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There is not a single weak note in "Smoke". It is perhaps the best fusion of reggae and jazz of the more recent era. To be more precise, it is actually ska and "samba rock", a very jazzy form of Brazilian pop music from the 1960s. This dictates the structure: Ska-Offbeats lay the steady basis for jazz groves that float freely over it, for swearing-in wind melodies and funky organ playing. The contrast between the stiff beat on the one hand and the free play of the melody instruments on the other hand makes the incomparable appeal. Everything is of course crystal clear produced and virtuosically mixed. (Source: review dubblog.de).

An international sampler with current bands, but they play exclusively Jamaican dance music of the sixties and early seventies. Say: Ska, Rocksteady, Early Reggae.

Limited Edition of 750 Orange Copies

Showcasing the very best of Duke Reid's Treasure Isle late rock steady and early reggae productions, Moonlight Groover is today regarded as an essential requirement for all serious fans of late Sixties Jamaican sounds. A best seller for Trojan in 1970.

Compilation of Lee 'Scratch' Perry productions, all from original 7 "singles from 1973-79. All selections were recorded at The Black Ark Studio, Kingston Jamaica. Due to the destruction of the original tapes, all clips were removed Vinyl rips won and extensively restored by See Why Audio from London.

The Jackpot Of Hits compilation features the best of the mid-to-late Sixties reggae sounds. It kicks off with The Pioneers “Jackpot” and is followed up by three other tracks of this popular Jamaican vocal trio. Also included on the 12-track set are The Mellotones “Feel Good”, Lynn Taitt & The Jets “El Casino Royale”, Stranger Cole “What Momma No Want She Get”, Hugh Malcolm “Good Time Rock” and Cool Sticky “Train To Soulville” amongst others. Jackpot Of Hits is available as a limited edition on orange coloured vinyl.

Keeling Beckford is one of the unsung heroes of the Jamaican reggae music scene, his productions were often at the front of the queue for any serious selectah but as yet he just hasn't become a household name. This excellent series aims to set that straight - if only a little! Featuring some very well known names in the world of reggae and rock-steady; Gregory Isaacs, I-Roy, Delroy Wilson and others, get ready for a rock steady dance-party!

Grandiose album by the Ska/ Early Reggae Band from France

The Jamaican band Toots & the Maytals can be considered one of the most famous and important ska and rocksteady groups of all time. Reggae comes in many forms and the music of the Maytals is a seamless blend of reggae and soul. Their second international album "In The Dark" is a ska / reggae classic that captures the Maytals in their heyday. The classic status of "In the Dark" is confirmed by their signature song "54-46 Was My Number".

Funky Kingston by Toots & The Maytals is a brilliant reggae album and is suitable for both beginners and experienced listeners. The album was released twice and with so much success that it entered the US Billboard 200 and was finally included in the list of the 500 greatest albums of all time by the music magazine Rolling Stone. It's a great, groovy album with sparkling reggae, soulful moments and the unmistakable reggae rhythm & blues.

The Upsessions album for the 10th anniversary of the band And again the guys around Mastermind Boss" Van Trigt present a delicious potpourri of Boss Reggae, vintage Ska, Calypso and Rocksteady. I icing on the cake like the spaghetti-western instrumental "The last return of Rawhide" reminiscent of the Upsetters. It is precisely the many lovingly scattered details that make the whole thing so authentic, such as the understated melodic ame in "Samoan Revenge". And wonderful how the Dutch keep picking up on the old themes of the 60s and early 70s and continuing them, for example in "Ride on donkey", which is the continuation of Dobby Dobson's "Ride me donkey". And this applies to both the text and the sounds. Cool. (Source: Review Excerpt from moloko-plus.de)

5th album by Helsinki's best boss reggae band, whose songs are based on classic ska and early reggae in the 2 tone style, so that no one's dancing leg is still *Grover/Stupido

The Utopians, born out of the vibrant Belgian music scene, play a tight mix of groovy funk and early reggae. Added to this is the fantastic voice of singer Nicolas Nsakala. The debut album was produced by drummer and mastermind Nico Leonard (ex Moon Invaders / Caroloregians) at Badasonic Studios.

Re-release of Trojan Records, originally released in 1970. This is NOT the version released by Lee Perry in 1971 because he did not hold any shares in the Trojan release.

With the fourth album of the Dutch Early Reggae Sensation, the band is breaking new ground! In addition to the typical upsession reggae and ska sound, there are also some Calypso numbers to be heard here. And if that weren't enough they have invited the reggae and dub old master Lee Scratch Perry as support, who enriches the album with brisk sayings and toastings. Unlimited purchase recommendation for every reggae fan!

The Netherlands has long been a spearhead in Europe with bands such as Mr. Review and Rude Rich & The High Notes. Since 2005 you have to add to this list the upsessions around singer/guitarist Boss van Trigt, who now present their third album with "Below The Belt". They have learned their lesson between Toots and the Maytals and The Meters really thoroughly. After personnel changes at the beginning of 2009, it becomes clear already in the opener "Mocca Cowboy Rides Again" why the recorded sextet now acts far ahead: The melange of grooving rhythm section, rousing organ sound and rich voice works true miracles. The Upsessions, who dance live in tracksuits across the stage, have energy for 12 rounds!

The Dutch UPSESSIONS present on "Beat You Reggae", apart from small soul and rocksteady excursions, (almost) exclusively well-kept early (skinhead) reggae. Everything fits here! The 13 pieces all sound very authentic, and those who like to ride the 69 retro train will be well served here.

The second decoupling of Tennor's anthology. Boss Reggae at its best combined with the best on one album!

Skinhead Girl is a cover album by The Specials released in 2000. After a project ska legend Desmond Dekker backed on his 1993 album King of Kings, producer Roger Lomas brought the band back into the studio to record covers of popular Trojan Records songs. Band member Lynval Golding left the band two weeks before the sessions and was replaced by former Selecter guitarist Neol Davies on rhythm guitar.

Skinhead Reggae from California. Very convincing and authentically recorded album - Absolute purchase recommendation

Second studio album by the Münster band from 2006 - a high-quality mix of jazz, reggae, ska

Like its predecessors, "Elated" relies on the clear sound of four-stars of the Senior Allstars. Compositional and playful, »Elated" is also deeply rooted in the reggae of the 70s. The Senior Allstars can sound amazingly authentic. You can hear what they like and who inspires them. The band goes a step further in composition, interplay and sound and creates their personal continental-European dub reggae style. The basic mood of the songs does not serve the annoying Sunshine reggae cliché, but is also far from depressive world pain music. "Elated" is an album full of groove, atmosphere and joy of playing – enthusiastic and inspiring. (Source: jpc.de)

The Pioneers,became one of the first Jamaican acts to achieve international success with their UK hit, “Long Shot (Kick De Bucket)”. The success of the single was swiftly followed by what became one of Trojan's biggest selling long players of all time, the aptly titled Long Shot. Showcasing a dozen of the group's best-known works to date for one of reggae's earliest and most successful producers Leslie Kong, the LP features a number of Jamaican hits, including “Samfie Man” and “Black Bud”, as well as the best-selling title track.