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This cd rehashes many of the Upsetters' early tracks, including the great "People Funny Boy," but doesn't break any new ground with alternate takes, dubs, or unreleased tracks. One of many cds to feature the early, more raw, version of the Wailers track "Duppy Conquerer,", the cd is more a ploy to make a fast dollar than to put together a quality collection of the Upsetters.

I can't completely recommend this cd, but do admit that the tracks on this cd are enjoyable and might be just what a Perry fan is looking for to get him/her going, so far be it from me to steer anyone away from this cd. There are better colections out there, but this one is acceptable, as well.

Lee "Scratch" Perry as he was in the Late 60's. This compilation features some good early work by the Mighty Upsetter. Possibly dissapointing to those who only know Perry's 70's dub style, and more recent synth dub sound, this album has some really solid ska and reggae tracks. Wild and noisy "Why Peoply Funny Boy", a crucial Perry track opens the album. The rest of the tracks feature a several different vocalists, including Bob Marley and the Wailers on an early version of "Duppie Conqueror". Although somewhat lacking in sound quality, as alot of early Jamaican stuff is, The sound is rough and ready and a whole lot of fun. If you're looking for good dub stlye, you probably don't want this one though.