Talisman - Don't Play With Fyah LP
SKU: FOD114
Description:
Most bands with a history that stretches back four decades are
content to go through the motions, their creative peak somewhere in
the past; not Talisman. Their new album includes some of the
strongest material they've ever recorded, with seven brand new
songs and the corresponding dub counter parts; this is their finest
album to date. With such strong material we knew we had to pull out
all the stops when it came to the final mixes and who better than
legendary musician, producer, engineer and all round British reggae
genius Dennis Bovell (Matumbi, Steel Pulse, Linton Kwesi Johnson,
Aswad, Madness, Orange Juice, The Slits) who has taken the songs to
the next level and given us the strongest British reggae album in
years.
The album kicks off with "Relijan", a roots anthem with lyrics that
resonate with contemporary relevance whilst the music has the
timeless feel of the best seventies roots. This track raises the
game for Talisman and puts them on par with such British greats as
Aswad, Steel Pulse and Misty in Roots at their best; without doubt
destined to be seen as a classic of the genre. The pace and the
lyrical intent doesn't let up: "Talkin' Revolution" is a brand new
song yet imbued with the feel and vibes of early eighties
Talisman."She Look like Reggae" is a charming piece of
observational song writing that rewards repeated listening with
hidden depths and use of a full horn section. It's hard to
overstate Dennis Bovell's contribution to British music, reggae in
particular and we can't think of anyone more qualified to mix these
tracks. Dub mixes really are his forte and the seven dub versions
here, deliver in every way; true dub re-imaginings and not mere
afterthoughts.
Format & package: LP on clear vinyl
Record label: Sugar Shack Records
Year of release: 2017
Tracks:
A1 Relijan
A2 Relijan Dub
A3 She Look Like Reggae
A4 She Look Like Dub
B1 Talkin' Revolution
B2 Revolution Dub
B3 Don't Play With Fyah
B4 Don't Play With Dub
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