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| 1. Something Better Change |
| 2. No Mercy |
| 3. Skin Deep |
| 4. Let Me Down Easy |
| 5. Death and Night and Blood (Yukio) |
| 6. Peaches |
| 7. Golden Brown |
| 8. London Lady |
| 9. I Feel Like a Wog |
| 10. Uptown |
| 11. Midnight Summer Dream/European Female |
| 12. Burning Up Time |
| 13. Strange Little Girl |
| 14. Souls |
| 15. Threatened |
| 16. Nice "N" Sleazy |
| 17. Straighten Out |
| 18. Punch and Judy |
| 19. European Female |
| 20. Dead Ringer |
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UK compilation for the long running punk act. Recorded in Zurich, April 1985. 20 tracks including 'Something Better Change', 'No Mercy', 'Skin Deep', 'Dead Ringer' & 'London Lady'. 2002.
This album doesn't work as an introduction to Green or the Green Mac. It works as a vault release for existing fans.
I must admit, I'm a recent convert to Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac. Having not been impressed by the "commercial boredom" of the Buckingham/Nicks version, and finding out about an earlier unit which was much closer to the John Mayall and Ten Years After style of British blues rock, I was very eager to hear this version of the group, and this album especially. This 2-CD set is very similar in nature to Led Zeppelin's "Coda". The first side is mostly a "Jeremy Spencer comedy show", and the second is serious outtakes and jams from the sessions for the lp "Then Play On" (1969-70)
The whole set took a little time to grow on me, but now I get the music and the way Fleetwood Mac was set up in those days. When I first listen to the first CD, I was a little taken aback by Jeremy Spencer's comedy routine. But now I understand. Many British bands at the time had their own "Keith Moon"-a clown to add comedy relief to a sometimes boring 12-bar blues show, and Jeremy Spencer was the clown of this group. His "schtick" here was the "Milton Schlitz show", a fictitious character that he pretends to be, who is an American MC, a la Ed Sullivan/Milton Berle, announcing varoius performers in the best geezerly-Alzheimer riddled American accent (you'd forget it was a young British lad doing it), often almost forgetting the names of the artists he presents because he's not "hip" enough, and then proceeds to mimic the performers themselves. Although I think his imitation of John Mayall sound more like Alvin Lee imitating Kermit The Frog, Jeremy Spencer had a real creative talent for musical comedy that he could have used after Fleetwood Mac, and it is such a waste that he didn't. He could have provided a lot of material for "Doctor Demento", if he kept at it.
As far as diversity within the group, in general, what more can I say than others have already said. You had Danny Kirwan-"The Balladeer", Jeremy Spencer-"The slide-guitar playing comedian", and Peter Green- "The serious blues rocker", not to mention Fleetwood and McVie (Mac), who could play it all! For all the talk of Led Zeppelin's musical diversity, at veering from Metal-to folk-to blues-to rockabilly, Fleetwood Mac answered with veering from blues-to jazz-to folk-to rockabilly-to doo wop-to acid rock, and equally adept at playing them all. And like Led Zeppelin, it was the diversity that kept them together those few years, rather than tearing them apart. I think much credit for that goes to Peter Green. Although he was somewhat the leader of this group, he was willing to share the spotlight with Kirwan and Spencer, and let them play what they wanted to, even if it wasn't his "cup of tea". In the days when groups like CCR and Cream were breaking up over musical differences and stepping on each other's egos, the kind of democracy that existed in Fleetwood Mac was almost unheard of.
But they all came together to contibute to Peter's musical vision on the lp "Then Play On", where much of the outtakes and sessions for appear on this set, especially the second disc. For me, the prime cuts from those sessions that spark the most creativity are "The Madge Sessions 1" which starts out as a nice little shuffle, and gains momentum, turning into a full-on Yardbirds-style "rave up" toward the finale, with guitar duels all the way there. Mick Fleetwood, the drummer, was really at his best on "The Madge Sessions", and in general, was a more energetic drummer behind Peter Green's more challenging music, than the "fluff" he had to play behind in the Buckingham/Nicks era. "Oh Well" is an alternate take of "Oh Well" from "Then Play On", with Peter Green seeming to play with a little more fire than on the album version. Then there is "October Jam 1" and "October Jam 2", "October Jam 2" being a much nicer melody that unfortunately ends abruptly, and could have been turned into a really nice song had they worked on it more, but was left as it was in the can. And the final highlight, "The Green Manalishi", perhaps the heaviest song besides "Oh Well" of the Peter Green-era, and the ultimate expression of where he wanted to take the group had he stayed.
As his music evolved, Peter Green seemed to be more stubborn than his other British counterparts like Eric Clapton and Alvin Lee, as far as not wanting to stray too far from the blues vein. It was perhaps a good idea that he stayed rooted in the blues so long, for as he progressed, he was possibly a sharper guitarist because of it. And he never let his blues turn into full-on "heavy metal" either, his guitar sound staying fairly clean, and the more aggressive songs like "Oh Well" and "Green Manalishi" not sounding too far off from what Ten Years After might have done. If anything, his guitar playing progressed more in the direction of free-form jazz, a la Jeff Beck, and much of the second disc of this set are jam sessions that sound more like Jeff Beck instrumentals from the 70s. But if you're a serious guitar player, this should not only be a clinic for you, but also a delight.
