Back catalogue: Klassiker/Ska

Cat: OGR 846. Rel: 10 May 23

Dave Barker - "Move It On Now" (3:28)

Woodfield Rd Allstars - "San Salvario Stomp" (2:24)

Woodfield Rd Allstars - "Norwegian Wood" (2:37)

Melbourne Douglas - "Wheel & Come Again" (3:16)

Review: The Original Gravity label's Reggae Dynamite series sure is packed full of dance floor heat. This fourth volume turns up the temperature once more, starting with Dave Barker's 'Move It On Now' with spoken word mic work over a guitar laced riddim. Woodfield Rd Allstars bring plenty of big horn energy and hints of ska to their 'San Salvario Stomp' then appear again on the flip with the organ-lead sounds of mid tempo wobbler 'Norwegian Wood'. Melbourne Douglas completes the picture with 'Wheel & Come Again', another raw as you like and classic sound.

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Ray MARTELL

She Caught The Train (limited 7" in hand-stamped sleeve)

Cat: HSRSS 0025. Rel: 22 Mar 24

She Caught The Train (2:53)

Cora (2:48)

Review: It's time to do the Harlem Shuffle once more here and lock into the rhythms of Ray Martell. His 'She Caught The Train' is something of an early reggae classic that now makes its way onto 7" vinyl for the first time. It was originally released in 1970 on the Trojan sub-label Joe in the UK and then rose to fame once more as a cover version from UB40 in 1983. The original has been on a load of compilations but has never stood alone on wax. When it came first as a single it was backed with 'Tea House From Emperor Roscoe' by Dice The Boss but here the label adds a super rare Ray Martell song in the form of 'Cora'.

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Wayne WADE / COMPUTER PAUL / WILLIE LINDO

I Love You Too Much (limited 12")

Heavy Beat

Cat: HBR 047. Rel: 13 Nov 23

Wayne Wade - "I Love You Too Much" (3:46)

Computer Paul - "Version" (3:49)

Review: The Heavy Beat label is almost at the not-so-small milestone of 50 releases. Ahead of that comes a 47th, and this time it is a reissue of a Wayne Wade jam from 1991 that has been reissued a number of times in various formats. The original is a dancehall-tinged sound with those subtle warrior leads and shiny digital synth sounds topped with an old school lover's rock vocal. The flipside version comes from Computer Paul and it slows things down so that sweet bass has more room and space to land and really make a mark.

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Rhoda DAKAR

I Don't Mind (dusty pink vinyl 7")

Sunday Best

Cat: SBESTS 337. Rel: 15 Feb 24

I Don't Mind (3:20)

Dub Don't Mind (3:14)

Review: 2Tone icon Rhoda Dakar is back on suitably dusty pink vinyl 7" given that it drops the day after Valentine's Day. This one is another reggae-infused cover following the success of her latest album, 'Version Girl.' 'I Don't Mind' was originally penned by Peter Shelley of Buzzcocks but here gets the Rhoda treatment, and is an homage to one of Rhoda's favourite songwriters. It pays tribute to Shelley's songwriting prowess and reflects on an encounter with Shelley in 2015. Dakar's soulful rendition of it means 'I Don't Mind' resonates as a timeless tribute.

Gespielt von: Juno Recommends Reggae

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PRINCE FATTY

Expansions (7")

Lovedub Limited

Cat: LVD 001. Rel: 04 Sep 23

Expansions (feat Shniece) (4:06)

Expansions (dub) (4:13)

Review: Prince Fatty's new independent record label Lovedub Limited kicks off with a super 7" from the man himself. It is in fact something of an homage to the 1970s jazz-funk of Lonnie Liston Smith but with some hefty dub and reggae treatment. Shniece Mcmenamin stars on vocals and brings plenty of summer soul to the groove which is also lit up with free-flying flute lines over steady reggae rhythms that will sink you in deep to Winston "Horseman" Williams and Carlton "Bubblers" Ogilvie's drums, organ and piano. On the flip is the dub with the iconic Liston-Smith melody leading you through a lazy afternoon in style.

