Labour of Love III

Reggae / Dub · 1998 · 15 tracks

Labour of Love III

September 21, 1998 · DEP International

A sun-drenched, carefree celebration of classic melodies delivered with polished, easy-going confidence.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks

01

Holly Holy

3:35

02

It's My Delight

3:57

03

Come Back Darling

3:29

04

Never Let You Go

3:18

05

Soul Rebel

3:55

06

My Best Girl

4:11

07

Good Ambition

2:23

08

The Train Is Coming

4:18

09

Blood and Fire

4:00

10

Mr. Fix It

3:23

11

Stay a Little Bit Longer

2:52

12

Someone Like You

4:53

13

The Time Has Come

4:55

14

Crying Over You

3:59

15

Legalise It

9:53

Moments Worth Listening For

The bright, punchy horn section opening 'Holly Holy' that immediately sets a celebratory tone.

The extended, nine-minute dub-inflected exploration of 'Legalise It' that closes the album with a hypnotic groove.

The smooth, soulful vocal harmonies during the chorus of 'Come Back Darling' that exemplify the band's pop-reggae mastery.

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