High Explosion: DJ Sounds from 1970-1976 [Original recording remastered]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 3, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Sanctuary Trojan Us
• ASIN: B000095J7H
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,163 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Rule the Nation - U Roy

2. DJ Choice - Dennis Alcapone

3. Whisky Chest - I Roy

4. Come Back and Stay [Version] - Lizzy

5. Draw Your Brakes - Scotty

6. Cool Breeze - Big Youth

7. Headquarters - Dillinger

8. Way Down South - U Roy

9. Hi Jacking - I Roy

10. Screaming Target - Big Youth

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Disc: 2

1. Hot Bomb - I Roy & The Jumpers

2. Number One Station - Dennis Alcapone

3. Treasure Isle Skank - U Roy

4. Ontarius Version - Charlie Ace

5. My Little Filly - Winston Scotland

6. Glitter Not Gold - Big Joe

7. Love Is a Treasure - Lizzie

8. Children Children - Scotty

9. S 90 Skank - Big Youth

10. It's Alright - Jah Woosh

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Editorial Reviews

Subtitled - High Explosion DJ Sounds from 1970 to 1976. The ultimate introduction to vintage reggae DJ sounds. This collection highlights the development of toasting through the recordings of the pioneering stylists of the 60s & 70s. Included here are performances by men now regarded the founding fathers of the DJ sound. Arguably the best collection of DJ sounds ever gathered on one compilation. 50 tracks from such artists as U Roy, Dennis Alcapone, I Roy, Lizzy, Scooty, Big Youth, Dillinger, Big Youth, & more. Slipcase. Trojan. 2003. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars top shelf classics, June 23, 2004

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C. Murphy (Somerville, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Explosion: DJ Sounds from 1970-1976 (Audio CD)

At nearly $22 I won't call it a bargain, but this d.j. reggae compilation is easily the finest money can buy. The years covered here are '70 - '76 (not '69 - '79) and there is virtually no filler. Until recently, it would have taken thousands of dollars and multiple record shopping sprees in Kingston or London to find many of these cuts. The names of the d.j.'s featured is a who's who of toasting legends: Big Youth, I-Roy, U-Roy, Alcapone, etc. If you're sitting on the back steps with a case of beer and a boom box on a Friday night this would compliment your situation quite nicely .