VA - Treasure Isle Ska Rarities [2019] (3 x CDs)

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VA - Treasure Isle Ska Rarities [2019] (3 x CDs)

Ska, with its unique off-beat rhythm, was born in Jamaica in the late 1950s. It paved the way for reggae and rocksteady, forming the bedrock of much of the music that Jamaica is known for today. This genre is a blend of American jazz and R&B with traditional Caribbean melodies, mirroring the diverse cultural influences present in Jamaica during that period.

“VA - Treasure Isle Ska Rarities” is an extraordinary collection that embodies the lively essence of Ska music. Unveiled in 2019 by Trojan Records, a UK-based record label celebrated for its commitment to reggae music, this anthology acts as a time machine, guiding listeners back to the golden age of Ska. Based on the acclaimed 2017 7" singles box set of the same name, this hugely generous 3CD set comprises the original 10 tracks from that collection bolstered by 74 impossibly rare and unreleased bonus tracks, all recorded for Duke Reid's legendary Treasure Isle catalogue between 1964 and 1966. Of the 84 romping ska tracks, 15 are previously unreleased, 54 make their CD debut and over 10 have been officially unavailable for over a decade, showcasing the timeless appeal and influence of Ska music.

The “Treasure Isle Ska Rarities” anthology is a tribute to this rich musical legacy that narrates a tale of an era and a location, of a community and its culture. The music is full of energy and positivity, reflecting the spirit of resilience and happiness that defined Jamaica in challenging times.

Trojan Records, the curator of this compilation, has a well-established reputation for preserving and promoting reggae music and its derivatives. With the launch of “VA - Treasure Isle Ska Rarities”, they have reaffirmed their dedication to honoring and propagating Jamaica’s rich musical tradition.

This is a musical expedition that transports listeners to the origins of Ska, providing a peek into the dynamic culture and history that spawned this genre. It is an essential acquisition for any Ska aficionado, serving as both a nostalgic journey and a portal for new listeners to explore and enjoy the genre. (B)

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Track list

CD01

01 Owen Silvera - Practice What You Preach 3:04

02 Frank Cosmo - I'm All Alone (No Family)  (Take 1) 2:44

03 Owen Silvera - Love Me Or Leave Me  (Take 1) 3:12

04 Duke Reid Group - Sing Ting Bury Yuh (Burial)  (Alternate Take) 2:15

05 Stranger Cole - Thinking Of The Future 2:26

06 Duke Reid Group - Use Your Head  (Take 2) 2:37

07 Duke Reid Group - What A Bailing (Ninety One)  (Take 1) 2:41

08 Spanishtonians - You Wish Me Bad (Take 6) 2:45

09 Stranger Cole - Always Remember Me  (Take 2) 2:36

10 Owen Silvera - Want Me Cock  (Take 1) 2:27

11 Duke Reid Group - Oh Misery  (Take 2) 2:55

12 Rio Grandes - Fooling Around 2:29

13 Zodiacs - Renegade  (Take 1) 2:40

14 Baba Brooks Band - Smokey Ska  (Take 1) 2:58

15 Winston & Slim - 'til My Dying Day 2:40

16 Lyn Taitt - Road To Nowhere (Western Flyer) 3:07

17 Silvertones - My True Confession  (Take 1) 2:43

18 Derrick Morgan - (How) Know Your Friend  (Take 1) 2:55

19 Basil Caral & Group - The Army Is Searching  (Take 2) 2:18

20 Lyn Taitt & The Boys - Storm Warning  (Take 1) 2:36

21 Lloyd Robinson - Oh Little Girl (With Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics) 2:40

22 Baba Brooks & His Band - The Clock  (Take 1) 3:06

23 Owen Silvera - How Would You Feel (With Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics) 2:11

24 Tommy Mccook - Bond Street Special 3:21

25 Eric "Monty" Morris - Temptation (With Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics) 2:44

26 Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics - More Love (More And More Amour) 2:45

