Aquarius Rock: The Hip Reggae World of Herman Chin-Loy

Aquarius Rock: The Hip Reggae World of Herman Chin-Loy

by Aquarius Rock / Various
Aquarius Rock: The Hip Reggae World of Herman Chin-Loy

Aquarius Rock: The Hip Reggae World of Herman Chin-Loy

by Aquarius Rock / Various

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Overview

Music mad from childhood, Herman Chin-Loy sold albums, managed record shops, and DJ'ed before opening his own Aquarius record store and label in 1969 at age 21. Although he oversaw vocal tracks, it was his fabulous instrumentals that best defined his early career, and which this compilation focuses on. Utilizing the talents of both the Hippy Boys (aka the Upsetters Mach II) and the Now Generation, Chin-Loy began unleashing a stream of steaming instrumental 45s, with the organ-led ones credited to Augustus Pablo, regardless of who was sitting at the keys. Thus when a young melodica player showed up at his door, the producer released his debut single "Iggy Iggy" under that alias as well. Horace Swaby, however, kept the name, and kept the hits coming, beginning with "East of the River Nile," which established his distinctive Far East sound. Aquarius Rock bundles up half a dozen classic Pablo/Swaby's solo singles, a couple with the producer standing in as DJ. Some are twinned with the band instrumentals, further highlighting the groups' exceptional work, as well as Pablo's own astonishing creativity. The musicianship throughout is absolutely phenomenal, be it on the band instrumentals, the brass led solo outings, the jaunty harmonica pieces, and, of course, the fiery organ-led numbers. These instrumentals and Pablo's own solo singles make up the bulk of this set, fleshed out with a quartet of vocal cuts. A pair come from Alton Ellis, who offers up a clean and rude take on his "Alton's Official Daughter," while Dennis Brown delivers the emotive "Song My Mother Used to Sing." Archie McKay's lovelorn "Pick Up the Pieces" is no relation to the Royals' classic, while Beres Hammond offers up one of his earliest recordings, an incredibly heartfelt "No More War." Less renowned than his cousin Leslie Kong, nonetheless Chin-Loy certainly deserves attention, and this compilation is a long overdue tribute to one of reggae's most influential talents. ~ Jo-Ann Greene

Product Details

Release Date: 11/23/2004
Label: PRESSURE SOUNDS
UPC: 0689492031015

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Herman Chin-Loy   Primary Artist
Aston Barrett   Bass
Vincent "Trommie" Gordon   Trombone
Lorraine "Ronny Bop" Williams   Guitar
Alva Lewis   Guitar
Sly Dunbar   Drums
Greg Adams   Keyboards
Geoffrey Chung   Keyboards
Robbie Shakespeare   Bass
Val Douglas   Bass
Horace Swaby   Melodica,Keyboards
Tommy McCook   Sax (Tenor)
Uziah "Sticky" Thompson   Percussion
Glen Adams   Keyboards
Bobby Ellis   Trumpet
Earl Lindo   Keyboards
Lloyd Charmers   Keyboards
Mikey Chung   Guitar
Tyrone Downey   Keyboards
Mikey "Boo" Richards   Drums

Technical Credits

Archie McKay   Composer
David Blackman   Transfers,Mastering
Sounds Unlimited Orchestra   Composer
Sylvan Morris   Engineer
Augustus Pablo   Composer
Carlton Lee   Engineer
Alton Ellis   Composer
Dennis Alcapone   Composer
Errol Thompson   Engineer
Charlie Boy   Composer
Dennis Brown   Composer
Karl Pitterson   Engineer
Peter Simon   Photography
The Aquarians   Composer
Rachael   Design,Artwork
Herman Chin-Loy   Producer
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