As a whole, this 2 CD set is a nice history of the evolution of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac through behind-the-scenes sessions and unreleased material. Looking back, I probably would have preferred to just get "Then Play On" itself. But then, I wouldn't have had Jeremy Spencer's comedy routine to make me laugh.
The set also seperates the dub tracks into an intoxicating single disk, that shoud please any Perry fan. This highlights the amazing sounds that Perry was able to get out of basic four track production. He weilded a low-fi studio like a true virtuoso. It also includes a taste of the fine work that Perry performed with the Wailers, just as the band was finding it's true voice (Check out AFRICAN HERBSMAN by the Wailers for the whole story).
I would not recommend this instead of ARKOLGY, but as an excellent companion piece that should create the cornerstone in any serious Reggae fans collection. Though there are a few overlaps in the two, they both are essential and I highly recommend them both.
The packaging here is beautiful, and the liner notes (really a small hardcover book) are thoroughly researched and enlightening. There is overall commentary on Perry's career, as well as information and commentary for each individual track, and also historical perspective for the musical styles and formats represented. Importantly, sonic quality is absolutely excellent, usually improving significantly upon tracks which are duplicated on existing releases. The price is almost ridiculously low.
I unreservedly and enthusiastically recommend this set to Perry beginners and experts alike. Long story short, this is absolutely essential Upsetter music. Thank you, Trojan Records.
Get it!
I find that really good reggae/ska collections are few and far between. This is one of them. There are some really nice pieces on this, such as: KING OF SKA, JESERINE, GET UP EDINA, 007, PERSONAL POSSESSION, MOTHER LONG TONGUE, PRETTY AFRICA, A IT MEK, COCONUT WATER, WRITING ON THE WALL and others. The man was quite prolific. FYI, it doesn't have his biggest hit: Israelites.
You get 46 songs for under $20. So, even tho a few are not among his best, there are plently to make it worthwhile.
Desmond brought Jamaican Music to the world well ahead of Bob Marley (Isrealites), and is a must for any collector. His early music is an outstanding example of the music that would eventually become Reggae (Ska and Rocksteady).
Anyway, Desmond just passed this week after 40 years of bringing music to the people- he will be missed...do yourself a favor and aquaint yourself with him quickly
UK compilation for the long running punk act. Recorded in Zurich, April 1985. 20 tracks including 'Something Better Change', 'No Mercy', 'Skin Deep', 'Dead Ringer' & 'London Lady'. 2002.
Death & Night & Blood,The Stranglers,Castle Music UK,British Punk,Pop,Pop/Rock,Punk,Rock,Rock & Roll,Rock/Pop
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The Vaudeville Years of Fleetwood Mac: 1968 to 1970
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ASIN: B00005UK0G Release Date: 2002-01-08 |
Tracks:
- INTRO/LAZY POKER BLUES
- MY BABY'S SWEETER
- LOVE THAT BURNS
- TALK TO ME BABY
- EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES (1)
- JEREMY'S CONTRIBUTION TO DOO WOP
- EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES (2)
- DEATH BELLS
- (WATCH OUT FOR YOURSELF) MR JONES
- MAN OF ACTION
- DO YOU GIVE A DAMN FOR ME
- MAN OF THE WORLD
- LIKE IT THIS WAY
- BLUES IN B FLAT MINOR
- SOMEONE'S GONNA GET THEIR HEAD KICKED IN TONIGHT
- ALTHOUGH THE SUN IS SHINING
- SHOWBIZ BLUES
Tracks:
- UNDERWAY
- THE MADGE SESSIONS (1)
- THE MADGE SESSIONS (2)
- (THAT'S WHAT) I WANT TO KNOW
- OH WELL
- LOVE IT SEEMS
- MIGHTY COLD
- FAST TALKING WOMAN BLUES
- TELL ME FROM THE START
- OCTOBER JAM (1)
- OCTOBER JAM (2)
- THE GREEN MANALISHI (WITH THE TWO PRONG CROWN)
- WORLD IN HARMONY
- FAREWELL
Customer Reviews:
"One touch of my power...".......2007-05-25
This album doesn't work as an introduction to Green or the Green Mac. It works as a vault release for existing fans.
