Reggae Anthology: Gregory Isaacs - The Ruler (1972-1990) | Gregory Isaacs

Reggae Anthology: Gregory Isaacs - The Ruler (1972-1990)

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jpowell736 A truly essential Gregory Isaacs collection. It spans his entire career and has been remastered so it sounds incredible. So much great music and yes what a voice! Favorite track: Love Is Overdue.

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1.	My Only Lover 03:05	buy track
2.	Do You Ever 03:20	buy track
3.	All I Have Is Love 02:18	buy track
4.	Lonely Soldier 02:49	buy track
5.	Love Is Overdue 03:07	buy track
6.	Never Be Ungrateful 05:34	buy track
7.	Ba Da 03:12	buy track
8.	The Sun Shines For Me 04:50	buy track
9.	Set The Captives Free 02:57	buy track
10.	My Religion 03:05	buy track
11.	Philistines 03:35	buy track
12.	My Number One 03:42	buy track
13.	Tumblin' Tears 03:26	buy track
14.	Special Guest 03:52	buy track
15.	Border 03:36	buy track
16.	Storm 03:47	buy track
17.	Mr. Cop 07:33	buy track
18.	Sister Love (Extra Special) 03:08	buy track
19.	My Time 04:00	buy track
20.	Slave Master 03:01	buy track
21.	Let's Dance 02:33	buy track
22.	John Public 03:01	buy track
23.	Soon Forward 04:57	buy track
24.	Tune In 03:38	buy track
25.	Top Ten 03:31	buy track
26.	Permanent Lover 02:55	buy track
27.	Front Door 03:54	buy track
28.	If I Don't Have You 04:08	buy track
29.	Night Nurse 03:59	buy track
30.	Private Secretary 04:31	buy track
31.	Let Off Sup'm 04:40	buy track
32.	Private Beach Party 04:14	buy track
33.	Victim 03:09	buy track
34.	One Man Against The World 03:22	buy track
35.	Rumours 03:20	buy track
36.	Red Rose For Gregory 03:55	buy track
37.	Big All Around (Feat. Dennis Brown) 05:17	buy track
38.	Jealousy 03:57	buy track
39.	My Native Woman 03:25	buy track
40.	Too Good To Be True 04:05	buy track

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Released almost a year after his death at the age of 59, The Ruler: 1972-1990 is a fantastic 40-track collection covering the smooth reggae crooner’s best years. Heartbreak, heartache, and occasional social commentary were well within Gregory Isaacs' grasp, with all of it delivered in a convincingly reserved tone, earning him the nickname “The Cool Ruler.” The quintessential numbers are almost all here, with “My Only Lover,” “My Number One,” “Mr. Cop,” “Night Nurse,” “Rumours,” and “Red Rose for Gregory” making this one stellar track list. The stern uprising track “Slave Master” is here, too, although in a live version. Still, it’s a very good version and the compilation’s excellent second-tier selections more than make up for it; plus, to get some extended mixes as well is absolute gravy. - David Jeffries

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released November 3, 2023

A&R, Coordinator, Compiled By – Don Clive Davidson
Compiled By – Fidel "Twice" Luna

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VP Records Queens, New York

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With origins in Kingston, Jamaica in the late 1950s as Randy’s Record Mart, Vincent and Patricia Chin’s small used record business would grow to become one of the world’s largest independent record labels, with a catalog of 35,000 recordings. ... more