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PRTL 10004EP
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A welcome repress from Partial Records with the legendary Max Romeo, best known for hits like "War in a Babylon," "Chase the Devil" (aka "Iron Shirt" as sampled by The Prodigy), "One Step Forward," "Wet Dream" and so on. Originally released in 2004, this is a collaboration with producer Daniel Boyle from Rolling Lion studios who was nominated for a Grammy Award for the album he produced with Lee Perry: Back on the Controls. This crisp musical biscuit features the vocal cut, a horns piece from Hornsman Coyote plus a dub version.
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VPRL 4245LP
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2023 repress. Reissue, originally released in 1974. "Max Romeo is perhaps best known for his work in the mid to late 70s with the innovative producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry, 'War In A Babylon,' 'One Step Forward' and The Prodigy sampling 'Chase The Devil' among his most notable works. Yet, the music that preceded that fruitful era is equally as important to the development of the reggae genre. His work with 'The Gorgon' aka Bunny 'Striker' Lee began with the controversial track 'Wet Dream,' a track which had phenomenal success in the U.K. and became a top ten Pop chart hit. 'Every Man Ought To Know' is the continuation of the working relationship between Romeo and Lee and includes a varied mix of songs, 'slackness' from 'Pussy Watch Man,' soulful covers, 'Sometimes' (originally sung by Gene Thomas) and 'Stick By Me' (by Shep & The Limelites -- made famous by the late, great John Holt) plus early 'message' music promoting the teachings of the Rastafarian faith with the title track 'Every Man Ought To Know.' This LP is a super obscure rarity that highlights a very interesting time in the evolution of Reggae music. Now remastered and reissued for all to enjoy plus the album cover features a scarcely seen photograph from Peter Simon."
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VP 4222CD
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"Recorded at Randy's Studio 17 and Lee Perry's Black Ark, Max Romeo's Revelation Time is rightfully regarded as one of the cornerstones of Jamaican music. Released in JA in 1975 on Black World the album was picked by United Artist for US release and later by listed in The Rough Guide to Reggae as one of the essential reggae albums to own. Includes the classic Lee Perry production 'Three Blind Mice' and one of the all-time killer herbman anthems 'A Quarter Pound Of I'Cense'." CD includes bonus tracks, dubs and DJ cuts from I Roy and Prince Far I.
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VPRL 4222LP
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2022 repress; LP version. "Recorded at Randy's Studio 17 and Lee Perry's Black Ark, Max Romeo's Revelation Time is rightfully regarded as one of the cornerstones of Jamaican music. Released in JA in 1975 on Black World the album was picked by United Artist for US release and later by listed in The Rough Guide to Reggae as one of the essential reggae albums to own. Includes the classic Lee Perry production 'Three Blind Mice' and one of the all-time killer herbman anthems 'A Quarter Pound Of I'Cense'." CD includes bonus tracks, dubs and DJ cuts from I Roy and Prince Far I.
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WACK 003EP
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This majestic rhythm was brought from Channel One to Wackies by Sugar Minott. First to voice it was Jah Batta -- his bathetic version makes a comic interlude in Chris Coy's 1983 film about the label, when he mimes the lyrics to his companion, strolling in the park -- originally released on Junior Delahaye's Sun Force label, the production credited to Batta, aka Tony Omeally. (The flip was the Jezzreel cut here, reworking The Upsetter's classic "Fever" b-line. Even this you need.) Max Romeo's myth-making is more in tune with the genius of the rhythm. The song appeared originally on his 1885 album One Horse Race. And it's up there with "Melt Away" as the best side he made away from the Black Ark; and surely the best of his twelve years away from Jamaica, from 1978-1990.
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JRLP 021LP
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