fantastic taste of Peter Green years.......2003-08-12
As much variety as a "Vaudeville" show.......2002-03-10
I must admit, I'm a recent convert to Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac. Having not been impressed by the "commercial boredom" of the Buckingham/Nicks version, and finding out about an earlier unit which was much closer to the John Mayall and Ten Years After style of British blues rock, I was very eager to hear this version of the group, and this album especially. This 2-CD set is very similar in nature to Led Zeppelin's "Coda". The first side is mostly a "Jeremy Spencer comedy show", and the second is serious outtakes and jams from the sessions for the lp "Then Play On" (1969-70)
The whole set took a little time to grow on me, but now I get the music and the way Fleetwood Mac was set up in those days. When I first listen to the first CD, I was a little taken aback by Jeremy Spencer's comedy routine. But now I understand. Many British bands at the time had their own "Keith Moon"-a clown to add comedy relief to a sometimes boring 12-bar blues show, and Jeremy Spencer was the clown of this group. His "schtick" here was the "Milton Schlitz show", a fictitious character that he pretends to be, who is an American MC, a la Ed Sullivan/Milton Berle, announcing varoius performers in the best geezerly-Alzheimer riddled American accent (you'd forget it was a young British lad doing it), often almost forgetting the names of the artists he presents because he's not "hip" enough, and then proceeds to mimic the performers themselves. Although I think his imitation of John Mayall sound more like Alvin Lee imitating Kermit The Frog, Jeremy Spencer had a real creative talent for musical comedy that he could have used after Fleetwood Mac, and it is such a waste that he didn't. He could have provided a lot of material for "Doctor Demento", if he kept at it.
As far as diversity within the group, in general, what more can I say than others have already said. You had Danny Kirwan-"The Balladeer", Jeremy Spencer-"The slide-guitar playing comedian", and Peter Green- "The serious blues rocker", not to mention Fleetwood and McVie (Mac), who could play it all! For all the talk of Led Zeppelin's musical diversity, at veering from Metal-to folk-to blues-to rockabilly, Fleetwood Mac answered with veering from blues-to jazz-to folk-to rockabilly-to doo wop-to acid rock, and equally adept at playing them all. And like Led Zeppelin, it was the diversity that kept them together those few years, rather than tearing them apart. I think much credit for that goes to Peter Green. Although he was somewhat the leader of this group, he was willing to share the spotlight with Kirwan and Spencer, and let them play what they wanted to, even if it wasn't his "cup of tea". In the days when groups like CCR and Cream were breaking up over musical differences and stepping on each other's egos, the kind of democracy that existed in Fleetwood Mac was almost unheard of.
But they all came together to contibute to Peter's musical vision on the lp "Then Play On", where much of the outtakes and sessions for appear on this set, especially the second disc. For me, the prime cuts from those sessions that spark the most creativity are "The Madge Sessions 1" which starts out as a nice little shuffle, and gains momentum, turning into a full-on Yardbirds-style "rave up" toward the finale, with guitar duels all the way there. Mick Fleetwood, the drummer, was really at his best on "The Madge Sessions", and in general, was a more energetic drummer behind Peter Green's more challenging music, than the "fluff" he had to play behind in the Buckingham/Nicks era. "Oh Well" is an alternate take of "Oh Well" from "Then Play On", with Peter Green seeming to play with a little more fire than on the album version. Then there is "October Jam 1" and "October Jam 2", "October Jam 2" being a much nicer melody that unfortunately ends abruptly, and could have been turned into a really nice song had they worked on it more, but was left as it was in the can. And the final highlight, "The Green Manalishi", perhaps the heaviest song besides "Oh Well" of the Peter Green-era, and the ultimate expression of where he wanted to take the group had he stayed.
As his music evolved, Peter Green seemed to be more stubborn than his other British counterparts like Eric Clapton and Alvin Lee, as far as not wanting to stray too far from the blues vein. It was perhaps a good idea that he stayed rooted in the blues so long, for as he progressed, he was possibly a sharper guitarist because of it. And he never let his blues turn into full-on "heavy metal" either, his guitar sound staying fairly clean, and the more aggressive songs like "Oh Well" and "Green Manalishi" not sounding too far off from what Ten Years After might have done. If anything, his guitar playing progressed more in the direction of free-form jazz, a la Jeff Beck, and much of the second disc of this set are jam sessions that sound more like Jeff Beck instrumentals from the 70s. But if you're a serious guitar player, this should not only be a clinic for you, but also a delight.
As a whole, this 2 CD set is a nice history of the evolution of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac through behind-the-scenes sessions and unreleased material. Looking back, I probably would have preferred to just get "Then Play On" itself. But then, I wouldn't have had Jeremy Spencer's comedy routine to make me laugh.
A Mixed Blessing.......2002-02-18
These three songs are the triumphant high point of this set. But the concept of the "Vaudeville" box was to equally represent the vaudevillian nature of the band - the silliest parts of which consist mostly Jeremy Spencer's often irritating forays into standup, doo-wop and white-boy-blues-preening. Danny Kirwan also manages to contribute a few meandering ballads to the mix, including a version of "Although the Sun Is Shining" which manages to be much cheesier than the album version.
