Motor City
Monday, June 18th, 2007
I really like reggae. Let’s just get that out of the way. While I can feel a lot of dancehall stuff, I mostly get down with some lovers. Sort of on a chill out scenario. Like, put on some lovers or some other mellow stuff and just hang out in the sun. Anyways, when I was in Portland recently I came across this box set from Trojan records who puts out consistent compilations and kind of dominates that market (kind of like Soul Jazz - you can close your eyes, point at one of their albums and you are guaranteed a good one). This compilation is all early Detroit R&B covers with some soul and rock mixed in there too. Three discs of summertime goodness that will be sure to piss off my friends. How did reggae get such a bad rap anyway? It doesn’t even matter because this compilation will change people’s mind.
Desi Young - I Don’t Know (Why I love You)
Alton Ellis - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
Derrick Harriott - You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me
Alton Ellis - It’s A Shame
