Just added this to my library after two hectic stressful days. it’s beautiful
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One of the great albums of the decade (& beyond). Americana/country inflected Aussieness. Includes writing contributions from Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil) & Paul Kelly.
Tex, Don & Charlie
All Is Forgiven (2005)
Words Fail Me
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Roots Underground
Tribal Assault (1997)
Some fine ‘light’ dub “Wackies” style.
…Tribesman Assault prefers a lighter, less oppressive style, with many of the tracks falling into the instrumental category rather than “proper” dubs…Not your typical dub fare by any means, but a stunning message of intent from a label that would soon become legendary. (allmusic)
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John Clarke
Rootsy Reggae / Visions of John Clarke
Originally released in 1979, Clarke had released a number of successful singles in Jamaica in the early 70’s. He is not to be confused with the highly regarded vocalist Johnny Clarke (as per allmusics error 
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A solid “Wackies” release/reissue, albeit if this was only one album, with a few weaker tracks culled, it could be killer.
It’s a testament to Clarke’s songwriting, though, that his tunes are multi-faceted enough to encourage multiple studio interpretations. Regardless of their production, these are strong tunes – not timeless or essential, but capable of beaming in spite of both hasty decisions and overcalculations.
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This week’s “Saturday morning coffee album” here in sunny(ish) Devon, UK.
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Did you get this off Bandcamp?
sounds good might order the C.D. rather than download.
I will be going through the The Delgado’s catalogue this weekend.
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Wayne Jarrett
Bubble Up (1982)
Another “Wackies” gem from a singer with a similar vocal range and a style to Horace Andy.
Jarrett’s quavery tenor voice is sweet and clear, and the songs are tuneful and impassioned; the occasional surprising instrumental element (like the gorgeous flutes on “Holy Mount Zion” and the elegantly glittering percussion on “Magic in the Air”) turns what would otherwise be a perfectly serviceable roots exercise into something more transcendent. And the dub versions are uniformly excellent. Highly recommended. (allmusic)
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Found this album after listening to Joe Bonnamassa live at Sydney Opera House. Reese Wynans has been a session musician for some great artists for 50 years so a few got together and he released his debut album in 2019.
Enjoyed it immensely as well.
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