My man Cliff from the UK with more reggae greatness

My great friend Cliff has presented me with another package of reggae greatness, I am not at ALL knowledgeable about this wonderful music, (I do love it), but have very, very little knowledge on the subject.....so my great friend Cliff generously sends us a few classic reggae LP's each week, and I am grateful as hell.......people like Cliff, Brian, Andie James, Apantabapanta, Jose, and Dave Sez are FANTASTIC contributors to this blog from all over the planet, and I LOVE them for all the work they do, that is the absolute truth....I likely would have given up on this shit a year ago, had it not been for WONDERFUL guest contributors who have been such incredible helpers over the months.......I will be here as long as you all want me to be, and my assistants will be here as long as they wish to be.......so that is that.....ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU for helping me create this blog, in sort of the image I always imagined it........I want people from WHEREVER to contribute ANY THING, ANY KIND OF STUFF......let's make the world SMALLER and all enjoy what the other man has to share. As for now, here is Cliff's latest fantastic contribution.
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Prince Far I – “Under Heavy Manners”

Produced by Joe Gibbs and engineered by Errol Thompson “Under Heavy Manners” is Prince Far I’s landmark album. It was released in 1977 during a period of high tension in Jamaican society due to a State of Emergency.  With a voice that seems to have been  excavated from the bowels of the earth and then cleansed with bleach Prince Far I chants and growls his way through 10 tracks of fire and brimstone,delivering  Rastafarian verbal onslaughts and scathing political comments  that backs you cowering into a corner. The album  contains the Prince's first big Jamaican hit single, '’Heavy Manners'’, on the rhythm of Naggo Morris' '’Su Su Pon Rasta'’. Some tracks feature the interjections of Joseph Hill of Culture and riddims such as Dennis Brown’s “Ghetto Girl”, Junior Byles’ “Heart & Soul” and Gibbs’ second cut of Satta are utilised to magnificent effect. "Under Heavy Manners" is an excellent album brought to you by someone who was one of the most unique deejays in Jamaican reggae.

Track List:

1. Rain A Fall. 2 Big Fight, 3. You I Love And Not Another, 4. Youing Generation, 5. Shine Eye Girl, 6. Boz Rock, 7. Show Me Mine Enemy, 8. Shadow, 9. Deck Of Cards, 10. Heavy Manners

Link: http://www67.zippyshare.com/v/AN55kg4f/file.html

Bunny Wailer – Rock ‘n’ Groove

Bunny Wailer (aka Bunny Livingstone) was one of the original members of The Wailers with Tosh and Marley. In fact he was step-brother to Marley and they grew up together in the same household.  He left the group when he became pissed off with the direction The Wailers were going under the tutelage of Island’s Chris Blackwell. Bunny Wailer was both the quietestand most spiritually creative of the Wailers. As a solo artist, Bunny’s songwriting mostly focused on his spiritual beliefs as a Rastafarian with albums like 1976’s “Blackheart Man.”  However, he also had aDancehall/Rockers edge that was best exemplified bythis album. Even the most grumpiest of you (and I include myself in that) will find it impossible to keep yourself still when listening to this. Abetted by the Roots Radics,  Wailer serves up some of the purest dancehall.  Songs like Ballroom Floor and Rock and  Groove pay tribute to Jamaica’s dancehall culture, whilst not much sounds sweeter than Rootsman Skanking. Each of the 7 tracks are followed by it’s dub version. If wanting to buy this don’t be fooled by the re-issues that contain bonus tracks, the sound is poor, the extra tracks are not in the same league, the dub versions have been fucked off and the original tracks sound different! Try to find the original album.

Track List:

1. Rock and Groove, 2. Another Dance, 3. Dance Rock, 4. Cool Runnings, 5. Roots Man Skankin, 6. Jammins, 7. Ballroom Floor

Link: http://www36.zippyshare.com/v/XJCDutX2/file.html

Israel Vibration – The Same Song

The Same Song was  the debut album of Israel Vibration and was released in 1978. Initially Lascelles “Wiss” Bulgin, Albert “Apples” Craig and Cecil “Skelly” Spencer met in a rehabilatation centre when each were suffering with childhood polio during the epidemic that hit Janaica in the 1950’s They were expelled from the centre when they began to embrace the rastafarian faith and began to grow their locks. Israel Vibration make musical magic that blends together traditional roots reggae with raw human emotion and a strong spiritual message.

This album is straightforward roots reggae and is characterised by gentle harmonies and strong messages of peace and spirituality. Its not all serious stuff though as the track Walk The Streets Of Glory show they can make a joyful noise. The roots sound is a bit generic, but what the fuck, it is wonderfully delivered. The vocals are perfect and with the the three of them being  backed by the Roots Radics, the album is a real grower.

Track List :

1. The Same Song (Extended Version) 2. Weep And Mourn 3. Walk The Streets Of Glory 4. Ball Of Fire 5. I'll Go Through 6. Why Worry 7. Lift Up Your Conscience 8. Prophet Has Arise 9. Jah Time Has Come 10. Licks And Kicks

Bonus Tracks: 
11. Crisis (Discomix)  12. The Same Song (12" Version)  13, Weep And Mourn (12" Version) 
14. Crisis Dub

Link: http://www47.zippyshare.com/v/ZKp4G0lq/file.html

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Phenominal contribution, Cliff, PLEASE stay around as long as you wish, you are ALWAYS welcome, my friend!