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PRINCE FATTY feat SHNIECE / HORSEMAN

Mercedes Benz (7")

Lovedub Limited

Cat: LVD 003. Rel: 12 Jan 24

Mercedes Benz (4:31)

Mercedes Benz (version) (3:36)

Review: Prince Fatty's 'Mercedes Benz' with Shniece and Horseman is a rub-a-dub version of a 1970s hit from Janis Joplin that now gets a very special pressing courtesy of Lovedub Limited. The A-side kicks off with the spine-tingling and epic original vocal before disappearing into a world of reverb. At that point the dubby low end arrives and brings a different vibe to the stunning vocals but one that really makes a mark next to new bars from Horseman, police sirens and funky riffs. It's a tough sound system groove that is backed with a fine version and has been a firm fixture of Prince Fatty's record box for a while now.

Gespielt von: Craig Charles Funk And Soul

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DAWN PENN / DUB SPECIALIST

No No No (12")

Soul Jazz

Cat: SJR 47712. Rel: 15 Apr 22

Dawn Penn - "No, No, No" (4:26)

Dub Specialist - "No, No, No" (Creator version) (3:09)

Review: Soma sub-label Avoidant Records recently put out a fantastic collection fo electro cuts but it was a digital only release. Now some of the standouts from it get pulled together on this fresh new 12"that joins the dots between Europe and Detroit. DJ Godfather kicks off with some rapid fire 313 electro, squirrelling bass and slick claps then 'One Direct Line' from The Exaltics is more cosmic and blissed out with lush ambient synths. On the flip, Flug goes hard with mad digital patterns and Blaktony layers up jacking drums, corrugated bass and dark hits. Great stuff.

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Ghost Town (40th Anniversary Edition) (half speed remastered)

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The SPECIALS

Ghost Town (40th Anniversary Edition) (half speed remastered) (180 gram vinyl 12" with obi-strip)

Chrysalis

Cat: 506051 6096787. Rel: 04 Jun 21

Ghost Town (extended version) (6:00)

Why? (3:57)

Friday Night Saturday Morning (3:36)

Review:
The Specials are real UK national treasures, aren't they? And rightly so. Alexis Petridis has even gone so far as to say their standout single 'Ghost Town' is the second greatest UK single to have ever been released. Again, it's hard to really argue with that one. It was a UK chart topper at time of release and speaks eloquently of the urban decay, unemployment and ongoing racial tensions of the period. Sound familiar? Sadly, you once again have to agree. This 40th Anniversary Edition has been mastered and cut at half-speed for extra oomph.

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Marcia GRIFFITHS / DUB SPECIALIST

Feel Like Jumping (12")

Soul Jazz

Cat: SJR 47612. Rel: 21 May 21

Marcia Griffiths - "Feel Like Jumping" (3:36)

Dub Specialist - "Feel Like Jumping" (part 2) (3:45)

Review: Stone cold classic alert! First released on Studio One back in the late 1970s and a guaranteed reggae floor-filler ever since, 'Feel Like Jumping' is not only one of Coxsone Dodd's most potent productions, but also one of Marcia Griffiths' greatest moments. Now available again on a heavyweight vinyl pressing with extra bass-weight, the track us built around an infectious rhythm, dancing horn riffs, sweet backing vocals and a life-affirming lead vocal from Griffiths' celebrating the sheer joy of dancing. The flipside Dub Specialist revision is superb too - a genuinely bone-shaking, sub-heavy dancefloor dub that places echoing snippets of Griffiths' lead vocal and reverberating horns at the heart of the action.

