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Singles
Peace Of Mind
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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We A Fe Come Over
We A Fe Come Over (limited 7" in hand-stamped sleeve)
Cat: OGR 853. Rel: 04 Oct 23
Dave Barker - "We A Fe Come Over" (3:42)
Woodfield Rd Allstars - "Reggae Power!" (3:23)
Review: Here's come another sure shot from Dave Barker, a classic reggae vocalist whose croon joins the dots with the genres connection to US soul and r&b. 'We A Fe Come Over' is an uptempo, rocksteady-esque riddim produced by Neil Anderson, featuring some joyous trombone from Michele Fortunato and The O'Gees on extra brass where it counts. On the flip, Anderson leads the Woodfield Rd Allstars in a pristine version which centres some classic 60s-style Hammond organ flexing from Abramo Riti for a feel-good flavour sure to appeal to everyone who hears it.
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Reggae Dynamite Vol 4
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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Dub Spectrum EP
Cat: GATT 1204. Rel: 11 Apr 24
Grass In Pocket (4:20)
Aint No Other Man (5:04)
Don't Worry (5:53)
Girls On Jamaica (4:27)
DC Skank (4:02)
Boogie Down Jammin (3:36)
In To You (3:49)
Review: Beatconductor's Dub Spectrum EP takes listeners on a journey through Jamaica with seven tracks of dubbed-out pop covers. The EP features creative mash-ups such as The Wailers providing instrumental backing for Adele, Dua Lipa, Christina Aguilera, and Duran Duran, offering a fresh perspective on familiar tunes. Additionally, Amy Winehouse and The Pretenders unite to form a ska supergroup, showcasing Beatconductor's innovative approach to blending genres. Beatconductor's skillful reinterpretations breathe new life into classic tracks, infusing them with reggae and ska influences while maintaining their original essence.
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Finger On The Trigger
Finger On The Trigger (hand-stamped 7")
Cat: GATT 002. Rel: 11 May 23
Finger On The Trigger (4:37)
Crazy In Kingston (7 Inch rework) (4:04)
Review: On the second volume in the GATT edits series, Swedish scalpel fiend Beatconductor once again pairs a previously unheard rework with something sought-after from his catalogue. In the latter category you'll find flipside 'Crazy in Kingston', an early noughties mash-up that adds Beyonce's superb lead vocals (and Jay-Z's on-point rap verse) from the peerless 'Crazy in Love' with a dusty old reggae riddim. It's a simple idea, beautifully executed. The brand-new (or at least previously unheard) cut this time around is 'Finger on the Trigger', a lolloping, life-affirming tweak of a 1970s dancefloor soul number that sits somewhere between the stomping heaviness of Detroit Soul and the proto-disco deliciousness of Philly Soul.
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Be Thankful
Be Thankful (hand-numbered 7" in die-cut sleeve limited to 250 copies)
Cat: IRONEP 02507. Rel: 24 Apr 23
Be Thankful (vs 2) (3:34)
Be Thankful Dub (vs 2) (3:32)
Deliver Me (vs 2) (2:57)
Deliver Me Dub (vs 2) (2:57)
Review: Leon Leiffer formed The Blackstones in 1974, but since then the band has been through a number of different line-up changes. The current lineup features Leiffer with Tony Mahoney, Jr. Bailey and A.J. Franklin and this new 7" offers two tunes from their tried and tested repertoire. First is a contemporary rework of William DeVaughn's US 70's soul classic that Massive Attack sampled so well, namely 'Be Thankful', and on the flip is a version of Yabby You's roots reggae cut 'Deliver Me' from the 1970s. Both are packed with heat and great musicianship to update them for modern sound systems.
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Come Into My Parlour (reissue)
Cat: HSRSS 0010. Rel: 17 Dec 21
Come Into My Parlour (3:01)
Check Him Out (2:27)
Review: Rocksteady era combo The Bleechers put out a lot of music in a short period of time, with the entirety of their bustling catalogue recorded and released between 1968 and'71. For much of that period they were associated with the Upsetter himself, the late Lee 'Scratch' Perry, and it's two of his productions for the act that are showcased on this Harlem Shuffle 7". Originally released via Upsetter Records in 1969, and tricly to find ever since, 'Come Into My Parlour' is a jaunty, organ-rich affair in which soulful vocals and heady Hammond licks rise above a classic, late-60s Upsetter groove. B-side 'Check Him Out' is equally as alluring, with an arguably stronger vocal and more prominent guitar licks replacing the pair's favoured Hammond B3.
