Fades in Slowly

‘Peel’s championing of reggae was criticised by hippies and then punks. But the more hostile the reaction, the more Peel would play it, and the juxtaposition of different genres of music on his show inspired groups such as the Clash to experiment with different styles.’

The original skinheads were working-class British youths in the 1960s, influenced by the mod and Jamaican rude boy styles in their clothing and music. The subculture wasn’t based on politics or race in the early days, but more on the desire to rebel against the British class system, which greatly limited social and job-related opportunities for young people, and against the flower power and high fashion styles of the 60s. Here are ten more belters to help ease you into summer.

Part 2 (of 4)

01 The prophets – Revenge of eastwood
02 King horror – Zion i
03 Desmond Reily – Tear Them
04 The Des All Stars – Walk With Des
05 The Corporation – Walking Thru Jerusalem
06 Dandy – Shake Me Wake Me
07 Dice The Boss – Tea House From Emperor Rosko
08 Sir Collins – Black Panther
09 The Music Doctors – Going Strong
10 S. S. Binns – Bossa Moon

If you’re new to the world of ska, your life is about to be changed for the better. This is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there’s little talk of Babylon and the like, just great pumping dance songs and instrumentals which will get you turning up the volume and opening the window so the whole neighbourhood can hear.

Part 1 (of 4)

01 The Bunny Lee All Stars – Warfare
02 Busty Brown – Fight For Your Right
03 The Medetators – Soul Fight
04 The Victors – Reggae Buddy
05 Karl Bryan – Red Ash0
06 Hortense Ellis – My Last Date
07 What’s your excuse – Hippy Boys
08 The Bunny Lee All Stars – Annie Pama
09 Lloyd Charmers – In The Spirit
10 The Hippy Boys – Peace Maker