VA - Darker Than Blue, Soul From Jamdown 1973-1977 [2001]

SOUL FROM JAMDOWN

VA - Darker Than Blue, Soul From Jamdown 1973-1977 [2001]

Darker Than Blue, Soul From Jamdown 1973–1980 is a compilation album consists of soul and R&B-styled songs recorded by Jamaican reggae artists, including a number of covers of contemporary American singles.

With so many hip-hop headz and funk nostalgists digging deeper into the record crates for the real thing, labels such as the U.K.'s Soul Jazz have begun packaging dancehall for the new generation. On the other hand, premier reggae historian Steve Barrow--whose career of repackaging reggae for American and British audiences includes the landmark four-CD Tougher Than Tough box set uses Darker Than Blue, Soul from Jamdown to turn the mirror around, examining Jamaican bands covering American funk. The fine selection includes covers of songs written by Americans already indelibly influenced by reggae, including Carl Bradney's cover of War's "Slipping into Darkness" and Tinga Stewart's cover of Timmy Thomas's "Why Can't We Live Together?" Others are completely Jamaicanized versions of the originals, as in the Tamlins' cover of Randy Newman's "Baltimore" and the unforgettable title track, Lloyd Charmers's dubwise rendering of Curtis Mayfield's classic. Welton Irie's "Hotter Reggae Music" borrows generous helpings of "Rapper's Delight," a case of history coming full circle. Highly recommended.

Manchester's Blood & Fire crew has been responsible for digging up and dusting off some of the most scorching reggae ever recorded, and Soul From Jamdown 1973–1980 seems to be the very pinnacle of their considerable achievements so far.  It is impeccable! from older reggae artists found covering classic soulful american jams, Each of these classic tracks consistently smokes! ...from lighter, more melodic songs to bass-heavy, rock-steady tunes like, this album is phenominal for any occasion. Vocal arrangements influenced by 'Motown's' best talents. sweet, easy bass and drum grooves with popular music. very difficult to find this many classics on one record! (perhaps try the old Trojan records comps.) but be certain not to pass this one up! Few other albums will have you grooving all the way through.  (Amazon)

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VA - Darker Than Blue, Soul From Jamdown 1973-1977 [2001]
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Track lists

01    Boris Gardiner, Leslie Butler    Ghetto Funk    3:09
02    Chosen Few        Collie Stuff    2:52
03    Carl Bradney        Slipping Into Darkness    3:05
04    Ken Boothe        It It Because I'm Black?    3:27
05    Freddie McGregor        Get Involved    3:34
06    Al Brown            Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City    3:26
07    In-Crowd            Mango Walk    3:22
08    Ken Boothe        Ain't No Sunshine    2:14
09    Milton Henry        Gypsy Woman    3:01
10    Junior Murvin        Give Me Your Love (Aka Super Soul)    2:07
11    John Holt            For The Love of You    3:39
12    Alton Ellis        It's A Shame    2:48
13    Jimmy London        I'm Your Puppet    3:37
14    Delroy Wilson        Get Ready (12" Mix)    5:40
15    Lloyd Charmers        Darker Than Blue    2:58
16    Tinga Stewart        Why Can't We Live Together?    6:59
17    The Tamlins        Baltimore    4:00
18    Welton Irie        Hotter Reggae Music    3:51

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