Great record
Track 8, Have Mercy, is not only an essential Riddim, but features in my estimation some of the finest harmony vocals to ever come off the island- get this for that alone if you don't already have it
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I don't why this is classified as Dancehall. It should be under Roots Reggae if I understand the emusic classifications. Anyway, this is a great album - not a bad track on it. My favorites are tracks 1, 2, 3 & 6.
Get it while it's on emusic!
CLASSIC album from the early 70's - released in UK as 'Right Time' on the Virgin lable - originally released on Channel One. Every track a winner - no fillers. Stunning stuff from the golden era with the Mighty Diamonds on top form, tight harmonies, sparse killer riddims, soul filled. Studio 1 aside - this is their best album.
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