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Singles
You Don't Love Me (No No No)
Cat: JS7S 384. Rel: 28 Mar 24
You Don't Love Me (No No No) (feat Delroy Williams) (3:38)
You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good (5:01)
Review: Susan Cadogan is an esteemed reggae vocalist who has been since the 1970s. Now she continues her musical journey with this cover single which is taken from her excellent 2020 album Hurt So Good - Storybook Revisited, distributed by Burning Sounds. Side-A features a rendition of the reggae classic by Dawn Penn, while Side-B offers a sweet soul interpretation of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' track. Enhanced with Japanese-inspired artwork on the jacket, this release showcases Cadogan's timeless talent and versatility as it bridges the gap between reggae and soul music across generations.

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Happiness Togetherness
Cat: RSLR 7008. Rel: 25 Sep 23
Cassandra - "Happiness Togetherness" (3:39)
Tyrone David - "Tell Me Why" (4:00)
Review: The good folks at Rock A Shaka have long been encouraging us to slow down and sink into a softer way of life, at least that's what we assume from their continually excellent output. This latest downtempo delight is a split 7" featuring Cassandra and Tyrone David. The former's 'Happiness Togetherness' opens up with heart-aching and soul-melting vocals unfolding in graceful fashion over the the lover's rock rhythms below. Tyrone David then offers 'Tell Me Why' which has more great vocals with a more indie twist. The drums remain cuddly and persuasive.
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Babylon
Babylon (12")
Cat: CHAD 17. Rel: 09 Feb 24
Johnny Clarke - "Babylon" (Dancehall mix) (4:34)
Johnny Clarke - "Babylon" (dub) (4:06)
Earth & Stone - "False Ruler" (3:47)
Review: Johnny Clarke and Earth & Stone cooked up some real magic with 'Babylon'. It's a sumptuous sound that offers a symbolic representation of societal oppression and injustice. With Johnny Clarke's haunting vocals and Earth & Stone's mesmerising rhythms, the tune becomes a poignant commentary on the struggles of the marginalised and the quest for freedom. Through those lyrics and hypnotic melodies, it confronts issues of systemic inequality and political corruption, urging people to rise against oppression. As such it is anther great tune that proves the enduring relevance of reggae as a voice for the oppressed.
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Leggo Violence
Cat: DSR 5616. Rel: 08 Apr 24
Leggo Violence (3:34)
Leggo Violence (version) (3:03)
Review: 1994's original pressing of Steely & Clevie's outstanding leftfield production with Johnny Clarke's vocals is a dub well worth inspecting. Except you might struggle to find one these days, and it will be pricey if you do, because it has become something of a classic 45. Thankfully it gets reissued here with A-side original 'Leggo Violence' rolling lazy drums while the Clarke vocals soar high and sweet despite what they sing about. On the flip is a smooth rolling version that allows that super bassline to do its thing free from any distraction, and all with extra dub goodness.
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Freedom
Freedom (10")
Cat: INRI 01. Rel: 24 Apr 23
Freedom (3:30)
Freedom (dub mix) (3:32)
Get Up An' Fight (3:32)
Get Up An' Fight (dub mix) (3:33)
Review: CosTafari is Everald Collins and he has been churning out crucial dub and reggae since the turn of the millennium. He's voiced four albums to date and plenty of EPs on labels like Roots Injection, Ark Music and I Negus Records, as well as working under tens of different aliases. 'Freedom' is a happy dub with jangling drums and perc and his cries for freedom up top. It's well-versed in the classic sound but has a fresh contemporary production twist. It comes as a dub, of course, with the rousing 'Get Up An' Fight' on the flip. This one is more laidback and spare but packs no less of a punch, not least with the charged vocals up top.
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Jah No Partial
Cat: RS 00112. Rel: 16 Apr 24
Jah No Partial (Dub Plate mix) (3:39)
Age Of Creation (Dub Plate mix) (3:36)
Girl Your My Kind (Dub Plate mix) (3:43)
It Ago Dread (dub Wize) (3:36)
Review: Cultural Roots delivered a potent dose of tuff roots vibes with their original 1980 release, 'Jah No Partial' which was and is now on this reissue backed by The Revolutionaries on dub duties. This limited vinyl edition comes housed in a vibrant full-colour company cardboard sleeve and offerings collectors a chance to grab a bit of reggae history. In addition to the original track, two exclusive Dub Plate Cuts further showcase raw energy and heavyweight low ends. With The Revolutionaries lending their signature sound to the dub mix, this is a crucial package.