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Out In The Rain
Out In The Rain (limited 7")
Cat: BB 104. Rel: 20 Nov 20
Out In The Rain (3:50)
Out In The Rain (version) (3:55)
Review: Guillaume Metenier is Booker Gee, a master edit maker and studio wizard who has made his name with some much wanted work on Lucien Entertainment as well as more than once on this label. His second release this month is a trip into the world of ska. 'Out In The Rain' is a perfect sweet spot between rolling reggae rhythms, warm organ chords and skipping kicks. The mood is sensuous and inviting as Gee blends sweet soul with playful funk. The version is only a subtle rework, resining plenty of the charm and allure of the original.
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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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Bro David Remixes
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!
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Mun Dun Go
Cat: SJR 48012. Rel: 03 Nov 22
Cedric Im Brooks - "Mun Dun Go" (3:15)
Sound Dimension - "Heavy Rock" (2:56)
Review: Here's a killer reissue from the Soul Jazz archives which is finally getting a repress. It's hardly surprising when the reissue becomes as sought after as the holy grail original jam from 1970, a sublime instrumental anthem of soulful, skanking perfection with Cedric Im Brooks flexing his sax in glorious style over a beautifully rough n' ready rhythm. It was shortly after this recording was laid down Brooks went on to form The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari with Count Ossie, which tells you all you need to know about the heritage we're dealing with here.
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Milk & Honey (remastered)
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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Westbound Train (Riddim)
Cat: OBS 1001. Rel: 24 Jun 06
Dennis Brown - "Westbound Train"
Big Youth - "Ride On"
Review: Reissue of classic mid-70s Niney production with Big Youths 'Ride On' & a cut to 'Westbound Train' on the flip.
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Tracks Of Love
Tracks Of Love (clear vinyl 7")
Cat: VR 08. Rel: 16 Mar 22
Tracks Of Love (3:56)
Tracks Of Love (dub Guitar) (3:55)
Review: Robert "Dubwise" Browne is a skilled musician who can lay down perfect basslines, lovely keyboard overdubs and excite drum programming. H does all that and more on this super laidback and heartfelt dub for the Japanese label Vortex. 'Tracks of Love' is the sound of a lazy afternoon walk in the park with a new love, without a care in the world and hearts in your eyes. The Balearic guitar solo that rings out midway through is utterly soul melting. The guitar dub makes even more of that aspect of the original.
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Kinky Fly
Cat: FSR 7092. Rel: 20 Jan 22
Kinky Fly (2:40)
Sweet Loving Love (2:56)
Review: This is a crucial 45 from Freestyle Records which separates out two tracks from their recent Bunny Scott reissue project. It is a brilliant showcase of Scott's early-Black Ark debut LP with Blaxploitation-influenced funk track 'Kinky Fly' kicking off. It has backing band members from The Chi-Lites' on board as well as a nice horn section and Chinna Smith's wah-wah guitar. The whole thing is overdubbed with synths to add to the mood. 'Sweet Loving Love' is more upbeat, with sunny towlines and rolling rhythms.
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Everybody's Talkin
Cat: BIGS 1007. Rel: 20 Nov 07
Grandmagneto - "Everybody's Talkin"
Blundetto - "Echoes Of My Mind"
Review: GrandMagnetto, masters of skanking pop reggae covers,
return with 'Everybody's Talkin' by Harry Nilsson, off of
the Midnight Cowboy soundtrack. Blundetto transformed
the track into a killer deep dubby hit. Both tracks are storming.
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Pirate
Pirate (7")
Cat: MBX 180. Rel: 27 Apr 23
Winston Reedy - "Pirate" (3:22)
The Inn House Crew - "Steady Rock" (3:19)
Barry Issacs - "The Winner" (3:24)
Juliaiasiah - "Secret" (3:16)
Review: The renowned Jamaican reggae singer Winston Reedy is someone who has had several solo number-one hits that have made him widely known in the reggae world. He was also the lead singer for top reggae band The Cimarons with whom he saw much more success. He leads this new 45rpm with the super laid back and vibey 'Pirate' and it is paired with a 'Steady Rock' dub by The Inn House Crew, then backed with Jamaican-born, London-based artist, songwriter and producer Barry Issacs and a Germany-based Jamaican in Juliaiasiah whose 'Secret' is a sun-kissed delight.
