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Various Artists / Respect to Studio One
MUSTHEAR REVIEW: A musical mish mash of 33 rocksteady, ska, and dancehall tracks of the highest order, all recorded at Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's legendary Studio One. Dodd was the Berry Gordy of Jamaica, and like Motown, his label consistently cranked out hits which combined strong song-writing with catchy melodies and heavy rhythms to get you moving. For awhile there in the 60s and 70s, this Jamaican studio was hard to beat; this two-disc compilation reveals why. Featuring the absolute best from the Studio One vaults, it delivers a perfectly flowing mix capable of converting the most reggae-hating elements of Babylon to the Red, Gold, Black, and Green. Vintage sounds created by such major players as Bob Marley & the Wailers, Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Skatalites, Burning Spear, Sugar Minott, The Heptones, and Marcia Griffiths, along with a host of lesser known but no less great artists of obscurity. This album enlightens as it seeps in, reminding us that we've got to "Simmer Down," lay back, and enjoy. A brilliant first step for those wanting to move beyond Bob Marley's "Legend," and into the relatively unknown realm of vintage Jamaican music. Maximum respect required. ---John Ballon (email) |
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