Supreme collection of Roots Reggae vocals
Cuban Music Fan | London | 01/24/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Pressure Sounds label hits the spot once again with an extremely well-presented and intelligently compiled set which showcases the early career of roots reggae, cult hero, Bim Sherman. All tracks are presented here in their original mixes rather than the weak, "tampered with" and over-dubbed versions found on previous compilations which most listeners (including the previous reviewer) are familiar with. Ultra rare tracks which haven't been available before include the beautiful original 1975 mix of 'Tribulation', Jah Woosh's 'Love In The Ghetto' (an awesome cut to Bim's 'Love Forever' which is arguably Woosh's best ever track) and 'Everywhere You Go' (the correct dub cut to 'World Go Round' which is a heavyweight dub mix not found elsewhere. 'Everywhere You Go' is certainly worth the price of this release on its own. What also makes this collection so essential is that the dubs in particular are the original, powerful mixes rather than the rather lame takes found on the lacklustre EFA compilations. This is inspirational music - from the first track to the last - packaged in gorgeous artwork making this set the most essential reggae solo artist CD of 2007-08. Can we have some more?"