Produktinformation
Erscheinungsdatum: 16. November 1993
Label: Mango (Island)
Format: Audio CD (CD-Anzahl: 4)
Tonträger | 4-CD |
---|---|
Besonderheiten | Limited Edition, Digi-Book, Longbox |
Jahr | 1993 |
Zeit | 309:30 |
Plattenfirma | Mango Records / Island |
Herstellungsland | D |
Musikrichtung | Reggae: Dancehall, Dub, Raggamuffin, Rocksteady/Early Reggae, Roots-Reggae |
EAN-Nr. | 731451839924 |
Katalog-Nr. | IBXCD 1 (518 399-2) |
Tracks
CD 1: Forward March 1958-1967
1. Folkes Brothers - oh carolina
2. Laurel Aitken - boogie in my bones
3. Owen Gray - midnight track
4. Theophilus Beckford - easy snappin'
5. Derrick & Patsy - housewives choice
6. Drrick Morgan - forward march
7. Jimmy Cliff - miss jamaica
8. Millie - my boy lollipop
9. The Maytals - six and seven books of moses
10. The Wailers - simmer down
11. Don Drummond - man in the street
12. Justin Hines & The Dominoes - carry go bring come
13. Skatalites - guns of navarone
14. Prince Buster - al capone
15. Prince Buster - hard man fe dead
16. Derrick Morgan - tougher than tough
17. Alton Ellis - girl i've got a date
18. The Paragons - happy go lucky girl
19. Delroy wilson - dancing mood
20. Ken Boothe - the train is coming
21. Hopeton Lewis - take it easy
22. The Jamaicans - ba ba boom
23. Desmond Dekker - 007 (shanty town)
24. Bob Andy - i've got to go back home
25. The Techniques - queen majesty
26. Dobby dobson - loving pauper
27. Phyllis Dillon - don't stay away
CD 2: Reggae Hit The Town 1968-1974
1. Desmond Dekker - israelites
2. The Maytals - 54-46 (that's my number)
3. The Ethiopians - reggae hit the town
4. Max Romeo - wet dream
5. The Uniques - my conversation
6. Stranger Cole & Lester Sterling - bangarang
7. The Upsetters - return of django
8. Harry J. Allstars - the liquidator
9. Melodians - rivers of babylon
10. Jimmy Cliff - the harder they come
11. Bob & Marcia - young gifted & black
12. U-Roy - wake the town
13. Pat Kelly - how long
14. Dave & Ansell Collins - double barrel
15. Niney - blood & fire
16. Eric Donaldson - cherry oh baby
17. Delroy Wilson - better must come
18. Dennis Brown - money in my pocket
19. John Holt - stick by me
20. Dennis alcapone - teach the children
21. Big Youth - s.90 skank
22. Ken Boothe - everything i own
23. Dennis Brown - westbound train
24. Johnnie Clarke - move out a babylon
25. Junior Byles - curly locks
CD 3: Natty Sing Hit Songs 1975-1981
1. The Heptones - country boy
2. I Roy - welding
3. Burning Spear - marcus garvey
4. The Mighty diamonds - right time
5. Roman Stewart - natty sing hit songs
6. Leroy Smart - ballistic affair
7. Jacob Miller - tenement yard
8. Max Romeo - war ina babylon
9. Junior Murvin - police & thieves
10. Culture - two sevens clash
11. Delroy Wilson - i'm still waiting
12. Bob Marley & The Wailers - no woman no cry
13. Althia & Donna - uptown top ranking
14. Gregory Isaacs - number one
15. Wailing Souls - bredda gravalicious
16. Sugar Minott - river jordan
17. Willie Williams - armagideon time
18. Black Uhuru - guess who's coming to dinner
19. Junior Delgado - fort augustus
20. Freddie McGregor - joggin'
21. Dennis Brown - sitting & watching
CD 4: Dance Hall Good To We 1982-1993
1. Gregory Isaacs - night nurse
2. Yellowman - mad over me
3. Michigan & Smiley - diseases
4. Johnnie Osbourne - water pumping
5. Frankie Paul - pass the tusheng peng
6. Barrington Levy - here i come
7. Tenor Saw - ring the alarm
8. Wayne Smith - under me sleng teng
9. Anthony Red Rose - tempo
10. Supercat - boops
11. Half Pint - greetings
12. Admiral Bailey - punanny
13. Red Dragon - hol' a fresh
14. Gregory Isaacs - rumours
15. Tinga Stewart & Ninjaman - cover me
16. Papa San & Lady G - legal rights
17. Shabba Ranks - wicked inna bed
18. Pinchers - bandolero
19. Tiger - yuh dead now
20. Buju Banton - bogle dance
21. Chaka Demus & Pliers - murder she wrote
22. Shaggy - oh carolina
Review by Jo-Ann Greene
A superlative introduction to the world of Jamaican music, Tougher Than Tough is a treasure trove of information, filled with unforgettable music. Across four discs and 105 songs, this set spans the entire history of the island's vibrant music scene, hitting all the major stylistic bases along the way, and rounding up many of Jamaica's greatest artists. It's evident that a great amount of thoughtful time and effort went into this package and, although collectors will howl at the many omissions and some of the selections, this set wasn't intended for them, but for a general audience interested in beginning to explore the music more deeply. With that in mind, the package includes a lushly illustrated 65-page booklet written by Steve Barrow (author of The Rough Guide to Reggae), who provides an exceptionally lucid historical overview. The rest of the booklet offers information on every track, including producer, composer, and release date. The music itself is sequenced chronologically, allowing the listener to chart the myriad of stylistic changes over the years. Disc one begins in 1958 with the Folkes Brothers' "Oh Carolina," arguably the first ever proto-ska release, cut during producer Prince Buster's first ever recording session. It continues through the rise of pure ska and through the shift to rocksteady. Disc two concentrates on the reggae years and the rise of the DJs, while the third is given over entirely to roots. The final disc brings things bang up to date, following the trajectory of the dancehalls. The set comes full circle with the final track, Shaggy's smash hit cover of "Oh Carolina." From rude reggae to ragga, dulcet vocal groups to dueling DJs, The Story of Jamaican Music is indeed just that. Of course, there's a wealth of equally masterful music that didn't make the cut, and the booklet discusses a multitude of songs not included. But this is history 101; hopefully, students will continue their studies on their own.
"Item Condition" notes:
SS / OVP: CD & LP is factory sealed in shrink-wrap or cellophane.
NEU / NEW: CD & LP is open and not yet played.(Achtung: = Nicht alle neuen CDs werden vom Hersteller eingeschweißt!)
NM: NEAR MINT CD & LP Just about in perfect condition.
E: EXCELLENT CD & LP Near perfect, may show very light signs of use & maybe one very light scratch.
VG: VERY GOOD CD & LP CD has some very minor wear (several very light scratches or marks). If insert, may have dimple marks or very light wrinkles/folds,
G: GOOD CD & LP Some to very heavier wear or tear (some to very scratches throughout the CD), still plays perfectly. If insert, may have some wrinkles, folds, ripples, tears or multiple case. If case has cracked or is broken.
Demo-Copy: CD & LP = Promo - not for sale - particularly rare!!