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Revolutionary Dream by Pablo Moses (CD - 1992)
 

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Revolutionary Dream by Pablo Moses (CD - 1992)
"Revolutionary Dream" (1992) Reggae Moses, Pablo, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel: Don Prendes (vocals, background vocals); Val Bailey (vocals); Geoffrey Chung (guitar, organ, synthesizer); Mikey Chung (guitar); Tommy McCook (flute, tenor saxophone, horns); Dirty Harry, Frank Aird (trumpet); Deadly Headley, Vin Gordon (horns); Robert Lyn (piano, organ, synthesizer); Tyrone Downie (organ); Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Mikey "Boo" Richards (drums); Bongo Herman (percussion). Audio Mixers: Karl Pitterson; Lee "Scratch" Perry. Liner Note Author: Randall Grass. Recording information: Kingston, Jamaica. Photographer: Johnny Black. Unknown Contributor Role: Pablo Moses. Arranger: Geoffrey Chung. Under the guidance of producer Geoffrey Chung, Pablo Moses made his recorded debut in 1975 with "I Man a Grasshopper": an autobiographical herb tale cut at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ark studio. Featuring Chung himself on clavinet, his brother Mikey and the In Crowd's Michael Murray on rhythm and lead guitar, Clive Hunt on bass, and Robby Lyn on piano, the song provided Hunt's Sound Track label with a hit single. Moses followed up with a small batch of reality gems like "Blood Money," "We Should Be in Angola," and "One People," further boosting the singer's profile, both in Jamaica and the U.K. Revolutionary Dream, Moses' debut full-length released in 1976, brought most of those early singles together with eight additional mid-'70s productions. Throughout, the singer maintains a peaceful disposition, expounding thoughtfully upon cultural and reality subjects over the slow tempos established by drummer Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace. The music is characterized by a refined cool, and Geoffrey Chung isn't afraid to tilt the sound toward a rock influence with a guitar solo or two (note Murray's leads on "I Man a Grasshopper"). Underneath the polished productions, however, Revolutionary Dream presents Moses as a roots singer in the tradition of Yabby You, Sylford Walker, and Burning Spear, and that's hardly bad company to be in. A stunning debut, and Moses' finest album-length outing. ~ Nathan Bush

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Naturally by Marcia Griffiths (CD - 1992)
 

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Naturally by Marcia Griffiths (CD - 1992)
"Naturally" (1992) Reggae Griffiths, Marcia, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel: Marcia Griffiths (vocals). Recording information: Treasure Isle Recording Studios. This is one of two exceptional albums Marcia Griffiths recorded in the late 1970s for producer Sonia Pottinger's High Note label. Her singing voice (known to many now from the years she spent as part of Bob Marley's backing trio, the I-Threes) is a thing of wonder, almost classical in its nuanced sweetness and perfect control. Opening with "Dreamland," a Bunny Wailer composition and one of the undisputed classics of mystical roots reggae, Griffiths takes the listener on a guided nostalgia tour of her time at Studio One in the early days of reggae. Old hits like "Melody Life" and the Bob Andy compositions "Truly" and "Tell Me Now" are given new performances in what was then the more current "rockers" style, courtesy of the Revolutionaries. With Steppin', this album is an essential piece of reggae history. ~ Rick Anderson

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History of Trojan Records, Vol. 2: 1972-1995 by Various Artists (CD)
 

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History of Trojan Records, Vol. 2: 1972-1995 by Various Artists (CD)
"History of Trojan Records, Vol. 2: 1972-1995" (n/a) Reggae Various Artists, Trojan (Cityhall)Includes liner notes by Laurence Cane-Honeysett. This 150-minute, two-disc set is one of the best overviews of classic reggae available. Volume 1 focused on ska and rock steady tracks from the 1960s, and this one consists primarily of material from the '70s and '80s, reggae's classic period. Though Trojan has a reputation for mediocre production quality and shady business dealings with its artists, the sound on these two discs is consistently quite good (and the company does attempt, though not entirely convincingly, to defend itself against its critics in the extensive liner notes). The 48 songs that make up this collection cover the whole range of classic reggae, from the sing-jay stylings of Big Youth ("S90 Skank") to Gregory Isaacs at his lonely best ("Loving Pauper") and the stentorian pronouncements of the immortal Prince Far I ("Under Heavy Manners"). The material is divided about equally between cultural and romantic tunes and steers clear of beat-heavy dancehall, which will please some and disappoint others. There is the occasional misstep -- John Holt's yucky version of "Help Me Make It Through the Night" is completely unnecessary, and Cornel Campbell's fine cover of "Duke of Earl" is unfortunately followed up by an ersatz dub version (it's really just an instrumental with sax solo). Overall, though, this set is excellent and cannot be recommended too strongly, especially as an introduction for newcomers to reggae. ~ Rick Anderson

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Wake Up by Big Mountain (Cassette - 1992)
 

