Search - Lee Perry :: Cutting Razor: Rare Cuts From the Black Ark

"Scratch music-junkies this is the one"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 04/08/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While no collection of Lee "Scratch" Perry will ever be complete ~ Rounder Records comes very close with "Cutting Razor:Rare Cuts From the Black Ark", featuring seventeen classic recordings of the reggae great artists. This album is loaded with collectibles, for instance ~ "JUDGEMENT", "4 AND 20 DREADLOCKS", "WALK THE STREETS", "MISTER CRAVEN", "WHAT A SIN" and "STARING" all of which are previously unreleased tracks. Then, hold onto your dreadlocks we have "CUTTING RAZOR", "BIG TONGUE BUSTER", "YAMA KHY" are previously unreleased alternate mix that has never seen the light of day. A collection with an overview of Perry's heyday, an extension of more raw versions, but no less crutial listening. Historically important tracks from his legendary Black Ark studio, pure genius within the realm of memorable recordings. Remember, this is just a taste of what you have to look forward to when you become a Scratch Junkie like me.Total Time: 60:17 on 17 Tracks ~ Rounder Records 11661-7753-2 ~ (4/08/2003)"

Prime Perry

Patrick W. Schubert | Santa Ana, California United States | 09/15/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a superb compilation for the hardcore "Scratch" completist and casual listener alike. Well worth the price of admission for the rare Junior Murvin tracks alone. "What a Sin" is a prime slice of Perry genius/madness, too. A great companion piece to the "Larks from the Ark" compilation."

If You Love Scratchie

Kenneth M. Goodman | Cleveland, Ohio United States | 05/23/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you love Lee Scratch Perry like I do, no need to hesitate,
go ahead and buy this excellent release. Not all songs on it
are "rare," but the tracks that are are wonderful.
My two favorite songs are: What A Sin, a longer song with that
trademark "bouncy" Scratch rhythm; and Walk The Streets,
an amazingly beautiful song. How can one man have so much genius?
The only reason I gave the CD 4 stars is, well, I'm a dub man,
and there's very little dub on this CD.
Oh, the CD comes with a kewl poster------like the cover picture.
Unfold it and hang it in your house-----it's bound to bring you
good luck."