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London's Pressure Sounds label followed up their El Rocker's compilation (an excellent introduction to the musical vision of Augustus Pablo) with this set of rare 7" and 12" sides from the Jamaican innovator. Songs are grouped by rhythm, with multiple versions of seven Pablo productions making up the 17 tracks here. Because of this, In Fine Style may not be the recommended entry point for beginners. Collectors, however, will be greatly rewarded, and novices willing to dive in will experience firsthand the art of the version. Deejays Jah Levi (aka singer Hugh Mundell) and Jah Iny appear on a couple of tracks, but the remainder of the set is given over to Pablo's excursions on piano, organ, clavinet, xylophone, and his trademark melodica. In the excellent liner notes, writer Harry Hawke places the cuts of Paul Whiteman's "Earth Wind and Fire" in the same league as Pablo's classic "King Tubby's Meets Rockers Uptown"." His claim is more than justified by the three expertly mixed versions of the superb rhythm ("Cool Shade of Dub," "Ras Menilik Congo (Harp)," and "Roots Dub") at the heart of this set. There's a great deal more to recommend as well, including three versions of Studio One's "Real Rock" rhythm (among them the brilliantly off-kilter "Rockers Rock (Version)"), the stark, second dub of "Up Warika Hill" ("Mountain View Dub (Version Two)") and the opening "Far East" with its impeccable horn and melodica lines. The quality (and rarity) of the material ensures that In Fine Style is more than just a money-making repackaging job. It's an essential chapter, both in Pablo's story, and in the history of reggae.
© Nathan Bush /TiVo
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Augustus Pablo, Producer, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - Pablo All Stars, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - Rockers all stars, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - Rockers all stars, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - Rockers all stars, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - Rockers all stars, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - Jah Levi, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - Rockers all stars, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher - Jah Iny, Artist, MainArtist
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer - Synthesis, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Augustus Pablo, Producer, Artist, MainArtist - 'Prince Phillip' Smart at King Tubby's Studio, Mixer - Errol Thompson at Randy's Studio 17, Mixer - Karl Pitterson at Dynamic Sounds, Mixer - Lloyd 'Prince Jammy' James & Phillip, Mixer - Osborne 'King Tubby' Ruddock, Mixer - Pablo Publishers Limited, MusicPublisher
2003 Pressure Sounds 2003 Pressure Sounds
Album review
London's Pressure Sounds label followed up their El Rocker's compilation (an excellent introduction to the musical vision of Augustus Pablo) with this set of rare 7" and 12" sides from the Jamaican innovator. Songs are grouped by rhythm, with multiple versions of seven Pablo productions making up the 17 tracks here. Because of this, In Fine Style may not be the recommended entry point for beginners. Collectors, however, will be greatly rewarded, and novices willing to dive in will experience firsthand the art of the version. Deejays Jah Levi (aka singer Hugh Mundell) and Jah Iny appear on a couple of tracks, but the remainder of the set is given over to Pablo's excursions on piano, organ, clavinet, xylophone, and his trademark melodica. In the excellent liner notes, writer Harry Hawke places the cuts of Paul Whiteman's "Earth Wind and Fire" in the same league as Pablo's classic "King Tubby's Meets Rockers Uptown"." His claim is more than justified by the three expertly mixed versions of the superb rhythm ("Cool Shade of Dub," "Ras Menilik Congo (Harp)," and "Roots Dub") at the heart of this set. There's a great deal more to recommend as well, including three versions of Studio One's "Real Rock" rhythm (among them the brilliantly off-kilter "Rockers Rock (Version)"), the stark, second dub of "Up Warika Hill" ("Mountain View Dub (Version Two)") and the opening "Far East" with its impeccable horn and melodica lines. The quality (and rarity) of the material ensures that In Fine Style is more than just a money-making repackaging job. It's an essential chapter, both in Pablo's story, and in the history of reggae.
© Nathan Bush /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 00:55:38
- Main artists: Augustus Pablo
- Label: Pressure Sounds
- Genre: World Reggae
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