Review: The magical 'All in My Life' is an unreleased and heartbroken lovers rock steady track sung by a humble figure over a smooth rhythm. While missing the glamour of a horn section, it's driven by a lilting organ reminiscent of Buster Allstars. The B-side, 'Dancing Floor,' is the only song Gregory Isaacs recorded under Buster's production and so it is a rather rare gem. It features a melancholic melody and Isaacs' signature sweet voice that very much come from the golden age of early reggae. Both tracks showcase a raw side of the genre and as they are lesser known, they are sure to make a big impact whenever played.
Review: If you like sensuous and slow motion grooves with hints of dub, reggae and disco all packaged up in super bawdy soul then look no further - this new 12" features a pair of singles that were first put out on 7" by Risco Connection's Otis Gayle. Up first is the glorious 'Sexy Eyes' which was a worldwide charting success and Dr Hook now brings new reggae vibes to his cover version, then on the flip is Domenic Troiano's 'We All Need Love', again with a mix of dubby disco and reggae stylings that have been draw out into extended format to make for a more lasting impact on the dancefloor.
Review: Nigerian disco-boogie act Galaxy's sole, self-titled album has become a holy grail for Afro-boogie collectors over the last few years, so it's no surprise to see Italian crate diggers Mondo Groove giving it the reissue treatment. It was produced by Jake Sollo - one of Nigeria's premier funk and soul musicians of the '70s and '80s - and recorded in the UK, though it was originally only ever released in his home country. Full of killer grooves (Randy Taylor's bass playing stands out), spacey synths and group vocals from the trio known as the 'Galaxy Girls', the set is packed with highlights. Our picks include a sublime, slow-motion reggae-boogie cover of the Police's 'The Bed's Too Big Without You', the intergalactic, club-ready brilliance of 'Galaxy' and the unbridled, life-affirming sweetness of 'Next To You'.
The Promise Of The World: The Merry-Go-Round Of Life (4:14)
Nausicaa Requiem (2:36)
Tokiniwa Mukashino Hanashi Wo (3:22)
Toki No Uta (4:50)
One Summer's Day (2:57)
Review: Version two in what has now become a series of LPs: 'GBL Sound System' is a full-on dub and reggae re-rendering of soundtrack themes from nearly every Studio Ghibli film - from 'My Neighbour Totoro', to 'Nausicaa', to 'Princess Mononoke' - courtesy of a mysterious troupe known only as GBL Sound System. Production comes courtesy of Dubforce's Ippei Tatsuyama and features vocals from artist Kyoko Abe, making for ear-piquing foray into Japanese dub reworks.
Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind (Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind) (4:22)
Sampo (My Neighbor Totoro) (2:41)
Yasashisa Ni Tsutsumareta Nara (Kiki's Delivery Service) (3:27)
The Girl Who Fell From The Sky (Castle In The Sky) (3:17)
The Princess Mononoke (The Princess Mononoke) (3:05)
Always With Me (Spirited Away) (3:52)
County Road (Whisper Of The Heart) (4:35)
Arrietty's Song (Arrietty) (3:16)
Therru's Song (Tales From Earthsea) (4:50)
Itsudemo Dareka Ga (Pom Poko) (4:14)
The Rose (Only Yesterday) (3:47)
Gake No Ue No Ponyo (Ponyo) (3:04)
Review: As the name suggests, this album is a full-on dub and reggae re-rendering of soundtrack themes from nearly every Studio Ghibli film - from 'My Neighbour Totoro', to 'Nausicaa', to 'Princess Mononoke' - courtesy of a mysterious troupe known only as GBL Sound System. Production comes courtesy of Dubforce's Ippei Tatsuyama and features vocals from artist Kyoko Abe, making for ear-piquing foray into Japanese dub reworks.
Review: Way back in 1976, arranger Troy Anthony and producer Andre Omar joined forces with vocalist/producer Tricia Ann to form The Gold Connection, an all-star studio band featuring some of Jamaica's finest musicians and vocalists (think Harold Butler and Marcia Griffiths, for starters). At the time, the collective recorded just one album, the self-titled Gold Connection, which has finally been given the reissue treatment. It's a brilliant set all told, with the crew delivering a couple of memorable original cuts alongside a swathe of superb, dub-wise reggae-soul covers of such disco standards as 'Love's Theme', 'Do It Anyway','Latin Hustle' and 'I Love Music'. A skanking disco delight!
Review: Long-serving LA pop-punkers Goldfinger never sounded stronger than on this 2008 album, which came 12 years after their debut. It came before an extended hiatus for the band, which finally came to a head with 2017's The Knife and 2020's Never Look Back. While it never got a vinyl release back in the day, now Hello Destiny gets the deluxe treatment, presented in a gatefold sleeve and pressed up on gold wax, sure to get all pop-punk lifers in a lather as they pogo around to the anthemic sound of songs like 'One More Time' and 'War'.
We've Got To Get Ourselves Together (with Bob Andy) (2:02)
Peaceful Woman (3:22)
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (4:10)
Steppin' Out Of Babylon (4:06)
I See You, My Love (3:17)
Sweet Brown Sugar (2:42)
Put A Little Love In Your Heart (2:37)
Survival (Is The Game) (3:22)
Pied Piper (with Bob Andy) (2:45)
Feel Like Jumping (4:03)
Play Me (3:06)
Tell Me Now (3:32)
Your Love (with Bob Andy) (2:40)
Dreamland Aka My Dream Island (3:17)
Sweet Bitter Love (3:05)
Melody Life (3:11)
I Don't Care (with Bob Andy) (2:24)
Mark My Word (2:56)
I Just Don't Want To Be Lonely (2:34)
Truly (2:37)
To Be Young Gifted & Black (with Bob Andy) (3:07)
Working To The Top (My Ambition) (part 1) (2:43)
But I Do (3:20)
Sugar Wooga Man (3:16)
There's No Me Without You (3:13)
Don't Ever Leave (3:26)
You Are Mine (with Bob Andy) (2:39)
Review: Widely lauded as the greatest female singer in the history of Jamaican music, Griffiths emerged onto the Jamaican music scene during the late 60s. She quickly made her mark with a series of popular singles during that period, building up to eventual international fame in the early 70s, side by side with her long-term friend and regular collaborator, Bob Andy. It was Andy and Griffith's uplifting reggae remake of Nina Simone's inspiring song, '(To Be) Young, Gifted & Black' (featured on the second LP) that really cemented Griffiths' position on the world stage. With a long list of successful hits following this initial emergence into international fame - the best of which can be found on this incredible new two-part LP - this collection is a beautiful homage to one of Jamaica's all time music legends.
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