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1LP Vinyl – RDLP001

Originally released in Canada on the Lovella International label, French reissue label Onlyroots has reissued Errol Dunkley’s rare showcase LP “Militant Man” from 1980, which was recorded at Channel One Recording Studio in Kingston JA with such great musicians as Sly Dubar (drums), Robbie Shakespeare (bass), Jackie Mittoo (piano), Ossie Hibbert (keyboard) and Sky Juice (bongo drums). What makes Errol Dunkley’s music so interesting is his own intense vocal style, copied from no one. It’s one of the most expressive voices in reggae music as can be fully experienced while listening to this album. Except for “Girl Be True”, the tracks featured here are extended versions – dub following the vocal cut. The singer not only excels on the four lovers tunes, but also sounds really great on the two roots killers, “You’ve Been Bad” and “Militant Man”. Having the vocal cut combined with the dub version is the icing of the cake.