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PRINCE JEEPNI feat CASSANDRA DALI

Thrill Me (7")

Funk Freaks US

Cat: FFR 1009. Rel: 26 May 21

Thrill Me (3:30)

Thrill Me (dub version) (3:17)

Review: This week we have a new release on California's Funk Freaks, the label that brought us the likes of Dabeull, Diamond Ortiz and Mofak recently. It comes in the form of this new cover version of Les Femmes 'Yes You Thrill Me' from the Funk Freaks Dub Spliff Funk series. Sensual and neon-lit roots reggae if we have ever such a thing, and those gorgeous vocals atop are the icing on the cake. Rest assured that there is the mandatory dub version on the flip and that's pretty wicked in its own right too. Produced by King Hippo and the aforementioned Diamond Ortiz.

Gespielt von: Piers Harrison, Juno Recommends Reggae

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Willie WILLIAMS

Armagideon Time (reissue) (12")

Soul Jazz

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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Dennis BROWN / AZUL / JAY GLASS DUBS

Milk & Honey (remastered) (limited 12")

Wise (reggae)

Cat: WR 002V. Rel: 09 Jun 22

Dennis Brown - "Milk & Honey" (2:45)

Azul - "Bitter Sweet" (3:05)

Jay Glass Dubs - "Milk & Honey" (dub) (5:37)

Review: Dennis Brown serve dup a real roots classic when he penned 'Milk and Honey.' It is a dub that still does damage and so has had a nice fresh reamster for 2022. It's an enduring anthem with plenty of praise for Jah. The prodigal comes with Clive Hunt's original 'Bitter Sweet' dub which he made under his Azul moniker. It's full of echoing synths and head melting pads as well as cavernous bass depths. On the B side, Jay Glass Dubs tackles the original with a warped sense of space and time as he deconstructs contemporary dub into something all new. This is a limited-edition white label vinyl 12" so snap it up fast.

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Hemsley MORRIS / ERNEST RANGLIN

You Think I'm A Fool (7")

Clancy's

Cat: TRSCE 1. Rel: 01 Jun 23

Hemsley Morris - "You Think I'm A Fool" (2:07)

Ernest Ranglin - "Heart Beat" (2:06)

Review: 'You Think I'm A Fool' is an original rocksteady heater from back in 1968 by Hemsley Morris. Produced by Clancy Eccles, it has become one of the most sought-after nuggets of its kind in the year since and now for the first time since its original release it is served up next to the instrumental version, 'Heart Beat,' by Ernest Ranglin. The a-side has super lo-fi sounds and muted organ stabs next to noodling bass and ass-wiggling drums, all topped off with an aloof vocal from Morris, while the version is a little more light-footed and airy. A crucial pick-up for your collection.

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The HEPTONES / WOODFIELD RD ALLSTARS

Love Has Really Got A Hold Of Me (limited 7")

Bunny Lee/Dub Store Japan

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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Cornell CAMPBELL

Jah Jah Me Horn Yah (7")

Cat: DSRBL 702. Rel: 16 Jun 16

Jah Jah Me Horn Yah (2:22)

My Baby Just Care For Me (2:46)

Review: During the 1970s, Cornell Campbell made some fantastic records with producer Bunny Lee. 'My Baby Just Care For Me', a favourite amongst the lovers rock-powered 1970s blues party scene in London, is undoubtedly one of their best joint efforts. The riddim is loose and languid, the added piano solos pleasingly expressive and jangling, and Campbell soulful lead vocal tterly beguiling. Chunkier, more dancefloor-friendly roots reggae vibes are the order of the day on flipside cut 'Jah Jah He Morn Ya', where Campbell's vocal improvisation between verses add even more energy to an already heavyweight jam. In a word: essential.

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INOKASHIRA RANGERS

Smells Like Teen Spirit (reissue) (7" + insert + MP3 download code)

Cat: PARK 1045. Rel: 19 Jul 22

Smells Like Teen Spirit (3:17)

Summer Madness (4:03)

Review: Japanese outfit Inokashira Rangers are the world's finest group of Hammond-heavy reggae cover version maestros. They turn their hands to a range of stone cold Western classics and always bring a little sense of fun to their versions. Here it is Nirvana's Smells 'Like Teen Spirit' which they tackle and it is a much loved cut that always sells out, so now gets a reissue. On the flip side is the equally brillaint but more comic 'Summer Madness' with its pillowy drums and liquid synths. A left of centre brace of tunes but essential none the less.

