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| Studio One Soul (Soul Jazz, 2001) *GUEST REVIEW* This is wonky reggae from Soul Jazz records, in the same vein as Blood & Fire's Soul from Jamtown. Soul Jazz started off as a record shop and eventually expanded to become a club night and record label. The label has released gospel, jazz, electronica, funk, soul, electronica and reggae. Their reggae series includes the eclectic Dynamite compilations and their Studio One series. Studio One Soul is essentially reggae versions of soul classics. It's wonky because it doesn't sound quite right, even though it's performed well and with sincerity. A lot of decent soul music now gets taken for granted. Basically Tarantino soundtracks, adverts, commercial radio stations, and beer factories overexpose us to some amazing tunes and powerful lyrics. Listening to these versions lets you hear the tracks with fresh ears. It also gives a timely reminder that reggae is always evolving and borrowing rhythms. No one would seriously argue that these versions stand up to the originals, but this album is well worth a listen. - ragudave |
| Track Listing 1. Express Yourself -- Leroy Sibbles 2. Respect -- Norma Fraser 3. Groove Me -- Leroy Sibbles 4. Time Is Tight -- Sound Dimension 5. Message From a Black Man -- The Heptones 6. I'll Be Around -- Otis Gayle 7. Still Water -- Jerry Jones 8. Soulful Strut -- Sound Dimension 9. Can't Get Enough -- Richard Ace 10. Don't break Your Promise -- The Chosen Few 11. Queen of the Minstrels -- The Eternals 12. The First Cut Is the Deepest -- Norma Fraser 13. How Strong -- Ken Parker 14. Set Me Free -- Ken Boothe 15. Is It Because I'm Black -- Senior Soul 16. Deeper and Deeper -- Jackie Mittoo 17. I Don't Want to be Right -- Alton Ellis 18. No One Can Stop Us -- Willie Williams |
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