Here I Come (Broader Than Broadway) - Levy, Barrington
Ring the Alarm - Bright, Carl
Under Me Sleng Teng - Smith, Wayne [Regga
Tempo - Cameron, Anthony
Boops - Maragh, W
Greetings - Trinity
Punanny - Thompson, Delroy
Hol' a Fresh - Red Dragon
Rumours - Hines, Carlton
Cover Me - Ballantine, D.
Legal Rights - Lady G.
Wicked Inna Bed - Browne, Cleveland "
Bandolero - Thompson, Delroy
Yuh Dead Now - Jackson, Norman
Bogle - Kelly, Dave [2]
Murder She Wrote - Bonner, Everton
Oh Carolina - Folkes, John
Over the course of four CDs, this is the essential musical history of the loudest island in the world, with the emphasis on essential. It starts in the time before ska, and brings it all up to the dominance of dancehall in... more » the '90s. Along the way there's ska, rocksteady, reggae, and dub; 95 great tracks, every single one a classic. About the only major artist not represented is Lee Perry, and his productions sneak in there. Steve Barrow's notes will carry you through the story. This is about as perfect as they come, in both form and content. Chris Nickson« less
Over the course of four CDs, this is the essential musical history of the loudest island in the world, with the emphasis on essential. It starts in the time before ska, and brings it all up to the dominance of dancehall in the '90s. Along the way there's ska, rocksteady, reggae, and dub; 95 great tracks, every single one a classic. About the only major artist not represented is Lee Perry, and his productions sneak in there. Steve Barrow's notes will carry you through the story. This is about as perfect as they come, in both form and content. Chris Nickson
"Even a crazy baldhead like me feels the intensity of spirit and groove coming off this unmissable set! How on earth do you compress such an unbelievably diverse and rich musical heritage onto 4 CDs? By going for the absolute, no-arguments stone-cold classics, that's how. In truth, some categories (especially dub and ragga) are barely covered, but this was inevitable given the restrictions. For a definitive dub excursion, you'd probably be better off with Lee Perry's "Arkology". Regarding these limitations though....so what? What you get is awesome, vibe-packed SONGS fom end to end, and every smokin' riddim you ever skanked to in one version or another. I play this a LOT when visitors are over - frequently I return to theirs weeks later and find they've picked up their own copy. 'Nuff said. An awesome set. Roll up ;-)and check it. You won't be disappointed."
Can I give this six stars?
Tom Tuerff | That there Phoenix place | 03/03/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is my favorite box set of all time. I don't think a week goes by where at least one of these four CDs doesn't get a workout in my player. Too many highlights, but here's a few:My Boy Lollipop: Millie Small's big hit was also Rod Stewart's debut record (that's him on Harmonica); Here I Come: Barrington Levy. what a great song! And I don't even know what the hell he's saying...The beautiful voice of Gregory Isaacs. The "rude boy" attitude of Desmond Dekker. The first recordings of the Wailers, Toots, Dennis Brown, just amazing.No Eek-a-Mouse, but other than that, I can't quibble. I LOVE this record. And you will, too."
Tough Iyah
Garth D Hendricks | Coral Springs, FL United States | 12/14/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bought this CD in 1994 as a birthday Present to myself and buying it again because I had to give mine to a friend, who would not leave my house without it. A definitive collection, an absolute cannot do without, for cozy gatherings, subtle for background and in your face for a party mix. A must have for any home sick Jamaican far from the Beautiful shores of the origination of this mix. Yes Iyah."
THE Guide for Enthusiast toSKARocksteady ReggaeDub dAncehall
Rich Fabella | New York, NY USA | 06/06/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tired of the let down of 90'S Ska scene aka "SKA IS DEAD"., this box set will serve to inspire those who were first attracted to SKA & this box set will teach you to appreciate the brothers & sisters of SKA: Rocksteady, Reggae, Dub, & Dancehall.This box set gives you an idea how all of Jamaica's music & her muscians are all weaved & linked together. Even if your not a hard core traditionalist Ska fanatic(or if you are) this excellent box set serves as an awesome reference that shows the link from 60's ska to the 70's & 80's of early dancehall! Whether your into Punk SKA(Bosstones) or roots revivalist(The Slackers) this box set is worth being part of your collection!"