By the early months of 1966, the ska sound that had dominated Jamaica's musical landscape since the onset of the decade was on the wane.
In this uncertain environment, leading Kingston-based producer, Arthur 'Duke' Reid decided to issue an album showcasing another of the island's indigenous musical styles, first popularised on disc in the 1950s: mento.
Disappointingly, the LP failed to sell in any significant numbers and remained unissued outside of Jamaica, but in recent years, renewed interest globally in mento has led to the collection becoming widely sought-after by collectors.
The 10-track long-player is re-presented here, along with a mouth-watering 46 bonus tracks, all of which were originally produced by the Treasure Isle Records boss during the months of 1966.
The result is a compelling mix of musical styles, dominated by the rude boy ska sound that by the end of the year had evolved into rock steady.
Featuring an abundance of recordings new to CD, this double disc set is undoubtedly one of the most captivating collections of vintage Jamaican sounds yet to see issue.
Track Listing
Disc 1:
- - Jump Independently - Count Lasher
- - The Weed - Count Lasher
- - Old Man's Drive - Count Alert
- - Hooligans - Count Lasher
- - Dog War Jump Up - Lynn Taitt & The Baba Brooks Band
- - Bam Bam - Count Lasher & Williams
- - Mufridite - Count Lasher & Williams
- - In The Park - Count Alert
- - Hard Times - Count Alert
- - Seven Guns Alive - Lynn Taitt & The Baba Brooks Band
- - I Want To Know - The Silvertones
- - The Teaser - Herman Marquis
- - I Want To Take A Chance - The Slickers
- - Ska Flea - Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics
- - Get Your Feet Moving - Eric Morris
- - Windfall - Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics
- - Whoo Baby - The Silvertones
- - Pink Champagne - Tommy Mccook & Supersonics
- - No Good Rudy - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
- - Sad Movies - Gloria Crawford
- - Mr Solo - Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics
- - I Don't Want To Cry - Tony & Dennis
- - You Promised Love - Joey & Butch
- - Superman - Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics
- - If I Didn't Love You - Eric 'Monty' Morris
- - Jezebel - Lloyd & Glen
- - Dog War Jump Up (Take 3) - Baba Brooks & The Lynn Taitt Band
Disc 2:
- - It's A Rocking Good Way - The Silvertones
- - Danger Man - 007 - Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics
- - Why Should I Worry - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
- - How Long - Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics
- - Why You Have To Walk This Way - The Hamlins
- - The Army Is Searching (Take 2) - Basil Caral & His Group
- - Tom Dooley - Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics
- - Mama Let Her Out - The Upsetters
- - Red Gal Ring - Haywood Brice & The Baba Brooks Band
- - Man Going To Eat Mean - The Slickers
- - A Little Bit Of Heaven - The Tommy Mccook Band
- - Fight For Your Right - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
- - (I Am) Suffering - Horace Grant & The Playboys
- - What Have I Done - The Miracles
- - Lion Of Judah (If I Follow You) - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
- - Tender Loving Care - Lyn Taitt & The Comets
- - Raindrops - The Silvertones
- - Juvenile Delinquent - The Sensations
- - The Clock - The Baba Brooks Band
- - After A Storm - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
- - Shake It - The Sensations & Baba Brooks Band
- - My Mama Told Me - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
- - So Long - Lester Sterling & The Baba Brooks Band
- - It's Real - The Silvertones
- - Try Me - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
- - Storm Warning - Lyn Tait & The Comets
- - You Should Have Known - The Sensations
- - My True Confession - The Silvertones
- - Thunderball - Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics
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