18 June 2022

Take it Easy

 

I've been spinning Horace Andy's latest, Midnight Rocker, on a regular basis for a while now. Adrian Sherwood has the ability to get the best out of the artists he produces. Rainford & Heavy Rain exalted late stage Lee Perry. Adrian has done it again with Horace Andy. The Sherwoodcraft quality of "Safe from Harm" elevates a Massive Attack song to a whole new plateau. If you don't have Midnight Rocker yet, buy it. You will not be disappointed.

 



I am a big fan of all things Massive Attack & so I have always held Horace Andy in high regard.

In the early 80s Horace was teamed up with another of my favorite Dubwise producers Lloyd Barnes aka Bullwackie of the esteemed Wackie's label. I decided to round up most of the Andy Wackie's that I have & post it here.

First up we have their first collaboration, a 12" with Horace on Side A doing "I Don't Wanna be Left Outside" & two Versions featuring Bullwackie's All Stars on Side B. 

 


Side A -
I Don't Wanna be Left Outside

Side B -
Zion Dub
Unknown Dub 

 



Next up... 

 

Horace Andy - Serious Thing 12", Wackie's 280, 1981.

Side A -
Serious Thing

Side B -
Version (Bullwackies All Stars) 
 


 
 
Horace's first full length on Wackie's was Dance Hall Style. The release includes the track "Eating Mess," as track B4 that is not listed on the sleeve, but is on the B-side label.
 
 
 
Horace Andy - Dance Hall Style, Wackie's w 1383, 1982.

Side A -
Money Money
Lonely Woman
Cuss Cuss

Side B -
Stop the Fuss
Spying Glass
Let's Live in Love
Eating Mess 
 
 
 
 
 
Horace Andy - Everyday People, Wackie's WR 2740, 1987.

Side One -
Let Your Teardrops Fall
Problems
Pressure
This is Reggae Music

Side Two -
Black Liberation Struggle
Everyday People
Girl, I Love You
She Don't Want Me
 
 
 
 
 
Horace Andy - Be Good 10", Wackie's WM1003,  2004.

Side A -
Be Good
Be Good (Wackie's Rhythm Force)
 
 
 

The rest of these are miscellaneous Horace/Wackie's tracks from various releases.
 
 
 
 

Live in Unity
Love Hangover
Pure Don Man
Good Will Survive
Lingering Spirit
Just My Imagination
Musical Episode
Soloman
Tribute to Bob Marley
Take it Easy

Enjoy,


Note: Somehow I overlooked this essential track. Horace Andy- Archibella 12" released on the Hamma label (one of Lloyd Barnes affiliated labels) with the outstanding Wackie’s master Douglas Levy producing. This is a cover of a old Studio One tune by Ken Boothe. 
Horace Andy - Archibella 12", Hamma 104, 198?. 
 
Side A - 
Archibella 
 
Side B - 
Jah Jah A-1 Sound 
Dub 
 
Peace out!

7 comments:

  1. Perhaps the finest voice ever ... Skylarking plays in back of my head wherever I go!

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    1. Skylarking, skylarking
      That's what youths do today
      Skylarking, skylarking
      Before they stand up firm on their feet

      Always love that tune.

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  2. Thanks a lot for these 10''s and 12''s from Bullwackie. What a producer.!!Also Artibella has many versions and covers but I've never heard this cut before.Great!!!Thanks again NØ.Dread out!!!!

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    1. Glad to provide a new taste. Most High.

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  3. Excellent choice for Sunday morning sounds, i love the way your brain works Peace and love from Scotland

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  4. I love it when my brain works. Power to Caledonia.

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  5. Fantastic work, thanks a million. Priceless rarities every one!

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