Melodies of War

Finally I got to record a new podcast. Thank you all for the fantastic feedback on the last issues. As I do not want my podcasts to be shopping lists but pure pleasure for jamrock lovers, I won't list artists and titles from now on. Be sure to hear some of the greatest ska tracks of them all in this podcast though. If „Islam“, „The Toughest“ and „Riverton City“ mean anything to you, give it a try Some Rock Steady and Reggae is provided for you delight as well.

Some additional information: Big Shot #5 is out for some months now. Check www.bigshotzine.net or www.myspace.com/bigshotzine for further information. Furthermore there are two weekenders this spring I'd like to inform you about

Kiel Reggae & Soul Weekender on May 22nd til 24th:
http://www.myspace.com/kielweekender

and

Barcelona Boss Sounds Weekend May 29th til 31st:
http://www.myspace.com/straightenupclub

With best wishes, Melodies of War

The two latest issues of Melodies of War podcast can be found on Geoff's amazing "Reggae hit the town" homepage and feature big tunes like Roland Alphonso's "Sounds Of Silence", legendary Don Drummond's "China Town", some Collins Down Beat Rock Steady Tunes, Buster's "707" and others.

Check them out @ http://www.reggaehitthetown.com/PodCasts/PodCastsHomeF.htm

East, West, North and South
Socialist knock dem out!

MoW

Sound of the 70s – some of my favourite DJ, instrumental and vocal efforts from the time when Reggae became adult. Enjoy this pure loveliness – from Dennis Brown's early 70s efforts to the Heptones' massive Roots anthem when the two sevens clash.
Kazuo Unuma and Big Shot magazine (#4 is finally out btw) have the copyright for the picture. Don' t use it without asking please.
Next podcast will be Ska I think. Any feedback appreciated.

1.Unknown DJ (Steady)
2.Mighty Diamonds – Have mercy (Well Charge)
3.Dennis Alcapone – Macka Version (Don't get confused rhythm, Inbidimts)
4.John Holt – Strange Things (Sunshot)
5.Keith Hudson – true true true (Mafia)
6.Augustus Pablo – Feeling moody (Got to get away rhythm, Andy's)
7.Dynamic Boys – Wise serpent (Bingo)
8.Hugh Roy Junior – Live it up (Baby don't do it rhythm, Mistic)
9.Dennis Brown – No more will I roam (Observer)
10.Bob Marley & Wailers – African Herbsman (Justice League)
11.Joe Higgs – World is spinning around (Sioux)
12.Jah Walton – Budget debate (Please be true rhythm, Sir Percy)
13.Peter Austin – Mary my love (Stud)
14.Horace Andy – Till (wrong (?) Impact labels, Chin production)
15.Winston Scotland – Scarface (Justice to the people rhythm, Joe Gibbs)
16.Culture – I'm not ashamed (Joe Gibbs)
17.Gregory Isaacs – Poor and clean (Cash and Carry)
18.Tony Tuff – deliver me (Channel One)

15 favourites from Harry Mudie`s stable. Enjoy them!

Powerpack is on the Throwing Stones rhytm, Run for your life is on the Run Girl Run rhythm and the last three tunes are Drifter versions. Check Brian & Tony Gold, their version is BOSS!

Two Sparks – Throwing Stones (CA32)
Winston Wright – Powerpack (CA32)
Dennis Walks – Shady tree (BU408)
George Williams – No Business of yours (BU405)
Lloyd Charmers – Back door (MU3502)
Ebony Sisters – Let me tell you boy (BU401)
Dennis Walks – heart don`t leap (FHM7748)
Rhythm Rulers – Mannix (BU401)
Two Sparks – When we were young (CA22)
GG Grosset – Run girl run (CR10)
Karl Bryan – run for your life (CA22)
Dennis Walks – Drifter (CR10)
i roy – Drifter (HM104)
rhythm rulers – Mudie`s Mood wih strings (FHM7741)
Brian & Tony Gold – pass the dub plate (Jammy$ 5567)