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Golden Age of Soca

Eric Eppes | South Carolina | 07/03/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The best collection of soca tunes you will ever hear without going to Trinidad. This album will make any day brignt and sunny."

Classic calypso

Eric Eppes | 01/06/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is now over 10 years old but is still one of the best compilations available. It will put a smile on your face and get you moving to the beat! A great introduction to those unfamiliar with the genre"

I wonder if this music will actually cure arthritis?

Phil Rogers | Ann Arbor, Michigan | 03/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Selections 1-4 and 7-9 are seven of the best soca tunes I've ever found. The fact that they are all on the same compilation is almost mind-blowing. You can find this many great ones [maybe a few more] on 'Straker's Ah Feel to Party', but that collection is 2 CD's.When I was at the Caribana festival in Toronto a couple of times in the late 80's, the pan bands were playing #'s 1 and 3 all over the place. The singers are totally jacked on these two, and it translates to you, the listener (and dancer, hopefully).

#'s 4 and 8 have some of the finest melodies in all of calypso/soca; and "Congoman" is one of Mighty Sparrow's strongest sounding tunes, as well as being one of the most hilarious songs you'll hear anywhere."One More Officer" passionately tells a great story, and the rhythms of "Maxi Dub" could steal the corpses and ghouls away from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video, and make them a whole lot happier. Nuns and priests might get to rollicking to this one.Musically and emotionally speaking, all these are terrifically exuberant, and very well produced.And finally, #'s 5, 11 and 12 are good easier listening, and with very meaningful messages."