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Artist: The Skatalites |Label: Jump Up |Format: LP |Genre: Reggae | LP condition: Mint | Jacket condition: New but open
The Skatalites
Bashaka
Jump Up 170 – on limited random colored vinyl (our current color is RED w/ splatter)
The Skatalites are more than a band, they are an institution, an aggregation of top-notch musicians who didnt merely define the sound of Jamaica, but WERE the sound in the 60s. Frequently credited as the originators of ska the Skatalites various members banded together as both an original group and the often uncredited backing band for artists/producers such as Prince Buster and Duke Reid. Although the group officially existed in its original incarnation for less than 18 months (1964-1965), its members brought their signature styles to thousands of the islands releases. Following a handful of reunions in the 70s and early 80s, the Skatalites re-formed for good in 1986 and, over subsequent decades, have included a rotating lineup of both original members and newcomers responsible for late-period highlights like 1994s Hi-Bop Ska and 2000s Bashaka, now reissued on vinyl for the first time. BASHAKA is an album lost in time, plagued by a label bankruptcy and released when mainstreams support for the genre had waned. Simply put, this brilliant album never got the credit it deserves! Original members Lloyd Knibb, Lloyd Brevett, Lester Sterling and Cedric Brooks lead the charge into scorching ska instrumentals and rootsy jazz reggae, Doreen Shaffer adds beautiful vocals on ska tunes Oh baby and Reach for the Sky, while special guest Ken Boothe delivers the mid-tempo groover I Never Knew. Brand new updated art by Chema Skandal, repress on random color vinyl limited to 200 copies.
Tracklist:
Ska Latte
Sky Rocket
Ska of Iran
Tanya
Roland Ride Along
Wild Honey
Reach For the Sky (feat Doreen Shaffer)
Milk Lane Shuffle
What a Day
I Never Knew (What a Queen was like) (feat Ken Boothe)
Magic Muffin
Hail Tommy McCook
Oh Baby ( feat Doreen Shaffer)
NEW, but open LP on limited random colored vinyl (our current color is RED w/ splatter) (no barcode)
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