Translate

Pageviews last month

Showing posts with label BLAST FROM THE PAST. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BLAST FROM THE PAST. Show all posts

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Various Artists - Scandal Ska


Here is a real treat for all you ska lover ( or lovers of scandal if it fits.) The tracks were recorded from 1960-1962 and compiled by Gaz Mayall (of the TROJANS). Hit that >> GO BUTTON<<   family, don't miss out on this nostalgic treat!


Don Drummond - Scandal

Robert Marley - Judge Not

Desmond Dekker - Honour Your Mother & Father

Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica

Laurel Aitken - Love Me Baby

Cornel Campbell - Turn Down Date

Ernest Ranglin - Exodus

Roy & Millie - We'll Meet


Skitter - Mr. Kruschev

King Edwards - Russian Roulette

Theophilus Beckford - Now That You're Dead

Lloyd Clark - Girls Rush

Lloyd Clark - Japanese Girl

Kentrick Patrick - Beyond

Roland Alphonso - Christine Keeler

Basil Gabbidon - Get On The Ball



WHO IS GAZ MAYALL OF THE TROZANS?

Specializing in ska and reggae with a dash of soul, funk, R&B and world roots, The Trojans were formed in late 1986 from the ashes of the premature demise of Gaz Mayall's first band Gaz's Rebel Blues Rockers where brief emergence on the London pub/club scene lasted from early 1982 to mid 83.




Their debut gig was at the Astoria on Charing Cross road by London's center point on the 23rd December 1986, supporting premier ska band Potato 5 and ska legend Laurel Aitken. Within two and a half years they headlined the same venue with the above acts supporting.


 



During the first few years they recorded several albums that were well received on the UK underground all on Gaz's own independent label Gaz's Rockin' Records. The first was 'Ala-Ska' which featured the classic single 'Gaelic Ska' and launched a whole new genre of Afro-Celtic fusion that has since become a hallmark of The Trojans' sound.




BLAST FROM THE PAST: Various Artists - Linval Thompson Presents 2 Sexes Clash!



We have started a new feature here in the News Reel where we will be deep diving into the classic vaults and pull out a "jacket" for you to sample and even tuck into your playlists. We will do a little research and find what we can about the LP or the producers to give you some background. 

These are the roots of the "reggae culture" and well worth looking into, enjoying and celebrating. So let's begin with  this:  


Various Artists - Linval Thompson Presents 2 Sexes Clash!


TAP ON IMAGE ABOVE TO SAMPLE TRACKS ONLINE


Our first installment will be a 1990 Linval Thompson presentation featuring the battle of the sexes with " 2 SEXES CLASH."


CSA LP 1990 (FLAC DOWNLOAD) BULK AUDIO CONVERTOR


Recorded at Dynamic Sounds

Music by The Firehouse Crew

Produced by Bunny Gemini and Linval Thompson






Barbara Jones - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Lady Junie - Sweets For My Sweet
Barbara Jones / Barker B - Moonlight Lover
Tracy Niceness / Chris Wayne - Raggamuffin Love
Barbara Jones - Ebony Eyes
Little John - Mix Up
Michael Rowe - Bless My Soul
King Everal - Sing
Linval Thompson - If I Didn't Love You
King Everal - Old Pan Sound




Linval Thompson is one of the most influential figures in reggae history—a true roots reggae singer, songwriter, and pioneering producer whose work helped bridge the gap between the golden age of roots and the digital evolution of dancehall. Though often underappreciated by mainstream audiences, Thompson’s contributions to reggae’s sonic identity and cultural progression are undeniable.



As reggae transitioned into the dancehall era in the early 1980s, Linval Thompson was already ahead of the curve.

Working with the emerging Roots Radics Band at Channel One and sending tracks to Scientist for mixing, Thompson helped shape the sound of modern Jamaican music. Their collaborations led to some of dub’s most iconic albums:

Scientist Meets the Space Invaders (1981)
Scientist Encounters Pac Man (1982)
Thompson had constructed his own dubscapes as well, on Negrea Dub, Green Bay Dub, and Outlaw Dub. 


TAP ON IMAGE TO GO THERE




Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)