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Keiichi SOKABE / INOKASIRA RANGERS

Born Slippy (reissue) (7" + insert + MP3 download code Nachpressung)

Cat: PARK 1036R. Rel: 18 Mar 24

Born Slippy (3:30)

Groove Tube (3:18)

Review: Over the last couple of years, we've been treated to numerous reissues of classic cover versions by Japanese reggae/rocksteady combo Inokasira Rangers, including takes on Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', Pharrell's 'Happy' and New Order's 'Blue Monday'. Here we're treated to another, as the band's 2017 take on Underworld anthem 'Born Slippy' gets a fresh pressing. It's certainly a revolutionary revision, with Keichi Sokabe's surprisingly Karl Hyde-sounding lead vocal rising above a lusciously languid, sub-heavy reggae groove. Over on the flip they take on 'Groove Tube', a 1991 indie-pop-meets-acid house single from Japanese outfit Flipper's Guitar, reframing it as a baggy, glassy-eyed rocksteady number.

Tags: Japanese

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INOKASHIRA RANGERS

Pacific (7" + MP3 download code)

Cat: PARK 1047. Rel: 17 Oct 22

Pacific (3:12)

Strings Of Life (3:27)

Review: Inokashira Rangers are world-renowned for their abilities in covering some of the world's best-known songs in the modes of ska and reggae, with versions of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', 'Creep' and 'I'm Not In Love', all laid to sweet 7", dominating stores in recent years. Now the Japanese covertones throw a curveball, for once reworking some honoured dance music cuts. 808 State's 'Pacific State' and Derrick May's 'Strings Of Life' get a thorough skinhead reggae re-examining.

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INOKASHIRA RANGERS

Creep (7" + MP3 download code)

Cat: PARK 1048. Rel: 17 Oct 22

Creep (3:23)

I'm Not In Love (3:29)

Review: Inokashira Rangers are kwon around the world as a legendary group of Hammond-heavy reggae masters with a fine knack for laying down big cover versions. Their take on 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' was recently reissued to great acclaim recently and now we get two more gems. First is Radiohead's 'Creep' which has haunting leads and echoing pads capturing the freaky vibe of the original. There is a more laidback vibe on the flip with 'I'm Not In Love' which has noodling synths and lazy drum loops sinking you in deep.

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Donnoya DRAKE / WOODFIELD RD ALLSTARS

Only You (7")

Cat: OGR 829. Rel: 10 Aug 22

Donnoya Drake - "Only You" (4:05)

Woodfield Rd Allstars - "Shake Up The Dance" (2:52)

Review: The Original Gravity label is at it once again, combing through hidden pockets to serve up the finest nuggets from bygone days. The label is on a shuffling reggae tip this time around, with their latest single headed up by Lonnoya Drake singing a snappy version of the sentimental soul classic, 'Only You'. It's infectious dancefloor magic with heart to match its heat, setting up nicely for the heads-down get-down of 'Shake Up The Dance' by Woodfield Road All Stars. This sharp-shooting outfit lay down a killer instrumental with a nagging skank and some heavy-vibing organ lines sure to get the dance juiced up good and proper.

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Michael PAUL

Reggae Music (reissue) (12")

Kalita

Cat: KALITA 12016. Rel: 23 Apr 21

Reggae Music (4:53)

Reggae Music (instrumental) (5:55)

Review: This 12" on Kalita marks first ever official reissue of the highly sought after Michael Paul reggae-soul-disco gem 'Reggae Music.' It is something of a megabit that never was after first coming on the New York-based Revolver Records. Since then it has been hard to find, and even if you do find a copy, many are said to have some real sound quality issues. Either way it is now a bit of a grail for a certain sort of DJ so to have it here, remastered and nice and loud, is big news. As well as the languid and steamy original, there is a killer dub version on the flip.