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Alben
Rare & Fatty: Unreleased Recordings 1976-1997
Rare & Fatty: Unreleased Recordings 1976-1997 (gatefold translucent red vinyl LP)
Cat: PLATE 040LP. Rel: 11 Jan 23
Paranoid (3:02)
Devil's Dub (2:37)
Tighten Up (2:43)
Jezebel (3:36)
Elizabethan Reggae (2:08)
Boots (2:38)
Double Barrel (2:43)
Are You Monster (3:26)
Why Wait (2:43)
Help Me (2:51)
Shakin' Up (Downing Street) (2:50)
When Will I See You Again (2:23)
Night Bus To Dalston (2:14)
That'll Do Nicely (Rare mix) (4:18)
Truckin' (2:15)
Review: Bad Manners will always be known for their standout tune but they recorded a great wealth of other superb sounds from the mid-seventies onwards. Back in 2013, Buster Bloodvessel's ska and 2-tone band had some of their best unreleased material pulled together for this album, Rare & Fatty. It arrived back then on picture disc but is impossible to find so this reissue on nice red wax is welcome indeed. It's a wild ride through tongue in cheek 2-tone, traditional dub sounds and characterful ska that reminds us that this outfit is one of the best-loved in recent British music history.
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I Just Can't Stop It (reissue)
I Just Can't Stop It (reissue) (limited magenta vinyl LP)
Cat: 060349 7828470. Rel: 18 Jan 24
Mirror In The Bathroom (2:58)
Hands Off She's Mine (3:02)
Two Swords (2:11)
Twist & Crawl (2:31)
Tears Of A Clown (2:36)
Rough Rider (4:39)
Click Click (1:37)
Ranking Full Stop (2:47)
Big Shot (2:35)
Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret (3:45)
Noise In This World (2:12)
Can't Get Used To Losing You (3:00)
Best Friend (3:02)
Jackpot (4:15)
Review: Rhino recently acquired the worldwide rights to The Beat's catalogue, and is marking the beginning of this exciting partnership with the release of an expanded version of the influential ska group's 1980 debut, I Just Can't Stop It. A fixture of ska and two-tone in their day, The Beat laid down an infectious toe-tapper with I Just Can't Stop It, imbuing the natural compulsion to dance with the hidden materiality of class struggle; with deeply socially charged lyrics skirting over the jubilant instrumental likes of 'Best Friend', 'Mirror In The Bathroom' and 'Twist And Crawl', to contrasting but convincing effect. This acclaimed fixture of British ska comes reissued as a 2-LP set on magenta vinyl, following up the RSD crystal clear edition released earlier in 2023.
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Cousin Zaka Vol 2
Cat: LRR 003. Rel: 02 Dec 22
Count Duke (2:48)
Mama Genso (3:46)
La Puce (2:52)
Capuche (3:27)
Les Dumands (3:01)
Doucement (2:42)
Melloguinch (1:20)
West Highland (2:39)
Nanana (1:30)
Les Fleurs De Carole (3:40)
Old Guard In A Yard (2:35)
Review: Max Guiget under his well-established Blundetto guise is one of France's more soulful producers. He dropped a great soundtrack back in February and now returns with the second volume of his superbly emotive dub work. It is infused with all sorts of knowing references from jazz funk and soul to the best of Italian Library music. 'Count Duke' opens with horizontal sounds, 'Mama Genso' is a playful and flute-led jaunt, 'Capuche' has a darker soul to its mellifluous chords and rolling drums and 'West Highland' is the most spaced out of the lot.
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Live At The Record Plant '73
Live At The Record Plant '73 (limited 180 gram green vinyl LP)
Cat: VC 91679. Rel: 01 Feb 24
Get Up Stand Up (4:39)
Kinky Reggae (5:14)
Bend Down Low (4:20)
Burnin' & Lootin' (6:27)
Slave Driver (3:42)
Lively Up Yourself (7:30)
Stop That Train (3:52)
You Can't Blame The Youth (3:56)
Walk The Proud Land (3:25)
Rastaman Chant (6:10)
Review: This new, limited green vinyl version of Live At The Record Plant '73 captures the reggae legends Bob Marley & The Wailers in a dynamic and intimate live performance. Recorded at the famed Record Plant studio in California, the album exudes the essence of Marley's charismatic stage presence and the Wailers' tight musical prowess. The setlist features iconic tracks like 'You Can't Blame The Youth' and 'Get Up, Stand Up' all of which showcase the band's ability to merge reggae's rhythmic heartbeat with socially conscious lyrics. This live recording serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Bob Marley and immortalises a pivotal moment in reggae history.

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Two Uprising Stars (reissue)
Cat: RROO 356. Rel: 17 Mar 22
Bobby Melody - "Ram The Session" (3:34)
Bobby Melody - "Session Dub" (4:03)
Bobby Melody - "You're Mine" (3:41)
Bobby Melody - "You're Dub" (3:41)
Bobby Melody - "Get Up & Dance" (3:47)
Bobby Melody - "Dance Dub" (3:56)
Singie Singie - "Willing & Able" (3:56)
Singie Singie - "Willing Dub" (3:54)
Singie Singie - "Respect The Elder" (3:28)
Singie Singie - "Elder Dub" (4:05)
Singie Singie - "Leave Badness Alone" (4:18)
Singie Singie - "Badness Dub" (4:13)
Review: Bobby Melody and Singie Singie's Two Uprising Stars was recorded with the Roots Radics band at Channel One studio. It was a classic as soon as it dropped and it has only got more revered over the years as a superb early dancehall album that lay a foundation for the newly emerging sound after the initial reggae revolution. It is an album that has tracks full of space, which allow the hissing hi hats and rumbling drums plenty of room to make their impact, as well as giving the vocals just as much air. This reissue will save you having to track down and pay large sums for an OG so don't sleep.
