Name: Laurel Aitken Says Fire
Brand: Laurel Aitken

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Bonus disc: No

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2009-04-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Laurel Aitken

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

the original dozen tracks that made up the lp augmented by an additional 11 recordings from the same classic period, with most making their first appearance on cd. widely acclaimed as both the godfather of ska and the high priest of reggae, laurel aitken's influence upon the modern jamaican music industry is nothing short of profound. after becoming the islands first major recording star, he relocated to the uk in 1960 where he proved instrumental in making ska an international phenomenon, a feat he repeated with reggae a few years later. he remained active musically over the years that followed, finally breaching the british pop charts with 'rudi got married' in 1980, and continued to record and tour extensively well into the 21st century. but tragically in 2005, he passed away after suffering a heart attack after almost half century in the business. 1969 proved a crucial year in the development of jamaican music. reggae had just superseded rock steady in becoming the islands national sound, with the new exciting style swiftly embraced by a fast developing british working class youth movement noted for their smart, functional clothing and cropped hair skinheads. so it was in such an environment that leading independent doctor bird records released laurel aitkens long awaited second album, 'laurel aitken says fire', a collection comprised of his most popular singles from the preceding months along with previously unreleased material. unsurprisingly, the lp became an immediate best-seller, its success only hindered by the record company's sudden and unexpected demise soon after.

Laurel Aitken Says Fire

Music GB