Dave & Ansel Collins - The Sound of Now '1998/2023

Tracks list

An enjoyable trivia question of reggae history, Dave & Ansel Collins had one of
the first international reggae hits in 1971 with "Double Barrel." One of the
most unlikely fluke successes of the era, it went to number one in the British
pop surveys, and then number 22 in the United States pop charts, although most
American listeners were probably unaware that the duo hailed from Jamaica.
Kicking off with unforgettable, heavily reverbed, basically incomprehensible
boasting ("I am the magnificent!" being the only readily discernible phrase),
the track then locked into a tight rocksteady groove highlighting rinky-tink
piano lines and swelling organ. More echoing, infectiously silly boasts and
exhortations to "work!" pushed the cut along, with a brief digression into a
chord sequence nicked from Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay."
That's a tough act to follow, and Dave & Ansel Collins were destined to be a
one-shot in the U.S., although they did make the British Top Ten one more time
with the less remarkable "Monkey Spanner." Winston Riley played a strong hand in
the duo's recordings, producing and writing all of their material. Dave Collins
is better known as Dave Barker, who was a session vocalist at Lee "Scratch"
Perry's Black Ark Recording Studio in the late 60s and early 70s, and spawned
several hits of his own. Keyboardist Ansel Collins played in the Upsetters and
Jimmy Cliff's band at various points, and has also been an active session
musician, contributing to recordings by Black Uhuru, the Mighty Diamonds,
Barrington Levy, and many others. ~ Richie Unterberger

Although credited to Dave & Ansel Collins, tracks 15, 16, 22 & 25 are solo
tracks by Dave Barker aka Dave Collins. Track 8 is also known as "Shocks Of
Mighty". Track 15 is listed on the release as "Shack Attack" but it's actually
"Funky Reggae" by Dave Barker.
This compilation seems to be a mixture of old tracks by Dave & Ansel Collins and
solo tracks by Dave Barker/Collins, as well as new recordings.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Dave Barker - Wet Version (2:49)
1.02 - Dave & Ansel Collins - Cool Off Woman (You Too Hot) (3:46)
1.03 - Dave Barker - Got To Get Away aka I Just Can't Stand It (2:20)
1.04 - Dave & Ansel Collins - My Conversation (3:54)
1.05 - Dave Barker - I Won't Hold It Against You (2:17)
1.06 - Dave Barker - Lock Jaw (2:50)
1.07 - Dave Barker - You Get Left and Gone aka Roll It on Me (3:12)
1.08 - Dave Barker - Shocks of Mighty aka The Sound of Now (2:05)
1.09 - Dave Barker - Johnny Dollar (2:09)
1.10 - Dave Barker - Sex Machine aka Back on the Scene (2:38)
1.11 - Dave & Ansel Collins - Get High Everybody (3:53)
1.12 - Dave Barker - The Agro Man Is Back (2:08)
1.13 - Dave Barker - The Wind Cried Maria (2:29)
1.14 - Ansel Collins - A Scorching Sound (1:41)
1.15 - Dave Barker - Funky Reggae (2:50)
1.16 - Dave Barker - Give Me Some Light (2:20)
1.17 - Dave Barker - Don't Turn Your Back On Me aka Have Mercy On Me (2:41)
1.18 - Dave & Ansel Collins - What Am I to Do (3:54)
1.19 - Dave Barker - She Want It aka She Needs Satisfaction (2:39)
1.20 - Dave & Ansel Collins - Let's Do It Baby (3:57)
1.21 - Dave & Ansel Collins - Dark End of the Street (3:46)
1.22 - Dave Barker - Girl of my Dreams (3:29)
1.23 - Dave Barker - Set Me Free (3:06)
1.24 - Dave Barker - Prisoner of Love (2:27)
1.25 - Dave & Ansel Collins - On Broadway (2:58)
1.26 - Dave & Ansel Collins - Left With a Broken Heart (3:28)

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