The album is set to release on November 29, 2011, This is his first album since the. Jimmy Cliff is recognized as one of the most outstanding Reggae performers of today and the only living performer to be awarded the Order of Merit, the Jamaican government's highest honor. Jimmy Cliff has return with his latest album titled Sacred Fire. In 1962 he was enrolled in Kingston Technical School. Aside from an unnecessary 'Guns of Brixton' reprise, Sacred Fire is a great EP, and one heck of an advertisement for Cliffs upcoming 2012 full-length. He began composing songs as early as his elementary school years. Armstrong, though, provides Cliff with retro 70s ska/reggae, playing to the legends strengths and roots. The album is set to release on November 29, 2011, This is his first album since the released of 'Black Magic' which was released in 2004. Jimmy Cliff was born in Somerton District, St. Jimmy Cliff's Sacred Fire Jimmy Cliff has return with his latest album titled 'Sacred Fire'. Along with supplying the vocals for his recordings, Cliff also plays the conga drums, piano, guitar and keyboards.
In 2010 Jimmy Cliff became another artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. on The Sacred Fire EP and the full-length album Rebirth. In 2003 he was awarded The Order of Merit by the Jamaican government for his contributions to Jamaican music and films. Jimmy Cliff, OM (born James Chambers, 1 April 1948) is a Jamaican musician, singer and actor. At 64, Cliff clocks in with one of his very best albums ever. Jimmy Cliffs 'Rebirth' is a delightful return to form that explodes from the speakers. Since then, he has worked with performers such as Kool and the Gang, The Rolling Stones, Sting and other artists. Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2012.
In 1964 Cliff signed to Island Records and in the late1960's his career took a tremendous jump forward. The beginning of his musical career wasn't too successful at first, being turned down by many record producers, but at the age of fourteen, his song "Hurricane Hattie" became a hit. It’s no accident that Cliff changes the song title in the Dylan tune, singing “A hard rain is falling.” Together, it’s a reminder of how reggae music can be uplifting as well as musical version of the day’s events.He has also starred in films such as "The Harder They Come," in which he performed the soundtrack, "Club Paradise," co-starring with Robin Williams and Peter O'toole in which he performed songs for the soundtrack and "Marked for Death" which he performed with the Jimmy Cliff band.
Trojan Records announced the release of Rebirth, a new Jimmy Cliff album after seven. Produced By Rancid Member And Hellcat Records Owner Tim Armstrong, Jimmy Cliff’s Sacred Fire EP Is A Wonderful Jumble Of Time And Place That Ends Much Too Soon. With solid backing from the band Engine Room, Cliff covers the Clash’s “Guns of Brixton,” Rancid’s “Ruby Soho” and Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.” He also offers a rock steady beat on his original number, “Ship is Sailing.” While the mood and rhythm are typically upbeat, the content is not, as it focuses on war, social unrest and political hypocrisy. Articles tagged with Jimmy Cliff Sacred Fire Ep at MISS GAZA. Sealed 2011 Limited Edition Colored Vinyl 6 Track Mini-LP. Balancing that fine line allows the five tracks to breathe instead of thud like the badly constructed wall of sound that permeates many 21st century recordings. Rather than squeeze the music within the context of a modern, overstuffed production, the material has a classic ‘made in Jamaica’ feel without sounding as if it’s been newly-discovered in a storage vault.
As producer and guitarist on the project, Armstrong develops his obsession for reggae’s traditional styles with a different perspective that brings reverence, enthusiasm and energy. The two collaborate on an EP that should whet the appetite for a full-length album due later this year. Rancid’s Tim Armstrong revitalizes the recording career of reggae legend Jimmy Cliff for a new generation just like Rick Rubin became an inspirational foil for Johnny Cash.
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