Most of these moments occur on Disc one, which also unfortunately happens to showcase some of Green's best straight blues playing out of the two discs. Of note on Disc 1 is the original demo version of "Showbiz Blues," (which also appears, complete with groupies and all at the end of disc one) called "Do You Give a Damn For Me" and rest assured - its hardcore. On disc two is another tight live version of "Oh Well" (yet again sans the classical part 2, I am afraid), an unreleased instrumental "October Jam part 2" (and its lesser, bouncier cousin part 1) which has some intriguing chord progressions that make up for its abrupt ending. A studio version of "Green Manalishi" also pokes up, and is outstanding, but pales in comparison to the 13-minute live version on the "Boston Box" set. Also included is a rawer version of "World In Harmony," which still manages to be as lovely as it is on the album _Then Play On_. The album ends with a meditative Kirwan piece "Farewell" which apparently made its way onto Kiln House - its a nice, breezy way to end the show.
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I Am the Upsetter: The Story of Lee "Scratch" Perry: Golden Years
Lee "Scratch" Perry Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jamaica
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ASIN: B00082ZSIE Release Date: 2005-04-19 |
Tracks:
- I Am the Upsetter - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Set Them Free - Defenders of the Ghetto, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- People Funny Boy - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Django Shoots First - Sir Lord Comic, , The Upsetters
- What a Botheration - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- You Crummy - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Return of Django - The Upsetters
- Check Him Out - The Bleechers
- Prisoner of Love - David Barker
- Return of the Ugly - The Upsetters
- Rightful Ruler - U-Roy
- Clint Eastwood - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Medical Operation - The Upsetters
- Kill Them All - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Shocks of the Mighty - David Barker
- Sipreano - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Duppy Conqueror - Bob Marley, , The Wailers
- Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying - David Barker, , The Wailers
- Son of Thunder - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Place Called Africa - Junior Byles
- Give Me Power - King Iwah, Roy Lee
- Small Axe - Bob Marley, , The Wailers
- Beat Down Babylon - Junior Byles
- All Over - Clancy Eccles, Neville Hinds,
- Small Axe Version 2 (aka Shocks '71) [Version] - David Barker
Tracks:
- Public Enemy Number One - Max Romeo
- Professor Ironside - Lloyd Parks,
- Hot & Cold - Augustus Pablo
- Back Biter - Dennis Alcapone, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Preacher Man - The Stingers
- Blackman Time - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Babylose Burning - Maxie, , Niney the Observer, Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Justice to the People - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Cow Thief Shank - Charlie Ace, , The Upsetters
- Black I.P.A. - The Upsetters
- Jungle Lion - The Upsetters
- Bathroom Skank - The Upsetters
- Words - The Gatherers
- Dub Organiser - Dillinger
- Better Days - The Carltons
- Station Underground News - King Koba
- Rebels Train - The Upsetters
- To Be a Lover - George Earl
- Herb Vendor - Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace
- Hurts So Good - Susan Cadogan, The Mighty Diamonds
- Curley Lock - Junior Byles
- Golden Locks - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Woman & Money - Denzil Dennis
Tracks:
- Bury the Razor - The Upsetters
- Woman Gotta Have Love - Jimmy Riley
- Stay Dread - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Fire fe the Vatican - Max Romeo
- Roots Train Number One - Junior Murvin
- Ital Corner - Prince Jazzbo
- Thanks & Praise - Junior Ainsworth
- Forward With the Orthodox - Mistic I
- I Was Appointed [Alternate Cut][Alternate Take] - Junior Murvin
- Groovy Situation [Dub Plate Mix][Dub] - Keith Rowe
- Words [12" Disco Word][Version] - Anthony "Sangie" Davis, Sangie Davis, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Know Love [12" Disco Love][Version] - Twin Roots
- Sons of Slaves [12" Disco Cork][Version] - Junior Delgado
- Bad Weed [12"] - Junior Murvin
- City Too Hot [12"] - Lee "Scratch" Perry
Tracks:
- Cloak & Dagger - Tommy McCook, , The Upsetters
- Rude Walking - Tommy McCook, , The Upsetters
- Caveman Skank - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Black Panta - The Upsetters
- Flashing Echo - The Upsetters,
- Kojak - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Bush Weed - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Enter the Dragon - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Fungea - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Judgement Day - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Voodoo Man - Vin Gordon, , The Upsetters
- Kingdom of Dub [Dub] - The Upsetters
- Dubism - The Upsetters
- Lizard Stick - The Upsetters
- Dub fu Ye Rights - The Upsetters
- Foundation Solid [Alternate Mix] - The Upsetters
- Babylon Thief Dub [Dub] - Augustus Pablo
- Vampire [Horns][Version] - The Upsetters
- Lover Dub [Dub] - Augustus Pablo, , The Upsetters
- Huzza Hana - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
Customer Reviews:
FIVE STAR COLLECTION.......2005-06-22
The set also seperates the dub tracks into an intoxicating single disk, that shoud please any Perry fan. This highlights the amazing sounds that Perry was able to get out of basic four track production. He weilded a low-fi studio like a true virtuoso. It also includes a taste of the fine work that Perry performed with the Wailers, just as the band was finding it's true voice (Check out AFRICAN HERBSMAN by the Wailers for the whole story).
