Yet another label putting out quality reggae music reissues is Rock A Shaka from Japan. This album is a reissue of a 1975 album released in the UK as
Everybody Plays the Fool on Trojan Records. I was not too familiar with The Chosen Few prior to hearing this release. I am pretty sure I have heard the occasional single here and there but I have never had a full release from them. Why? Well, The Chosen Few (at least on this release) concentrate on reggae versions of popular soul, disco, and funk songs. So, this is not roots music. Nobody is singing about Selassie or Rastafari on this album. However, I am enjoying this album for what it is worth. I recognize some of the songs covered here and it is nice to hear a good reggae version of them. There is one song that really caught my ear which is
La La At The End. I had never heard it before and it is pretty good and a good indication of how this album sounds. By the way, for the hardcore reggae listeners, there is a good version of the classic Queen Majesty! Try it you will like it.
This reissue has an extra track on it. Children of the Night.
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