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News Carrier
Cat: TM 701. Rel: 23 Sep 24
News Carrier (3:42)
News Carrier (dub) (3:44)
 in stock $15.04
Ska Fever Vol 2
Cat: OGR 880. Rel: 24 Sep 24
Junior Dell & The D Lites - "Rude Girl" (2:47)
Prince Alphonso & The Fever - "Malostran-Ska" (2:42)
Junior Dell & The D Lites - "Remember To Forget" (2:51)
Woodfield Rd Allstars - "Beseda Blues" (2:43)
Review: The superb Original Gravity label is back with more OG reggae brilliance and ska classics. This second volume of Ska Fever kicks off with a big stepper from Junior Dell & The D Lites in the form of 'Rude Girl' while Prince Alphonso & The Fever bring big playful brass to 'Malostran-Ska' and Junior Dell & The D Lites then return on the flipside of this 7" with 'Remember To Forget' which picks up the pace and is built on a hardcore rhythm. The legendary Woodfield Rd Allstars shut things down with a more melancholic vibe on 'Beseda Blues.'
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 in stock $16.68
My Baby Of Magic
Cat: CHAD 20. Rel: 23 Sep 24
Sonia Ferguson - "My Baby Of Magic" (7:41)
Overnight Players - "Nigril Swamp Rock" (4:32)
Review: This always standout lovers' rock and disco track by Sonia was originally released in 1980 on North London's Cha Cha label. The immediately much-loved tune became a firm favourite in clubs and on big sound systems and features a smooth, soulful vibe that's perfect for fans old and new of lovers' rock. On the B-side is 'Nigril Swamp Rock,' a harmonica-led instrumental by The Overnight Players that adds a unique touch to the release. The pressing is crisp and clean, so it is a real gem that is well worth copping on a tidy 7".
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 in stock $20.24
Come Down
Cat: JL 014. Rel: 23 Sep 24
Come Down (3:34)
Come Down (dub) (3:29)
 in stock $12.57
Voice Of The Poor
Cat: TM 702. Rel: 23 Sep 24
Voice Of The Poor (4:41)
Voice Of The Poor (dub) (4:25)
Review: Lloyd Coxsone's Tribes Man label is having some of its key moments reissued and there is no argument about this one featuring Fred Locks. It is sheer quality roots and vocal lovers rock from the seventies that has stood the test of time but still bears all the hallmarks of that golden era. 'Voice Of The Poor' is a heavy, swaggering rhythm with dumpy kicks drums and subtle harmonica worked into the guitar riffs. The butter vocal up top is filled with passion and pain and, as usual, if you flip this over you get a dub that has a little more musical playfulness in the keys.
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 in stock $15.04
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Midnight Rocker
Midnight Rocker (limited green vinyl LP)
Cat: ONULP 152T. Rel: 26 Sep 24
This Must Be Hell (3:35)
Easy Money (3:55)
Safe From Harm (4:55)
Watch Over Them (3:34)
Materialist (3:52)
Today Is Right Here (4:00)
Try Love (4:13)
Rock To Sleep (3:05)
Careful (2:59)
Mr Bassie (4:03)
Review: Horace Andy's Midnight Rocker, produced by Adrian Sherwood and released on On-U Sound, is a stunning late-career triumph that reimagines classic tracks and introduces fresh material. Known for his iconic vibrato-heavy falsetto, Andy has long been a defining voice in dub, having first gained fame in the 1970s through collaborations with Bunny Lee. Over the years, his voice has deepened and grown richer, adding layers of vulnerability and maturity that are beautifully showcased in this album. Sherwood's production enhances Andy's vocals by stripping down the original arrangements and introducing live instrumentation, which brings a modern clarity to the classic dub sound. Tracks like the reworked 'This Must Be Hell' lose their jazz piano but gain a driving bassline, making the song more dancefloor-ready. Similarly, the updated version of 'Materialis' uses a synth bass to amplify the emotional urgency in Andy's vocals, while Mr Bassie transforms from a plea into a powerful declaration. New songs like 'Watch Over Them' and 'Try Love' take Andy into the realm of lover's rock, with his voice perfectly complementing the syncopated rhythms. Throughout Midnight Rocker, Sherwood draws out some of Andy's most compelling performances, particularly on the intense 'Safe from Harm'. This album is a testament to Andy's enduring talent and leaves listeners eager for what's next from the 71-year-old legend.
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 in stock $28.72
Timeless Roots
Cat: CLOCD 6040. Rel: 26 Sep 24
Natty Dread A Weh She Want
Skylarking
Superstition
Spying Glass
Money Money
Ain't No Sunshine
One Love
Come Together
Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Three Little Birds
Ooh Child
Horse With No Name
Rain
The Truth
Review: Timeless Roots is a brilliant collaboration between reggae legend Horace Andy and renowned bassist Jah Wobble. Known for his ethereal vocals, Andy breathes new life into classics like Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' and The Beatles' 'Come Together', while also revisiting his own iconic tracks like 'Skylarking' and 'Natty Dread A Weh She Want.' Wobble, former PiL bassist, Orb collaborator as well as a solo artist of some renown, blends reggae, modern dub and world music to create a rich sonic landscape that perfectly complements Andy's distinctive voice. The album stands out not only for its reinterpretation of well-known songs but also for its innovative production, which maintains the essence of roots reggae while introducing contemporary elements.
Wobble's deep bass grooves provide a solid foundation, allowing Andy's vocals to soar, particularly on new takes of his classics. This collaboration is a seamless fusion of two musical worlds, making Timeless Roots one of the standout reggae albums of the yearia true match made in musical heaven.
