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Studio One Rockers

Various Artists (Artist)
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Product Details
  • Audio CD (December 2, 2003)
  • Original Release Date: March 20, 2001
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Soul Jazz
  • ASIN: B000050XFU
  • Also Available in: LP Record
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #138,240 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Real Rock - Sound Dimension
2. Feel Like Jumping - Marcia Griffiths
3. Bobby Bobylon - Freddie McGregor
4. Skylarking - Horace Andy
5. Soul Village - Lennie Hibbert
6. Greedy G - Brentford All Stars
7. Truth and Rights - Johnny Osbourne
8. Surfin' - Ernest Ranglin
9. Eye of Danger - Michigan & Smiley
10. You Don't Love Me (No No No) - Dawn Penn
11. Phoenix City - The Skatalites
12. Crab Walking - Prince Jazzbo
13. Hot Milk - Jackie Mittoo
14. Badder Dan Dem - Lone Ranger
15. Ethiopia - Cedric Brooks

Editorial Reviews
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Bringing together the original cuts of classic tracks such as "Skylarking" and Dawn Penn's instantly recognizable "No, No, No," Studio One Rockers showcases not only the talents of influential artists that were to become synonymous with reggae but also the styles, sounds, and, above all, rhythms that were to dominate Kingston studios into the 1970s and beyond. There are a number of rock-steady classics (hence the name), with tracks like Hammond-Organ maestro Jackie Mittoo's "Hot Milk" and the legendary Marcia Griffiths's "Feel Like Jumping" highlighting the then-dramatic change in style away from the faster beats of ska towards heavy, bass-led tracks with a much slower tempo. But Studio One Rockers is not restricted to this. The semi-instrumental track "Phoenix City" pounds along at a breakneck pace with trumpets belting and, along with "Greedy G," shows the importance a faster beat, a funky take, or a big-band sound also had within the Studio One fold. There are tracks from DJs like Lone Ranger with his "Badder Dan Dem" vocal rhythms and dancehall sounds. Roots artists include one of its biggest stars, Horace Andy, whose then unique falsetto was later emulated by many looking for a similar pop success. Then a preteen, reggae star Freddy McGregor also appears on "Bobby Babylon." Freddy, like many of the artists here, was to produce some of his best work under the watchful eye of Studio One's equally famous producer--Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. In many ways a tribute to Coxsone's production skills and rhythms that continue to be rediscovered and recut, Studio One Rockers is essential listening for anyone with even a passing interest in Jamaican music. --Caroline Butler

Product Description
An incredible compilation of artists and styles from the Studio One label - the most important label in Jamaican music history. Winner of 'Compilation of the Month' from Seven and Muzik magazines. NME called it, 'a perfect intro into Jamaican music'. 15 tracks from such artists as Michigan & Smiley, Dawn Penn, Skatalites, Prince Jazzbo, Jackie Mittoo, Lone Ranger, Cedric Brooks and Sound Dimension. 40 page special edition booklet. Digipak housed in a slipcase.