CD-Charts Position 1
Average Rating:

.

And This Is A SKA Explosion

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Various Artists

Release Date March 19, 2007
I couldn't give this five stars, because there are a few dud tracks on there. But at the price it is well worth the money, because there are loads of great tunes. In fact it is worth the cash just to get a copy of 'Rukumbine'. There is a groovy ska version of the James Bond theme, and a couple of minor key instrumental grooves that really get you dancing. Also 'A little oil in my lamp' is a great singalong ska version of a traditional song, with a gospel feel to it.

I don't know why they chose to start the CD with the Prince Buster tune which is more of a reggae style and not like the rest at all (although it's not a bad tune).

CD-Charts Position 2
Average Rating:

.

Hog in a Cocoa

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Skatalites

Release Date March 09, 2001
I couldn't give this five stars, because there are a few dud tracks on there. But at the price it is well worth the money, because there are loads of great tunes. In fact it is worth the cash just to get a copy of 'Rukumbine'. There is a groovy ska version of the James Bond theme, and a couple of minor key instrumental grooves that really get you dancing. Also 'A little oil in my lamp' is a great singalong ska version of a traditional song, with a gospel feel to it.

I don't know why they chose to start the CD with the Prince Buster tune which is more of a reggae style and not like the rest at all (although it's not a bad tune).

CD-Charts Position 3
Average Rating:

.

Reggae Steady Ska

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Various Artists

Release Date September 08, 2003
I couldn't give this five stars, because there are a few dud tracks on there. But at the price it is well worth the money, because there are loads of great tunes. In fact it is worth the cash just to get a copy of 'Rukumbine'. There is a groovy ska version of the James Bond theme, and a couple of minor key instrumental grooves that really get you dancing. Also 'A little oil in my lamp' is a great singalong ska version of a traditional song, with a gospel feel to it.

I don't know why they chose to start the CD with the Prince Buster tune which is more of a reggae style and not like the rest at all (although it's not a bad tune).

CD-Charts Position 4
Average Rating:

.

Hog in a Cocoa

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Skatalites

Release Date May 01, 1993
I couldn't give this five stars, because there are a few dud tracks on there. But at the price it is well worth the money, because there are loads of great tunes. In fact it is worth the cash just to get a copy of 'Rukumbine'. There is a groovy ska version of the James Bond theme, and a couple of minor key instrumental grooves that really get you dancing. Also 'A little oil in my lamp' is a great singalong ska version of a traditional song, with a gospel feel to it.

I don't know why they chose to start the CD with the Prince Buster tune which is more of a reggae style and not like the rest at all (although it's not a bad tune).

CD-Charts Position 5
Average Rating:

.

Intensified!: Original Ska 1962-1966 [CASSETTE]

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 15, 1990
An album of chugging, bubbling, burbling rhythms, from Derrick & Patsy's "Housewifes Choice" of 1962 to Roland Alphonso's "James Bond" of 1966. Mostly instrumental tracks (some with chants) are balanced by lovely vocal numbers like "Carry Go Bring Home" by The Charms. With its rousing sax and soulful vocals, "John + James" by The Maytals, and the lilting, anthemic "We Are Rolling" by Stranger Cole are my favourites. This album proves that Jamaican music has a vast treasure trove of early gems and offers much more than just reggae which is the most familiar and popular form.

CD-Charts Position 6
Average Rating:

.

The Roots of Reggae, Vol. 1

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Various Artists

Release Date July 11, 2000
An album of chugging, bubbling, burbling rhythms, from Derrick & Patsy's "Housewifes Choice" of 1962 to Roland Alphonso's "James Bond" of 1966. Mostly instrumental tracks (some with chants) are balanced by lovely vocal numbers like "Carry Go Bring Home" by The Charms. With its rousing sax and soulful vocals, "John + James" by The Maytals, and the lilting, anthemic "We Are Rolling" by Stranger Cole are my favourites. This album proves that Jamaican music has a vast treasure trove of early gems and offers much more than just reggae which is the most familiar and popular form.

CD-Charts Position 7
Average Rating:

.

Intensified!: Original Ska 1962-1966

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 15, 1990
An album of chugging, bubbling, burbling rhythms, from Derrick & Patsy's "Housewifes Choice" of 1962 to Roland Alphonso's "James Bond" of 1966. Mostly instrumental tracks (some with chants) are balanced by lovely vocal numbers like "Carry Go Bring Home" by The Charms. With its rousing sax and soulful vocals, "John + James" by The Maytals, and the lilting, anthemic "We Are Rolling" by Stranger Cole are my favourites. This album proves that Jamaican music has a vast treasure trove of early gems and offers much more than just reggae which is the most familiar and popular form.

CD-Charts Position 8
Average Rating:

.

Gems From The Treasure Isle

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Various Artists

Release Date July 02, 2001
An album of chugging, bubbling, burbling rhythms, from Derrick & Patsy's "Housewifes Choice" of 1962 to Roland Alphonso's "James Bond" of 1966. Mostly instrumental tracks (some with chants) are balanced by lovely vocal numbers like "Carry Go Bring Home" by The Charms. With its rousing sax and soulful vocals, "John + James" by The Maytals, and the lilting, anthemic "We Are Rolling" by Stranger Cole are my favourites. This album proves that Jamaican music has a vast treasure trove of early gems and offers much more than just reggae which is the most familiar and popular form.

CD-Charts Position 9
Average Rating:

.

The Treasure Isle Story

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: Various Artists

Release Date February 07, 2004
An album of chugging, bubbling, burbling rhythms, from Derrick & Patsy's "Housewifes Choice" of 1962 to Roland Alphonso's "James Bond" of 1966. Mostly instrumental tracks (some with chants) are balanced by lovely vocal numbers like "Carry Go Bring Home" by The Charms. With its rousing sax and soulful vocals, "John + James" by The Maytals, and the lilting, anthemic "We Are Rolling" by Stranger Cole are my favourites. This album proves that Jamaican music has a vast treasure trove of early gems and offers much more than just reggae which is the most familiar and popular form.

CD-Charts Position 10
Average Rating:

.

Hog in a Cocoa

Search: Rukumbine - Duffus Shenley
by: The Skatalites & Friends

Release Date November 16, 1999
An album of chugging, bubbling, burbling rhythms, from Derrick & Patsy's "Housewifes Choice" of 1962 to Roland Alphonso's "James Bond" of 1966. Mostly instrumental tracks (some with chants) are balanced by lovely vocal numbers like "Carry Go Bring Home" by The Charms. With its rousing sax and soulful vocals, "John + James" by The Maytals, and the lilting, anthemic "We Are Rolling" by Stranger Cole are my favourites. This album proves that Jamaican music has a vast treasure trove of early gems and offers much more than just reggae which is the most familiar and popular form.