Bim Sherman - Tribulation: Down In Jamdown 1974 To 1979 (Pressure Sounds) CD

Pressure Sounds' follow up to the experimental Native / Lee Perry obscurity Rockstone finds the label drawing for the more orthodox seventies roots reggae of the late Bim Sherman, a favourite of label owner and compiler Pete Holdsworth who knew him through the Adrian Sherwood connection and who pens the affectionate sleeve-notes. Emerging in the mid-seventies during what can now be considered as one of the music's golden ages, competing with roots reggae legends such as The Gladiators, Culture, Burning Spear, Bob Marley and many others as the music moved outernational, his light, airy voice, thought-provoking lyrics and durable grassroots rhythms ensured him a cult audience even if his records failed to sell in any quantity at the time. Tracks like Dispensation (re-issued here for the first time since its original release), Danger, Love Forever, Tribulation, Golden Stool, Just Can't Stand It, Golden Locks and Lego Natty Cale form a compelling catalogue. These are accompanied here by various original B side dubs and rare deejay versions, as well as both sides of the sought after Zion label 45 My Woman and the affecting and subtle Lovers Leap parts 1 & 2.

Tracklisting:

1. Ital West aka Dispebsation
2. Ital West Dub
3. Danger
4. Love Forever
5. Love In The Ghetto - Jah Woosh
6. Love Forever Dub
7. Tribulation (original 1975 mix)
8. Golden Stool
9. Golden Stool Dub
10. Just Can't Stand It
11. Weak Heart Men
12. Weak Heart Men Dub
13. Trying
14. World Go Round
15. Everywhere You Go
16. Golden Locks
17. Golden Locks Dub
18. Natty Cale - Big Joe
19. Lego Natty Cale
20. My Woman
21. My Woman part 2
22. Lovers Leap
23. Lovers Leap part 2