I would not recommend this instead of ARKOLGY, but as an excellent companion piece that should create the cornerstone in any serious Reggae fans collection. Though there are a few overlaps in the two, they both are essential and I highly recommend them both.
* FOUR DISCS! ESSENTIAL!! BRILLIANT!!! *.......2005-06-16
The packaging here is beautiful, and the liner notes (really a small hardcover book) are thoroughly researched and enlightening. There is overall commentary on Perry's career, as well as information and commentary for each individual track, and also historical perspective for the musical styles and formats represented. Importantly, sonic quality is absolutely excellent, usually improving significantly upon tracks which are duplicated on existing releases. The price is almost ridiculously low.
I unreservedly and enthusiastically recommend this set to Perry beginners and experts alike. Long story short, this is absolutely essential Upsetter music. Thank you, Trojan Records.
Get it!
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Moon Hop: Best of the Early Years 1960-69
Derrick Morgan Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0000A4GEP Release Date: 2003-07-22 |
Tracks:
- FAT MAN (1960 VERSION)
- FEEL SO FINE
- TEACH ME BABY
- THE HOP
- SEE AND BLIND
- FORWARD MARCH
- HOUSEWIVES CHOICE
- BE STILL (1962 VERSION)
- ARE YOU GOING TO MARRY ME
- BLAZING FIRE
- NO RAISE, NO PRAISE
- LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP
- I FOUND A QUEEN
- DON'T YOU WORRY
- STREET GIRL
- I AM A BLACKHEAD AGAIN
- STARVATION
- HEART OF STONE
- AROUND THE CORNER
- SO WONDERFUL
- DON'T CALL ME DADDY
- MY LOVER HAS LEFT ME
- IT'S ALRIGHT
- I WANT TO GO HOME
- ROUGHTER THAN TOUGH (RUDIE IN COURT)
- GREEDY GAL
- KILL ME DEAD
Tracks:
- NO DICE
- I MEAN IT
- DO THE BENG BENG
- (WHAT A) REVENGE
- YOU NEVER MISS YOUR WATER
- GOT YOU ON MY MIND
- REAL RING DING
- HORSE DEAD, COW FAT
- SOMEONE
- DO YOU LOVE ME
- I AM THE RULER
- CONQUERING RULER
- GIMME BACK
- WOMAN A GRUMBLE
- WANT MORE
- KING FOR TONIGHT
- DON'T SAY
- ME NAW GIVE UP
- BEN JOHNSON DAY
- COPY CAT
- WHAT'S YOUR GROUSE
- JOHNNY PRAM PRAM
- BE STILL (1968 VERSION)
- FAT MAN (1968 VERSION)
- HOLD YOUR JACK
- SEVEN LETTERS
- MOON HOP
Customer Reviews:
Killer Rocksteady, some of the best!.......2004-10-14
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Rudy Got Soul: The Complete Early Years 1963-1968
Desmond Dekker Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0000AQRZP Release Date: 2003-08-19 |
Tracks:
- HONOUR YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER
- MADGIE
- PARENTS
- DRACULA
- LABOUR FOR LEARNING
- JESERINE
- KING OF SKA
- IT WAS ONLY A DREAM
- GET UP EDINA
- THIS WOMAN
- MOUNT ZION
- IT'S A SHAME
- 007
- WISE MAN
- RUDY GOT SOUL
- RUDE BOY TRAIN
- MOTHER'S YOUNG GAL
- YOU'VE GOT YOUR TROUBLES
- KEEP A COOL HEAD
- PERSONAL POSSESSION
- UNITY
- SWEET MUSIC
- MOTHER LONG TONGUE
Tracks:
- PRETTY AFRICA
- SABATOGE
- SHING A LING
- IT PAYS
- YOUNG GENERATION
- BEAUTIFUL AND DANGEROUS
- I'VE GOT THE BLUES
- HANGING TREE
- BONGO GAL
- FU MAN CHU
- TO SIRE WITH LOVE
- MOTHER PEPPER
- DON'T BLAME ME
- HEY GRANDMA
- A IT MEK
- WRITING ON THE WALL
- INTENSIFIED
- COCONUT WATER
- nINDCOMPOOP
- TIPS OF MY FINGERS
- IT'S NOT EASY
- GIMME GIMME
- MY PRECIOUS LOVE
Customer Reviews:
A Nice Collection.......2007-03-03
I find that really good reggae/ska collections are few and far between. This is one of them. There are some really nice pieces on this, such as: KING OF SKA, JESERINE, GET UP EDINA, 007, PERSONAL POSSESSION, MOTHER LONG TONGUE, PRETTY AFRICA, A IT MEK, COCONUT WATER, WRITING ON THE WALL and others. The man was quite prolific. FYI, it doesn't have his biggest hit: Israelites.
You get 46 songs for under $20. So, even tho a few are not among his best, there are plently to make it worthwhile.
