Two one-minute samples available on Daptone webpage allow you to ascertain that you definitely want to add this record to your collections. The one responsible for transferring the song originally performed by Lee Fields & Sugarman 3 to the world of ska is Victor Axelrod or Ticklah, also known for producing the famous Frightnrs’ album. It looks like he’s done a similarly great job with this project. As far as the keyboard plays the lead role in “Conscience is Heavy” on the B-side, “Lover Like Me” wins all with the vocal. Who is this Leon Dinero guy and why nobody has ever heard about him? You won’t find any info about him on the internet but I have this funny feeling that his identity is no mystery to anyone familiar with Jamaican music environment of New York. I have no idea if I’m on the right path but in my speculations I’ll use only one innocent clue. Perhaps it will lead you to the similar conclusion. We’ll probably know more on June 7th – the premiere date. Oh, beautiful record, please come home already. I’m really hoping for more sounds like this coming from Daptone.
I have founded RudeMaker in 2008. For almost twenty years now I've been very much into ska, rocksteady and reggae scene. Professionally I'm a graphic designer and web developer, so obviously I also run all technical stuff around here. As I am extremely lazy, I do not post here as much as I'd like to, but generally speaking I write news, reviews and show reports with a focus on conteporary bands.
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