The last of
Trojan
's three-record (two-CD) collections of
Perry
's crucial
Black Ark
production work of the '70s. And, as was the case with the previous collections (
The Upsetter Box
and
Open the Gate
), there's absolutely no good reason not to own this collection too. If you're thinking that three double-CD sets of
Lee Perry
starts to sound like overkill, look at it this way -- that's like saying you've breathed enough air, and now you don't need any more. As with recordings of
Sun Ra
, there's always a reason (like amazing music, for a start) to add more
to your collection. And with this release you will be able to get your hands on
Junior Murvin
's amazing
"Cross Over"
(nearly as good as
"Police and Thieves"
),
Winston Heywood
's
"Long, Long Time,"
Eric Donaldson
"Freedom Street."
This is the sound of
at its most exciting and prolific, and remains a testament to
's genius as a producer, mixer, and arranger. A heavy groove indeed. ~ John Dougan