Max Romeo & The Upsetters: War Ina Babylon (AAA Master, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP
$27.95
<p><i>Max Romeo's biggest record ever</i>, apart from his early (then) X-rated "Wet Dream." This is the apex of his mid-70s career, combining his unique wailing style with the production hand of<span> </span><a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=lee+perry" target="_blank"><strong>Lee Perry</strong></a>. The most famous track is "Chase The Devil," which some of you may recognize from the huge rave hit that sampled it back in the early 90's or<span> </span><a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=jay-z" target="_blank"><strong>Jay-Z</strong></a>'s use on the<span> </span><em>Black Album</em>. The whole first side is crucial though, check classic tracks like "One Step Forward" and "War Inna Babylon." And not to take anything away from this album, but a lot of people who can't get past<span> </span><a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=bob+marley" target="_blank"><strong>Bob Marley</strong></a><span> </span>in terms of reggae progression really like this album. Maybe because his accent is thin? Anyway it's both a heavy roots classic and a fairly accessible album for the casual listener. Quite an accomplishment.</p> <ul> <li>'golden sunshine' colored vinyl</li> <li>all-analog remaster cut from the original master tapes</li> <li>limited edition</li> <li>original release year: 1976</li> <li>music label: Jackpot Records 2025</li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by the mgmnt 06/2018</h6>