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Singles
Hard To Find (reissue)
Cat: W 973. Rel: 20 Feb 23
Annette Brissett - "Hard To Find" (3:03)
Wackies Rhythm Force - "Hard To Find" (version) (3:07)
Review: Annette Brissett grew up in the USA even though she is a noted reggae vocalist. Her influences are the likes of Otis Redding and the Wailers and she also plays several instruments. 'Hard To Find' is one of her most well-known tunes and it pairs electronic reggae with prog rock guitars and her own soulful vocals. It's curious and compelling and has some funk deep in its bones. The version is provided by Wackies Rhythm Force who strip the vocals and make more of the noodling prog guitars and dubby swagger.
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Love Has Really Got A Hold Of Me
Cat: OGR 841. Rel: 15 Feb 23
The Heptones - "Love Has Really Got A Hold Of Me" (3:50)
Woodfield Rd Allstars - "Breezin' Up Brentford Road" (3:44)
Review: If you're reading this you will already be familiar with Jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal trio The Heptones and their very many lovely tunes. This one with Woodfield Road All Stars is as smooth as they come. 'Love Has Got A Hold Of Me' has slow motion grooves and lazy drums with the most gently persuasive acoustic riffs next to soul drenched and warm vocals. On the flipside is 'Breezin' Up Brentford Road' which has some lovely hammond organ vibes and an evn more laid back swagger to it.
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Far Beyond The Blue
Cat: NN 001. Rel: 13 Oct 23
Leroy Willacy - "Far Beyond The Blue" (2:44)
Big Youth - "Things In Light" (3:01)
Review: Back in 1973 Big Youth started the Negusa Nagast label, translating as the king of kings in Ethiopian. The first single was a split 7" from Leroy Willacy, also known as Cookey Monster, and Big Youth himself. Nearly 50 years on, this treasured record is back in print and it sounds as magical as ever. Willacy's 'Far Beyond The Blue' is a powerful slice of roots reflecting on the mire of slavery which forms a backdrop to so much of reggae's emotional impact. On the flip Youth delivers a deejay cut which rolls slow and easy, the legendary singer freestyling over the lazy groove in his inimitable fashion.
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Keep Loving
Cat: OR 137. Rel: 03 Jan 24
Keep Loving (3:42)
Keep Loving (version) (3:26)
Review: Delroy Williams dropped plenty of reggae heat back throughout the 1970s, 1980s and on into the 90s. He has a buttery smooth voice and often layers it up over dub with digital sounds and sleek synths, such as here. 'Keep Loving' is one of his best from back in 1989 and now it arrives again via Only Roots on this fresh 7". The original on the A-side is mid-tempo and fresh, with clean drums and crisp hits and squelchy bass underlining it all. The version allows that futuristic production to really shine through.
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Hear Say
Cat: OR 138. Rel: 03 Jan 24
Delroy Williams - "Hear Say" (3:11)
Revolutionaries - "Hear Say" (dub) (3:03)
Review: Any real reggae fans will be familiar with the work of Delroy Williams. He was very active throughout the 1970s, 1980s and on into the 90s and this month has a few reissues dropping. This one comes on Only Roots and features his loving and loving 'Hear Say' on the a-side. It's got a languid and loose low end and is pure sunshine music. On the flip is Revolutionaries with 'Hear Say' (dub) which dials back the vocal and adds plenty of studio effects.
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Armagideon Time (reissue)
Cat: SJR 43212. Rel: 26 Sep 19
Armagideon Time (Discomix vocal) (2:28)
Armagideon Time (Discomix version) (2:38)
Review: Studio One have put out plenty of big tunes and this is the latest to get a big reissue on a super loud-cut 12" single for extra devastating impact. It's a well-known classic every self-respecting reggae fan should know and blows up any party, especially when tweaked like these two versions. They were originally produced by Studio One bossman Coxsone Dodd and have been covered by The Clash as well as sampled by The Fugees and hip hop MC KRS One. The snaking lead synth, the rumbling drums and classic ska trumpet are all straight up irresistible.
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Never Give Up
Never Give Up (limited 7")
Cat: CT 101. Rel: 30 May 23
Never Give Up (2:39)
Never Give Up (version) (2:51)
Review: Reggae mainstay Delroy Wilson dropped this easy soul skanker back in the mid-70s. Now the original Clocktower label reissues it again on a limited 7" as the OG has become hard to find and much coveted. It's a brilliantly laidback tune and warming organ chords at its core, lazy drum hits and fat bottom kick down below, all finished with the laissez vocal coolness of Delroy. Flip it over for an even more slowed down and sensuous rhythm version, but the a-side with its sweet vocal takes some beating if you ask us.
