curious

[raven]

hey, so im really interested in learning more about reggae music and and im not really sure where i should start, does anyone have any suggestions? what are some good albums/artists?

[Fabroots]

Hey, what artists/albums you know already?
( Often i advice THIRD WORLD "96° In the shade" to the newbies who know only Bob Marley and very classic stuff, for me its a great album who are a good synthesis of what the roots reggae can do and easy to find in cd - Mango(Island)records )

[mikey bim]

good things to start-
the original reggae sound-

black uhuru- showcase

mighty diamonds- right time

wailing souls - firehouse rock

scientist- first lp

king tubby- dub from the roots

king tubby- dangerous dub

peace and love everytime

[Sufferer's Hi-Fi]

I would suggest most anything in Blood & Fire's catalogue. I've been listening to reggae for almost 20 years, but when I got back into heavy about 5 years ago I found the B&F and Pressure Sounds releases great starting points.

Great introductions IMO-

Yabby You prodructions:
Yabby U- Jesus Dread -a MUST
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/201#rel191
King Tubby's Prophesy Of Dub
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/547#rel448

Roy Francis-Phase 1 prodructions
Chantells & Friends- Children of Jah
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/32#rel31
We Are Getting Bad
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2316

Glen Brown prodructions:
Sylford Walker & Welton Irie - Lamb's Bread International
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/106#rel103
Rhythm Master Vol 1
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/3824
Termination Dub
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/180

Keith Hudson productions:
The Hudson Affair-VA
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/3658
Keith Hudson - Pick A Dub
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/315#rel283

Lee Perry productions:
ARKOLOGY-va
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/304
Congos - Heart Of The Congos
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/168

NINEY The Obeserver productions:
Blood & Fire(1970-78)(2CD)-VA
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/4112
Microphone Attack-VA (Niney DJ prods.)
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/463#rel394

Bunny Lee productions:
Cornell Campbell - I Shall Not Remove
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/143#rel137
Johnny Clarke - Dreader Dread
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/424#rel367
King Tubby - Dub Gone Crazy
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/321#rel287
King Tubby - Dub Like Dirt
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/320#rel286
King Tubby & Prince Jammy - Dub Gone 2 Crazy
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/616#rel513

I know its alot but I think any of these is a good place to branch of from.

Hope you enjoy,
PAPA D

[John Public]

Try these:

Don Carlos: Day To Day Living
Wayne Jarrett: Showcase Vol 1
Hugh Mundell: Africa Must Be Free By 1983
Hugh Mundell & Lacksly Castell: Jah Fire
Lacksley Castell:Morining Glory
Lacksley Castell: Princess Lady
Dennis Brown: Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours
Dennis Brown: Words Of Wisdom
The Congos: Heart Of The Congos
Yabby You: Jesus Dread
Keith Hudson: Flesh Of My Skin, Blood Of My Blood
Lee Perry: Build The Ark
Black Uhuru: Showcase
Garnet Silk: Music Is The Rod

[Ites]

And of course the indespensable bible of reggae so far: The Rough Guide to Reggae by Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton, great book

[glenn]

have to agree on the Rough Guide to Reggae. excellent book....worth every penny. now in it's 3rd edition.

also - check these albums out. as far as i know, all are still readily available.

aswad - showcase
black uhuru - liberation: island anthology
lee perry - arkology
aswad - live and direct (is there a better reggae live album ?)
dennis brown - revolution
steel pulse - sound system: island anthology
buju banton -'til shiloh
luciano - messenger
burning spear - social living