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Review: Legendary reggae group Black Uhuru's double album Positive & Positive Dub blends their iconic roots reggae sound with modern dub influences. Originally released separately in 1987, the albums are now reunited as a double vinyl gatefold featuring their original covers. Produced by Grammy-winner Horace Campbell, Positive includes ten powerful cuts while Positive Dub offers up eight mesmerising versions that were recorded at renowned studios like Tuff Gong and mixed at Lion & Fox in Washington. With over 40 years of reggae excellence and a Grammy-winning legacy, Black Uhuru continue to captivate.

Review: Although it is widely regarded as a classic album, Black Uhuru's Brutal has never before been available to buy on vinyl. The 1986 work features the undeniably legendary likes of Sly and Robbie as Black Uhuru's leader, with Junior Reid on vocals, Roots Radics man Tyrone Downie on keys and mixing done by the masterful Jim Fox at Lion and Fox. This version has been newly remastered so packs a perfect raw roots punch with all the heavy low ends landing nice and correct and the vocals cutting through perfectly.

Review: Brown Sugar, produced by Sly & Robbie, originally released in 1986 is a Dennis Brown classic. Backed by the pair's house band The Taxi Gang, including Robbie Lyn on synth and Lloyd 'Gitsy' Willis on guitar, this album features the iconic track 'Revolution' - a standout Dennis Brown hit - although each track on this album is a classic. Tracks like 'Have You Ever Been In Love?', 'Sitting And Watching', 'All Over The World', and 'Revolution (Parts 1 and 2)' highlight Brown's talent and impact on the dancehall reggae scene. This reissue is a reminder of Brown's enduring star power and musical legacy. Skip the greatest hits collections and dive into this album, truly showcasing Brown's artistry

Review: Well? Time to swallow your pride and get some courage! Or, so said the supergroup Israel Vibration, who first channeled their anti-cowardliness message into song form with 'Why You So Craven' in 1982 via Arrival Records. A standout single, its namesake soon came to refer to an entire album of the same name, which is now reissued here via RAS. Aside from the damning condemnation of money and desire heard on the titular song, other star bits on the album include 'What's The Use' and 'Highway Robbery', flaunting their distinctive roots-radical vision (masterminded by none other than Scientist) and aim to impel the listener into conjuring a new world for themselves.

Review: Following their relocation to the United States in the early 1980s, roots reggae pioneers Israel Vibration found a home on Real Authentic Sound, the label helmed by Washington D.C-based entrepreneur and producer Doctor Dread (real name Gary Himelfarb). He took over behind the desk, producing and mixing a string of albums in the late 80s and '90s - including this freshly remastered gem from 1995. In keeping with the reggae style of the time, the sound blends digital and acoustic instrumentation - synths, drum machines, guitar and bass, basically - with the band's effortlessly soulful vocals sitting atop. Highlights are plentiful, from sun-soaked opener 'Mr Consular Man' and the organ-splashed shuffler 'Rebel For Real', to fan favourite 'Rude Boy Shufflin' and the conscious 'Struggling Youth'.