The roots of Kingston ska and rocksteady are opened with an explosion like a bottle of Red Stripe beer on Mango's collection Intensified: Original Ska 1962-1966. Driving horns and sweaty dancehall vocalists push and pop these 16 tracks, which crackle and spark with island intensity; sultry and celebratory all at once. Legends Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond, Tommy McCook, the Skatalites, and the Maytals all turn in stellar cuts, and ska standards like "Penny Reel," "Housewife's Choice," and "Solomon Gundie" are all here in ...
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The roots of Kingston ska and rocksteady are opened with an explosion like a bottle of Red Stripe beer on Mango's collection Intensified: Original Ska 1962-1966. Driving horns and sweaty dancehall vocalists push and pop these 16 tracks, which crackle and spark with island intensity; sultry and celebratory all at once. Legends Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond, Tommy McCook, the Skatalites, and the Maytals all turn in stellar cuts, and ska standards like "Penny Reel," "Housewife's Choice," and "Solomon Gundie" are all here in their original form. What is most fascinating about these recordings is to hear what was happening in a truly underground music scene at the same time as Beatlemania and the British Invasion were sweeping the world. Through these island rhythms the listener can hear the Beatles' "I Should Have Known Better" disguised as the Skatalites' "Independent Anniversary Ska" and Roland Alphonso's gritty take on the James Bond theme, incorporating the day's pop culture elements into their infectious dance music. On the other hand, Intensified can also be listened to without analysis and just regarded as one of the greatest summer party albums of all time. [A second volume, More Intensified: Original Ska 1963-1967, Vol. 2, is also available from Mango/Island Records]. ~ Zac Johnson, Rovi
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Add this copy of Intensified! : Original Ska 1962-66 to cart. $4.10, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Mango.
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Add this copy of Intensified! : Original Ska 1962-66 to cart. $4.11, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Orange County rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Ana, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Mango.
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Fair. This item has very light surface scratches that do not affect the use of the disc/s. This is a USED item. Case and cover may or may not have wear or damage. All items unless otherwise noted will include disc, case, and artwork. Codes have been used. Other contents such as booklets may vary, please inquire for details. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days.
