Jimmy Cliff
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Jimmy Cliff

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3
Albums
1
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3.4
18 reviews
5★ 6 4★ 5 3★ 2 2★ 4 1★ 1
Sound 3.6
Live performance 3.3
Catalog depth 3.1
Originality 3.4
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Jimmy Cliff Verified listener
3.0 ·

Talented but unfocused

There's clear talent in Jimmy Cliff's work but the direction shifts album to album in a way that feels reactive rather than chosen. A more committed vision would make a huge difference.
Sound: 3.5 Live performance: 2.0 Catalog depth: 3.5 Originality: 4.0
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Theo J. Verified listener
4.0 ·

Worth following

Subscribed to Jimmy Cliff after a friend put me on. The catalog isn't huge yet but every release sounds intentional. Excited to see where the next album goes.
Sound: 3.5 Live performance: 3.5 Catalog depth: 4.0 Originality: 4.5
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Sarah Williams
5.0 ·

Live is where it really happens

Caught Jimmy Cliff live twice now and both shows raised the bar. Stage presence is magnetic, the band reads each other instinctively, and the crowd interaction never feels forced. Studio recordings are good — live is essential.
Sound: 4.0 Live performance: 5.0 Catalog depth: 4.5 Originality: 4.0
Renée L. Verified listener
4.5 ·

A true original

Jimmy Cliff doesn't sound like anyone else, which in this scene is harder than it should be. The voice is distinct, the writing has fingerprints all over it, and the production choices show real point of view.
Sound: 5.0 Live performance: 4.5 Catalog depth: 4.0 Originality: 4.0
Ayisha M. Verified listener
2.0 ·

Not connecting for me

Have tried multiple Jimmy Cliff releases on recommendations and the writing doesn't land. The production choices feel safe and the lyrics rarely surprise. Glad others enjoy it but it isn't for me.
Sound: 3.0 Live performance: 1.0 Catalog depth: 1.0 Originality: 3.0
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