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The first album from Beres Hammond is a reggae soul classic. Available on CD for the first time in years, on the Harmony House label (the artists own imprint). A must have for soul and reggae music lovers.
There's a reason this album is called Soul Reggae instead of "Reggae Soul." Soul gets top billing because the emphasis is on seductive crooning and beautifully orchestrated '70s R&B, with occasional reggae sprinkled throughout. Gifted vocalist Beres Hammond establishes himself as one of the most soulful Jamaicans this side ofToots Hibbert, yet whereHibbertevokes the gritty style ofOtis Redding, Hammond is more reminiscent of the languid yearning of Marvin Gaye and the Isley Brothers.
His counterpart on Soul Reggae, guitarist/producer/arranger Willie Lindo, crafts several impressive faux-Philly soul backdrops worthy of the O'Jays (such as the excellent "Don't Wait Too Long") and provides the perfect settings for Hammond's romantic ballads.
Tracklist
1. You Don't Have To Lie
2. Oh Take Me Girl
3. My Whole World
4. Don't Wait Too Long
5. Somebody Lied
6. Is This The Right Way?
7. I'll Never Change
8. Got To Get Away
9. Smile
10. Your Love Won't Shine
11. One Step Ahead
12. Oh I Miss You