I'm willing to bet that most of
you were too busy this weekend to bother with my recommendation of checking
out Light In The Attic's vintage releases, so today I have one all prepped
for your convenience. Actually, it's not just about you. This
particular collection is the last in the Jamaica To Toronto
series, and I'm thinking that it would be all right to hit pause on looking
ahead in order to take a moment to flashback a few decades to ramble about
Earth, Roots & Water. The reggae/dub act was originally formed to
provide backing tracks for others involved with Jerry Brown's Summer
Records, but by the late 70s they were performing on their own and doing
well with shows that included the Police and the Stranglers. If only
every Monday could be this different. Enjoy.
:Earth,
Roots & Water - Tribulations:
In no way am I going to claim that I know much of anything
about this sort of music, because I don't. What I will
do though is point out that I love putting this on and
turning it up loud so that its deep, grooving sound fills
the room and blocks out everything else. If you all do
the same then some of you might remember that it isn't all
about three minute pop tunes. Probably.
Here is a
fantastic three-part series that does well in showing why
Light In The Attic would want to make sure this great music
is accessible. These really are a must-see if you have
the time.
- John Laird -
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