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Wake Up by Big Mountain (Cassette - 1992)
"Wake Up" (1992) Reggae Big Mountain, Quality MusicBig Mountain: Quino (vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion); Jerome Cruz (lead & rhythm guitar, vocals); Manfred Reinke (piano, organ, synthesizer, vocals); Mike Luallin (bass); Gregory T. Blakney (drums, percussion, mallets, keyboards). Additional personnel: John Rekevics (saxophone solos); Larry Price (saxophone); Alan O. Lomax (trumpet); Jeff Harris (trombone); Stan Gonzales (keyboard sampling); Pattie Jean Elias, Belinda V. Elias, Shawni Parenteau (background vocals). Recorded at Signature Sound, San Diego, California and Goldmine Recording Studios, Ventura, California. Personnel: Jerome Cruz (vocals, guitar); Manfred Reinke (vocals, piano, organ, synthesizer); Quino (vocals, percussion); Pattie Jean Elias, Belinda V. Elias, Shawni Parenteau (vocals); Larry Price, John Rekevics (saxophone); Alan Lomax (trumpet); Jeff Harris (trombone); Gregory T. Blakney (keyboards, drums, percussion); Stan Gonzales (keyboards, sampler); Mike Luallin (bass guitar). Audio Mixers: Matt Pakucko; Dan Milner; Jerome Cruz; Gregory T. Blakney; Bruce Caplin; Matt Leland; Mike Harris ; Big Mountain. Recording information: Goldmine Recording Studios, Venture, CA; Signature Sound, San Diego, CA. Arranger: Big Mountain. Big Mountain's pop-inflected reggae sound is so bouncy and cheerful that parts of WAKE UP might remind listeners of a Jah-flavored Beach Boys. On "Reggae Inna Summertime," Big Mount evokes images of ocean waves and sparkling sands, with "Spanglish" lyrics and dancing mallet instruments to suggest a light-hearted romantic ambience. With its gospel-flavored choruses and slippery backbeat, "Peaceful Revolution" suggests the positive spiritual imagery of Bob Marley and Arrested Development, even as songs like "Back In The Hills" depict the righteous indignation of traditional reggae with a lyrical guitar break reminiscent of vintage Santana. It is preceisely these pancultural elements that set WAKE UP apart from much of mainstream reggae and give Big Mountain a truly international appeal.

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Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa by Various Artists (Cassette - 1992)
 

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Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa by Various Artists (Cassette - 1992)
"Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa" (1992) Reggae Various Artists, HeartbeatLiner Note Author: Kenneth Bilby. Photographers: Akie Deen; Bill Nowlin. Unknown Contributor Roles: Cloud Eleven; Miatta Fahnbulleh; Victor Uwaifo; Sonny Okosun; Bongos Ikwue. Subtitled Reggae from Africa, this makes a welcome antidote to most of the computerized dancehall beats that are making Jamaican reggae so bland. Included is the smash hit "Fire in Soweto" by Sonny Okosuns as well as work by Victor Uwaifo, Cloud 7, and Bongos Ikwue. ~ J. Poet
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Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa by Various Artists (Cassette - 1992)
 

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Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa by Various Artists (Cassette - 1992)
"Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa" (1992) Reggae Various Artists, HeartbeatLiner Note Author: Kenneth Bilby. Photographers: Akie Deen; Bill Nowlin. Unknown Contributor Roles: Cloud Eleven; Miatta Fahnbulleh; Victor Uwaifo; Sonny Okosun; Bongos Ikwue. Subtitled Reggae from Africa, this makes a welcome antidote to most of the computerized dancehall beats that are making Jamaican reggae so bland. Included is the smash hit "Fire in Soweto" by Sonny Okosuns as well as work by Victor Uwaifo, Cloud 7, and Bongos Ikwue. ~ J. Poet
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Dee-Jay Explosion Inna Dancehall Style by Various Artists (Cassette - 1992)
 

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Dee-Jay Explosion Inna Dancehall Style by Various Artists (Cassette - 1992)
"Dee-Jay Explosion Inna Dancehall Style" (1992) Reggae Various Artists, Heartbeat SelectPrincipally recorded live at Skateland Roller Disco, Half Way Tree, Kingston, Jamaica in 1982. A DEE-JAY EXPLOSION is a compilation of material from the albums A DEE-JAY EXPLOSION INNA DANCE HALL STYLE (1982) and SPECIAL REQUEST AND A POPULAR DEMAND (1982), which feature the first live recordings by many of reggae's most popular performers, including Yellowman, Eek-A-Mouse and Brigadier Jerry, among many others. Significantly expanding on the original LP's 12 cuts, the CD issue of Dee-Jay Explosion offers 21 sides featuring several top early-'80s dancehall DJs live. Cut at the popular Skateland Roller Disco in Kingston, this Heartbeat collection captures reggae toasters in their element: in front of a very enthusiastic crowd and backed by one of the top sound systems on the island. In this case, it's the famous Gemini Disco crew who provide the sounds, while original DJ Big Youth acts as host -- special mention should also go to producer Gussie Clarke, who taped the proceedings for posterity. So, with all the "back room" credits out of the way, one can enjoy the likes of Eek-A-Mouse, Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy, Trinity, Yellowman, and Michigan & Smiley expertly working their way through some vintage Studio One rhythms, all the while touching on politics, Rasta business, sex, violence, poverty, and dancehall culture. Considering its rawness, though, Dee-Jay Explosion is best suited for seasoned fans, not those looking for an introduction to Jamaican DJ culture. ~ Stephen Cook
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House of Exile by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 1992)
 

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House of Exile by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 1992)
"House of Exile" (1992) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel: Alistari Coakley (guitar); Isaac Mtshali (drums); Felicia Marion, Beulah Hashe, Veronica Makhalemele, Marilyn Nokwe (background vocals). Recording information: Powerhouse Studios. Unknown Contributor Roles: Jabu Sibumbe; Vuli Yeni; Eugene "Donald Duck" Mthethwa; Ndumiso Nnyovane; Jabu Mdluli; Chris Ntaka; Thuthukani Cele. Arrangers: Lucky Dube; Richard Siluma. The latest refinement of Dube's sound features his toughest songwriting yet and several numbers with the expanded version of his band, The Slaves. ~ Bob Tarte
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