Independence Jump Up Calypso / Various Independence Jump Up Calypso / Various CD

Digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition. By the early months of 1966, the ska sound that had dominated Jamaica's musical landscape since the onset of the decade was on the wane. In this uncertain environment, leading Kingston-based producer, Arthur 'Duke' Reid decided to issue an album showcasing another of the island's indigenous musical styles, first popularised on disc in the 1950s: mento. Disappointingly, the LP failed to sell in any significant numbers and remained unissued outside of Jamaica, but in recent years, renewed interest globally in mento has led to the collection becoming widely sought-after by collectors. The 10-track long-player is re-presented here, along with a mouth-watering 46 bonus tracks, all of which were originally produced by the Treasure Isle Records boss during the months of 1966. The result is a compelling mix of musical styles, dominated by the rude boy ska sound that by the end of the year had evolved into rock steady. Featuring an abundance of recordings new to CD, this double disc set is undoubtedly one of the most captivating collections of vintage Jamaican sounds yet to see issue.

1. Jump Independently - Count Lasher 2. The Weed - Count Lasher 3. Old Man's Drive - Count Alert 4. Hooligans - Count Lasher 5. Dog War Jump Up - Lynn Taitt ; the Baba Brooks Band 6. Bam Bam - Count Lasher ; Williams 7. Mufridite - Count Lasher ; Williams 8. In the Park - Count Alert 9. Hard Times - Count Alert 10. Seven Guns Alive - Lynn Taitt ; the Baba Brooks Band 11. I Want to Know - the Silvertones 12. The Teaser - Herman Marquis 13. I Want to Take a Chance - the Slickers 14. Ska Flea - Tommy McCook ; the Supersonics 15. Get Your Feet Moving - Eric Morris 16. Windfall - Tommy McCook ; the Supersonics 17. Whoo Baby - the Silvertones 18. Pink Champagne - Tommy McCook ; Supersonics 19. No Good Rudy - Justin Hinds ; the Dominoes 20. Sad Movies - Gloria Crawford 21. Mr. Solo - Tommy McCook ; the Supersonics 22. I Don't Want to Cry - Tony ; Dennis 23. You Promised Love - Joey ; Butch 24. Superman - Tommy McCook ; the Supersonics 25. If I Didn't Love You - Eric 'Monty' Morris 26. Jezebel - Lloyd ; Glen 27. Dog War Jump Up (Take 3) - Baba Brooks ; the Lynn Taitt Band 28. It's a Rocking Good Way - the Silvertones 29. Danger Man - 007 - Tommy McCook ; the Supersonics 30. Why Should I Worry - Justin Hinds ; the Dominoes 31. How Long - Tommy McCook ; the Supersonics 32. Why You Have to Walk This Way - the Hamlins 33. The Army Is Searching (Take 2) - Basil Caral ; His Group 34. Tom Dooley - Tommy McCook ; the Supersonics 35. Mama Let Her Out - the Upsetters 36. Red Gal Ring - Haywood Brice ; the Baba Brooks Band 37. Man Going to Eat Mean - the Slickers 38. A Little Bit of Heaven - the Tommy McCook Band 39. Fight for Your Right - Justin Hinds ; the Dominoes 40. (I Am) Suffering - Horace Grant ; the Playboys 41. What Have I Done - the Miracles 42. Lion of Judah (If I Follow You) - Justin Hinds ; the Dominoes 43. Tender Loving Care - Lyn Taitt ; the Comets 44. Raindrops - the Silvertones 45. Juvenile Delinquent - the Sensations 46. The Clock - the Baba Brooks Band 47. After a Storm - Justin Hinds ; the Dominoes 48. Shake It - the Sensations ; Baba Brooks Band 49. My Mama Told Me - Justin Hinds ; the Dominoes 50. So Long - Lester Sterling ; the Baba Brooks Band 51. It's Real - the Silvertones 52. Try Me - Justin Hinds ; the Dominoes 53. Storm Warning - Lyn Tait ; the Comets 54. You Should Have Known - the Sensations 55. My True Confession - the Silvertones 56. Thunderball - Tommy McCook ; the Supersonics