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Álbumes
Live As One (reissue)
Cat: JFRLP 02. Rel: 30 Mar 23
Come Into My World (2:07)
Better To Have Loved A Little (3:19)
No Satisfaction (2:35)
Time Will Catch Up On You (2:32)
Baby Love (3:24)
My Mama Told Me (2:43)
I'm Trying (3:14)
Live As One (2:11)
You Keep On Running (2:15)
If You Need Some Loving (2:52)
One Little Bit Of Love (2:06)
Ride On Sammy (2:52)
Review: Delroy Wilson's Live As One was originally only put out as part of a white label run on Waricka Records. It had a slightly different tack listing and was produced by Sir Collins. It's an archetypal mid-70s roots record before the rockers sound came into it and finds Delroy himself in powerful form. Some of the gems include come 'Into My World', 'Baby Love' and 'You Keep On Running' amongst others. This version is a great pressing with a new cover and makes up for the fact that an original is mega rare and pricey.
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Praise Him (reissue)
Cat: ARCD 003. Rel: 27 Feb 23
Praise Him
Jardan Dance
One Love Foundation
My Daily Bread
Lonely World
Gracie
Jumpy For Joy
Come Shake With Me
Review: Just over 40 years have passed since Paketo Wilson headed into the studio to record 'Praise Him' at Harry J Studio in his home city of Kingston, Jamaica. The album, which effortlessly blends roots and lovers rock with the help of producer Trevor Dais and a cast of musicians that includes legendary trumpeter Bobby Ellis, has long been an overlooked, hard-to-find gem - hence this timely reissue from Milanese imprint Arabusta Records. Wilson's honeyed voice remains the focal point throughout, with standouts including 'Jardan Dance', the subtly dubbed-out 'My Daily Bread', and the wonderfully life-affirming 'Jumpy For Joy'. Recommended!

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Praise Him (reissue)
Praise Him (reissue) (LP + insert)
Cat: ARLP 003. Rel: 16 Feb 23
Praise Him (2:48)
Jardan Dance (2:29)
One Love Foundation (2:34)
My Daily Bread (2:31)
Lonely World (2:51)
Gracie (2:24)
Jump For Joy (2:31)
Come Shake With Me (2:29)
Review: Paketo Wilson's Praise Him is a cult roots album that is hard to find on the seance hand market. When you do, it will cost you a small fortune, so this reissue will be music to the ears of fans old and new. He proved it back in 1982 with Trevor Davis under the Child of God label in just one day. It has hints of lovers' rock over the nice reggae rhythms with vocals that touch on classic themes of peace, love and unity, the trials of ghetto life and losing those close. Bobby Ellis and Headley Bennett bring mystical horns to most tunes and help make them all the more spiritual. This is positive and heartwarming reggae from a top songwriter.
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Lovers Rock Revisited Vol 2
Delroy WITTER / VARIOUS
Cat: RSLRLP 002. Rel: 04 Sep 23
Sonia Ferguson - "Just For Your Love" (3:32)
Tyrone David - "Mind Blowing Decisions" (3:38)
Sonia Ferguson - "Use To Be My Dread" (3:29)
Tyrone David - "Tell Me Why" (3:54)
Sonia Ferguson - "Something Special" (3:11)
Sonia Ferguson - "Ooh Baby Baby" (3:53)
Janet Kay - "I Do Love You" (3:08)
Cassandra - "Happiness Togetherness" (3:36)
Heptics - "Little Girl" (3:46)
Heptics - "Natural Woman" (3:23)
Jackie - "Loving Time" (5:28)
Sugar Minott - "Don't Cry" (3:52)
Review: Delroy Witter ran the Success Sound System out of Harlesden, North London, becoming one of the key figures in the UK's burgeoning reggae and lovers rock scenes. Pulled from his label D-Roy, this second volume of carefully curated classics get the fresh airing they deserve at a time when appreciation for the importance of lovers rock as a branch of reggae has never been stronger. There's ample sentimental, romantic jams contained within, but plenty of heavyweight riddims too, all remastered and presented with the Rock A Shaka attention to detail.
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