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Youth |  | Artist: Matisyahu
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Rating:  115 reviews
Sales Rank: 2688
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 97695
UPC: 827969769522
EAN: 8279697695222
ASIN: B000BYCOD6
Release Date: March 7, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | Fire Of Heaven / Altar Of Earth | | • | Youth | | • | Time Of Your Song | | • | Dispatch The Troops | | • | Indestructible | | • | What I'm Fighting For | | • | Jerusalem | | • | WP | | • | Shalom/Saalam | | • | Late Night in Zion | | • | Unique Is My Dove | | • | Ancient Lullaby | | • | King Without A Crown |
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| Editorial Reviews:
The thumbnail description of Matisyahu: File under Hasidic Beatbox Reggae. Despite having markings of novelty, it's really nothing of the sort. Fronted by a man named Matisyahu (born Matthew Miller), they are truly a band. Two independently released CDs brought them a rapid and well-deserved ascent, making their signing with a major label a logical step. Youth benefits from a more expansive sound and production by the fantastic Bill Laswell (Golden Palominos, Laurie Anderson, the Last Poets). Matisyahu's singing and the substance of his songs (spiritual living, self-awareness, the value of knowledge and learning, kindness to others) are presented with a loving sincerity, and buoyed by tremendous musicianship. In particular, drummer Jonah David and guitarist Aaron Dugan bring a wider set of influences and interests to their playing than the reggae tag the band often gets. Free of any proselytizing, this melding of Talmudic teachings and Jamaican rhythms flows so naturally that it underscores the shared roots of the two cultures. --David Greenberger More from Matisyahu 
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 It's Aight March 14, 2010
D. Ashal (Aztlan, holmes)
This isn't a bad album, but it's not anything amazing either. First off, let me just get something out of the way; Matisyahu's 15 minutes were based entirely off the novelty of a beatboxing chasid. If a Black Rastafarian had made Live At Stubbs, nobody outside of the reggae scene would have given it the time of day. The production is good, the musicianship is good, the vocals are fast and clear but lack punch, and the lyrics are mostly sort of corny. A couple of songs are genuinely really engrossing; Late Night In Zion is actually moving, and Jerusalem has a really well-executed lyrical flow, even if I don't find a rich American kid's ruminations about historical antisemitism horribly compelling. Chabad would disagree with me, as they probably have never had as good a piece of recruitment material as this disc, but hey, whatever. I'd say that there's too much actually interesting reggae out there to bother with pop reggae, and it's perfectly valid for someone else to say they personally prefer this or can identify more with it. And I'm glad it doesn't have the ridiculous homophobia/misogyny that often pops up in Jamaican reggae and dub. But the slate of five star reviews here is kind of baffling.
Not Bad, Got some good tracks March 3, 2010
A. Brunelle (Myrtle Beach, SC)
This album has a bundle of good tracks, but not all of them are worth listening to in my opinion. It is probably second-best to Live at Stubb's. My favorite tracks are Youth, Time of Your Song, and Jerusalem. King Without a Crown is pretty much the same song as on his previous album, which is good as well. It's interesting, but it seems a bit overproduced to me. I just live raw, live music I guess. I don't like this studio-produced, overbearing music. It just lacks soul for the most part. It's all enhanced and overdone. I like music that comes straight from the heart, much like Live at Subb's did. You could feel the passion in his voice. The few songs on this CD I liked had some of that soul and passion. The rest of the songs were kind of dull and listless. He's got talent and he needs to do more live albums that show his real voice because this studio version falls short IMO.
 Youth is Exuberant October 21, 2009
Michael Nielson (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
I must say that I was intrigued by the concept of a reggae band fronted by a Hasidic Jew, but what really drew me in is the quality of his beats, the fluid movement of the rhymes and the spiritual messages in the songs, I'm picky about music and I can't seem to find a song on this album I don't at least enjoy. My wife and I even chose to play "Unique is my Dove" as our first dance at the wedding. Keep an eye on this band, they'll be going places.
"Marley-Like" Reggae Roots With Mainstream Appeal September 12, 2009
Scott Allen (New York)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the most surprising, amazing, genre-bending albums I've ever listened to. Matisyahu is an extremely talented reggae musician who also happens to be a Hassidic Jew. Like the best of the "conscious" reggae movement, the tracks have tight infectious beats with universal appeal and subtle messages of peace and unity. Matisyahu's beautiful vocals compare well with the brilliance of Steel Pulse, and that is really saying something.
"King Without a Crown" has a beautiful melody and several hooks. "Ancient Lullaby" has a lilting Jamaican style reggae than reminds me of some of Jimmy Cliff's most upbeat work. "WP" is a tougher track, with more of the same instrumental approach to reggae. Matisyahu's vocals are silky smooth on this track, and the tempo is perfect - syncopated and slow. "Jerusalem" is has a feel similar to Yellow Man or Steel Pulse with a rock-steady beat and a stripped down vibe.
Ironically despite being the title track "Youth" is my least favorite track. It's the only instance in which Matisyahu tries too hard, by mixing in crunching metal guitar power chords, which feel out of place. The message is strong, though, and it is only the power of the other songs that make it pale in comparison.
This stunning CD will give joy to even the most hard-to-please reggae purists; it will thrill mainstream music fans as well.
Five stars, minimum. August 28, 2009
Daniel Feldman (Denver)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am piping in to see if I can weigh the scales back to the 5 stars this effort deserves. This is an EXCELLENT album, I listened to it probably 10 times in a row with amazement. There are some deep, deep songs here that bring tears to my eyes. There are moments of ecstatic musicianship that anyone will appreciate. The lyrics are very well written and speak from the heart. While it is a heavily produced effort, it is also richly produced, with props to Bill Laswell. His touch on the music is noticeable, but in the best possible light. There are subtleties his production lends that make repeated listening a surprising and joyful experience. Without a doubt though, the star is Matisyahu. He lends an amazingly talented, credible, spiritual voice that elates and aligns one's spiritual compass. Alternately powerful or beautiful, this album drops without a flaw in sight. 5 stars for the album, another 5 for the nerve to take a relevant, spiritual agenda to the masses... without compromise.
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