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Frenemy
Frenemy (10")
Cat: M INT 01. Rel: 03 Apr 23
Earl Cunningham - "Frienemy" (3:35)
Michael Palmer - "Where Did I Go Wrong" (3:33)
Tasha T - "Feeling The Pain (Sufferer)" (3:35)
Mikey General - "Ghetto Yutes" (3:35)
Jojo Mac - "Wahala Problem" (3:35)
Jojo Mac - "Dub Version" (3:34)
Review: Philadelphia's own Fadda Medina and Medina International serve up this mighty fine 10" for all fans of lover's rock. It is Earl Cunningham who kicks things off on 'Frienemy,' a tune that proves his voice is in top shape. Michael Palmer then comes next with the yearning heartache sounds of 'Where Did I Go Wrong,' and Tasha T keeps tugging at the heart strings with Feeling the Pain (Sufferer).' On the flip are further classic gems from Mikey General and JoJo Mac's 'Wahala Problem,' while a heavy and devastating dub shuts things down. Big EP, this.
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Shine Your Light On Me
Cat: LQ 142. Rel: 17 May 22
Shine Your Light On Me (3:04)
Cosmic Shuffling - "Merry-Go-Round" (2:53)
Review: The Liquidator Music crew have been putting out classic Jamaican rhythms ice the mid-cities and still goes strong. This is an all new one from Jamaican act Roy Ellis who sings over his backing band, Cosmic Shuffing, from Switzerland. They are acclaimed in ska and rock steady circles for good reason and help bring these tunes to life. 'Shine Your Light On Me' is an easy going roller with lo-fi drums and dusty riffs that hook you in while Ellis does his work up top. 'Merry-Go-Round' then cuts loose on a summery and swirling vibe with conversational lead trumpets and natty chords.
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Love & Only Love
Cat: LVPD 105. Rel: 20 Nov 23
Fred Locks - "Love & Only Love" (vocal mix) (4:11)
Fred Locks - "Love & Only Love" (vocal dub mix) (4:12)
Caveman - "Love & Only Love" (Super dub mix) (4:14)
Prince Alla - "Man On Board" (vocal mix) (4:18)
Caveman - "Love & More Dub" (4:14)
Ruff Cut - "Love & Only Love" (version) (4:19)
Review: Tony Ruffcutt is a legend in the reggae scene and has been since the 70s. The label named after him has now got the right to recut a classic from that era, 'Love And Only Love' by Fred Locks. The original is a full-flavoured rhythm with nice wooden hits and brassy horns accompanying the fat-bottomed low end while the vocal is smooth up top. A dub mix and then a super dub adds even more weight to the low end and on the flipside is another roots icon in the form of Prince Alla who adds fresh lyrics to 'Man On Board'. The various overdubs and vocals were recorded in Jamaica with mixdowns taken care of by the legendary Caveman.
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Travelling Man
Cat: SOT 006. Rel: 09 May 22
Major Yo - "Travelling Man" (3:29)
Chakatack - "Worldwide Dub" (3:43)
Review: The Sound of Thunder label looks back to a deep roots tune by Freddy McKay here. It is a recut version with the French singer and guitar player Yohann Minkoff aka Major Yo. The rhythm is the fine work of The SOA Band and the whole thing was produced by Sound of Thunder with OnlyRoots. The a-side is cheery vibe with buttery vocals and natty chord work. Chakatack's 'Worldwide Dub' is slower, deeper, more roomy. Both of these are vital dub cuts for plenty of summer deployment on big sound systems.
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Álbumes
This Heart Of Mine (reissue)
Cat: CGILP 002. Rel: 31 Mar 23
This Heart Of Mine (4:47)
Give Me A Little More (3:32)
Don't Change (4:11)
Better Days (4:13)
I'm In Chains (3:59)
Arise Abraham (3:40)
Sincerely Yours (3:27)
Send Us Moses (3:09)
Never Give Your Heart Away (4:31)
Review: Acclaimed Jamaican vocal group Carlton & The Shoes were also known as The Manning Brothers and they first emerged in 1978 with a fine debut on Studio One. They followed up in 1982 with This Heart Of Mine which celebrated its 40th-anniversary last year with a limited edition reissue and now the original version gets another one. The album is a much sought-after slice of sweet, heavy lovers' rock and roots for serious reggae diggers. It has plenty of smoldering sounds and timeless lovers' rock grooves that still make as much of an impression now as they ever did.
