Shanty Town Determination: 1976-1978

Shanty Town Determination: 1976-1978

Shanty Town Determination: 1976-1978

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The lines between Trinity (born Wade Brammer), Dillinger, Yabby You, and myriad other reggae figures began to blur with the rise of DJs and talk-over artists. Here's Trinity, at 22, riffing so that he'd not be forgotten. His voice sounds startlingly like Dillinger's, especially when he's talking gravelly and with exclamations, jumping around the reverb-soaked instrumental track in a way that's simultaneously meaningful as narrative and as rhythm. There are obvious shadings provided by U-Roy and Big Youth, but even as an early twentysomething, Trinity could go from a near-shout talk-over to a sweet R&B-tinged vocal warble--sometimes over a threadbare bass and drums track--and make it all sound coherent and compelling. The first eight tracks of Shanty Town Determination originate in the vinyl release, circa 1977, which was exhausted after a small 1,000-copy run. With this CD reissue, there are five additional tracks, including Trinity's Big Youth homage, "Z 90"; a remix of the Prophets' "How Long Jah"; a second-generation takeoff of the Heptones' "Fight It to the Top"; and "Blessed Are the Meek," a tip to Slim Smith. --Andrew Bartlett

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Shanty Town Determination: 1976-1978
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Trinity a true dread inna Babylon.
  • Shanty Goodness
 Shanty Town Determination: 1976-1978
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Manufacturer: Blood & Fire Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004NKAV
Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

  1. Rasta Determination
  2. Tradition
  3. Fire Down A Town
  4. Hold Them Jah Jah (Extended)
  5. Quarter Pound A Ishens
  6. Promise Is A Comfort To A Fool
  7. Natty Dread A No Bandooloo
  8. Samson The Strongest Man
  9. Z 90 (Extended)
  10. How Long Jah (Extended)
  11. Peace Conference In A Western Kingston
  12. Fight It To The Top/Lively Tribulation
  13. Blessed Are The Meek (Discomix)

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The lines between Trinity (born Wade Brammer), Dillinger, Yabby You, and myriad other reggae figures began to blur with the rise of DJs and talk-over artists. Here's Trinity, at 22, riffing so that he'd not be forgotten. His voice sounds startlingly like Dillinger's, especially when he's talking gravelly and with exclamations, jumping around the reverb-soaked instrumental track in a way that's simultaneously meaningful as narrative and as rhythm. There are obvious shadings provided by U-Roy and Big Youth, but even as an early twentysomething, Trinity could go from a near-shout talk-over to a sweet R&B-tinged vocal warble--sometimes over a threadbare bass and drums track--and make it all sound coherent and compelling. The first eight tracks of Shanty Town Determination originate in the vinyl release, circa 1977, which was exhausted after a small 1,000-copy run. With this CD reissue, there are five additional tracks, including Trinity's Big Youth homage, "Z 90"; a remix of the Prophets' "How Long Jah"; a second-generation takeoff of the Heptones' "Fight It to the Top"; and "Blessed Are the Meek," a tip to Slim Smith. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Trinity a true dread inna Babylon........2003-06-24

Great riddims drive this collection of Trinity's finest work. Trinity's a personal favorite because his i-tinual love of Jah comes through in his chants, passionate and moving at times. "Hold Them Jah Jah" and Blessed are the Meek" are standouts on yet another gem from Blood & Fire. Trinity apparently still tours with the Blood & Fire sound system. However, instead of jumping on a plane to Europe to catch a show, simply turn up "Shanty Town Determination" and rock an' swing. Who knows it feels it.

4 out of 5 stars Shanty Goodness.......2000-06-15

This is a purely roots album with excellent flow and vocals. Its great to hear a re issue of this classic album!

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