streetwaves Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You should also check out Hepcat, Deal's Gone Bad, The Aggrolites, Stubborn All-Stars, or any of The Slacker's side projects. David Hillyard's new album that came out this year is fantastic. You should stay away from this stuff---definitely not what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The Dingees, ha! But for real, their "comeback" album was completely reggae from a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomfortunepa Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You should stay away from this stuff---definitely not what you're looking for. I wouldn't say that. While none of them can compete with the list you provided (which included many essentials), I wouldn't deter anyone from checking out any of them - especially Hepcat. I'm on a Carlton & His Shoes and The Abyssinians kick right now. Check those out if you're into rocksteady focusing on vocal harmonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Let me preface this by saying I really don't like reggae. Just not my cup of tea. Here are two suggestions.Someone said The Congos and their debut "Heart of the Congos" is a fantastic record. They were sort of atypical. Lots of vocals. LoFi in places. Different rhythms. Read about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_the_CongosThe Wailing Souls. They're a vocal group. Very tight harmonies. Good stuff:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrEugiDFXKA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 cant believe Jimmy Cliff wasnt mentioned earlier. the three you must have: Toots and the Maytals Jimmy Cliff Desmond Dekker no one does it better than the ones who started the entire genre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I mentioned jimmy on page one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000000 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You should stay away from this stuff---definitely not what you're looking for. Disregard everything this guy says. All of rudeboy's suggestions are solidly backed. rudeboydh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I mentioned jimmy on page one I know, #20 is too late for him to be mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rioux Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Check the Trojan Box Sets. They are great to get in touch with early jamaican music. My favorites are: Ska Box Set, UK Hits Box Set and Skinhead Reggae Box Set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I wouldn't say that. While none of them can compete with the list you provided (which included many essentials), I wouldn't deter anyone from checking out any of them - especially Hepcat. I'm on a Carlton & His Shoes and The Abyssinians kick right now. Check those out if you're into rocksteady focusing on vocal harmonies. It's not what the person was asking for in terms of 70s and 80s reggae recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomfortunepa Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 It's not what the person was asking for in terms of 70s and 80s reggae recommendations. 70s and 80s were just suggested. Ultimately he was just asking for some good reggae music which can be open ended. It is nice to suggest some essentials. Some of them you can actually still go out and see like Barrington Levy and Toots & The Maytals. There is even the only surviving Skatalite still touring. It doesn't hurt to suggest some modern acts that you can still go out and support and help keep a dying genre alive so later generations can enjoy it. It certainly is not fair to just dismiss them especially when a 20 something year old that only really knows of Bob Marley probably won't be able to tell the difference between some modern groups compared to the ones from the 60s-80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 70s and 80s were just suggested. Ultimately he was just asking for some good reggae music which can be open ended. It is nice to suggest some essentials. Some of them you can actually still go out and see like Barrington Levy and Toots & The Maytals. There is even the only surviving Wailer still touring. It doesn't hurt to suggest some modern acts that you can still go out and support and help keep a dying genre alive so later generations can enjoy it. It certainly is not fair to just dismiss them especially when a 20 something year old that only really knows of Bob Marley probably won't be able to tell the difference between some modern groups compared to the ones from the 60s-80s. The request seemed cut and dry rather than open ended---very specific, in fact. It matters when the recommendation is lousy---the kid was asking for authentic reggae recommendations---not some stateside, white boy watered down bullshit aping a culture they know little about. Don't be daft---you know what's what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 This thread is very highly Selassie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man Suits Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I have a pretty decently sized list to get me going with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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