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The Dutch reissue label Jamaican Art Records released a few albums in the 1990s. Now they’re back on the scene, starting re-releasing reggae classics in a good quality sound and presented in their original sleeves and artwork.

This is the first reissue project:

Lloyd Lovindeer is one of the greatest story tellers ever to hold a microphone in Jamaica, armed with witty lyrics, and best known as the man that gave us Wild Gilbert.

It was the biggest hit of his career, reportedly selling over 200.000 copies in Jamaica. The tune was released in autumn 1988, just days after hurricane Gilbert smashed the island, killing more than 40 people and leaving many persons homeless. It was the most destructive storm in the history of Jamaica.

Lloyd began his career in his high school days at Kingston College High School, when he was a member of a group called Fabulous Flames. Later he returned to the college as a member of the faculty, teaching English and Art. In the early 1970s they recorded some tunes for Clancy Eccles. After they split Lloyd moved to Canada, but decided to come back to Jamaica “because of the cold and the winter.” In the meantime he had released three albums for various labels, but he decided to start his own record label, TSOJ, The Sound Of Jamaica.

The first album was De Blinkin’ Bus, an eight track set originally released in 1982 that is a prefect showcase for Lovindeer as a solid entertainer and talented wordsmith. Many albums followed, including the famous One Day Christian. That album triggered a wave of Pocomania releases based on riddims from Pukumina religious songs.

Looking at the list of Lovindeer’s album & singles titles, it’s obvious he concentrates on slackness but addresses more cultural themes as well. In the 1980s he was more successful with his witty, slackness fueled lyrics across a universal Caribbean riddim: there’s reggae, there’s dancehall but there’s also soca and other Caribbean influences and it makes for great listening. Lovindeer’s music often chronicles significant developments in Jamaican society. His recognizable sing-a-long style of deejaying/singjaying brought him hit after hit and international recognition. He is the first reggae artist to have performed during Trinidad and Tobago’s annual carnival celebrations.

For those who never heard of Lovindeer, there is no better introduction than this set !

The vinyl (180 gr.) only release comes in a firm gatefold sleeve.

Released March 1st, 2019.

Transfered from Master Tapes, pressed on high quality vinyl. Superb / Clean Sound !

THIS is how to do a proper reissue !

Alinhamento:

A1 - Power Cut

A2 - De Blinkin'Bus

A3 - Free The Marijuana

A4 - Grow The Ganja

B1 - Man Shortage

B2 - Me A follow Dollar

B3 - Teef - Chinaman A Trouble Me Beef

B4 - Girls In Jeans