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Good, but not for everybody

Adam Adam Adam | Placentia, CA United States | 03/07/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"For those of you hoping this is some sort of new and undiscovered toots&co reggae album, you'll be dissapointed.... unless you dont mind hearing the maytals belt out fast ska stompers. This material was recorded for byron lee a short time before toots left for jail where he recieved inspiration for the famous "5456 was my number". This is a good collection, but if you own "time tough" the anthology, you already have the two best song on here, which are "It's You" and "Never You Change". I'd say this album is probably only for collectors, largely due to the fact that it is so obscure and there are 7 bonus out takes(of only four different songs). A interesting history piece, but definately not their best."

Most definitely required listening

Sid Sowder | Boston, MA USA | 04/19/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The previous reviewer made this sound like an odds & sods collection which is just not the case. This is the CD re-release version of 1965's The Sensational Maytals with 8 (admittedly superfluous) bonus tracks tacked on. If you like the early ska period of The Maytals, then this disc is a necessity (as is I'll Never Grow Old)."