Very obscure compilation, starting with the ridiculous cover. The
confused young lady, the by-now oldschool Mercedes with a "righteous"
numberplate - all this is so bizarre and bears the certain cheap-o charm
of 80s digital reggae compilations.
Musically, even with this seemingly "soul-less" digital riddim material, King Tubby's genius shines through. The old dub master doesn't get confused by the new digital craze, but manages to fill the spartanic riddim arrangements with life, especially when accompanied by vocalists like Gregory, whose "Once A Man" is probably one of the most wonderful masterpieces from the early digital era. If the vocalists are not worth anything though, then even Tubby's genius can't save the tunes, resulting into fillers like the absolutely redundant "La Bamba" cover.
Musically, even with this seemingly "soul-less" digital riddim material, King Tubby's genius shines through. The old dub master doesn't get confused by the new digital craze, but manages to fill the spartanic riddim arrangements with life, especially when accompanied by vocalists like Gregory, whose "Once A Man" is probably one of the most wonderful masterpieces from the early digital era. If the vocalists are not worth anything though, then even Tubby's genius can't save the tunes, resulting into fillers like the absolutely redundant "La Bamba" cover.
Some gems, some fillers, but all in all an interesting example of clever dealing with early digital riddims.
Tracklist
| A1 | –Gregory Isaacs | Once A Man | |
| A2 | –Johnny Osbourne | My Heart Is In Danger | |
| A3 | –Wayne Wonder | Fast Car | |
| A4 | –Bananaman* & Derek Irie* | Tight Clothes | |
| A5 | –Johnny Clarke | Teach Them The Right | |
| B1 | –Lyrical | Cock Up And Ride | |
| B2 | –Pad Anthony | Hanging On | |
| B3 | –Johnny Clarke | Loverman | |
| B4 | –Thriller U & Ella Star | Tell Me Why | |
| B5 | –Little Robert | La Bamba |