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Reggae Got Soul
Reggae / Dub · 1976 · 7 tracks

Reggae Got Soul

Toots & The Maytals

A high-energy collision of Jamaican rhythms and Memphis soul. Toots Hibbert delivers a masterclass in raspy, gospel-drenched vocals over warm, analog grooves.

1976 · Island Records

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A radiant, high-vibration celebration of faith and rhythm that feels like a warm embrace.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
Rasta Man
5:56
02
Premature
3:11
03
So Bad
2:58
04
Six and Seven Books of Moses
3:31
05
I Shall Sing
2:42
07
Everybody Needs Lovin'
3:11
09
True Love Is Hard to Find
4:14
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive vocal entry on Rasta Man where Toots pushes his rasp to the absolute limit.
The seamless transition from a traditional reggae skank to a full-blown gospel revival on Six and Seven Books of Moses.
The way the backing vocals swell to meet Toots' lead on I Shall Sing, creating a wall of communal sound.
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How does Reggae Got Soul sound next to the rest of Toots & The Maytals's catalogue?

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The writing leans a touch further into spirituality than the rest of the catalogue.

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