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This is one of several excellent sets of Prince Far I material still awaiting reissue on CD more than 20 years after their original LP releases. Recorded at Treasure Isle with the backing of the always powerful Roots Radics band, Free from Sin finds Prince Far I in typically apocalyptic mode, delivering stentorian Rastafarian pronouncements in his inimitable gravel-pit growl. Instead of "riding" the rhythms in the manner of most dancehall DJs, Far I delivers his sermons in a declamatory style that floats above the music rather than engaging with it rhythmically, and instead of showing off with clever wordplay, he simply preaches the Rasta gospel. This album offers a number of acknowledged classics, including "I and I Are the Chosen One" and "When Jah Ready You Got to Move." It also, unfortunately, includes the wholly superfluous "Reggae Music." But even in those rare moments when the lyrics fall flat, there are those unbeatable Roots Radics rhythms to keep things interesting. Highly recommended to all Prince Far I fans, though newcomers may want to start with one of the two Front Line compilations (Black Man Land and Dubwise).
© Rick Anderson /TiVo
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Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Michael Williams, Producer - Prince Far I, Producer, MainArtist - Bongo Herman, Bongo Drums, Percussion - Bobby Ellis, Horn - Headley Bennett, Horn - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Kalphat, Keyboards - Style Scott, Drums, Percussion - Earl Smith, Lead Guitar - Michael James Williams, Composer - Theo Beckford, Keyboards - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Violin, Lead Guitar - Ras Menelik, Bongo Drums, Percussion
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1979 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Sly Dunbar, Drums, Bass Guitar - Gladstone Anderson, Piano - Prince Far I, Vocals, MainArtist - Steve Beresford, Piano, Whistle, Synthesizer, Melodica, Noises - Errol "Flabba" Holt, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Winston Wright, Organ - Style Scott, Drums - Michael James Williams, Composer - Eric Lamont, Rhythm Guitar - Noel Bailey, Lead Guitar - David Toop, Flute, Kalimba Percussion - Basheba, Backing Vocals - Vivien Goldman, Backing Vocals - Ariane Forster, Backing Vocals
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1980 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Album review
This is one of several excellent sets of Prince Far I material still awaiting reissue on CD more than 20 years after their original LP releases. Recorded at Treasure Isle with the backing of the always powerful Roots Radics band, Free from Sin finds Prince Far I in typically apocalyptic mode, delivering stentorian Rastafarian pronouncements in his inimitable gravel-pit growl. Instead of "riding" the rhythms in the manner of most dancehall DJs, Far I delivers his sermons in a declamatory style that floats above the music rather than engaging with it rhythmically, and instead of showing off with clever wordplay, he simply preaches the Rasta gospel. This album offers a number of acknowledged classics, including "I and I Are the Chosen One" and "When Jah Ready You Got to Move." It also, unfortunately, includes the wholly superfluous "Reggae Music." But even in those rare moments when the lyrics fall flat, there are those unbeatable Roots Radics rhythms to keep things interesting. Highly recommended to all Prince Far I fans, though newcomers may want to start with one of the two Front Line compilations (Black Man Land and Dubwise).
© Rick Anderson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:37:36
- Main artists: Prince Far I
- Composer: Prince Far I
- Label: Trojan Records
- Genre: Reggae
© 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2020 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
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