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Stage Coach Showcase (reissue)
Cat: JGML 6064. Rel: 07 Dec 23
Stage Coach (6:32)
Fulfilment (7:40)
Little Green Apples (7:39)
Can I Change My Mind (6:36)
I Love You Madly (7:30)
Perhaps (6:37)
Review: Jamaican vocalist Dennis Brown is one of the most prominent talents of his generation and a leading light in the world of reggae. His magnificent Stage Coach Showcase album came first back in the eighties and is back with golden nuggets. The label that originally put it out is still going strong now and so has served up this superb reissue with all those bits of gold that were produced by Sidney Crooks of The Pioneers. The record was laid down at Harry J's with Sylvan Morris and The Professionals and standouts include a superb new take on Tyrone Davis's 'Can I Change My Mind.'
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Dread In Session
Dread In Session (limited LP)
Cat: LANR 034. Rel: 22 Sep 23
Rock You Baby (2:59)
Summertime (3:18)
World In My Arms (2:46)
Dread In Session (2:45)
Have You Ever Loved Someone (2:59)
I Man Ah Bawl (3:07)
Higher & Higher (2:18)
Come On Back Ti Me (2:28)
Loving Girl (2:49)
Travelling Man (2:12)
I'd Rather Go Blind (2:21)
You Said You Love Me More & More (2:28)
Review: Clement Bushay's Dread In Session album has been hard to find but much desired pretty much since it was first released back in 1975. It finds him working with guest musicians such as Ken Boothe, Delroy Washington, Bob Davis, Gene Rondo and more including some former members of the Cimarons. The late great reggae engineer Lee "Scratch" Perry worked on some of these cuts at his legendary Black Arc Studio so they have a real stamp of authority and quality as they explore 12 sublime and classic reggae sounds. A timeless album for reggae heads old and new.
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Parts Of The Puzzle
Cat: 005464 5250320. Rel: 11 Oct 19
Stay So
One Way
Real Born Gallis
Got To Tell You
Balloon
Everywhere We Go
Search No More
Therapy
Girl Like You
Bring Back The Vibes (feat Josey Wales)
Fat Under
Dolla Van
100% (feat Afro B)
Nuh Weh Nuh Safe (feat Bounty Killer)
Starr Buxx
Jah Know Sawg
Smiling Face
Review: Busy Signal has been blowing up the dancehall scene for a hot minute. He has the ability to cook up real crossover hits as heard on opener "Stay So" (which clocked up an incredible 32 million hits online) and "One Way" (with 17 million). With "Parts Of The Puzzle", the long time star wanted to show off his range, which he duly does across 10 crisp and contemporary cuts. The production is reflective and shiny, with a range of rhythms that take in classic reggae ""Girl Like You"", funk ("Balloon") and deep dancehall ("Bring Back The Vibes (feat. Josey Wales)". It all adds up to a comprehensive, forward looking record from one of the game's best.
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Soul Ska!
Soul Ska! (limited 180 gram red vinyl LP)
Cat: BSRLP 934R. Rel: 28 Jan 22
Soul-Ska (4:15)
Girl, I Got A Date (2:45)
Shoobe Doobe Doo (2:14)
On The Beach (2:36)
Bend Down Low (3:45)
CC Rider (3:11)
Musical Pressure (2:38)
Rocksteady (2:47)
Gimme Some (3:01)
Got To Get You Outta My Life (2:22)
Can You Hear Me? (2:15)
Waiting For The Train (2:17)
Review: Byron Lee was an important part of Jamaican music from his first appearance in the 60s and onwards. Amongst his bustling back catalogue is this cheery classic from 1980, which keeps the heart and soul of ska alive, with an emphasis on the soul. The rhythms are reliably skanking throughout, whether stopping by the melancholic 'Shoobe Doobe Doo' or the chirpy 'Bend Down Low'. This is ska in its truest sense, with an infectious energy which speaks universally to young and old, hip and square. You can also hear the strong US RnB roots of the music in Lee's songwriting, and it tugs at the heart strings in just the same way. Grab an immaculate album of honest, earnest songwriting magic with all the irrepressible joy of Jamaica coursing through its veins.
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