Tags: Balearic Disco | Reggae Disco

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INOKASIRA RANGERS

25 Miles (7" + MP3 download code)

Cat: PARK 1039. Rel: 08 Jun 21

25 Miles (3:25)

It's A Shame (4:18)

Review: Over the last decade, Inokashira Rangers have proved that you can turn pretty much any track - whether it's a TV theme tune, rave banger or grunge classic - into a reggae or rocksteady gem if you know what you're doing. They're at it again on their latest "45", which opens with a storming, largely instrumental reggae-soul version of Edwin Starr's 1968 soul classic '25 Miles'. Their version - full of reverb-laden drums, fuzzy organ motifs, mazy solos, warming bass and JB's guitars - is naturally hugely different to Starr's version, but recognisably the same song. Their flipside take on Spinners' classic 'It's a Shame' is rather more difficult, with the trio slowing it down to a skanking reggae crawl while retaining the familiar melodic refrain.

Gespielt von: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Voodoocuts, I Love 45's!, Dynamite Cuts

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Barrington LEVY

The Vibes Is Right (12")

Profile US

Cat: PRO 580. Rel: 29 Mar 11

The Vibes Is Right

Black Roses

Gespielt von: Mukatsuku Records Chart, TENOSHI, RUSTAM OSPANOFF., MR. Scruff, Discomendments, Sccucci Manucci, Whiskey Barons

Tags: Reggae Disco

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The VISION

Far Away: 6 Songs Of Reggae & Dub Music (10")

Emotional Rescue

Cat: ERC 139. Rel: 30 May 23

Far Away (4:02)

Different Language (3:03)

Whirl (3:51)

Natty Vision (4:40)

Fear (5:09)

No 4 (1:34)

Review: Emotional Rescue looks to the newly rebuilt but still very much culturally separate East and West Germany of the 1980s with this new EP. It's dub reggae through a post-punk and alternative lens by Hanover artists Felix Holter aka Dubvisionist. All these cuts have a very live, improvised feel because father way he worked from rhythms first and jammed endlessly before adding the vocals. They are taken from their 1987 release 10 Tracks Of Reggae & Dub Music which was inspired by the great Adrian Sherwood label On-U Sound label, and you can hear that clearly.

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STRANGER COLE / THE STEADYTONES

Rude Boy (7")

Mountone

Cat: MTONE 001. Rel: 30 Oct 23

Rude Boy (3:26)

Koffee (4:01)

Review: Mountone Records wins us over right from the first moment of this, their first release. They feature Jamaican legend Stranger Cole seeing up his buttery vocals with music from The Steadytones on a limited edition rocksteady 7". 'Rude Boy' has superb horns leading the way as the swaggering, ska-infused rhythms carry you away on a hot day and the guitar riffs keep you moving. Flip it over and you'll find the slightly longer 'Koffee'. It's slower and more precise, with a haunting and mystical lead next to more rock-tinged guitar kicks and bolder drum hits. A fine experiment with tried and teased rocksteady tropes.

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Hugh MALCOLM

Good Time Rock (7")

Cat: HSRSS 0012. Rel: 04 Mar 22

Good Time Rock (2:18)

Love Brother Love (2:29)

Review: Harlem Shuffle Records only deals in the good stuff and that is certainly the case again here with another killer double sider. This is also a historic first repress of the rare and extremely fine 'Good Time Rock.' A hard to find, much coveted tune, it is a rocking dub rhythm that has never before been on 7" vinyl. On the flip is another hard to find and crucial tune from Hugh Malcom who lays it down heavy and keeps you locked for the duration.

