Natty Dread A Weh She Want - Horace Andy

Advantages: unique version of Talking Blues
Disadvantages: some poor sound quality, some early dull tracks

...Natty Dread.... Front cover: Consists of a pop art style picture of a 23 year old Bob Marley taken in his earlier pre rastafari days when he was mainly a ska singer. Label: Island/Tuff Gong Tracks: 1. Lively Up Yourself 2. No Woman, No Cry 3. Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) 4. Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Road Block) 5. So Jah Seh 6. Natty Dread 7. Bend Down Low 8. Talkin' Blues 9. Revolution 10. Am-A-Do (Bonus Track) I would now like to talk one of the songs within this album, now been a big Bob Marley fan this was one of the latter albums I bought as I was under the impression that I had most of the tracks on it. How I was wrong, one track on this album is far better than other material I have ever heard, no its not No Woman No Cry, it is in fact Talkin Blues. This version is completely different... Read review

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Advantages: Great tracks, great lyrics, original, its Bob Marley.
Disadvantages: They only include one extra track. No need for remastering. Its too short.

.... On to track 5 -‘So Jah Seh’ is an unusual song, dealing with suffering and poverty in the ghetto. The lyrics are interesting, and carry a hint of sadness, along with hope and self-belief. My personal favourite ‘Natty Dread’ is a catchy tune celebrating the culture and day-to-day life of dreads in Jamaica. Apart from ‘Revolution’ the remaining four tracks are easy listening, pleasant reggae vibes and sound particularly good on a sunny day. Track 9 is another interesting one, and before the addition of ‘Am-A-Do’ after it, used to make a good outro to the album. ‘Revolution’ however carries deep political messages as you can see in the lyrics from this extract of the third verse: Never make a politician grant you a favour; They will always want to control you forever, eh! So if a fire make it burn, And if a blood make ya run... 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.

...of the song and before long you yourself will be skanking easy. ‘Black Gunn’ is a dark, shady version of the Let’s Get Together riddim and the xylophone is probably the stand-out sound. The tune was another one used by Jacob Miller and is the first track on his ‘Who Say Jah No Dread’ album. On to another version ‘Tippa Tone Blues’ is from Yabby You’s ‘Conquering Lion’ and followed by my favourite track ‘Up Warricka Hill’. This track, stuck at the end of the album is a real earth rocker and requires a real appreciation of bass and its ability to make you move. The downside to this track is that it isn’t long enough, but at least it’s followed by track 20 ‘Thunder Clap’. This is a more peaceful rolling tune and once you realise it’s that Horace Andy song, you’ll be singing ‘Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone…’ too. The last number is ‘Braces Tower Dub... Read review

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