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Cultural Roots: Hell A Go Pop Re-Issue…
I’ve been meaning to post this up for a while now but disk golf, computer issues, and some other stuff keep getting priority. So, without further ado: This album from Cultural Roots called ‘Hell A Go Pop’ was released on CD for the first time in 2007. I know that was a while ago, but I also know that there are plenty of people that don’t catch everything that drops and so here’s the heads up. This was originally released in 1983 on vinyl by Greensleeves. My guess is that most peeps never got that wax and so this CD version will give a wider audience the opportunity to check it out. This is a pretty rootsy album that will remind you of that mellow reggae music we all love. Although this isn’t the strongest roots reggae album, it should be a welcome addition to any fan of the genre.
I couldn’t find any tracks off the album to let you preview, so here’s one off of one of their 12″ to let you get the idea. This track is called “Drift Away From Evil”.
Peace, enjoy,
-zOnk
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If you like this then please subscribe to the Junior Kelly “Greatest Hits” 2008…
I’m sure that for most reggae listeners, the name Junior Kelly is far from a new one. And for those true collectors out there, you’ll know that this isn’t the first ‘Best Of’ compilation of his that’s been put out either….but since it’s a 2008 release and it’s got some great tracks on it, I figured I’d post it up. The first track on this titled ‘Bless’ is a banger. Anyone with a decent soundsystem will apprecialove bumpin this one. Another track I’ve always dug is ‘Watchin You’. A track that Junior Kelly fans would most likely agree is trademark Junior Kelly sound. One more that is a stand out dope track is ‘Africa Bound’…
‘Please Remember’ ‘Rasta-Face-Base-Waist’, ‘Corner Man’, and ‘Eye Beam’ could have all been left off the tracklist as far as I’m concerned. Overall this is a cool compilation with some really good tracks, but in todays’ world with digital options, I recommend buying only the worthwhile tracks and not purchasing the entire CD.
*Here’s that track ‘Bless’..but remember, the ‘real deal’ sounds much better!
Reggae: Tarrus Riley “Back Biter”…
I’ve been kinda laggin on the reggae music review/recommendations lately, so here’s a cool, lesser known artist that’s definitely worth checkin out. Tarrus Riley (often mispelled as ‘Taurus Riley’) isn’t a household name yet, but if he keeps making tracks like “Parables” off his last album of the same name, I’ll be looking forward to hearing and seeing more of him. Anyway, check out this ‘new’ (not brand new, but…) tune and support this dude.
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