27 Sensations - I Found My Love (With Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics) 2:56

28 Baba Brooks & His Band - Nightfall 2:37

CD02

01 Baba Brooks & His Band - Alcatraz  (Take 2) 2:52

02 Rio Grandes - Samphey Man (With Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics) 2:53

03 Lyn Taitt - Forty Miles Of Bad Road  (Take 1) 2:48

04 Sensations - Last Time (With Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics) 3:02

05 Derrick Morgan - So Wonderful 2:45

06 Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics - Portrait To Don 2:59

07 Melodies - My Girl 2:49

08 Baba Brooks Band - Flames In The Street 3:14

09 Froggy & The Flames - Teardrops (Don't Matter At All) [With Baba Brooks & His Band] 2:39

10 Baba Brooks Band - Froggy 2:53

11 Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Look Into That (Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:36

12 Tommy Mccook & His Orchestra - Goldfinger 2:57

13 Trojan Records - Teardrops (You Are Not To Blame) [With Baba Brooks & His Band] 2:43

14 Baba Brooks Band - Joe Snow Kone  (Take 1) 3:02

15 Eric Morris - Senorita Senora (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:43

16 Derrick Morgan - Pain In My Heart (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:44

17 Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Turn Them Back 2:35

18 Stranger Cole - Love Your Neighbour (Next Door Neighbour) 2:50

19 Clarendonians - Muy Bien (My Friend) [With Baba Brooks & His Band] 2:33

20 Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Verona (With Baba Brooks & His Band)  (Take 1) 2:43

21 Baba Brooks Band - Greenfield Ska 2:30

22 Derrick Morgan - Time Marches On (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:34

23 Eric Morris - Children Of Today (Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:41

24 Skatalites - Mesopotamia  (Take 2) 3:05

25 Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Peace And Love (Peace, Perfect Peace)  (Take 1) 2:36

26 Miracles - I'm Gonna Move On (Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:50

27 John & Poupa - Jing Bang (Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:40

28 Trojan Records - No One Should Envy Me (With Baba Brooks & His Band)  (Take 1) 2:32

CD03

01 Miracles - Let Me Be Me (Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:51

02 John & Poupa - Two A Them A Come Yard (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:11

03 Zodiacs - Wake Me, Shake Me (With Baba Brooks & His Band)  (Alternate Take 1) 2:51

04 Trojan Records - The Conqueror (With Baba Brooks & His Band)  (Take 2) 2:28

05 Zodiacs - I Can't Do The Ska (With Baba Brooks & His Band)  (Take 1) 2:33

06 Stranger Cole - You Should Never Have To Come (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:32

07 Derrick Morgan - I Want A Lover (With Baba Brooks & His Band)  (Take 1) 2:47

08 Baba Brooks Band - Twilight Zone  (Instrumental) 2:52

09 Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - The Ark (Is Coming Down) [With Baba Brooks & His Band] 2:29

10 Dynamites - Walk Out On Me (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:49

11 Derrick Morgan - Let Me Go (Home) [Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band] 2:09

12 Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Come Bail Me 2:27

13 Movers - Jo-An (I Need You) [With Baba Brooks & His Band]  (Take 1) 2:08

14 Derrick Morgan - Heart Of Stone (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:32

15 Stranger Cole - Sail On (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:33

16 Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Holy Dove (One Early Morning) [Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band] 2:26

17 Owen Silvera - Words (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:23

18 Derrick Morgan - Sweeter Than Honey (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:33

19 Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Satan (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:19

20 Owen Silvera - Skill And Craft (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:29

21 Joe White - Irene (Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:20

22 Derrick Morgan - You're A Pest (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:35

23 Stranger Cole - Time For Everything (Time For Love) [With Baba Brooks & His Band] 2:35

24 Skatalites - Take It Easy 3:17

25 Chuck Josephs - Low Minded People (Feat. Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:55

26 Frank Cosmo - Weep No More (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 2:38

27 Dorothy Reid - Love Is Great (With Baba Brooks & His Band) 1:41

28 Duke Reid Group - Hill And Gully Ride (Hill An' Gully Rider) [With Baba Brooks & His Band] 2:21

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