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by Jo-Ann Greene
Having showcased his talents on Maestro, Beenie Man along with executive producer Patrick Roberts no longer felt the need to overwhelm audiences with a smorgasbord of sound, and thus Many Moods of Moses is a more coherent set than its predecessor. Of course, that doesn't mean Roberts doesn't mix up the sound, or that the DJ is reverting to one-topic toasting -- there's still plenty of diversity within. Again the album bundles up a few recent big hits, including the novelty-laden &Who Am I?,& which drove its beamer straight into the U.K. Top Ten. The smoking &Oysters & Conch& was an even bigger hit back home, while the party piece &Foundation& shared credits with backing band the Taxi Gang. But what struck most fans were the cultural gems hidden among such heavy hitters. Beenie takes the &Long Road& to righteousness, calling down fire on the heathens along the way on this driving number. For when the gates of Zion close, the DJ has &Got to Be There,& another strong number boasting particularly rich rhythms. But best of all is the inspiring &Steve Biko,& which versions Bob Marley's &Redemption Song& to pay heartfelt homage to the martyred ANC hero. However, in the Rastafarian faith, prudery gets you no closer to Zion, which is a good thing, considering the sexual escapades Beenie gets up to elsewhere on the album. ... Read More...