Long Live Desmond.......2006-05-30
Desmond brought Jamaican Music to the world well ahead of Bob Marley (Isrealites), and is a must for any collector. His early music is an outstanding example of the music that would eventually become Reggae (Ska and Rocksteady).
Anyway, Desmond just passed this week after 40 years of bringing music to the people- he will be missed...do yourself a favor and aquaint yourself with him quickly
charming & sweet .......2005-09-30
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The Best of the Early Years
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ASIN: B00005OW5U Release Date: 2001-10-09 |
Tracks:
- SOUL SHAKEDOWN PARTY
- SUN IS SHINING
- DUPPY CONQUERER
- SMALL AXE
- AFRICAN HERBSMAN
- TRENCHTOWN ROCK
- LIVELY UP YOURSELF
- TRY ME
- SOUL REBEL
- MR BROWN
- DON'T ROCK THE BOAT
- DREAMLAND
- KAYA
- KEEP ON MOVING
- CONCRETE JUNGLE
- KEEP ON SKANKING
- NATURAL MYSTIC
- I KNOW A PLACE
Customer Reviews:
This one will make you feel like you're in Jamaica.......2003-05-12
Essential material, but not in an essential context.......2002-03-11
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Wonderman Years
Lee Perry Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| International
| Styles
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General
| Reggae
| International
| Styles
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ASIN: B000077SYE Release Date: 2002-11-19 |
Tracks:
- KEEP ON MOVING - Bob Marley & The Wailers
- MOOVING VERSION - Big Youth
- AFRICAN HERBSMAN - Bob Marley & The Wailers
- BEAT DOWN BABYLON - Junior Byles
- ITAL VERSION (AKA BABYLON CHAPTER 5) - The Upsetters
- INFORMER MEN - Junior Byles & Jah T
- ALPHA & OMEGA - Dennis Alcapone
- BABYLOSE BURNING (AKA BAYLON'S BURNING) - Maxie, Niney & Scratch
- GIVE ME POWER - The Stingers
- GIVE ME POWER NO. 2 - Ray Lee - King Iwah The 1st
- SUNSHINE SHOWDOWN - The Upsetters
- TIPPER SPECIAL - The Upsetters
- BRAND NEW SECOND HAND - Peter Tosh & The Wailers
- MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY - Lloyd Parks
- PROFESSOR IRONSIDE - Lloyd Parks
- IRON CURTAIN - The Upsetters
- PLACE CALLED AFRICA - Junior Byles
- AFRICA STAND (AKA PLACE CALLED AFRICA VERSE 5) - Dennis Alcapone
- CHAPTER 3 OF AFRICA (AKA PLACE CALLED AFRICA VERSE 3) - Winston Cool (aka Dr. Alimantoado)
- JAH RASTAFARI (AKA PLACE CALLED AFRICA VERSE 6) (AKA WONDER MAN) - Dennis Alcapone
- THIS WORLD - King Medious (aka Milton Henry)
- FEVER - Junior Byles
- HOT & COLD - Agustus Pablo
- LICK THE PIPE PETER PART 4 - Jah T
- PREACHER MAN - The Stingers
- PREACHER MAN VERSION - The Upsetters
Tracks:
- KING OF BABYLON - Junior Byles
- MASTER KEY - Dennis Alcapone
- KEY HOLE - The Upsetters
- ONE LOVE, ONE HEART - The Righteous Flames
- FRENCH CONNECTION - Lee Perry
- FRENCH CONNECTION CHAPTER 2 - The Upsetters
- BLACKMAN TIME - Lee Perry
- COOL IRON - The Willows
- DUB ORGANISER - The Upsetters
- WHIPLASH - Wesley Gems
- GOOD NIGHT MY LOVE - Chenley Duffus
- AT THE END (OF A RAINBOW) - The Upsetters
- BLACK IPA - The Upsetters
- IPA SKANK - The Upsetters
- JUNGLE LION - The Upsetters
- FREAK OUT SKANK - The Upsetters
- BATHROOM SKANK - The Upsetters
- START OVER - The Gatherers
- WORDS OF MY MOUTH - The Gatherers
- HOT TIP - Prince Django
- BUCKY SKANK - The Upsetters
- COW THIEF SKANK - Charlie Ace & Lee Perry
- JUSTICE TO THE PEOPLE - The Upsetters
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Moon Hop: Best of the Early Years 1960-69
Derrick Morgan Manufacturer: Trojan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| Reggae
| International
| Styles
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Rocksteady
| Reggae
| International
| Styles
| Music
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ASIN: B00008GELE Release Date: 2003-05-20 |
Tracks:
- Fat Man [1960 Version]
- Feel So Fine - Derrick & Patsy, Derrick Morgan, Patsy Todd
- Teach Me Baby
- Hop
- See and Blind
- Forward March
- Housewives Choice - Derrick & Patsy, Derrick Morgan, Patsy Todd
- Be Still [1962 Version]
- Are You Going to Marry Me - Derrick & Patsy, Derrick Morgan, Patsy Todd
- Blazing Fire
- No Raise No Praise
- Look Before You Leap
- I Found a Queen
- Don't You Worry - Derrick & Patsy, Derrick Morgan, Patsy Todd
- Street Girl
- I Am a Blackhead Again
- Starvation
- Heart of Stone - Derrick & Naomi, Derrick Morgan, , Naomi, Naomi Phillips
- Around the Corner
- So Wonderful - Derrick & Naomi, Derrick Morgan, , Naomi, Naomi Phillips
- Don't Call Me Daddy
- My Lover Has Left Me - Derrick & Naomi, Derrick Morgan
- It's Alright
- I Want to Go Home
- Tougher Than Tough (Rudie in Court)
- Greedy Gal
- Kill Me Dead
Tracks:
- No Dice
- I Mean It
- Do the Beng Beng
- (What A) Revenge - Desmond Dekker, Derrick Morgan
- You Never Miss Your Water - Derrick Morgan, Pauline Morgan
- Got You on My Mind
- Real Ring Ding
