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Juno Recommends Roots/Lovers Rock
Juno Recommends Roots/Lovers Rock September 2021
2 Sep 2021
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Cat: GBSC 1. Rel: 23 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
Review: This new Selector's Choice series is a collection of scorching hot reggae tunes from some of the best producers and artists to have ever done it, all cut to some fresh limited edition vinyl. The releases will, we're told, be focused on "compiling tracks of the same riddim that have never been released together" and as such will take in unreleased versions and brand new releases. These are all designed to be for heavy DJ use and the first volume is a great start with Freddie McGregor, Wailing Souls and Might Diamonds all laying down the heat.
out of stock $15.80
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Review: The excellent Channel One Disco Purpose Rhythm Excursion comes back around for a second slice, and we are here for it. ON this one the Hookim brothers serve up more back to back classics from their famous studio on Mayfield Avenue in Kingston, Jamaica. This one is pressed onto a lovely bit of opaque vinyl. The music is of course up to scratch with some stylish 70s updates of OG reggae riddims really hitting home. Super sweet.
out of stock $18.28
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Cat: JAMWAX 30. Rel: 16 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
Review: The studio of Harry J's in Jamaica has turned out another pair of belters here. This limited edition and hand-numbered 7" features two killer 1969 tunes. The first is a bittersweet roots tune with a lead trumpet that does all the work. It's in conversation with the organ below and as they to and fro, expressing their pair, the bass rumbles and the percussion jangles. As well as that standout from Richard Ace, the flip-side has a super rare tune 'Candy Lady' by Hugh Black & George Ferris. It's another earthy tune with lovestruck vocals.
in stock $17.18
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Cat: AR 12032. Rel: 23 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
Review: Jamaican rocksteady vocal group The Jamaicans linked with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics back in 1967 for this piece of rocksteady gold. The a-side of this reissue comes with the original Treasure Isle-version of the 1967 festival song. It's heavy, love struck, earthy and organic. The super B-side is a remixed version of the A-sides's backing track, but with the addition of some overdubbed percussion and syndrum parts as well as a sweet but uncredited toasting and DJ appearance by Jah Thomas. Both sound as hot and crucial now as they did all those many years ago.
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Review: Much loved roots and lovers rock outfit Reggae Roast drop their hot new 12" on their own label with featured guests including Ranking Joe & Donovan Kingjay. The UK's leading Soundsystem collective kick off with 'Stop That Train' with some fresh and contemporary did-dub styles and sleek synth work all topped off by the carefree and soulful vocals. 'Dub That Train' slows it down, dials it back and ups the effects for a more heady sound and then 'Mr Bossman' is a bright, dancehall-tinged track with nimble drums and heartfelt, buttery vocals. The version is another sure-to-be-classic sound system dub.
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Review: Alphonso 'Al' Campbell was one of the first generation of dancehall artists. The 70s in Jamaica were denied by his albums. There were no fewer than 35, in fact, on a range of key labels. His 'No Entry' remains a perrenial favourite and in 2005 was pressed to its own 45rpm. The same label, Observer, now restocks it with a fine dub on the flip from Observer All Stars. 'No Entry' is a dark and heavy dub with lurching bass and dread in the chords. The vocals are pained, too, making for a still futuristic sounding cut. The version on the flip, 'Gate To The City,' is more melodic and spaced out.
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out of stock $7.75
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Cat: CGI 7028. Rel: 30 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $14.96
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out of stock $18.56
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Cat: HS 30. Rel: 09 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $16.06
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out of stock $10.25
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Cat: OBS 2003. Rel: 09 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $7.75
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Review: The legendary reggae vocalist Cornell Campbell celebrated the 52nd anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luthur King Jr on 4th April 2021 by getting i the studio. His new EP comprises some fine new interpretations of soul music's most iconic tunes about race, identity and injustice. First up are two versions of Michael Kiwanuka's 'Black Man In A White World', which hit home hard on a nice rolling riddim. On the flip side is 'Outernational Blues' which is a super take on the absolute stone cold Marvin Gaye classic 'Inner City Blues'. Crucial sounds for challenging times.
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out of stock $13.58
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out of stock $16.34
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Cat: RF 244. Rel: 16 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $12.18
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Cat: BB 99. Rel: 09 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $16.34
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Cat: CR 21001. Rel: 23 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $13.58
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Cat: DR 1208. Rel: 16 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $16.90
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Cat: CGI 12012. Rel: 30 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $16.06
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Cat: KD 1201. Rel: 16 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $16.06
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Cat: CGI 7030. Rel: 30 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
Review: Frankie Jones - real name Tony Palmer - has been a key dub player since the mid-seventies. He's worked solo and as part of Frankie Jones & The Spear and here he appears on a split 7" with
Jamaican pianist and keyboard player Winston Wright. Jones' 'Time Is The Master' kicks off with a nice earthy dub that is run through with organic guitar riffs and more funky little motifs as Jones wails about Babylon. Wright's 'A Stepping Mood' is a more international affair with some great acoustic string work and organ chords that between them take you to a different place than your average dub beat.
Jamaican pianist and keyboard player Winston Wright. Jones' 'Time Is The Master' kicks off with a nice earthy dub that is run through with organic guitar riffs and more funky little motifs as Jones wails about Babylon. Wright's 'A Stepping Mood' is a more international affair with some great acoustic string work and organ chords that between them take you to a different place than your average dub beat.
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out of stock $15.51
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Cat: RF 250. Rel: 16 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $11.36
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Cat: TD 702. Rel: 23 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $14.68
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Cat: OBOR 005. Rel: 09 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
out of stock $13.02
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Cat: TEF 12007. Rel: 09 Aug 21
Roots/Lovers Rock
Review: Tribe 84 Records have paired u with Belgian producer Unlisted Fanatic for a new 12" that brings us a super vocal from the late great Sandeeno. Taken way before time, he was one of leading voice men in the European sound system scene and was a prolific writer to boot. His socially and politically aware vocals are sorely missed but this one serves as a timely reminder. 'No Like We' muses on Babylon oppression and escaping it through the almighty. On the reverse is Moonshine Horns with a different take on the original called 'Youths of Today' that has distorted bass and heavy dub FX for big sound system deployment.
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out of stock $13.58
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Review: Roots reggae singer Daweh Congo is the son of the great singer Leo Graham. He started singing himself at a young age and has gone on to have a notable career. But he might not have had his first producer not have convinced him to keep at music rather than joining the army, as was his intent. 'Gun Play' came out originally in 1997 and now it is reissued by the same Jamaican label X-Rated. It's a lush dub with lyrics than muse on guns while swirling chords and busy horns detail the fat, rolling dub. An X-Rated Gang Version on the flip strips out the vocals and allows the smooth dub to do its magic alone.
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out of stock $15.24
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