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Product details
Title
Cool Ruler (The Definitive Collection/2CD Set)
Performer
Gregory Isaacs
Genre
Reggae
Sub Genre
Roots Reggae
Release Date
18/08/2003
Original Release Year
1978
Label / Distributor
Trojan / Universal Music
Pieces in Set
2
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
5050159913121
Catalogue Number
TJDDD 131
Additional notes
Album Notes
Personnel includes: Gregory Isaacs (vocals); Ranchie, Bingy Bunny, Chinna (guitar); Bobby Ellis, Tommy McCook, Herman Marquis (horns); Ansell Collins (keyboards); Robert Shakespeare, Ernest Wilson (bass); Sly Dunbar (drums); The Heptones (background vocals). All tracks have been digitally remastered. In 1978, reggae vocalist Gregory Isaacs released COOL RULER, a title that also served as the performer's nickname. Although the album, unlike some of his earlier '70s offerings, didn't prove to be an international success, it received critical acclaim and became recognized as one of Isaacs's finest records. After hearing this solid 10-song set, it's easy to understand why the disc is so revered. For one thing, Isaacs's distinctively smooth vocals are backed by pitch-perfect contributions from a cadre of top-notch session players, including bassist Robbie Shakespeare and drummer Sly Dunbar. The percolating rhythms and buoyant melodies are ideal for Isaacs's lover's-rock style, but rather than stick to a predominantly romantic mood (a la LOVE IS OVERDUE), he mixes in a refreshing amount of social commentary on tracks such as the shuffling "Party in the Slum" and the rural lament "Word of the Farmer." The result is an album that makes a wonderfully like-minded companion piece to another classic record from that year--Bob Marley & the Wailers' KAYA.
Album Reviews
Q (1/01, p.138) - 4 out of 5 stars - "...Reggae's sweetest voice....capable of moving emotional mountains..." Mojo (10/00, p.122) - "...His warm, languid style remains a delight..." NME (8/26/00, p.61) - 8 out of 10 - "...A heavenly, plaintive voice that concealed great strength....The sadness and moments of optimism...had an exemplary air..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Dancing Floor
2.
Look Before You Leap
3.
One One Cocoa
4.
Loving Pauper
5.
All I Have Is Love
6.
Ba Da
7.
Sweeter The Victory
8.
Way Of Life
9.
Beautiful Africa
10.
My Religion
11.
Jailer Jailer (Bring Me Water)
12.
Promised Land
13.
Black A Kill Black
14.
Warriors
15.
Dreadlocks Love Affair
16.
Rasta Business
17.
Thief A Man
18.
John Public
19.
Mr Cop
20.
Set The Captives Free
21.
Border
22.
Slave Master
23.
My Time (12" mix)
24.
Border
25.
Love Light (Burning)
26.
No Speech
27.
Get Ready
28.
Poor And Clean
29.
Tune In
30.
Soon Forward
31.
Universal Tribulation
32.
What A Feeling (12" mix)
33.
Night Nurse (10" mix)
34.
Cool Down The Pace
35.
Love Me With Feeling (12" mix)
36.
Mi Come Again
37.
Tenement Yard
38.
Private Beach Party (12" mix)
39.
Rumours (12" mix)
40.
Sad Feeling Tonight
Titles on disc 2
1.
No Speech
2.
Get Ready
3.
Poor And Clean
4.
Tune In
5.
Soon Forward
6.
Universal Tribulation
7.
Rock This Ya Reggae Beat [Aka Going Downtown] [12\" Mix]
8.
What A Feeling [12\" Mix]
9.
Night Nurse [10\" Mix]
10.
Cool Down The Pace
11.
Love Me With Feeling [12\" Mix]
12.
Mi Come Again
13.
Tenement Yard
14.
Private Beach Party
15.
Rumours [12\" Mix]
16.
Sad Feeling Tonight
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