Ride on Dreadlocks 1975-1977

Linval Thompson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 6, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 6, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blood & Fire Records
• ASIN: B00004T2OJ
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #394,042 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the more linval the better, September 6, 2000

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This review is from: Ride on Dreadlocks 1975-1977 (Audio CD)

Linval Thompson, yet another highly talented singer and producer from the tiny island called Jamaica, is represented nicely on this Blood and Fire compilation. His passionate voice and conscious lyrics combined with dread production values from heavyweights like Bunny Lee, Henry 'Junjo' Lawes as well as thompson himself create an outstanding retrospective of his Seventies output. Yet another sure-shot from Blood and Fire.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Undiscovered Gem, January 17, 2005

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Curtis B. Wimsatt "flaviusii" (Ohio , United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ride on Dreadlocks 1975-1977 (Audio CD)

Linval was definitely a pioneer of Dancehall music. This album is by far one of the best collections of his music that I have ever found. Unfortunately he never got much acclaim in the states, but he is definitely a genre pioneer. If you like Tosh, Bob, or the Wailers you will enjoy this. He has an ultra calming voice, that provides excellent background music for a party or just relaxing. His lyrics are deep and free spirited.

5.0 out of 5 stars Linval Is King of the Rockers, February 28, 2011

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Erich A. Scholz III (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ride on Dreadlocks 1975-1977 (Audio CD)

This is a good overview of Linval Thompson's Bunny Lee material from the late '70s that reflects the rockers/steppers reggae sound of the era. Lots of extended mixes and rare cuts including "Don't Try to Rob I" -- which I've never seen on any other L. Thompson comp.