Roots of Reggae 1: Ska

Various Artists - International - Reggae - Ska, Roots Of Reggae (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 20, 1996)
• Original Release Date: August 20, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B0000033SO
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #368,830 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Judgement Day

2. Lover Boy

3. Chubby

4. Madness

5. African Blood

6. Ruff and Tuff

7. We Two Happy People

8. Love Not for Me

9. Sammy Dead

10. I Don't Know

11. Oil in My Lamp

12. Jamaica Ska (Dog War)

13. Rude, Rude, Rudee

14. Al Capone

15. Bonanza Ska

16. Love up and Push up (Rub up and Push Up)

17. Ten Commandments [From Man to Woman]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roots of Reggae, Vol. 1: Ska, July 27, 2001

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James Trent (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roots of Reggae 1: Ska (Audio CD)

Roots of Reggae is a sure-fire dance party record! many of these scorching Ska tracks are rarities and were not widely released in America. the track "Rude, Rude, Rudie" is a shining example of Instrumental Ska, the rhythm section swinging that pulsing Ska beat and some prime toasting over the top to boot. "We two happy people" is a wonderful example of early Ska vocals, with Stranger and Patsy producing a wonderful blend while the band chugs on. Every track is on Roots of Reggae is a milestone in Ska history, making it a record every music lover should pick up. As Dennis Alcapone says, "Rent a tile, stay for awhile". Do that with Roots of Reggae, and enjoy. -James Trent

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oldschool reggae fans rejoice, November 29, 2001

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Andre M. "brnn64" (Mt. Pleasant, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roots of Reggae 1: Ska (Audio CD)

This is "taking it back to the old school" here. These songs from reggae's Ska era are quite vibrant and enjoyable. Laurel Aitken's "Judgement Day" was one of the earliest indigenous Jamaican hits which was quite controversial due to it's somewhat rasta-oriented lyrics. "Chubby" is of historical interest as it features genuine Rasta-style drumming in one of it's earliest-known recordings. The lovely "Oil in My Lamp" is actually an old Jamiacan revival tune souped-up for sound-system dances. But the real "scorcher" is the Maytals jump-up classic "Jamaica Ska"(also variously known as "Dog War" and "Broadway Jungle"). Something is WRONG with you if you can sit still while listening to this tune in particular. A few clinkers are in the mix, but overall, this is a worthwhile purchase. Much of it represents the optimism of the early days of Jamaican independence.