Contagious by Tarrus Riley - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

It's a minor problem, but if there's a complaint to be made about Tarrus Riley's 2009 effort Contagious, it's that his previous effort, Parables, has a much better layout. The crowding together of redundant numbers and uneven flow experienced here makes Contagious feel more like a collection of songs than a fully thought-out album, but they are great songs for the most part, performed in that dignified, warm, Rasta manner that has made Riley a favorite of the new roots set. "Living the Life of a Gun" is a wonderfully smooth alternative to Anthony B. or Sizzla's social commentary, and when a children's choir enhances the moving prayer "Let Peace Reign," Riley skillfully moves into Wyclef's territory with elaborate arrangements hung on grand statements. The lovers' numbers are just as good, if not better this time out with the sensual take on Michael Jackson's hit "Human Nature" and the yearning "Love's Contagious" -- based on Marley's "Coming In From the Cold" riddim -- competing for the top spot. The latter features a quick fade that comes way too early for the slow-grooving song, and when you add a track list 18 songs long which doesn't seem properly sorted, the quality control is a step lower than last time out. Parables remains a better introduction, but taken on a track-by-track level, Riley delivers his high-grade material with such grace and passion that Contagious is well worth the bit of patience it requires. ~ David Jeffries

1. Living The Life Of A Gun

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer
Composer: Dean Fraser
Omar Riley; Composer

2. I Sight

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

3. Love's Contagious

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

4. Human Nature

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

5. Soul Mate

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

6. Superman

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer
Composer: Tarrus Riley; Composer

7. Young Heart

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

8. Start A New

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

9. S-Craving

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

10. Why So Much Wickedness?

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

11. Let Peace Reign (feat. Etana & Duane Stephenson)

by Tarrus Riley, Duane Stephenson, Etana

Featured Artist: Etana
Duane Stephenson; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer
Composer: Tarrus Riley; Composer

12. Don't Judge

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

13. King Selassie H.I.M.

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer
Composer: Dean Fraser
Omar Riley; Composer

14. Stop Watch

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

15. Herbs Promotion (feat. Demarco & Vybz Kartel)

by Tarrus Riley, Demarco, Vybz Kartel

Featured Artist: Demarco
Vybz Kartel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer
Composer: Omar Riley
C. Edwards
Dean Fraser
Addija Palmer; Composer

16. Good Girl Gone Bad (feat. Konshens)

by Tarrus Riley, Konshens

Featured Artist: Konshens; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

17. Mankind

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

18. It Will Come (A Musician's Life Story)

by Tarrus Riley

Primary Artist: Tarrus Riley; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 19 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

14/18 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/18 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Reggae, World, Roots Reggae

Label

VP Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 3, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

54645186469