- Horse Dead, Cow Fat
- Someone - Derrick Morgan, Pauline Morgan
- Do You Love Me - Derrick Morgan, Pauline Morgan
- I Am the Ruler
- Conquering Ruler
- Gimme Back
- Woman a Grumble
- Want More
- King for Tonight - Derrick Morgan, Pauline Morgan
- Don't Say - Derrick Morgan, Pauline Morgan
- Me Naw Give Up - George Agard, Derrick Morgan
- Ben Johnson Day - George Agard, Derrick Morgan
- Copy Cat - George Agard, Derrick Morgan
- What's Your Grouse
- Johnny Pram Pram - Desmond Dekker, Derrick Morgan
- Be Still [1968 Version]
- Fat Man [1968 Version]
- Hold Your Jack
- Seven Letters
- Moon Hop
Album Description
Full Title - Moon Hop Best Of The Early Years 1960-'69. Focusing on the most successful period in Derrick's recording career, 'Moon Hop' brings together his most popular Ska, Rocksteady & early Reggae recordings from the sixties. Compiled chronologically, the selection illustrates the ease with which he was able to remain at the forefront of the industry, despite various changes in style that occurred over the most significant decade in Jamaican music history. Many of these sides have remained unavailable to the general public for well over forty years & fetch vast sums on the collector's market - now you can enjoy over 50 of them for less than the price of just one original 7 inch single! 54 tracks in a slipcase. Trojan. 2003.
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I Am the Upsetter: The Story of Lee "Scratch" Perry: Golden Years
Lee "Scratch" Perry Manufacturer: Trojan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jamaica
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| International
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Dub
| Reggae
| International
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ASIN: B00077374C Release Date: 2005-02-28 |
Tracks:
- I Am the Upsetter - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Set Them Free - Defenders of the Ghetto, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- People Funny Boy - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Django Shoots First - Sir Lord Comic, , The Upsetters
- What a Botheration - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- You Crummy - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Return of Django - The Upsetters
- Check Him Out - The Bleechers
- Prisoner of Love - David Barker
- Return of the Ugly - The Upsetters
- Rightful Ruler - U-Roy
- Clint Eastwood - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Medical Operation - The Upsetters
- Kill Them All - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Shocks of the Mighty - David Barker
- Sipreano - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Duppy Conqueror - Bob Marley, , The Wailers
- Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying - David Barker, , The Wailers
- Son of Thunder - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Place Called Africa - Junior Byles
- Give Me Power - King Iwah, Roy Lee
- Small Axe - Bob Marley, , The Wailers
- Beat Down Babylon - Junior Byles
- All Over - Clancy Eccles, Neville Hinds,
- Small Axe Version 2 (aka Shocks '71) [Version] - David Barker
Tracks:
- Public Enemy Number One - Max Romeo
- Professor Ironside - Lloyd Parks,
- Hot & Cold - Augustus Pablo
- Back Biter - Dennis Alcapone, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Preacher Man - The Stingers
- Blackman Time - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Babylose Burning - Maxie, , Niney the Observer, Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Justice to the People - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Cow Thief Shank - Charlie Ace, , The Upsetters
- Black I.P.A. - The Upsetters
- Jungle Lion - The Upsetters
- Bathroom Skank - The Upsetters
- Words - The Gatherers
- Dub Organiser - Dillinger
- Better Days - The Carltons
- Station Underground News - King Koba
- Rebels Train - The Upsetters
- To Be a Lover - George Earl
- Herb Vendor - Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace
- Hurts So Good - Susan Cadogan, The Mighty Diamonds
- Curley Lock - Junior Byles
- Golden Locks - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Woman & Money - Denzil Dennis
Tracks:
- Bury the Razor - The Upsetters
- Woman Gotta Have Love - Jimmy Riley
- Stay Dread - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Fire fe the Vatican - Max Romeo
- Roots Train Number One - Junior Murvin
- Ital Corner - Prince Jazzbo
- Thanks & Praise - Junior Ainsworth
- Forward With the Orthodox - Mistic I
- I Was Appointed [Alternate Cut][Alternate Take] - Junior Murvin
- Groovy Situation [Dub Plate Mix][Dub] - Keith Rowe
- Words [12" Disco Word][Version] - Anthony "Sangie" Davis, Sangie Davis, , Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Know Love [12" Disco Love][Version] - Twin Roots
- Sons of Slaves [12" Disco Cork][Version] - Junior Delgado
