Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Brothers - "James Bond" (2:59)
The Skatalites - "Dick Tracy" (2:43)
The Soul Brothers - "James Bond Girl" (2:58)
The Skatalites - "Guns Of Navarone" (3:14)
Roland Alphonso & The Studio One Orchestra - "From Russian With Love" (4:19)
The Soul Brothers - "Thunderball" (3:19)
Jackie Mittoo - "Hang 'Em High" (3:51)
The Soul Brothers - "Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (3:13)
The Soul Brothers - "007" (3:14)
Lee Perry & The Wailers - "Pussy Galore" (2:49)
The Soul Brothers - "Mr Flint" (2:44)
The Skatalites - "Ball Of Fire" (3:09)
The Soul Brothers - "James Bond Danger Man" (2:11)
The Soul Brothers - "Lawman" (3:12)
The Skatalites - "Black Orpheus" (2:56)
The Skatalites - "Exodus" (2:51)
The Skatalites - "Dr Kildare" (2:31)
The Soul Brothers - "Fiddler On The Roof" (2:32)
Review: If you assumed it was possible to live without a ska version of the James Bond theme tune then prepare to be taught one of life's great lessons. Assumption is the mother of all f**k ups, basically. Fear not, though, what was a one-off pressing by Soul Jazz for Record Store Day in 2020 is once again available, only this time on gatefold LP rather than five 7" singles. Perhaps not as authentic or ideal for DJs, nevertheless the contents are just as captivating. Celebrating, in part at least, the bond between Bond and the Caribbean - author Ian Fleming lived on Jamaica and several stories are set in the region, and filmed on said island (Dr No, Live & Let Die, The Man With The Golden Gun, No Time To Die) this is evocative stuff. Stick it on, kick back with a Martini, and picture yourself casing out a mark at some beachside party spot, stunning partner in hand, senses subtly on high alert.
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