Post by Bazza on Jan 22, 2014 10:31:54 GMT
Following on from 'Studio One Ska Fever!' comes the latest release from Soul Jazz Records - 'Studio One Rocksteady'. Rocksteady replaced ska in Jamaica from 1966 but was only around for 2 years before itself giving way to reggae. Featuring an all-star selection of artists: Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, John Holt, Alton Ellis, Dennis Brown, etc this is one release not to be missed! As with all Soul Jazz Records the sound quality on this comp is second to none.
Soul Jazz Records 'Studio One Rocksteady' is released on 3rd February 2014 on CD and comes with a 16-page booklet with excellent sleeve notes by Lloyd Bradley author of the classic book 'Bass Culture - When Reggae Was King' .The compilation is also coming out on a heavyweight double-vinyl edition in a gatefold sleeve.
Track Listing:
1. Stars - The Eternals
2. Fancy Make Up - John Holt
3. Whisper to Me - Cecile Campbell
4. Party Time - The Heptones
5. Joy in the Morning - Gaylands
6. My Ambition - Marcia Griffiths
7. Love Won't Come Easy - The Heptones
8. Hurting Me - Alton Ellis
9. Row Fisherman Row - Wailing Souls
10. Home Home Home - Ken Boothe
11. Our Thing - Jackie Mittoo
12. Throw Mi Corn - Larry Marshall
13. Lick It Back - Duke Morgan
14. Me and You - Carlton And The Shoes
15. Easy, Take It Easy - Dennis Brown
16. Pack Up - Wailing Souls
17. Moving Away - Ken Boothe