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Upsetters magic from the Black Ark, circa 1976. The story goes that only thirty copies were pressed, back in the day.
Irresistible mix of sublime, Impressions-style harmony singing, punchy horns supervised by Tommy McCook, soulful existentialism and rocking steady rhythm; beautifully presented by Far East Records.
Hard on the heels of Alfred Panou, here is another totally knockout Saravah 7”, beautifully reissued by Souffle Continu.
Second from top in Jazzman’s list of the best-ever European 45s, this starts out as an ultra-moody head-nodder, way east of the river Nile, before switching gears into a squalling, sawing, hard groove.
It’s a must.
Fiery, head-banging deep funk by this Louisiana guitarist; originally out on Eddie ‘Goldband’ Shuler’s ANLA label, in 1967.
The ska originator in his 1964 prime; plus a knees-up Baba Brooks.
Evergreen rocksteady reading of Chip Taylor’s pop-country paean to illicit sex.