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Various artists album review
Just The Vibes 1976-1983 Mike Brooks And Friends Moll-Selekta CD 24 - 12 - 2000 |
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from 5 (excellent) to 1 (poor) |
| Vocals : 4/5 | Backing : 4 | Production : 4 | Sound quality : 4 | Sleeve : 4 |
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"Just The Vibes" is a collection of roots tunes recorded between 1976 - 1983, focussing on artist/producer Mike Brooks. He never was a household name in reggae music, although he was quite prolific as a producer. Between 1974 and 1977 he worked with The Revolutionaries and he also produced the Mighty Diamonds' tune 'Shame And Pride'. He has worked with artists like Bim Sherman, Blacka Morwell, Pat Kelly, Gladdy Anderson and Bobby Melody. He only sang a handful of records in 30 years, and there's still a complete album remaining in the vaults. He is also the co-founder of the "Teem label with Jah Lloyd. On 'Just The Vibes' you'll find classic hits like Don Carlos' Have A Nice Time (aka Late Night Blues), the popular Jah Lloyd tune Green Bay Massacre. Mike Brooks delivers solid roots tunes like Holy Jah Jah, Money Is Not All and Living My Culture, but there are also two rare Lee Perry/Black Ark versions,Changes and Solid Ground, the latter being a version of 'Party Time'. One of reggae's most militant roots singers, Barry Brown is featured here with two fine tunes (both produced by Fatman) -Get No Concentration and Bum Ball. Two other highlights on the album are Cornell Campbell's Brother Killing Brother and Horace Grosset's Keep On Trying. Producers on board include King Tubby, Jo Jo Hookim, Fatman, Lee Perry, Jackie Mittoo, Prince Jammy and Mike Brooks. Featured artists and tunes make "Just The Vibes" a very enjoyable and fine roots 'n' culture compilation highlighting the classic works of roots singer and producer Mike Brooks.
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