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 in stock $18.32
Good Things (reissue)
Cat: DIGLP 014. Rel: 26 Sep 24
Hand 'A' Bowl (3:37)
Good Things (4:05)
Love Music (extended) (5:30)
Psalm Of Bob Marley (3:55)
Cousin Rude Boy (3:49)
Youthman Rude (extended) (5:16)
Righteous Loving (3:55)
Chanting On (4:39)
 in stock $22.95
Dub Rock
Cat: 376024 8837543. Rel: 26 Sep 24
Ancient Form (5:16)
Astray (4:22)
World Of Love (5:47)
So Soon (4:48)
The Human Soul (4:30)
Gold Dub (4:35)
Vision For The Future (3:39)
Demons & Pagans (5:53)
100 Degrees (4:14)
 in stock $29.25
Blazing Horns (reissue)
Cat: SOR 001. Rel: 25 Sep 24
Blazing Horns (Parts 1 & 2) (5:21)
Tears Of Love (2:53)
Glorious Lion (3:16)
Mine Eyes (3:00)
Jamaican Place (3:44)
Yellow Bird (4:23)
Tommy's Mood (4:22)
Ites Of Zion (3:33)
Jah (2:29)
Review: This essential reissue presents a rare collection of dub instrumental reggae tracks recorded by Tommy McCook (who you may know as the sax man from super ska outfit The Skatalites) and Bobby Ellis (who played the trumpet for dub legends The Upsetters) in 1977. Originally licensed to Grove Music, this still remarkable album features renowned musicians such as Sly and Robbie, Ansel Collins on organ, Clinton Fearon from The Gladiators on lead guitar, and Bernard Harvey of The Wailers on piano. The recordings took place at Channel One and were mixed at King Tubby Studio and every single tune cuts deep and with great authenticity.
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 in stock $18.05
Celebrating Jamaica 62
VARIOUS
Cat: TRCD 1537. Rel: 23 Sep 24
Duane Stephenson - "Sweet Sensation"
Richie Spice - "Sweet & Dandy"
Nikki Bolt & Dean Fraser - "Rocking Miss Lou"
Josey Wales - "Too Much Gun"
Ginjah - "Turn Up"
Tanya Stephens - "Penny For Your Song"
Etana - "Don't Let Me Go"
Sandez - "Original Song"
Stevie Face - "Promise"
Hezron & Beenie Man - "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
JC Lodge - "Private Party"
Screwdriver - "Rocking & Grooving"
Kelly Shane - "Ain't That Loving You"
Busy Signal - "Daddy U"
Dean Fraser - "Gully Bank"
Brigadier Jerry & Anthony Cruz - "I See Jah Light Shining"
John Holt & Bounty Killer - "My Best Girl"
Gregory Isaacs - "Lonely Soldiers"
Franklyn Bubbla Waul - "Waer You To The Bell" (instrumental)
 in stock $24.61
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Deputy Dawg
Cat: JAH 01. Rel: 11 Oct 24
Deputy Dawg
Deputy Dawg (dub)
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Ina Jah Children
Cat: JGM 7019. Rel: 11 Oct 24
Ina Jah Children
Save The Children
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Row Fisherman Row
Cat: JAMWAXMAXI 26.
Row Fisherman Row
Blackheart Man
Long Long Time
Review: R Zee Jackson’s 'Row Fisherman Row EP', released on Jamwax, is a smooth fusion of roots and lovers rock. Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, Jackson (also known as Esso Jaxxon or Castro Pink) eventually moved to the United States in 1973 and later settled in Canada. There, he connected with key figures in the reggae scene, including Oswald Creary of Half Moon Studio, Doug of Comfort Sounds, and the legendary Jackie Mittoo. The EP kicks off with the title track, 'Row Fisherman Row', a melodic roots rock jam enriched with smooth dub elements. The warm, laid-back groove sets the tone, followed by 'Blackheart Man', where a deep, wobbling bass carries a more traditional reggae sound. On Side-2, 'Long Long Time' is a spiritual, echo-heavy vibe that exudes class and depth. Jackson continues to contribute to the reggae community as both a performer and producer, keeping the spirit of roots music alive.
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coming soon $22.95
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Dreadlock Time
Cat: JGM 7018. Rel: 11 Oct 24
Dreadlocks Time
Peel Head
Review: The sound of dreadlocks, should there ever be such a thing in the abstract, is best put forward by Junior Byles, the Versatiles’ lead member, backed up by a shuffling riddim produced by Errol Thompson and Joe Gibbs. ‘Dreadlocks Time’ hears a relick of their ‘Ba Ba Boom’ beat, and is a heartwarming song about self-care and respect for one’s own hair, with lyrics: “don’t try to stop dreading / natty dread time is a-here / don’t lose your cool / respect the rules…” The music is just as measured in feel, and the version is just as “natty”, so to speak; there’s a very well-timed acapella moment thrown in with the version mix.
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No Competition (reissue)
Cat: JGM 7020. Rel: 11 Oct 24
No Competition
Don't Try I
Review: Freddie McGregor’s 'No Competition', originally released in 1981, is a rare gem from the roots and lovers rock scene that has been gaining renewed attention in the underground. Now here reissued, this track showcases McGregor’s smooth and timeless reggae style, reminiscent of Bob Marley’s classic sound. Backed by the One Vibe Band, McGregor delivers a classy, uplifting reggae tune that radiates warmth and authenticity, marking it as a standout in his extensive catalog. On the flip side, Joe Gibbs & The Professionals provide 'Don't Try It', an instrumental counterpart that offers a stripped-down version of the original. Their rendition is a deep, mostly instrumental dub version that emphasises rhythm and bass, allowing the groove to take center stage.
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