- Bad Weed [12"] - Junior Murvin
- City Too Hot [12"] - Lee "Scratch" Perry
Tracks:
- Cloak & Dagger - Tommy McCook, , The Upsetters
- Rude Walking - Tommy McCook, , The Upsetters
- Caveman Skank - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Black Panta - The Upsetters
- Flashing Echo - The Upsetters,
- Kojak - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Bush Weed - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Enter the Dragon - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Fungea - Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Judgement Day - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
- Voodoo Man - Vin Gordon, , The Upsetters
- Kingdom of Dub [Dub] - The Upsetters
- Dubism - The Upsetters
- Lizard Stick - The Upsetters
- Dub fu Ye Rights - The Upsetters
- Foundation Solid [Alternate Mix] - The Upsetters
- Babylon Thief Dub [Dub] - Augustus Pablo
- Vampire [Horns][Version] - The Upsetters
- Lover Dub [Dub] - Augustus Pablo, , The Upsetters
- Huzza Hana - Lee "Scratch" Perry, , The Upsetters
Album Description
For the first time ever Lee Perry's golden years - from his groundbreaking 1968 single "I Am The Upsetter" to the final tracks that emerged from his fabled Black Ark studio - are documented, in this lavishly illustrated four disc set. Three of the discs focus on productions from 1968 to 1971, from 1972 to 1974, and 1975 to 1978 with the fourth disc focusing on dub and instrumental recordings from 1974 to 1978. Each disc features the top tunes from that period and include little known gems that have previously been the preserve of the serious collector. 88 tracks in all from such artists as U Roy, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Max Romero, Augustus Pablo, Dillinger, The Mighty Diamonds, and many more. Trojan. 2005.Album Details
For the First Time Ever Lee Perry's Golden Years from his Groundbreaking 1968 Single 'i Am the Upsetter' to the Final Tracks that Emerged from his Fabled Black Ark Studio - Are Documented, in this Lavishly Illustrated Four Disc Set. Three of the Discs Focus on Productions from 1968 to 1971, from 1972 to 1974, Abd 1975 to 1978, with the Fourth Disc Focusing on Dub and Instrumental Recordings from 1974 to 1978. Each Disc features the Top Tunes from that Period and Include Little Known Gems that have Previously Been the Preserve of the Serious Collector.the Booklet Includes Essays by Long Time Lee Perry Watchers Chris Lane and Lol Bell-brown, as Well as Tracks by Track Commentary. Background Pieces on the Reggae Business and Dub Plates Give the Non-aficionado a Deeper Understanding of Reggae Music. This Set Shows Just Why So Many Regard Lee Scratch Perry as a Seminal Fugure in Music's Hall of Fame- Not Just Reggaes.Customer Reviews:
expensive but worth it.......2006-02-03
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Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years
Junior Byles Manufacturer: Trojan Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dub
| Reggae
| International
| Styles
| Music
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| Reggae
| International
| Styles
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ASIN: B0000011F5 Release Date: 1998-01-21 |
Tracks:
- (Festival) Da Da
- I've Got a Feeling
- Don't Know Why
- Demonstration
- Coming Home
- Beat Down Babylon
- Place Called Africa 3
- Joshua's Desire
- Matter of Time
- Poor Chubby
- Fun and Games/Motion Dub
- Pretty Fe True/Pretty Dumb
- King of Babylon
- Pharaoh Hiding
- Hail to Power
- Fever
- Auntie Lulu
- When Will Better Come
- Thanks We Get
- Mumbling and Grumbling
- Curley Locks
- Dreader Locks
- Long Way
Customer Reviews:
great look at Perry Protege.......2000-09-19
Byles is to this day sadly unknown, but hopefully this collection will begin to offer him the repsect he deserves. It should.
Rocking wit green riddim.......1999-09-16
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The Early Years
Madonna , and Otto Van Wernherr Manufacturer: Sanctuary / Trojan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Dance Pop
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Adult Contemporary
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Dance & DJ
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
Rock
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ASIN: B0000071S7 Release Date: 1999-12-25 |
Tracks:
- Wild Dancing [Extended Dance Mix]
- Time to Dance [Extended Dance Mix]
- On the Street
- We Are the Gods
- Cosmic Climb
- Time to Dance
- Cosmic Climb [Extended Dance Mix]
- In the Street [Extended Dance Mix]
- Wild Dancing
- Time to Dance [Instrumental]
Customer Reviews:
...only for electronica/industrial fans..........2004-02-02
Worst CD ever!.......2001-12-11
The Early Years-Madonna is false advertising!.......1999-06-10
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