With a prolific music career spanning over 30 years, one might
ask when Tony would ever find the time to record his own songs?
The answer came in 2001 with the release of "Music &
Me".
Now in 2008 a long-awaited follow-up CD is
set for release - but for now it's veiled in
secrecy!
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"Jamaican
Classics Chapter One"
(2008)
Tony
pays tribute to classic Rock-Steady and Reggae songs from a golden
age of Jamaican music.
Release
date: 2008 Underdog Records
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1.
Born To Love You [Clement
Dodd, Keith Smith] [mp3]
2. Those Guys [Lawford
Parris, Vincent O'Brien] [mp3]
3. Ring of Gold [Cogle]
[mp3]
4. Why Did You Leave [Leroy
Sibbles]
5. Memories By The Score [John
Holt] [mp3]
6. Girl I Left Behind [Ken
Boothe]
7. On The Beach [Johh
Holt]
8. Nut Tree [Tony
Brevett]
9. Left with A Broken Heart [John
Holt]
10. Talking Love [John
Holt] [mp3]
11. Riding For A Fall [Waller,
Townsend]
12. Not Anymore [Adapted]
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"Music
& Me"
(2001)
Tony
Chin's debut solo album that brings to the people his own version
of 'lovers rock', conscious roots and an uplifting message for the
new millennium.
Release
date: 2001 Underdog Records
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1.
Guns Don't Argue
2. Stop That Train [mp3]
3. Girls Be Good
4. Pretty Woman
5. Angel
6. African [mp3]
7. Rise Up
8. Fussing & Fighting [mp3]
9. Mr. Babylon [mp3]
10. Jah Rule [mp3]
11. Fire Bun
12. Dream Land
13. Hold On To Love
14. Music and Me
15. Nah Give Up
16. Freedom Fighters
"Music
& Me" Reviews
Chuck
Foster, The Beat Magazine (Vol. 20 # 2 2001):
"Music
& Me... hits with the solid thump of a Santa Davis drum slam.
On 'Guns Don't Argue' Tony rips through a powerful new arrangement
of a Prince Buster ska original... original tunes like 'Fussing
and Fighting', 'Mr. Babylon', 'Jah Rule', and 'Fire Bun', make you
wonder why Tony waited so long to step up to the mic, and his
playing throughout is impeccable."
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Junior
Francis, Reggae Nucleus (Spring 2001):
"...
it has a pinch of ska, rocksteady, reggae, rock and everything
else. The first cut 'Guns Don't Argue' is a high vitality number
that beautifully delights the ears and heart. The sizzling
rendition of 'Stop That Train' is another stand out cut. 'African'
is a roots/Rasta anthem that transforms all ethnic and racial
boundaries. Tony has done a stupendous job by addressing some of
the most complex and fundamental issues that we face in this
society."
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Mike
Cherry, "Roots Train" (CHLY 101.7 FM):
"Tony
Chin's 'Music & Me' has a fresh roots sound from some veteran
players. Backed by roots sessions players such as Santa Davis and
Fully Fullwood, 'Music & Me' was a pleasant and upbeat
surprise. 'Roots Train' is featuring a number of tracks from the
CD, and Tony's cover of 'Stop That Train' is currently on the CHLY
Playlist in rotation. Check this one out, massive!"
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Paul B. writes:
"Tony
has managed to combine the many elements of reggae styles and made
a unique and uplifting album. One listen and you know where he is
coming from and where he is going. Highest recommendations!"
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Maacho
writes:
"Good
sounds, mix, and composition. You got the handle Tony. Jah
guide."
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Saxy
writes:
"Jam-packed
with uplifting and positive songs... great compositions and
performances throughout and a couple of truly wicked versions of
some classic tunes! Nice website too (www.aboutTonyChin.com). Hey
Tony get back in the studio and put together a follow-up album as
soon as possible. Respect!"
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Glenn
writes:
"Excellent
songs, compositions, vocals, back-up and recording quality. Thumbs
up!"
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Teacher
and Mr. T (Reggae Vibes Productions) writes:
"Besides
the fact that Tony is a gifted guitar player, he is also blessed
with a fine voice and he knows how to use it. Check out 'Hold On
To Love' and compare that one with 'Nah Give Up' and you will know
what I mean! His compositions are mostly one-drop stylee, and that
gives the album a relaxed and sunny feel. The tunes here are
melodic and some of them grab you and before you know it you start
humming along. The following tunes are highlights: Pretty Woman,
African, Rise Up, Mr. Babylon and Nah Give Up."
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