What does Mister Yellowman sound like?

Mister Yellowman is a reggae and dancehall album by Yellowman, released in 1982. Good for playful danceable rhythms all night and short tracks for quick enjoyment.

Who is Mister Yellowman for?

Mister Yellowman works well if you're into playful danceable rhythms all night, short tracks for quick enjoyment and upbeat vibes for social gatherings.

How many songs are on Mister Yellowman?

Mister Yellowman has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Mister Yellowman

Yellowman · 1982

37 min · 10 tracks · reggae

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid reggae craftsmanship with distinctive vocals but lacks significant thematic variety.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms and offbeat guitar strumming typical of reggae.
Each track maintains a similar tempo, with most songs hovering around a laid-back groove.
Yellowman's vocal delivery is characterized by a playful, conversational style that often includes call-and-response elements.
Several tracks incorporate traditional Jamaican themes and storytelling, which are woven into the lyrical content.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.