Noel Ellis - Noel Ellis
Artist : Noel Ellis
Album : Noel Ellis
Year : 1979
Genre : Reggae
Source : CDDA
Label : Light in the Attic
CatNr : LITA020
URL : n/a
Date : 28-01-2006
Quality : VBR
Size : 59,7 MB
Time : 39:51 min
01 To Haile Selassie 06:16
02 Stop Your Fighting 06:27
03 Rocking Universally 07:15
04 Marcus Garvey 06:25
05 Dance With Me 06:28
06 Memories 07:00
Noel is the son of legendary Studio One/Treasure Isle recording artist
Alton Ellis, and this self-titled debut was recorded in Toronto in 1979
by studio wizard Jerry Brown for the pioneering Summer Records - often
cited as CanadaÆs answer to Lee PerryÆs Black Ark Studios.Noel Ellis
features six dub-loved, heavy yet ethereal tracks, with contributions
from OG reggae maestros Jackie Mittoo, Willi Williams, and Johnny
Osbourne. The eponymous classic lost full-length includes the hugely
influential version of ôRocking Universally,ö which was recorded by The
Clash as ôArmagedion Time.ö The poignantly autobiographical ôMemoriesö
(about NoelÆs upbringing in Jamaica) is a highpoint as well. ôStop Your
Fightingö was a universal anti-materialism/war plea that we should still
heed today, while ôMarcus Garveyö was delivered in NoelÆs playful style,
despite a solemn rallying cry of ôAfrica it must be free.ö
Noel Ellis evoked a transcendent majesty, and the albumÆs economical
performances were a blessing compared to certain overproduced recordings
of the era. Tasteful keys, varied percussion, essential echo, conquering
dub changeovers, and NoelÆs impeccable mic control gave an otherworldly
twist to SummerÆs remarkable drum and bass sound. It was an end-to-end
burner for midnight tokers and cool rulers alike.
Vocals : Noel Ellis
Drums : Donovan & Bucksie & Colin Suban
Bass : Tony Hibberts
Guitar : Matt Shalle & Kirk Salom & Willie Williams
Keyboards : Jackie Mittoo & Tony White & Willie Williams
Percussions : Willie Williams & Bongo Gene & H. Miller & J.