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Love & Hate: The Best of Dennis Brown

by Dennis Brown

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Every reggae lover knows and loves the late, great Dennis Brown, but sometimes it's hard to remember exactly how many perfectly, blessedly beautiful and important songs the man wrote and recorded. Or maybe a lesson he's taught ("if you're not loving someone you're wasting your time") needs to be revisited. In case you've forgotten (or are just learning), here you go. Enjoy. Love & Hate opens with the Crown Prince of Reggae's signature song, "Here I Come" ("with love and not hatred"), and closes with the exquisite love song "Wildfire" ("I've sent you roses many a time, wanting you to come on over"). In between are "Promised Land," "Revolution," "Sitting and Watching," "Cassandra," and more. Every single song is a jewel. What else is there to say, really? Love & Hate, featuring 15 universal meditations, transcends the typical greatest-hits genre. It's an essential addition to every music lover's collection. --Rebecca Levine