Reviews: Reggae Archives - Gridface

Various: Basic Replay

By Jacob Arnold December 28, 2007 January 5, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

In recent years, the duo behind Basic Channel have turned their attention to re-issuing rare and overlooked reggae.
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Bullwackies All Stars: Free for All

By Jacob Arnold June 5, 2007 January 5, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

Fans of heavy, smokey, seventies dub will appreciate this latest Wackie’s reissue.
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Yabby You: Deliver Me From My Enemies

By Jacob Arnold December 3, 2006 January 2, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

Blood and Fire did an amazing job with their reissue.
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Tony Tuff: Say Something

By Jacob Arnold November 19, 2006 January 2, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

As smooth as they come.
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Paul St. Hilaire: Adsom

By Jacob Arnold November 4, 2006 January 2, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

Lush, soulful digital roots.
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Rob Symeonn: The Chosen One

By Jacob Arnold October 28, 2006 January 2, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

Rob Symeonn is a talented roots vocalist.
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Reckless Breed: Reckless Roots Rockers

By Jacob Arnold October 25, 2006 January 2, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

Fans of straight-up seventies dub should definitely snatch this up.
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The Congos & Friends: Fisherman Style

By Jacob Arnold April 16, 2006 July 24, 2020 Reviews: Reggae

This two-disc set compiles brand new versions of a Lee Perry riddim from 1977.
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Sugar Minott: The Roots Lover 1978-1983

By Jacob Arnold January 27, 2006 January 1, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

Two discs of deep roots reggae.
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Rhythm & Sound: See Mi Yah

By Jacob Arnold March 22, 2005 January 1, 2019 Reviews: Reggae

Essential.
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