Great Reggae Recordings

rydenfan · « **on:** 14 Jul 2008, 05:59 pm »

I am a big fan of Reggae music and thought that others might be as well. I would love to see a list of your favorite records. I will start with a few, but could easily add many more:

ricmon · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 06:25 pm »

I don't have pics but this week end I have been listing to Babylon by Bus by Bob Marley and Alpha Blondy's Jerusalem. Great stuff. All on vinyl.

keenween · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 06:26 pm »

I enjoy the following:

Lee "Scratch" Perry - Technomajikal
Mad Professor - Method to Madness
The Scientist - Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires

ricmon · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 06:28 pm »

almost forgot. a must check out though I also listen to this weekend is Mutabaruka's Outcry.
http://www.mutabaruka.com/

gooberdude · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 06:50 pm »

The best live recording of Bob Marley can be found easily on the 'net for free...

i think archive.org might still have it.

Its from the early 1970's, maybe '74, and was recorded by KSAN in san Francisco at their legendary offices
called the Record Plant...in Sausalito

I wish there were more like this!!!

woodsyi · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:01 pm »

This one is good.

rydenfan · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:08 pm »

Quote from: woodsyi on 14 Jul 2008, 07:01 pm

This one is good.

Especially the Deluxe Edition. the second disc is called crutial reggae hits, and it is very good!

strider · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:12 pm »

Quote from: gooberdude on 14 Jul 2008, 06:50 pm

The best live recording of Bob Marley can be found easily on the 'net for free...

i think archive.org might still have it.

Its from the early 1970's, maybe '74, and was recorded by KSAN in san Francisco at their legendary offices
called the Record Plant...in Sausalito

I wish there were more like this!!!

Thank you for the heads up! I haven't checked out archive.org since they flushed most of the 'Dead, looks like it's time to check them out again.

ricmon · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:20 pm »

Anybody checked out Groundation.

http://www.groundation.com/music.html

"We Free Again" is a MUST have. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I only wish this stuff was on vinyl.

bummrush · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:26 pm »

Check this one out Gov't Mule,,Mighty high

rydenfan · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:30 pm »

Quote from: ricmon on 14 Jul 2008, 07:20 pm

Anybody checked out Groundation.

http://www.groundation.com/music.html

"We Free Again" is a MUST have. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I only wish this stuff was on vinyl.

Never heard of them. I will have to check it out. Thanks for the tip! Glad to see others out there joing in

rydenfan · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:36 pm »

Not a classic or antyhing but I gotta throw this out there for something different and enjoyable

woodsyi · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:37 pm »

ISLAND(UK) 1978 Released 12" by BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - NO WOMAN NO CRY (Live At The Lyceum 1975).

This 45 RPM record sounds the best of any other rendition of this song I have heard.

sts9fan · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 07:47 pm »

"audiophile" reggae is a tough one for sure. My favorite style is the early ska stuff and so many of them are real bad sounding. That second disk that comes with "The Harder They Come" is fantastic. "Guava Jelly" by Johnny Nash on that album is one of my all time favorite reggae songs.
For some new/dubby/not Jamaican reggae check out John Brown's Body. Their album "Pressure Points" is quite good as is their older stuff. Also check out the dubtastic Ten Foot Ganja Plant's "Midnight Landing". I will have to search my reggae collection for what I would call audiophile. I generally don't listen critically to reggae I just jam.

Len_Dreyer · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 08:19 pm »

10' Ganja Plant's Hillside Airstrip is also very good. Alpha Blondy's Jah Glory is another to check out. Midnite's Ras Mek Peace is very good.

nicksgem10s · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 09:12 pm »

I have really been loving

http://www.theheptones.com/

I only own one of their compilation albums called "Sweet Talking".

I am not claiming it is an audiophile recording by any stretch. It is great music.

There are some incredible songs on this album and the recording quality varies from track to track.

I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't heard it.

Great thread topic.

ricmon · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 09:25 pm »

Quote from: Len_Dreyer on 14 Jul 2008, 08:19 pm

10' Ganja Plant's Hillside Airstrip is also very good. Alpha Blondy's Jah Glory is another to check out. Midnite's Ras Mek Peace is very good.

Now you'r bring back some serious memories. Midnite use to call DC home for several years. They played twice a week at Bukom Cafe and once a week at the Kaffa House. When the music got realy serious and the Rasta spirit started to take over I would run up to the band stand and bang out a mighty Jah rhythm on the congas Vaugh (the singer of the 2 brothers that are the core of the band) would have on stage. As a matter of fact I have just picked up 2 more of their disc.

Jah bless
Ric

mjosef · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 09:28 pm »

Culture, two sevens clash

the year...1977. This was THE reggae album of that era, roots reggae.
I have the original LP version, but haven't played it in quite a while. There is a 30th Anniversary CD version that came out last year which maybe the one to get..

santacore · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 09:30 pm »

As an avid reggae fan (800+ LP's and CD's) I can't think of much that's audiophile. That said, there is a ton of great sounding stuff and endless amounts of what I would consider classic recordings. Check out this list for a very good place to start:
http://digitaldreamdoor.nutsie.com/pages/best_albums-reggae.html

The list is actually very good and will give the average listener a great starting point. Pick any title and you're assured to enjoy some good reggae music.

mjosef · « **Reply #19 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 09:37 pm »

Wow...excellent list there Santacore...