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Cool Runnings and Level Vibes, Mon.

07/09/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Truly a great festival dedicated to the memory of Bob Marley. This CD includes most of the groups responsible for the resurgence of the "roots reggae" sound that regained popularity in the early 1990's. There is no so called "dance hall" music on this record, thank Jah (dance hall typically incorporates rap, reggae, and techno).The CD includes fantastic tracks by Eek-a-mouse, Steel Pulse, and very soulful efforts from various female vocalists. A special treat is the track "Sugar Pie" performed by a twelve year old Ziggy Marley which is both amuseing and enjoyable.Enjoy this disk when your feeling especially IRIE. Goes well with Ganga."

Original Vinyl Album Tracks

Chris Petersen | San Jose, CA USA | 05/09/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have been transferring all my vinyl to digital and I've noticed a few things about the CD versions of these albums. One, for single Reggae albums, more obscure ones in particular, they will often rearrange song titles and add songs. Two, for double albums they will typically omit tracks, so they can release it on one CD. This album is no exception. Missing tracks on this CD are KKK and Smile Jamaica by Steel Pulse from Side 1.



Here is the original track list for those interested -



Side 1 (Steel Pulse)



Sound System

Ku Klux Klan

Handsworth Revolution

Smile Jamaica



Side 2



Belly Full A/K/A Them Bellyfull - Rita Marley & the I-Threes

Sugar Pie - Melody Makers & the Wailers

Wa Do Dem - Eek A Mouse & the Wailers

If I Had the World - Dennis Brown



Side 3



Plastic Smile - Black Uhuru

Guess Who's Comoming to Dinner - Black Uhuru

The Bed's Too Big Without You - Sheila Hylton

Soon Forward - Gregory Isaacs



Side 4



The Harder They Come - Carlene Davis

Right Time - Mighty Diamonds

1865 (96 In the Shade) - Third World

Rock the World - Third World

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No one can take the place of Bob! (but they can sure try)

cornman | Houston, TX USA | 08/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For those who love vintage reggae, it just doesn't get much better. This cd also provides some nice Jamaican flavor and shows how recordings of live performances can have so much more soul than studio versions. An outstanding farewell to the master!"