Home
CD
TARRUS RILEY - PARABLES CD

TARRUS RILEY - PARABLES CD

$30.99

Other Details

Artist:

RILEY,TARRUS

Title:

PARABLES

Genre:

POP

SKU:

054645233422

Estimated Local Delivery:

4 - 8 Business Days

Quantity:

Description

SKU/Barcode: 054645233422

Tarrus Riley's contemporized roots reggae comes with a pedigree: his father is the Jamaican singer Jimmy Riley, best known for his early-'80s album Love and Devotion and its classy cover of Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing.' The younger Riley stays close to the themes of Rasta, righteousness and romanticism on this likable set, but he's young and worldly enough to go beyond the clich s, both musical and lyrical. The songwriting on Parables is tightly constructed, melodic, smart and accessible, and while the themes are familiar, Riley is willing to inject some pop gloss into his music, avoiding the sanctimoniousness that often drives away non-devotees of hardcore reggae. He doesn't overdo it with the Rasta rhetoric, and although there are more than a few direct references to Bob Marley lyrics in Riley's own, he never gives the impression that he's following in anyone's footsteps. Like most Rasta artists, Riley does rail against Babylon, but then in 'Micro Chip,' he cautions just as vehemently against worshipping technology, particularly the computer (wonder if he considers the machines in the recording studio technology?). But some of the most satisfying material on Parables has nothing to do with theology or injustice but rather with the heart: Riley's cover of 'Stay with You,' made famous by John Legend, and Riley's own 'Something Strong' are unabashed paeans to romantic love (although the latter may be the first love song to include the word 'parasites'), and the title track brilliantly draws lines between classic morality tales of yore and life in the 21st century. Riley's voice is a strong and likable one, equally comfortable within the spiritual and the secular, and he knows where to go for help, too: the ubiquitous Sly & Robbie are among the ace musicians contributing to the album, hitmaker Dean Fraser produces, and the legendary Tuff Gong Studios is one of the venues at which Riley laid down tracks. A voice to carry reggae ahead, for sure.

1. System Set Willie Lynch Syndrome
2. Haunt You
3. Beware
4. Micro Chip
5. One Two Order
6. Stay With You
7. Shes Royal
8. Something Strong
9. Lion Paw
10. Parables
11. Africa Awaits
12. Pick Up The Pieces
13. Let Love Live
14. Family
15. My Baby Cyan Sleep
Are you shipping to an Australian address? Are you spending more than $50? Well the good news is that your shipping is on us! For domestic orders over $50, just complete the checkout and your regular shipping will be included at no extra cost!

So that we can offer you fantastic discounts and a huge range, we quote a delivery time frame for Australian sales of 4 - 8 BUSINESS DAYS after your payment has cleared. This includes our handling time and Australia Post shipping time. We do not estimate a delivery time for international sales, which are sent by regular AirMail.

The options for local postage methods are: Regular Post (This does not include any kind of tracking) Receipted Delivery (This includes limited tracking and requires a signature on delivery, but does not contain insurance) Registered Post (This includes full tracking and insurance and also requires a signature on delivery)

You'll receive an email once your order has shipped from our Adelaide warehouse. To avoid unnecessary delays, make sure your shipping address details are correct when you check out!
In line with our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards, we only deal with suppliers that supply reliable and trusted products. However if your item is faulty please note that we offer a 7 Day return policy and will kindly accept items that are returned to us within this time. Whilst we do not offer a refund unless the item is significantly not as described, we will happily exchange your item for the same product. To take advantage of our return policy, please contact us at online@themuses.com.au within 7 days of receiving your order.

Please note if buying a DVD or Blu-ray we strongly suggest all customers check the region code of their item to ensure that it will play in their country, as we are unfortunately unable to offer a refund where the listing is correct.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.