ReggaeMATTic

Having expected to come back with at least something from a visit to the world's largest used record store (Amoeba in LA), I at least expected to come back with something, but I bought... nothing! The best thing I got in the USA was a new pair of safety boots.

After just over a month of intermittent travelling and some long days, I had to pull a few 45's (almost) randomly from the Jamaican pressings section, and put them into some kind of order. It was rewarding listening for me, I hope it will be for you too.

A prerecorded 80 minute podcast originally transmitted as part of the Best of British night on BluntBeats.com recently. There was just too much to choose from so this includes mainly 70's and 80's roots and dub, a dash of the politics of the day, moving to some fine examples of Lovers Rock and UK MC's.

Includes productions from Jah Shaka, references from the recently re-released on DVD film 'Babylon', early LKJ, Brown Sugar, Papa Levi and many more...

Recorded at home for later broadcast at BluntBeats.com as part of their Moonstompin' series, and your chance to hear it at the right speed! I have to apologise about a brief comment made half way through the program. This is not a general diss - it's aimed at one person in particular who claims to have lots of 'rare tunes' and then plays repress or downloads or ripped CDs. I don't care what format you like your music in, just don't pretend to be something you're not !-) Happy listening !