Robin Hood

by Barrington Levy

Overview

While there are much more important releases in Barrington Levy' s massive discography, Robin Hood is an entertaining and satisfying effort best remembered for its killer title track. Recorded right after his breakthrough effort, Englishman, and with the same amazing cast -- backing band the Roots Radics, producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes, and engineer Scientist -- the album wins for its delivery and feel rather than its strong material. Levy's semi-androgynous croon is young and in top form, Lawes is pushing roots reggae towards dancehall, the Radics respond in a rousing manner, while Scientist creates a more upfront sonic landscape. With everyone on the same page, Robin Hood would be Englishman's equal if it weren't for some uninspired ideas like repeating that previous album's Sister Carol character with the everyday "Love Sister Carol." Still, that title cut and the moving "When Friday Comes," with its dramatic intro, are prime Levy and Lawes. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	08/28/2007
Label:	Greensleeves Records
UPC:	0601811101414
Rank:	86484

Tracks

1. Robin Hood
2. Rock & Come In
3. Love Sister Carol
4. Gonna Tell Your Girlfriend
5. You Come to Ask What Is Love
6. Why Did You Leave Me?
7. Many Changes in Life
8. No Broke, No Fight Over Woman
9. When Friday Come
10. Like How You Kiss & Caress Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Barrington Levy   Primary Artist
General Echo   Primary Artist
Christopher Blake "Sky Juice"   Percussion
Earl "Chinna" Smith   Guitar
Ansel Collins   Keyboards
"Deadly" Headley Bennett   Trombone
Carlton "Santa" Davis   Drums
Errol "Flabba" Holt   Bass
Bobby Ellis   Trumpet
Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont   Guitar
Gladstone Anderson   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Barrington Levy   Composer
Henry "Junjo" Lawes   Composer