Bobby Bobylon

by Freddie McGregor

Bobby Bobylon cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Studio One
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 1:09:09
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded at the legendary Studio One under the supervision of Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, 'Bobby Bobylon' recycles several classic rocksteady backing rhythms. The vocal performances highlight a transition period in Jamaican music, effectively bridging the soulful rocksteady era with contemporary roots aesthetics.

Genres

Descriptors: political

Tracklist

  1. Bandulo (2:11)
  2. We Need More Love (2:36)
  3. What Difference Does It Make (2:51)
  4. Go Away Pretty Girl (2:33)
  5. Tomorrow Is like Today (3:29)
  6. Bobby Bobylon (2:26)
  7. Wine of Violence (3:23)
  8. Gonna Take Over Now (2:22)
  9. Rastaman Camp (4:38)
  10. I Am a Revolutionist (3:35)
  11. Freddie (3:05)
  12. Homeward Bound (2:52)
  13. Little Girl (2:26)
  14. When I Am Ready / Jacklyn (7:18)
  15. Come Now Sister (7:54)
  16. I Man a Rasta - Single Verison (3:24)
  17. Rastaman Camp - Extended Mix (5:16)
  18. Bobby Bobylon - Extended Mix (6:46)

Credits

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