From the Roots

Reggae / Dub · 1973 · 14 tracks

From the Roots

Toots & The Maytals

Jamaican soul. Gritty, gospel-inflected vocals meet tight rocksteady rhythms for a sound that feels both historic and immediate.

1973 · Music On Vinyl

A vibrant and soulful celebration that blends spiritual fervor with infectious, rhythmic optimism.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks

01

Pee Pee Cluck Cluck

2:26

02

Loving Spirit

3:04

03

Doctor Lester (aka African Doctor)

2:41

04

Gold & Silver

2:37

05

Koo Koo

2:43

06

Revival Reggae

3:00

07

Thy Kingdom Come

2:38

08

One Eye Enos

2:36

09

A Time to Love

2:53

10

9 O'Clock

2:58

11

Know Me Good

3:02

12

Got to Feel

3:23

13

Feel So Good

2:43

14

Give Peace a Chance

2:47

Moments Worth Listening For

The gritty, Otis Redding-style vocal growl that kicks off 'Pee Pee Cluck Cluck'.

The seamless transition from rocksteady swing to roots weight on 'Revival Reggae'.

The communal, chant-like energy of the backing harmonies on 'Thy Kingdom Come'.

Reviews

AllMusic

Where This Album Departs

How does From the Roots sound next to the rest of Toots & The Maytals's catalogue?

Sunday Morning+1.9σ

Sunday Morning saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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