Fire Down Below: Scorchers From Studio One

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 21, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Heartbeat / Pgd
• ASIN: B000000410
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,001 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fire Down Below - Burning Spear

2. African Skank - Prince Francis

3. Love And Peace - Larry Marshall

4. No Happiness - Marlene Webber

5. What Does It Take - Winston Francis, With Alton Ellis

6. Nite Ride - 'Im And Dave

7. Up Park Camp - Winston Jarrett

8. Reggae Children - Roy Richards

9. What Is Love - Errol Brown

10. Midnight Soul - 'Im And The Invaders

11. Sweet Talking - Heptones

12. Love Again - Jackie And The Invaders

13. Rainy Night In Georgia - Ken Parker

14. Mission Impossible - Jackie Mittoo

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kickin!, March 13, 2001

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This review is from: Fire Down Below: Scorchers From Studio One (Audio CD)

If you're getting into the early Studio One ska sound, I reckon this is the ultimate compilation. I've been going through quite a few early ska/bluebeat compilations, and most are good historically but maybe not so good musically - some tend to get a bit "samey" - metronomic, if you know what I mean. Similar pace, similar arrangements.

But this one is pure gold. It kicks, it jerks, it chugs, it rocks - most of the tracks on this compilation contain that perfect (and hard to find) ska double offbeat that makes the 60's ska sound so deliciously irresistable. The variety is nice too - you'll get the ska brew cooked up using some astounding and enthusiastic arrangements.

Even if you're just scratching the surface of the genre, this is probably the only compilation you'll need. This is Clement Dodd producing ska the way it should be done.