Leggo! Ah-Fi-We-Dis Orange Heavyweight Vinyl
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Founded in 1971, Matumbi was among the earliest and best British reggae bands. They did, however, also record under different guises, including 4th Street Orchestra. In their acclaimed Rough Guide to Reggae, Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton rate this album and its counterpart Ah Who She Go Deh as lsquothe best showcases for Matumbirsquos talentsrsquo. This release marks the first LP reissue of this genuine UK roots monument since 1976. Original member Dennis ldquoBlackbeardrdquo Bovell of LKJ and Dub Band fame knew the local sound system scene like the back of his hand, and most tracks on Leggo AhFiWeDis were initially cut as exclusive lsquospecialsrsquo for his own Jah Sufferer sound system and for fellow soundmen. Hardly anyone hearing these tunes at reggae parties would have guessed they didnrsquot originate in Kingston but were recorded in London. And neither did many who bought the records when they were released a few years later. Thatrsquos hardly surprising, as the material Bovell amp Co churned out could easily compete with the toughest output of their Jamaican counterparts. The solid interpretation of Junior Delgadorsquos ldquoTichionrdquo and a scorching, melodicaled version of Ras Michaelrsquos ldquoNoneAh JahChildrenrdquo are the most familiar tunes here. And a militant update of Max Steinerrsquos ldquoTheme From A Summer Placerdquo displays good fun as well as guts. But the bandrsquos outstanding originals will give many lsquo70s Jamaican classics a good run for their money.Leggo AhFiWeDis is available as a limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on orange coloured vinyl.
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