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Battle For Seattle

Little Roy

Battle For Seattle

Jamaican roots reggae legend Little Roy covers a selection of Nirvana songs

ADM rating[?]

7.1

Label
Ark
UK Release date
05/09/2011
US Release date
13/09/2011
  1. 8.5 |   BBC

    Daring and brilliant, it showcases the visionary side of Prince Fatty's retro stylings while bringing Little Roy the exposure he deserves
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  2. 8.0 |   DIY

    An album that can be enjoyed equally by both reggae enthusiasts and die hard rock fans
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  3. 8.0 |   Daily Telegraph

    A refreshingly offbeat homage to greatness
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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Will hopefully give this old school pioneer some overdue commercial payback. Print edition only

  5. 7.0 |   NME

    Subtle versions of classic songs that actually end up taking them somewhere new. Print edition only

  6. 7.0 |   The Digital Fix

    Short, snappy collection of ten songs that give the Nirvana canon a perfectly pitched summery, Reggae makeover
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  7. 7.0 |   Subba Cultcha

    As with the other recently-released reggae covers albums, this is more of a curiosity than a necessity, but “Battle For Seattle” is still sufficiently listenable to come highly recommended
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  8. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Cobain's self-lacerating poetry radiates a new tenderness in these sunny new surroundings. Print edition only

  9. 6.0 |   Q

    His slow, relaxed delivery gives Kurt Cobain's lyrics greater clarity. Print edition only


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