I was excited when I heard about this box set. The interaction of reggae and punk in the UK was a real thing. Given my age, I actually lived through this era and I am familiar with a lot of the music on this 3CD collection from the good folks at Cherry Red Records. All (most) of the punk bands you would expect to be represented are included. For example The Clash and Stiff Little Fingers are represented, as are the 2-tone roster bands (e.g., Specials, English Beat, Madness, Selector, Madness).
Unfortunately, the end result is a little underwhelming. While I applaud the effort, some of the songs included in here seem a bit forced. What I mean is that some of the songs included in the box set fit the bill of being reggae influenced but are not at all interesting or noteworthy (e.g., The Pop Group's contribution or Public Image Limited's contribution). Maybe this should have been a killer 2 CD set(?) Anyway, collectors will want to pick this this but you may not get play it that often. May be best to find a used copy.
Highpoint? This box set includes Aswad's Warrior Charge.
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