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The COBBS

Joe Gibbs Mood (7")

Cat: HSRSS 0007. Rel: 28 May 21

Joe Gibbs Mood (2:54)

Hot Buttered Corn (3:14)

Review: Harlem Shuffle Records' mission is to legitimately reissue killer 60s and 70's tracks and it sticks to that mantra here. This tidy 7" heads all the way back to 1969 for The Cobb's 'Joe Gibbs Mood', which was procured by the eponymous Joe Gibbs, who grew up in Montego Bay then Kingston, and brings all those reggae flavours to this tune. The earthy riffs, organ leads, wobbling drums all get you deep in the riddim. On the flip is 'Hot Buttered Corn', a busier and more upbeat version that has those shimmering organs front and centre in the mix.

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Burkina Faso (feat Jura Soundsystem mix)

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Burkina Faso (feat Jura Soundsystem mix) (12")

Emotional Rescue

Cat: ERC 133. Rel: 17 Apr 23

Burkina Faso (Wagadugu Blues)

Burkina Faso (Wagadugu dub)

Burkina Faso (Jura Soundsystem Discodub)

Review: Emotional Rescue can be relied on to dig up obscure, left of centre dance gems and serve them up to newer, wider audiences. Adu's reggae-pop cut 'Burkina Faso' is a great example, re-purposed for the dancefloor without any of its original flavour lost in the overhaul. A
South Saharan/West African emigre to Brixton, Rauf Adu would go on to fairly sizeable European fame with the Eddy Grant-esque 'Human To Human'. This, however, is his 1982 debut for Copasetic Records, another reggae-pop inspired, ludicrously catchy effort with scorched electric guitar and a Compass Point-style drum/bassline providing rhythmic rocksteadiness. As well as the buffed up original, there's a dub mix, which gives his beautiful guitar plenty of room to breathe, and an appearance from the Isle of Jura Sound System boss Kevin Griffiths , whose remix completes the trio of mixes.

Tags: Balearic Disco | Reggae Disco

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Annette BRISSETT / WACKIES RHYTHM FORCE

Hard To Find (reissue) (7")

Wackie's US

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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The RACE FANS

Bookie Man aka Whats Wrong With You (7")

Ghost Town (40th Anniversary Edition) (half speed remastered) (7")

Cat: HSRSS 0011. Rel: 04 Mar 22

Bookie Man aka Whats Wrong With You (2:23)

Bookie Man (2:29)

Review: This killer double sided single form 1968 finds its way onto 7" for the first time ever. Back then it was actually put out as a blank label and was mistakenly credited to The Bleachers, ratter than The Race Fans who actually wrote it. On the B-side is a totally different tune, 'Bookie Man,' which is a gem in its own right. A rare sound and killer groove, it's a great yin to the yang of the a-side and this is the first time both of these have been pressed up together at the same time.

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Alton ELLIS / THE FLAMES / TYRONE EVANS

If I Could Rule The World (7")

Duke

Cat: TIEU 022. Rel: 16 Mar 21

Alton Ellis & The Flames - "If I Could Rule The World" (with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics) (2:25)

Tyrone Evans - "If This World Were Mine" (with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics) (2:19)

Review: Alton Nehemiah Ellis was known as Mr Soul of Jamaica thanks to the hugely expressive voice he was gifted with. He also had a fine knack for writing great songs and always brought real emotions to his work. That is typified here as he linked with The Flames as well as Tommy McCook & The Supersonics for the buttery smooth and impassioned 'If I Could Rule The World' with its natty riffs, swaggering drums and of course golden vocals. Tyrone Evans takes acre of the flip with a version that is more upbeat and optimistic as a result.

