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miércoles, 7 de noviembre de 2012

The Abyssinians - Reunion (Jamaica, 1998)

The Abyssinians - Reunion (Jamaica, 1998)



Although they have exerted a significant influence over their harmony-trio peers and can arguably be credited for defining the overall shape of spiritually oriented roots reggae in the '70s, Abyssinians remain a relatively obscure ensemble when compared with such similarly configured colleagues as the Mighty Diamonds, Culture, and the Meditations. Their legend lives on in two songs -- "Satta Massaganna" and "Declaration of Rights" -- both of which are quintessential roots anthems and have been covered endlessly. On this reunion album (the content of which largely duplicates the band's 1996 release $19.95 Plus Tax), "Declaration of Rights" is missing, but the "Satta Massaganna" rhythm shows up twice: once at the beginning of the album, as an exquisite new song entitled " Power Over Evil," and again at the very end, in a talkover version titled "The Right." In between are a number of other fine tunes, including the blues-based "Child Abuse" (a topic that recurs several times) and the rather strange horticultural anthem "Smokey Joe," which blends "Little Boy Blue" with the story of Moses and the burning bush in order to promote the sacramental consumption of herbs. Recommended.


01 - Power Over Evil 
02 - $19.95 + Tax 
03 - Ethiopia 
04 - Child Abuse 
05 - Smokey Joe 
06 - In A Kalda 
07 - Arise 
08 - Holyman 
09 - Wolves 
10 - Say It Again 
11 - The Right (Satta Massagana) 

The Abyssinians Composer, Primary Artist, Producer
Dale Ashley A&R, Mastering
Babs Vocals
Pablove Black Vocals
Bernard Collins Vocals
Donald Manning Composer, Vocals
Lynford Manning Composer, Vocals
Gerry McCarthy A&R
Shannon Vavrinchik Design
Julian Whitely Management
Dahina Igiziabiher Yimmasgan Liner Notes



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