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The
album would go down in history as the
' masterpiece,
was its follow-up, and of equally high caliber. Both sets were produced by
and backed by the
, a brilliant amalgamation of
sensibilities and sound system rhythms. Compared to say
, the
boasted a much sparser roots styling, with wide open spaces for singers (or DJs) to fill. This proved the perfect backdrop for the
to strut their exquisite harmonies, and across both sets the quartet shine.
Point of entry for most fans was the scorching recut of their classic 1974 hit
Here,
slows down the pace, bassist
turns up the heat, the brass ring out, and the
revel in their multi-part harmonies. Glorious! However, it was
that set the sound systems ablaze. The rhythm is nigh on relentless,
's massive beats booming out and echoed by
's thump of a bassline, riffs, percussion, and the brass' equally emphatic blasts. Overhead, the quartet bring the house down with their finest call and response vocals,
shouting out encouragement and his bandmates answering with sweet harmonies that unite and separate. Here they give
a run for their money.
If "Baby" was aimed at the Kingston scene,
cozied up to the countryside, with its lovely pastoral atmosphere wrapped around the citified beats. This showcases the group at their sweetest, the harmonies rolling across the song, thick as molasses, even as they tell off a mendicant. The title track is also a rebuke, but a sumptuous one, as rich as
, awash in sonorous brass and lilting keyboards, but thoroughly contemporary in sound.
is more subtle, a quietly infectious number that throws the spotlight on the group's gorgeous harmonies.
Much of the album boasts strong cultural numbers, such as the devotional
the stark
of the heartfelt
with its nods to
, the more upbeat sufferers standing tall of
the simmering roots
of
and the infectious tribute to the good man
So, why didn't this album garner the same lasting acclaim as its predecessor? Perhaps because
didn't release as many singles off the set, not as many of the tracks had that grab you by the throat feel to them, and there's a slightly more introspective feel to this album. Yet, it remains a classic. ~ Jo-Ann Greene