RSD 2023
Max Romeo - Every Man Ought To Know LP
SKU: VPRL4245 OverviewDescription:
Max Romeo is perhaps best known for his work in the mid to late 70s
with the innovative producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, “War In A
Babylon,” “One Step Forward” and The Prodigy sampling “Chase The
Devil” among his most notable works. Yet, the music that preceded
that fruitful era is equally as important to the development of the
Reggae genre.
His work with ‘The Gorgon’ aka Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee began with the
controversial track “Wet Dream,” a track which had phenomenal
success in the U.K. and became a top ten Pop chart hit. “Every Man
Ought To Know” is the continuation of the working relationship
between Romeo and Lee and includes a varied mix of songs,
‘slackness’ from “Pussy Watch Man,” soulful covers, “Sometimes”
(originally sung by Gene Thomas) and “Stick By Me” (by Shep &
The Limelites – made famous by the late, great John Holt) plus
early ‘message’ music promoting the teachings of the Rastafarian
faith with the title track “Every Man Ought To Know.”
This LP is a super obscure rarity that highlights a very
interesting time in the evolution of Reggae music. Now remastered
and reissued for all to enjoy plus the album cover features a
scarcely seen photograph from Peter Simon.
Format & package: LP
Record label: VP / Gorgon
Year of release: 2023
Tracks:
A1. I Woke Up In Love This Morning
A2. Just Out Of Reach
A3. Walking Along
A4. Sometimes
A5. Stick By Me
A6. Jailer Brings Me Water
A7. Life Is Beautiful
B1. Every Man Ought To Know
B2. Two Face People
B3. Rent Crisis
B4. Man In Your Life
B5. Shame And Scandal
B6. Big Twenty (Play With Your Pussy)
B7. Pussy Watchman
Specification | Description |
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Weight | 0,4 Kg |