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Linton Kwesi Johnson Forces of Victory
Recorded : 1978 Released : 1979 Label ; Island Format ; Mp3@320  Johnson's poetry, with its emphasis on rhythm, was ideally suited to the sparse, jazz-tinged backings of UK dub. Opener "Want Fi Go Rave" is as cool and confident as anything by Gregory Isaacs or Prince Buster, while "It Noh Funny", a homage to the realities of youth, gives Bovell plenty of room for the interaction of drum and delay. "Sonny's Lettah - a deeply affecting tale of injustice - is a favourite among veteran activists, but "Independent Intavenshan"'s bouncing bassline and scornful lyrics (bemoaning the abundance of right-minded organisations attempting to speak for the black community) make the more resonant statement. "Fight Dem Back" rallies against the racists behind a mocking sing-song refrain, while "Reality Poem", with its haunting chorus-drenched guitar motif, advocates sober atheism at a time when such viewpoints were far from welcome. Some have criticised Johnson for making Caribbean culture palatable to a predominantly white left-wing audience, but such criticism is to be expected by any artist who transcends their genre. And while the clean understated Bovell production is more suitable for the coffee bar than the sound system, it marks one of many high points in a distinguished career. A homegrown reggae classic.  Tracklist : 1."Want Fi Goh Rave" – 4:20 2."It Noh Funny" – 3:42 3."Sonny's Lettah (Anti-Sus Poem)" – 3:50 4."Independent Intavenshan" – 3:20 5."Fite Dem Back" – 4:27 6."Reality Poem" – 4:44 7."Forces of Viktry" – 4:56 8."Time Come" – 3:28 Personnel Bass - Floyd Lawson (tracks: 1, 5), Vivian Weathers (tracks: 2 to 4, 6 to 8) Drums - Lloyd "Jah Bunny" Donaldson (tracks: 1 to 4, 7), Winston "Crab" Curniffe (tracks: 5, 6, 8) Flugelhorn - Dick Cuthell Guitar - John Kpiaye Harmonica - Julio Finn Related Torrents
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