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Prison Oval Rock
Reggae / Dub · 1991 · 10 tracks

Prison Oval Rock

Barrington Levy

Heavyweight basslines meet the unmistakable 'canary' trills of a reggae legend. A masterclass in the transition from roots to the rhythmic fire of early dancehall.

1991 · VP Records

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A confident and rhythmic celebration of sound system culture balanced by soulful, conscious reflection.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Prison Oval Rock
3:13
02
Prison Oval Dub
3:34
03
You Say You Love Me
3:08
04
Good Loving
4:03
05
Rip and Run Off
4:04
06
Please Jah Jah
3:33
07
Robberman
3:27
08
Hammer
3:17
09
Stray Away Girl
3:17
10
Mary Long Tongue
4:17
Moments Worth Listening For
the sudden transition from the title track into its stripped-back dub version
the way his voice breaks into a high-register trill on the word 'deadly'
the relentless, driving bass hook that anchors the spiritual plea of 'Hammer'
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

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