2010 - Joe Gibbs - 12 Inch Reggae Discomix Showcase Vol 5

 

2010 - Joe Gibbs - 12 Inch Reggae Discomix Showcase Vol 5 @320

Volume 5 brings us into the early 80s, and it begins strongly with a series of powerful tracks. The first is Earth and Stone’s Ring Craft, its minor chords and melancholy feel set within a bass-led and thoughtful song, accompanied by a rather strange version from Snuffy and Wally. Then it’s into Su Su Pon Rasta from Naggo Morris, another strong track with its melodic melodica sad sound, again followed-up by Trinity’s take on the proceedings. Sylford Walker and Trinity’s Burn Babylon ensures that this collection begins more strongly than the preceding volumes. Junior Murvin makes a welcome appearance with Time Stiff. As on the previous volume, there are some surprises. Carl Brown’s Let the Power Fall takes us pretty much into gospel territory, while Ruddy Thomas provides a reading of Smokey Robinson’s Being with You which could have been a mistake but is saved by the great Gibbs’ rhythm charging along in the background and an excellent version from U-Black. Sammy Dread’s Deadlocks Girl (followed up with vocal contribution from Tappa Zukie) is great period reggae, tight bass and drums holding it all together. (United Reggae)

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