Lyrical - "Market Session"

[dr benway]

Anybody have any more info on this album / artist? I saw that Deadly Dragon had it listed for 60 dollars, which seems a bit steep. I've heard a few cuts from it and liked the bits i heard (the title track on the 'wreck a pum pum' riddim for example), but is it really that hard to find / valuable?

I know that pricing when it comes to vinyl is pretty subjective, but I'm curious to see if others on the forum owned it and would really recommend it as a classic... any input appreciated... cant find any reference to Lyrical on roots archive, and not a whole lot online either... were there any singles, or just this album?

[ninjadon]

I have the album. Think I paid around $35 for it. I love it, also love Ugliman's album and many of the Harry J-produced tunes of this period. I would recommend it, although don't pay 60 bucks for it...

When you say "were there any singles", I am not completely sure what you mean. From this album? Or, by the same producer but not on the album? Or any by Lyrical? In any case, the answer to all 3 is yes. He recorded for Dennis Star, Kesta, Witty and others, besides Harry J. Don't think there are any other albums though.

I guess the reason you don't see anything about him on this site is because he doesn't fit into the "1970-85" limits. (The album is from '86).


By the way Doc, I am in dire need of some Giant Aquatic Brazilian Centipede... Do you know where I can score some?

[dr benway]

Hey Ninjadon-

Thanks for the info, and although I'm all out of giant aquatic brazilian centipede, lets just say "i know a man who can..."

If you could point me towards a Lyrical singles discography of any kind online - I havent been able to find anything myself - I'd totally appreciate it. At least then I'll know what to look out for. I am also a big fan of the Uglyman album. I'll hold off of grabbing the Lyrical album and wait until I find it at a better price - I appreciate the advice on that.

[ninjadon]

I am actually working on a dancehall discography myself, and these are the titles I had listed for Lyrical:

7"
Lyrical - Artificial Browning (Corner Man 1992)
Lyrical - Back On De Trail (Wild Ninja)
Lyrical - Big Batty Gal (Kesta) Fresh riddim
Lyrical - Big Move (Dennis Star 1987) African Beat riddim
Lyrical - Bike Stylee (Harry J 1985) Diseases riddim
Lyrical - Body Come Down (Dennis Star) Diseases riddim
Lyrical - Champion Girl (Volcano)
Lyrical - Cock Up & Ride (Firehouse)
Lyrical - Cock Up And Ride (Kesta) Mud Up riddim
Lyrical - Dance Pon Yuh Toe (10 Roosevelt Ave 1986) Darker Shade Of Black riddim
Lyrical - Do A Little Move (Music Master)
Lyrical - Don Is Don (All Sport / Dennis Star / Juney Star 198X) No Warrior riddim
Lyrical - Feelings (Corner Man 1991)
Lyrical - Find Another Girl (Corner Man 1992)
Lyrical - French Cut (Panther)
Lyrical - Halla Fe Buddy (Kesta)
Lyrical - Halla Fe Mi (Sunset 1986) Sleng Teng (Computer) riddim
Lyrical - Jamaican Girl (Music Master)
Lyrical - Jump Around (Volcano)
Lyrical - Kill Them With Music (Sonic Sounds)
Lyrical - Market Place (Harry J 1985) Shank I Sheck riddim
Lyrical - More Woman (Volcano 1990)
Lyrical - No Run Yuh Body So Hot (Future Rock 1987)
Lyrical - No Try No Boops (10 Roosevelt Ave)
Lyrical - Nuh Bow (Abyssinia House) Punaany riddim
Lyrical - Nuh Two Year Old (Dennis Star)
Lyrical - Oldest Slang (Dennis Star)
Lyrical - One House A Hood (Dennis Star 1989)
Lyrical - Over And Over Again (Hayces)
Lyrical - Pon Mi Body Pt 2 (Sonic Sounds)
Lyrical - Punanie Expert (Kesta)
Lyrical - Stop Wala Wala Aids Take Over (Harry J 1986) Answer riddim
Lyrical - Symbol (Kesta)
Lyrical - Tribute To Major Worries (Dennis Star 1987)
Lyrical - Velvet Body (Corner Man)
Lyrical - Woman A Rule Now (Earth)
Lyrical & Sailor Boy - Don't Break Your Lovers Heart (Volcano)
Derrick Parker & Lyrical - Bend Down Low (Volcano)
Derrick Parker & Lyrical - Gi Mi Yu Love (Dennis Star)
Thriller U & Lyrical - Old Hits Again (Dennis Star)
Thriller U & Lyrical - Oldies But Goodies (Archives 1989) Heavenless riddim

12"
Lyrical - Body Come Down (VIP)
Lyrical - Do A Little More (Blue Trac)
Lyrical - Don't Give No Woman Yu Hart (Gangster)
Lyrical - Don't Put It De (Gangster)
Lyrical - Halla Fi Buddy (Justice)
Lyrical - Jamaican Girl (Blue Trac 1989)
Lyrical - Market Place (Harry J 1985)
Lyrical - Na Go Fe Get (Bravel)
Lyrical - No Try No Boops (Sunset 1986)
Lyrical - Punaney Expert (Justice)
Lyrical - Tribute To Major Worries (Brixton Promotion)
Lyrical - Turn On The Pipe (Blue Trac 1988)
Lyrical - Wicked (Bee Cat)

I myself have only three singles; Big Batty Gal, Bike Stylee, and Don Is Don. I can also recommend Bend Down Low (with Derrick Parker), although that one can be pricey...

[dr benway]

Wow, thank you for this - above and beyond, Ninjadon....

[Glenroy]

Excellent album - 'wabbling fatty' is just brilliant.

[OldHitsAgain]

Excellent album - 'wabbling fatty' is just brilliant.

yes a great album and relatively hard to find.

[OldHitsAgain]

also...

Lyrical - Worries In A New York - Witty 12"
Lyrical - Dont Run Me Down - 10 roosevelt 7"

[higher region]

also add:

Lyrical - Nuh Run You Body So Hot - 12"

Tribute to Major Worries is such a killer tune!

[Rottf3]

Respect, great song, lyrical, bless