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Flying High

Ali Campbell | Format: Audio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (29 Jun 2009)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Absolute / Jacaranda
  • ASIN: B0026RHC6A
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,273 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. Nothing ever changes (Pierrot)
2. Out From under
3. Everways
4. She's a lady
5. That's supposed to hurt
6. What you gonna do bout it
7. Visions
8. My heart is gone
9. Don't shoot the messenger
10. It's a crime
11. Flying high
12. My happiness

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BBC Review

Ali Campbell's third solo outing (his first since quitting UB40) is called Flying High, suggesting an upward trajectory from its UK charting predecessor Running Free. And if you prefer his reggae side it represents a definite progression away from radio-friendly soul covers to a more contemporary Jamaican sound.

There are reggae rhythms aplenty (including a retread of John Holt's My Heart Is Gone) and lots of cameos from the music's stars. Instead of UK mainstream names like Mick Hucknall, Katie Melua and Beverly Knight, he pairs up with gruff lothario/philanthropist Shaggy and the plaintive German singer Gentleman.

Most surprising of all is the autotuned What You Gonna Do About It, featuring sexually empowered deejay Lady Saw, whose hard voice is a good foil to Campbell's softer, nasal tones. He also finds the time to duet with Craig David and UK mc Sway.

Reggae concerns infuse his lyrics. During Visions (with the Soweto Gospel Choir) he sings, ''Rise, Africa, rise'', whereas Don't Shoot The Messenger is a gushing, somewhat guileless Bob Marley tribute.

Sure, it's poppy as hell - all big multi-tracked choruses and synth wash strings - but no more so than the recent output of Jamaican singers like Jah Cure. In fact, on ballad Out From Under, Ali seems to be copying Cure's anguished vocal style.

Campbell's still going to have a tough time convincing reggae die-hards or partisan UB40 lovers, angry about the split. But if you're an Ali fan, or just enjoyed his last album, this new set is his most authentic sounding yet. --Angus Taylor

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4.0 out of 5 stars Flying High? 22 April 2013
By TomPINDUB
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Amazon was the only place i could find this album!
Another good album after Ali`s departure from UB40,(probably his best!)Some dodgy tracks on there that`s for sure!But the non-dodgy tracks are excellent!Well worth a listen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just Ali 21 Feb 2013
By Mr J C SUTHERLAND
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If you like UB40 then this is a must listen to with music sung in the style of which UB40 became so known for in creating a white mand reggae
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic 1 Dec 2012
By tina
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really was not expecting this to be up to much, but I was extremely and pleasantly suprised.
It is absolutely fantastico, rate this 10/10
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
this album arrived very fast and is amazing i may have to purchase a second copy as this 1 seems to have been stolen by my partener for his car lol
Published 10 months ago by laura 15
5.0 out of 5 stars WHat Can I SAY?
WHat Can I SAY? ALi's definately FLYING High in this ALBUM...
IT got me ON PLANE to PERU!
I'll be heading to COSTA Rica NEXT! Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2011 by Lotus Destiny
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hit Album for Ali
This is a brilliant album - superb original songs and incredible production.Ali's new band play on the album and it's got to be said are sooo much better than his old band!! Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2010 by SusieH
1.0 out of 5 stars Skip this one ---
Mediocre at best - no actually it's really bad music. Listened to a friend's copy and I won't be buying it. Frenetic melodies, contrived lyrics. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2010 by Anne
4.0 out of 5 stars LEGEND
Fantastic 3rd solo album by the king of reggae music! This is not as good as Running Free but comes very close. A must-buy for Ali fans!!
Published on 2 May 2010 by Mr. W. Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute gem.....!!
This is an absolute gem...!! I bought, and enjoyed, both of Ali's previous solo albums but this record, in my opinion, propels Ali's solo efforts into another dimension. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by S. R. Brian
4.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT. ALI is FLYING HIGH
This is a true album that you can listen to from beginning to end and be thoroughly entertained by each and every song. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by overstand64
5.0 out of 5 stars Ali's voice is just getting better with age and the music is too
Fantastic cd,showing he is still going strong without ub40,his best solo album so far his voice is just amazing and the music is a good blend of reggae and dub with a hint of... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2009 by Sam James
5.0 out of 5 stars Ali is Ace
There was never any doubt that this would be more than great. If you're an Ali Campbell fan you will love this.
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by Mrs. E. T. Wootten
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Purchased for my partner as a present, I can now hear her coming from 5 miles away. A brilliant CD, if you like UB40 you will love this.
Published on 31 July 2009 by D. G. Peters
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