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Cool Rasta is essentially an updated DVD audio version of the Heptones' 1973 Book of Rules album, with the smooth and spooky "Cool Rasta" and "Dreadlock" added, along with a handful of rare dub mixes, all done in stellar 5.1 surround sound. The original sessions were produced by Harry Johnson (Harry J), and although some of these tracks now seem a little flat and uninspired, "Cool Rasta" and "Book of Rules," in particular, are standouts, ranking easily among the best numbers the Heptones ever recorded. There are two dub mixes of "Rules" included here (one is titled "Ganja"), and it is interesting to see the subtle changes that happen in these versions. The additional tracks fit remarkably well with the original cuts, making an interesting album even more so.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
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The Heptones, Composer, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1975 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Leroy Sibbles, Composer - The Heptones, Performance, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, Performance, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, Performance, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1975 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, Performance, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, Performance, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, Performance, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1975 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Leroy Sibbles, Composer - The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Composer, Producer - Earl Morgan, Composer - Barrington Llewellyn, Composer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Leroy Sibbles, Composer - The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Composer, Producer - Earl Morgan, Composer - Barrington Llewellyn, Composer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Harry Johnson, Producer - Joe White, MainArtist
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1976 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1973 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1975 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1975 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1974 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
The Heptones, MainArtist - Harry Johnson, Producer
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1974 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Album review
Cool Rasta is essentially an updated DVD audio version of the Heptones' 1973 Book of Rules album, with the smooth and spooky "Cool Rasta" and "Dreadlock" added, along with a handful of rare dub mixes, all done in stellar 5.1 surround sound. The original sessions were produced by Harry Johnson (Harry J), and although some of these tracks now seem a little flat and uninspired, "Cool Rasta" and "Book of Rules," in particular, are standouts, ranking easily among the best numbers the Heptones ever recorded. There are two dub mixes of "Rules" included here (one is titled "Ganja"), and it is interesting to see the subtle changes that happen in these versions. The additional tracks fit remarkably well with the original cuts, making an interesting album even more so.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 19 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:09
- Main artists: The Heptones
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Trojan Records
- Genre: World Reggae
© 2002 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2002 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
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