Head Shot (Reggae Instrumentals Dubs And Other Oddities) - Various Artists

Advantages: Timeless classics; 50 tracks for £7
Disadvantages: Recording quality of older tracks

...brought out of receivership by Saga who concentrated more of albums rather than singles and consequently the 7" single under the Trojan banner was phased out. 30 of the 50 tracks on this album appear on CD for the first time given their previus rarity. This box-set is one of many themed sets currently on the market. Others include UK Singles, Dub, Instrumental, Reggae Sisters, Soulful Reggae, Reggae Brothers, Lovers, Ska and Calypso. There are many others coming onto the market. Trojan is enjoying something of an Indian summer with their reissuing of nearly every track from their vaults. I estimate there are around 30 of these themed box-sets on the market and occasionally songs from one set does overlap onto another, but with such a wealth of material available to the compilers, it does happen too much. ---WHAT DOES IT SOUND... Read review

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Advantages: Music from the greatest generation ever
Disadvantages: No Frankie, Wham, Pet Shop Boys

...me to this offering? I would like to say that the Album Cover shouted at me come and buy me but sadly I would be lying. As I said before, one of my great loves is eighties music and that was the main reason for me buying this offering. To be honest with you, the cover is pretty bland and uninteresting with the numbers 101 being prominent in blue, cerise and yellow respectively, with 80’s hits written in white on a black background just below. What actually grabbed my attention was the track listing, rather than the album cover. So what did I get for my money. Lets start with the first disc. Tracks on disc 1 1.: I Want To Break Free – Queen One of Queen’s later offerings, probably best remembered for the video which showed various band members doing the hovering whilst in drag amongst other similar activities. A huge hit... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic bassline. Original sounds. Good chioce of tracks.
Disadvantages: It's music designed for sound systems. Sound quality suffers.

...to this album. I seriously recommend this album to any dub fan, but if you already know you like Augustus Pablo, then remember it’s just a compilation and try the earlier releases. The only people who wouldn’t like this album are those who don’t care for reggae already or aren’t really into music orientated around an intense rhythmic bass line. If instrumental sounds aren’t your thing and it’s got to have lyrics, then leave this one out. For all others, you will discover Augustus Pablo really is the melodica king.... Read review

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