	I believe you're hearing a Bonzai Mix and Chris Athens Master.. Same with Jamrock __________________ http://www.myspace.com/dreamlandrecording http://www.myspace.com/petecizrock

7th October 2007, 08:13 PM	#7
coolout Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 161	Yeah Stephen is the real thing... It's kinda funny you guys brought him up. He's playing my city (Nashville) this wednesday and I'm opening up the show. Hopefully I'll get a chance to chat production with him. __________________ check me out: www.myspace.com/coolout

7th October 2007, 03:12 PM	#3
WideawakE Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 637	this album in unbelievable, best reggae release to me since Til' Shiloh...soundwise I agree, it's wonderful, track 5 with the woman vocal is a great track one track I skip is the "dun dun na na na na-na na-na...un dun na na na na-na na-na" haha

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