VA - Feel Good All Over, The Sunshot Singles 1972-1973 [2025] (2 x CDs)

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VA - Feel Good All Over, The Sunshot Singles 1972-1973 [2025] (2 x CDs)

Feel Good All Over: The Sunshot Singles 1972-1973 is a vibrant two-CD compilation released in 2025 by Doctor Bird Records, spotlighting the golden era of Jamaican music through the lens of producer Phil Pratt. With 46 tracks, including 30 previously unreleased on CD, the set captures the energy and innovation of the pre-roots reggae period, when Pratt’s Sunshot, Sounds United, and Terminal labels were synonymous with quality and creativity.

The compilation features a stellar lineup of reggae pioneers, including Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Horace Andy, Delroy Wilson, Big Youth, Dillinger, and Al Campbell. Their performances range from soulful laments to militant chants, backed by the tight grooves of The Phil Pratt All Stars, Soul Syndicate, and other studio ensembles. Standouts include “Black Magic Woman,” “All I Have Is Love,” “Feel Good All Over,” and “Mr. Balla Fix Yu Collar,” each paired with its dub or instrumental version, showcasing the era’s love for rhythm and reinterpretation.

What makes this release especially compelling is its blend of hits and obscurities, offering a fresh look at Pratt’s production genius. The set is rich in deep cuts, like Norman Watson’s “Don’t Follow Propaganda” and Bobby Kalphat’s “South West of Rhodesia,” which reflect the political and cultural undercurrents of early ’70s Jamaica.

With remastered sound and detailed liner notes, Feel Good All Over is both a collector’s gem and a historical document. It captures a moment when reggae was expanding its voice — bold, soulful, and ready to take on the world. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the genre, this compilation delivers a powerful dose of vintage Jamaican fire. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Dennis Brown - Black Magic Woman 3:37

02 Big Youth & Dennis Brown - Tell it Black 2:59

03 Earl 'Chinna' Smith & The Soul Syndicate - Magic Version aka Black Magic Woman (Version) (Instrumental) 3:10

04 Delroy Wilson - Heart Made of Stone 2:52

05 Phil Pratt All Stars - Heart Made of Stone (Version) (Instrumental) 2:52

06 Dennis Brown - Let Love In 2:13

07 Dillinger - Big Score (Let Love In) 2:46

08 The Soul Syndicate - Let Love in (Version) (Instrumental) 2:25

09 The Tropic Shadows - Gee Baby 3:13

10 Horace Andy - I Feel Good All Over aka Feel Good All Over 2:46

11 Phil Pratt All Stars - I Feel Good All Over (Version) (Instrumental) 3:49

12 Big Youth - Phil Pratt Thing 3:06

13 Phil Pratt All Stars - Phil Pratt Thing (Version) 3:00

14 Horace Andy - Tag A Long 2:22

15 Gregory Isaacs - All I Have is Love 2:14

16 Phil Pratt All Stars - All I Have is Love (Version) (Instrumental) 2:31

17 Prince Jazzbo - Mr. Balla Fix Yu Collar 3:04

18 Phil Pratt All Stars - Mr. Balla (Version) (Instrumental) 2:56

19 Norman Watson - Peeping Tom aka Rasta Army 2:29

20 Phil Pratt All Stars - Peeping Tom (Version) (Instrumental) 2:27

21 Max Romeo - Murder in The Place 3:23

22 Phil Pratt All Stars - Murder in The Place (Version) (Instrumental) 3:12

CD2

01 Al Campbell - Saving My Love for You 2:57

02 Dillinger - Platt Skank (I'm Leaving) 2:29

03 Norman Watson - Don't Follow Propaganda 2:32

04 Phil Pratt All Stars - Propaganda Version (Instrumental) 2:34

05 Bobby Kalphat - South West of Rhodesia (Instrumental) 2:22

06 Al Campbell - A Game Called Love 2:33

07 Phil Pratt All Stars - A Game Called Love (Version) (Instrumental) 2:35

08 Tidals - Put Those Fools 2:41

09 Barrington Spence - Shake You, Wake You 3:36

10 Phil Pratt - Tempting 3:02

11 Tidals - What A Great Day 2:30

12 Al Campbell - When Spring is Around 2:43

13 Norman Watson - Revenge 3:18

14 Al Campbell - It Wouldn't Be Fair 3:16

15 Max Romeo - Still 2:39

16 Phil Pratt All Stars - Still (Version) (Instrumental) 2:39

17 Barrington Spence - Where Your Footsteps Led 2:32

18 Bobby Kalphat & The Phil Pratt All Stars - Terminal Rock (Instrumental) 2:49

19 Al Campbell - It's True 3:05

20 Phil Pratt All Stars - It's True (Version) (Instrumental) 3:08

21 Cock & Pussy - Dead Buddy 2:11

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