Big Youth Fights Against Capitalism [King Tubby's Version]
Covetous Men
Run Come Rally
Rally Dub [Upsetter Mix]
Antichrist
God Is Watching You
Pablo Dread in a Red - Yabby U, Swaby, H.
King Tubby's Rock [King Tubby's Version]
Warn the Nation - Yabby U, Smith, Rick [4]
Honey Dub [King Tubby's Version]
Carnal Man
Love of Jah
Love of Jah [King Tubby's Version]
The Man Who Does the Work
Jah Vengeance
Revenge - Yabby U, McCook, Tommy
Freshly - Yabby U, Bullock, L.
Natty Dread on the Mountain Top - Yabby U, Sinclair, D.
Gwan and Lef' Me - Yabby U, Brammer, Wade Evera
Tubby's Vengeance [King Tubby's Version]
Death Trap - Yabby U, McCook, Tommy
Track Listings (22) - Disc #2
Man of the Living
King Tubby Special [King Tubby's Version]
Lord of Lords
Lord Dub [King Tubby's Version]
Chant Jah Victory
Jah Victory Dub [King Tubby's Version]
Walls of Jerusalem
Jerusalem Dub [King Tubby's Dub]
King Pharoah's Plague [Discomix] - Yabby U, Brammer, Wade Evera
Plague of Horn - Yabby U, McCook, Tommy
King Pharaoh Dub [King Tubby's Version]
Jesus Dread - Yabby U, Brammer, Wade Evera
Chant Down Babylon Kingdom [Discomix] - Yabby U, Brammer, Wade Evera
Chanting Dub [King Tubby's Version]
Hornsman Chant - Yabby U, McCook, Tommy
Fire in a Kingston
Fire Dub [King Tubby's Version]
Judgement on the Land
Repatriation Rock [King Tubby's Dub]
Deliver Me from My Enemies
Born Free [Discomix] - Yabby U, Rose, Michael [1]
Love Thy Neighbour [King Tubby's Version]
Crippled from malnutrition, and founder of the legendary vocal group the Prophets, Vivian "Yabby You" Jackson created in "Conquering Lion" the reggae masterpiece that would be transformed into a million other dub masterpie... more »ces. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have King Tubby as a buddy and collaborator, although Jackson is no slouch of a producer, himself. This two-CD set contains other pieces, and Jackson productions of the recently deceased trombonist Tommy McCook and a young Michael Rose. But it's essentially the same song repeated over two 75-minute CDs. No fear; it's one of the greatest pieces of music ever. Think of it as a symphony. --D. Strauss« less
Crippled from malnutrition, and founder of the legendary vocal group the Prophets, Vivian "Yabby You" Jackson created in "Conquering Lion" the reggae masterpiece that would be transformed into a million other dub masterpieces. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have King Tubby as a buddy and collaborator, although Jackson is no slouch of a producer, himself. This two-CD set contains other pieces, and Jackson productions of the recently deceased trombonist Tommy McCook and a young Michael Rose. But it's essentially the same song repeated over two 75-minute CDs. No fear; it's one of the greatest pieces of music ever. Think of it as a symphony. --D. Strauss
Member CD Reviews
Aaron T. from ARNOLD, MD Reviewed on 4/4/2007...
very good; very dread. those who aren't deeply interested in classic roots should probably pass on it; as these cds mainly focus on a few versions; and, moreover, since the vibe is consistently slow and meditative, for anyone but a confirmed roots fan is likely to find this collection to be repetitive. For those with more of an appetite for deep roots: a classic, irrefutably.
CD Reviews
If you need convincing of life in Reggae beyond Marley...
F.N. Wright | Philadelphia, PA United States | 04/19/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This music has the power to heal and change your life for the better! So righteous and beautiful I just can't get enough. I own well over 200 Reggae CDs and this one is now at the top of my list -- it has been growing on me exponentially since I got it. This is definitely music which requires repeated listenings for maximum enjoyment. Some of the best vocal harmonies in the history of Reggae, with fat grooves to match. Very hymn-like and churchical, with many outstanding dubs by King Tubby. Almost all the tracks were recorded at Scratch's Black Ark and voiced at Tubby's, with toasts from Big Youth, Trinity and Tappa Zukie. Also featuring a young Michael Rose on one track. The players are all top studio men, including Family Man, Sly Dunbar, Horsemouth Wallace, Chinna and many more. The liner notes are great with interviews and photos. All around one of the best examples of pure, righteous, Jamaican Reggae in existence. It will put joy in your heart and have you singing and bouncing all day long."
One of my favorite records, period.
andreas__21 | Bear, DE USA | 04/07/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I noticed there has been no 5-star praise for this album since 2005, so I want to add mine for 2006: I listen to this Double CD since 1998 - it is increadibly beautiful and never gets boring. I disagree with the reviewer who said this record is one that has to grow on you - I loved it the first time I heard it and I still do. I have bought this CD set since '98, gave it away to friends for birthdays and such, bought it again, and so forth. This album is easily among my top ten, not only for reggae. If you appreciate albums that have not a single lame song in them and that have timeless quality and are incredibly stunning works of art such as Talking Timbuktu by Ry Cooder and Ali Farka Toure, Rocking Time by Burning Spear, Welcome to Sky Valley by Kyuss or Clandestino by Manu Chao, you will love Jesus Dread."
The Ultimate Roots experience
Trevor | 05/04/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Dark, haunting, uplifting, beautiful, conflicting....all these words apply to Yabby You's music. This box set is possibly the greatest release by the great Blood and Fire label. I have been listening to this release for years, and still find myself putting it on again and again. You get many different versions of the same song, but it is feels far from repetitive, instead you feel like you are getting closer and closer to the truth."
Absolutely necessary double CD
Trevor | 12/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Because of the world's love affair with Bob Marley (one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, don't get me wrong) many reggae artists of the 70's get overlooked, and this is too bad, because Bob is but the tip of the iceberg! One of those overlooked despite being possessed of pure GENIUS is Yabby U. Yabby's message, riddims, and harmonies are divinely beautiful, and there is not a slow minute on this pack of originals, dubs, overdubs, toasts, and versions. Yabby U says he started singing because of divine inspiration; given what he's created, I don't know who can argue that he wasn't. --On a side note, in addition to the amazing tracks that will be in store for you on this, the liner notes are among the best I've ever read...just a thought. Prepare yourself for the power of Yabby U as he chants it down."
Blood and Fire Do it Again
riddim420 | Philly, PA United States | 01/29/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Blood and Fire label is known as the reggae reissue label between the sound quality and selection you can't go wrong with anything on this label. This Yabby U LP is tied as my favorite Blood and Fire LP with Children of Jah. You want this LP."
Track Listings (25) - Disc #1
Aaron T. from ARNOLD, MD