RUSSELL, Devon - Darker Than Blue (reissue) - Vinyl (LP)
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Free delivery on many items. Same-day despatch, no-question returns. Authorised dealers - full technical support. Online since 1997. Shop categories Information Devon RUSSELL Darker Than Blue (reissue) (LP) 333 UK
Cat: 333LP 001. Rel: 5 Dec 22
Roots Reggae/Lovers Rock/One Drop
Side 1 - Track 1. Love To The PeopleSide 1 - Track 2. Wild & FreeSide 1 - Track 3. Darker Than BlueSide 1 - Track 4. Move On UpSide 1 - Track 5. Keep On MovingSide 2 - Track 1. Never Too Much LoveSide 2 - Track 2. Songs On SireneSide 2 - Track 3. The Making Of YouSide 2 - Track 4. I'm Still WaitingSide 2 - Track 5. Give Me Your Love
Thanks to inclusions in various compilations and a handful of popular reissues, many listeners will be familiar with Devon Russell's incredible reggae covers of Curtis Mayfield's 'Move On Up' and 'Give Me Your Love'. Both were featured on the soulful Jamaican's previously impossible to find 1983 album 'Darker Than Blue', which has now finally been reissued on wax. It's a terrific set of Mayfield covers all told, with Russell's emotive, high-register vocals (impressively reminiscent of Mayfield in his pomp) rising above roots, lovers and digital reggae rhythms played, recorded and produced by a cast-list including Sly Dunbar, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, Firehouse Crew and Early 'Chinna' Smith. An early '80s reggae 'holy grail' that's finally available for a wider audience to savour.
