Harder Shade Of Black produced by Pressure Sounds 2010
Harder Shade Of Black – Pressure Sounds Overview
This album brings together a strong set of reggae tracks, all built on a foundation rhythm played in roots sessions from 2010. The collection starts off with Augustus Pablo leading the way. He brings four songs: "Columbo," "Harder Shade Of Black," "Lovers Mood," and "On Thousand Swords." Each track has his signature melodica sound, deep and steady. Augustus Pablo is well known for his classic album "King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown," which helped shape the dub style in reggae. Big Joe adds his voice with "Jah Guide." His delivery is calm but strong, fitting perfectly with the roots rhythm. Gregory Isaacs, known worldwide for his hit "Night Nurse," is here with "I'll Be Around." His smooth, emotional style stands out, giving the track a warm feel. Horace Andy sings two tracks: "Children Of Israel" and "Problems." His voice is soft but powerful, and fans may know him from his work with Massive Attack. I Roy, one of reggae’s respected deejays, brings "Yamaha Ride," showing his skill with clever lyrics and timing. The album was arranged and released by Pressure Sounds, a label famous for reissuing classic reggae and dub. Pressure Sounds started in 1995 and is known for bringing lost or rare Jamaican music to new listeners. This collection keeps the conscious roots spirit of 2010 alive, offering reliable and replayable reggae for fans.
Tracklist:
- Augustus Pablo – Columbo
- Augustus Pablo – Harder Shade Of Black
- Augustus Pablo – Lovers Mood
- Augustus Pablo – On Thousand Swords
- Augustus Pablo – Pablo In Dub
- Big Joe – Jah Guide
- Gregory Isaacs – I’Ll Be Around
- Horace Andy – Children Of Israel
- Horace Andy – Problems
- I Roy – Yamaha Ride
- Jah Woosh – Chalice Blaze
- Jah Woosh – Should’t Say No
- King Tubby And The Santic All Stars – Santic Meet King Tubby
- King Tubby And The Santic Allstars – One Heavy Duba
- Leonard Santic Allstars – Special Branch
- Paul Whiteman – I Don’t Want To Lose You
- Roman Stewart – Peace In The Valley
- Santic All-Stars – Better Shade Of Dub
- Santic All-Stars – Hell Boat
- Santic All-Stars – Mexican Rocking
- Santic All-Stars – Palace Of Peace
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