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Review: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Keith Hudson's legendary album Pick A Dub, this deluxe reissue includes a second album, Pick A Vocal, featuring 8 bonus tracks. Released in 1974, Pick A Dub highlights Hudson's mastery and reggae's period of evolution. The original album's raw, unadorned sound and superb rhythms stand out and are free from excessive effects or studio gimmicks. Its austere sonic quality continues to captivate listeners, and that is what in part makes Pick A Dub as mesmerising today as it was an incredible 50 years ago.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Youthman Skanking, a classic roots reggae album from 1982, produced by Prince Jammy at Channel One and King Tubby's, gets a reissue on vinyl for 2024. This album includes the hit singles 'Isim,' 'Skism,' and 'Ain't No Me Without You,' alongside the authentic title track. This albym stands as a sterling addition to the Roots-based 'Waterhouse Sound,' a movement spearheaded by Black Uhuru. This album marks the beginning of Smith and Jammy's influential journey, which would later revolutionise music with their genre-defying hit 'Under Me Sleng Teng.'This rare album, finally reissued with a beautiful German pressing, showcases Smith's early style, reminiscent of Linval Thompson. Youthman Skanking offers excellent rhythms and is a true treat for reggae enthusiasts.

Review: Youthman Skanking, a classic roots reggae album from 1982, produced by Prince Jammy at Channel One and King Tubby's, gets a reissue on vinyl for 2024. This album includes the hit singles 'Isim,' 'Skism,' and 'Ain't No Me Without You,' alongside the authentic title track. This albym stands as a sterling addition to the Roots-based 'Waterhouse Sound,' a movement spearheaded by Black Uhuru. This album marks the beginning of Smith and Jammy's influential journey, which would later revolutionise music with their genre-defying hit 'Under Me Sleng Teng.'This rare album, finally reissued with a beautiful German pressing, showcases Smith's early style, reminiscent of Linval Thompson. Youthman Skanking offers excellent rhythms and is a true treat for reggae enthusiasts.

Review: The Travellers' 1977 roots reggae harmony classic is back with a collectible original artwork re-issue. This album, produced by the legendary Prince Jammy, features crucial rhythms from The Aggravators and the High Time Band, recorded at renowned studios Channel One, Joe Gibbs, Harry J's and King Tubby's. As vocal harmony groups began to wane in the late 70s, Prince Jammy continued to work with exceptional talent, creating this gem alongside his seminal work with Black Uhuru. This re-issue includes rare singles 'Jah Give Us This World,' 'Keep On Trying,' and 'Black Black Minds,' as well as other standout tracks like 'Peace & Rest,' 'Tell Me Why,' and 'Poor Man Cry.' Roots reggae enthusiasts take notice, this is a glimpse into a pivotal era of Jamaican music with true riddims and timeless harmonies.