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GREL 021LP
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2022 repress. Originally released in 1981. "Talk about a triple threat: first you have the (by this point well-established and effortlessly professional) Wailing Souls, one of the greatest of the cultural harmony groups; then you have the Roots Radics, the studio band that almost single-handedly defined the new dancehall reggae sound in the early '80s; and to make everything perfect, you have the unassailable team of producer Henry 'Junjo' Lawes (who can claim equal status with the Roots Radics as a dancehall pioneer) and engineer Hopeton 'Scientist' Brown. The result is 1991's Firehouse Rock, one of the finest reggae albums of all time; one which combines the Wailing Souls top-notch songwriting and harmony singing with the absolute best in studio accompaniment -- there may never be another reggae band with a sound as rock-ribbed as that of the Roots Radics. Each track is a highlight in its own way, but pay particular attention to the title track, the gently rolling 'Who Lives It,' and the smoky, apocalyptic 'Kingdom Rise Kingdom Fall.'" --AllMusic
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GREL 047LP
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2022 repress. 2013 release, originally release in 1983. "The Firehouse Rock album would go down in history as the Wailing Souls' masterpiece, Inchpinchers was its follow-up, and of equally high caliber. Both sets were produced by Junjo Lawes and backed by the Roots Radics, a brilliant amalgamation of roots sensibilities and sound system rhythms. Compared to say The Revolutionaries, the Radics boasted a much sparser roots styling, with wide open spaces for singers (or DJs) to fill. This proved the perfect backdrop for the Souls to strut their exquisite harmonies, and across both sets the quartet shine?" --AllMusic
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MOV 2869LP
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"The Jamaican reggae group The Wailing Souls was formed in 1965. They released their debut album Wild Suspense through Island Records in 1979, after their singles releases through Channel One became popular. Wild Suspense became a roots reggae stemple, renowned for its staggering musicianship. The album contains a mix of Studio One do-overs (such as 'Row Fisherman' and 'Feel the Spirit'), a handful of self-productions with added horns ('Bredda Gravalicious', 'Very Well') and tunes by Rudolph 'Garth' Dennis ('Slow Coach') and George 'Buddy' Hayes ('Wild Suspense'). Wild Suspense, overall, contains a reflective and thoughtful body of music, with beautiful harmony singing and majestic instrumentation. 180 gram vinyl."
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BE 035EP
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"Killer one off mid '80s Wailing Souls in the 'live digital' style from the their run with the label who they made several great albums for. Along with the Mighty Diamonds, the Wailing Souls are reggae's greatest harmony group. This is the first version of the tune that later became 'Shark Attack' when the Souls signed with the Chaos label in the early '90s."
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