Reggae, rocksteady, and ska fans?

[Qhrumphf]

 

[Qhrumphf]

 

[Billy-Klubb]

because I can.

 

[dudius]

I don't remember who mentioned Supervillains a few pages back, but I looked them up when I first found the thread and liked their Careless Whisper cover (my brother showed me the Sexy Sax Man video so of course I had to check out the cover). It wasn't until this past weekend I looked through more of their music on Spotify and I found their album Robots. I'm in love with it, been listening to it a lot this week.

 

[naga77777]

I liked a couple old posts from the first page that really mirrored my taste. I like slightly stoopid, rebelution, SOJA, etc. Very mellow.

As for Jamaican reggae, I like lover's rock. Check out Beres Hammond's song "rock away"-- its my favorite.

Others I like in reggae: Richie spice, Luciano, gyptian, sanchez, buju Banton. I Dont really like the dancehall or faster reggae. Or reggaeton.

I haven't heard any of the new "Scratch". I do like old ska a lot, and a lot of the newer roots bands such as Midnite, Groundation, 10 Ft. Ganga Plant, etc.
I was really into John Brown's Body in the 90's. And if you've ever heard of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, I used to hang with those guys years ago. My sister was real good friends with them. The only thing I don't like is dance hall reggae and it's relatives. Just not for me.

Saw those panda dub guys in concert with Rebelution. It was AWESOME.

 

[ICWiener]

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[ICWiener]

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[ICWiener]

One of the greatest roots reggae bands that don't get enough love.

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[Qhrumphf]

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Was actually listening to this track this morning.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Also been listening to a LOT of Phyllis Dillon lately. She's fantastic.

 

[ICWiener]

Also been listening to a LOT of Phyllis Dillon lately. She's fantastic.

She is really great.

I always enjoyed this cover...
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[Qhrumphf]

She is really great.

I always enjoyed this cover...
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I have a disturbing lack of the Gaylettes in my collection. I should probably pick some up.

The Gaylads are another story.

 

[ICWiener]

The Gaylads are another story.

Man, haven't heard that one in a long time.

Here's a classic. Actually got to see the Pioneers live back in 2001 (give or take)...

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[Qhrumphf]

One of my all time favorites. Love the Pioneers. Their early stuff was great. I love their later really soul-pop influenced stuff.

 

[ICWiener]

That had a little bit of a gospel twang to it too. Very nice.

here's a rare cut. Not really rocksteady, but probably the quickest tempo dub burner I've heard. One of my favs.

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[Qhrumphf]

That had a little bit of a gospel twang to it too. Very nice.

here's a rare cut. Not really rocksteady, but probably the quickest tempo dub burner I've heard. One of my favs.

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That's interesting. Hadn't heard it before. But sounds like uptempo dub to me. Espeically if King Tubby is attached to it. Hah.

 

[ICWiener]

Gotta show some love for the crooners:

Sugar Minott, very underrated...amazing singer:
[ame]http://youtu.be/hU0g4p8J49o[/ame]

Gregory Isaacs, The Cool Ruler:
[ame]http://youtu.be/K6oYyG0KcvQ[/ame]

 

[Qhrumphf]

 

[Qhrumphf]

 

[Qhrumphf]

 

[luke_d]

Any Five Iron Frenzy fans here?!

 

[Billy-Klubb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWb0kKK4CnU

I got that box set, but it's blue w/ 3 discs. one of my favorite comps is Skinhead Revolt. I floccin' love that mix.

 

[Qhrumphf]

I got that box set, but it's blue w/ 3 discs. one of my favorite comps is Skinhead Revolt. I floccin' love that mix.

If you mean the Skinhead Reggae set, they might be different, but I'm not sure. I don't recall that cover before. But there's so many Trojan sets I can't keep em all straight. I like the Dawning of a New Era set too.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

If you mean the Skinhead Reggae set, they might be different, but I'm not sure. I don't recall that cover before. But there's so many Trojan sets I can't keep em all straight. I like the Dawning of a New Era set too.

hells yeah! and just because I couldn't get it out of my head...

 

[Qhrumphf]

hells yeah! and just because I couldn't get it out of my head...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1-13cfa-fE

Nice. Been a while since I've heard that one.

 

[dudius]

Any Five Iron Frenzy fans here?!

Yes, and I'm disappointed that they announced a concert in LA after I scheduled my return flight from a week-long visit. Concert started at 7, I flew at 9:30

 

[Qhrumphf]

Any Five Iron Frenzy fans here?!

There's a few folks who've posted on here liking 3rd wave and ska-punk, but it's generally not my thing.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

There's a few folks who've posted on here liking 3rd wave and ska-punk, but it's generally not my thing.

same here. there are exceptions though, I think.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Gotta love the Trojan Rocksteady set. My favorite of the lot.

 

[ICWiener]

Some third wave stuff isn't too bad. The Aquabats are just plain fun, can't deny that.

I like these guys, from Hawaii:

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