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The SPECIALS

Chrysalis

Cat: 506051 6096770. Rel: 04 Jun 21

Ghost Town (3:41)

Why? (2:55)

Friday Night Saturday Morning (3:35)

Review: The Specials are real UK national treasures, aren't they? And rightly so. Alexis Petridis has even gone so far as to say their standout single 'Ghost Town' is the second greatest UK single to have ever been released. Again, it's hard to really argue with that one. It was a UK chart topper at time of release and speaks eloquently of the urban decay, unemployment and ongoing racial tensions of the period. Sound familiar? Sadly, you once again have to agree. This 40th Anniversary Edition has been mastered and cut at half-speed for extra oomph.

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BRO DAVID

Bro David Remixes (12")

Cultures Of Soul US

Cat: COS 50912. Rel: 23 Oct 19

Dancin' (Sol Power All Stars remix) (5:41)

Experience (DJ Duckcomb Discomix) (5:27)

Cungo Music (Heat-Wave edit) (6:25)

Sunshine (Justin Van Der Volgen version) (5:05)

Review: Boston's Cultures Of Soul present some edits here of underrated Belizean artist Bredda "David" Obi whose musical style known as "Kungo Muzik" mixes key flavours from his home with reggae and calypso to rock and funk to formulate a modern tropical style. Years later, DJs and record collectors found his music in basements of record stores in Los Angeles and Brooklyn - some of which are featured here. Sol Power All-Stars will get you stoned into the groove with their acid-inflected rework of "Dancin'", L.A.'s DJ Duckcomb works the original's lo-slung dub influence on "Experience" while the ever reliable Justin Van Der Volgen similarly accentuates the reggae swagger of "Sunshine". A tribute to a legend!

Tags: Reggae Disco

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The UMOZA MUSIC PROJECT / WOODFIELD RD ALLSTARS

Down By The Beach (7" limited to 300 copies)

Cat: OGR 812. Rel: 14 Dec 21

The Umoza Music Project - "Down By The Beach" (3:05)

Woodfield Rd Allstars - "Ghetto Guitar" (4:25)

Review: The crucial Original Gravity label is busy this month with three red hot new 7"s all dropping in quick succession. The top-notch funk crew has this spilt 7" from Umoza Music Project and The Woodfield Road Allstars up here on limited wax. The a-side is a sunny bit of original rousing 70s reggae direct from the islands. Backing vocalists provide plenty of butter while the lead laments a love lost and the rhythm rolls on. On the back side is a much more stoner-paced and funk drenched laidback instrumental with Balearic guitar licks that look to the stars as organ chords warm you through and the rocksteady rhythm gently sways to and fro. Two gems for sure.

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Dave BARKER / THE REGULATORS

Peace Of Mind (7")

Cat: OGR 835. Rel: 22 Nov 22

Dave Barker - "Peace Of Mind" (3:20)

The Regulators - "Jamaican Beat" (3:06)

Review: Dave Barker of 'Double Barrel' fame is back on the mix here for the Original Gravity label. This is the second form the many in as many months and is on the faster end of the reggae tempo scale so prepare to be swept up and skanking in no time. The lo-fi 60s reggae and early ska vibes are strong on this one as the dancing Hammond organ chords compliment Barker's effortless flow. Horn stabs and drums with infectious swagger complete the a-side 'Peace of Mind'. On the flip, The Regulators offer up a nice and laidback, deep-cut dub version with 'Jamaican beat.'

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Cat: OGR 826. Rel: 14 Sep 22

Roy Ellis - "Rudy Skankin' On The Moon" (4:05)

Woodfield Rd Allstars - "Moonwalkin'" (4:06)

Review: Original rudeboy Roy Ellis is best known for his Symarip association. Here he's back with an all-new 7" that shows he is still on top of his game. 'Rudy Skankin' On The Moon' actually first dropped as a set of vocals by Melbourne Douglas on Original Gravity's Reggae Dynamite Vol. 2. Now it comes as a sequel to 'Skinhead Moonstomp' which was an OG skinhead reggae anthem by Ellis's Symarip. It's a timeless sound with all the swagger you would expect, great vocals and plenty of Hammond organ action. Flip it over for an early reggae version by the Woodfield Rd Allstars.

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