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Can't Get Enough (remastered)
Cat: LANR 020. Rel: 17 Oct 22
Can't Get Enough (3:19)
Dance To The Music (3:10)
Morning Star (3:19)
Give Me Love (3:17)
Music Field (3:10)
Lift Yourself Up (3:14)
Rude Boy (3:11)
You Better Try (3:10)
Love Me Girl (3:10)
Guide Us Jah (3:11)
Review: One of the most notable voices of his generation, Jonny Clarke's tender tones have soundtracked many a crucial reggae record. His 1982 album Can't Get Enough is a fine statement of his skills and an original copy will cost you a pretty penny. Thankfully it has been remastered for this reissue which has the original tracklist intact. Opener 'Can't Get Enough' sinks you into a reverie immediately while it's like 'Morning Star' are slow motion rollers with buttery vocals over lazy dubs. Elsewhere classics like 'Give Me Love' and 'You Better Try' keep the good vibes going on this essential bit of reggae history.
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Heart Of The Congos (remastered)
Cat: VPRL 4237. Rel: 07 Jul 22
Fisherman (4:50)
Congoman (4:36)
Open Up The Gate (4:19)
Children Crying (3:54)
La La Bam-Bam (3:12)
Can't Come In (4:36)
Sodom & Gomorrow (4:18)
The Wrong Thing (3:14)
Ark Of The Convenant (3:45)
Solid Foundation (4:42)
Review: Much loved roots and dub outfit The Congos are often first come to via this seminal album, Heart of the Congos. It's one all collectors have on their racks and that's why it keeps on getting reissued. It's a brilliantly organic and authentic sound with the opening tune 'Fisherman' amongst the best - the falsetto vocals, the lush harmonies, the rolling rhythms - they are irresistible on a warm day. The rest of the record remains just as high on quality, with, of course, the brilliant drums and congas at the heart of each track, but the lyrical work not far behind.
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Happy Hour
Cat: MRG 768CD. Rel: 24 Jun 22
Happy Hour
Moving On
Full Moon Baby
Kush Kween (feat Jah9)
Unkind Love
Gold Girl
Love In The Dark
Move My Way
Praying
Review: The world may feel dark and depressing right now, but mercifully there are still artists whose escapist instincts can help lighten the gloom. Hollie Cook, daughter of Sex Pistols' Paul Cook and long a purveyor of soul-fired dub and reggae, is one such artist. Happy Hour, her first album in four years, is a glorious, life-affirming distraction in this summer of discontent - a colourful, groovy, bass-heavy and sugary-sweet riff on lovers rock capable of putting a spring in your step. Our picks of an especially strong bunch include the weary-but-uplifting title track, the jaunty 'Kush Kween' (featuring the distinctive vocals of guest Jah9) and the immersive, sonically kaleidoscopic 'Full Moon Baby'.
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Happy Hour
Happy Hour (LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: MRG 768LP. Rel: 24 Jun 22
Happy Hour (5:06)
Moving On (3:48)
Full Moon Baby (4:10)
Kush Kween (feat Jah9) (3:22)
Unkind Love (3:58)
Gold Girl (4:34)
Love In The Dark (4:42)
Move My Way (3:57)
Praying (5:35)
Review: Hollie Cook's superb new album Happy Hour sees the modern day lovers rock star really mature her sound and come good on everything she has promised before now. She has a happy, feel good and lush singing style that has, since the 70s, become a British reggae signature and it is laid bare here for all to enjoy. Her lyrics are also hugely personal and really invite you in deep to her world with her General Roots band members Ben Mckone and Luke Allwood, and executive producer Youth, all in fine form.
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Happy Hour
Happy Hour (limited coloured vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: MRG 768LPC1. Rel: 24 Jun 22
Happy Hour (5:09)
Moving On (3:49)
Full Moon Baby (4:12)
Kush Kween (feat Jah9) (3:22)
Unkind Love (3:59)
Gold Girl (4:35)
Love In The Dark (4:46)
Move My Way (3:59)
Praying (5:37)
Review: Hollie Cook's new Happy Hour album has been previewed with lead single 'Full Moon Baby' which came with a great new video hot with her backing band, General Roots. It is a lush and soulful roots sound that is indicative of the wider albums sound overall. It is lyrically inspired by new life, the moon, friends who have recently had babies and lots of love and hope. As such it has a tender feel, with airy and uplifting vocals that warm you right to your core. This album reasserts Hollie as a queen of modern day lovers rock with her lushly harmonic sound.
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