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Ultimate Collection
Lee Perry
Ultimate Collection
Genres: International Music, Pop
 
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For the first time 15 vital recordings from 1970 to 1979 are gathered in one essential collection. Featured are two groundbreaking collaborations with The Wailers - "Duppy Conqueror" and "Small Axe" - the hugely popular "...  more »

     
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All Artists: Lee Perry
Title: Ultimate Collection
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Hip-O Records
Original Release Date: 2/29/2000
Release Date: 2/29/2000
Genres: International Music, Pop
Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Reggae
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 731454130127

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For the first time 15 vital recordings from 1970 to 1979 are gathered in one essential collection. Featured are two groundbreaking collaborations with The Wailers - "Duppy Conqueror" and "Small Axe" - the hugely popular "Curly Locks" by Junior Byles, and defining moments from the Black Ark period like Junior Murvins "Police & Thieves" (later covered by the Clash), Max Romeos "War in a Babylon," and "Neckodeemus" and "Congoman" by The Congos, Perrys crowning achievement. Perry has influenced everyone from The Clash to the Beastie Boys to the entire Trip-Hop nation. Genius? Madman? Buy this disc and decide.

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CD Reviews

"Perry was an original"
J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 06/16/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This latest compilation in the Hip-O Record series which celebrates noteworthy artists brings - Lee "Scratch" Perry:The Ultimate Collection to the many fans and listeners who have enjoyed his work.Born in the rural Jamacian village of St. Mary's in 1936, Perry began his surrealistic musical odyssey in the late 1950's, wound up being a major architect of Bob Marley and the Walers, Junior Murvin, Junior Byles, The Upsetters and others. For the first time appearing on one CD is the essential compilation for reggae and ska fans alike. This album contains 15 selections which are crowning achievements and groundbreaking collaborations, each produced by Perry and digitally remastered.In closing, this is one album you can enjoy, enjoy and enjoy.Total Time: 76:58 on 15 Tracks/ Hip-O Records - 314 541 301 2 (2000)"
A perfect sampling of Scratch's work. 4.5 stars
williedynamite | 06/13/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)

"But remember that this is just a taste. If you become a Scratch Junkie like me, you might want to purchase the 3cd collection Arkology. The Ultimate collection is 15 of Scratch Lee Perry's most memorable productions. It's an excellent CD for anyone who has heard of Scratch and want to hear his major hits. But aren't ready to really be adventurous. The collection starts out with the funky dub, enter the dragon. Next up comes Max Romeo's War in a Babylon another Perry classic. Then there's the two of Perry's early Wailers productions. Small Axe and Duppy conqueror have become staples for early Wailers music. Junior Marvin brings his highpitched, disctinctive falsetto voice to two of tracks on the Ultimate, Roots train and the classic Police and thieves. The great music doent stop there because on to be a lover (have some mercy) George faith and Perry create a reggae soul song that not only is jammin but also soulful. Augustus Pablo meets the upstepper on the hypnotic Vibrate on. The Congo's appear on the congoman another funky Scratch Dub. But by far my favorite song on the ultimate is the infectious curly locks by the enigmatic Junior Byles. The combination of the Perry'y production and Byles soft and delicate singing are nothing short of perfect. Like I mentioned earleier this is just a small sampling of perry's VAST amount of work. This is worth the purchase if you are want to sample the great musical genius that is Lee 'Scrartch' Perry."