The Best of Gregory Isaacs: One Man Against the World

by Gregory Isaacs

Overview

Any summary of Gregory Isaacs' recording career should emphasize his lovers rock sound without ignoring his prominent catalog highlights. This approach is undertaken by VP Records on their excellent One Man Against the World compilation. Isaacs' playful depictions of lovers' roles is well-represented by "Top Ten," "Private Secretary," and "Night Nurse," while his earlier love themes and stories are featured on seven more tracks, such as the fabulous "Tumblin' Tears" with its thumping rockers-style drum beat. The remainder of the collection emphasizes other threads in the story. "Border" and "Storm" showcase his approach to roots music; "Rumours," which ushered in a new dancehall era, underscores his dancefloor awareness; "Hard Drugs" takes on a topic that hounded him in the media; and the title track offers a bouncy, late-period summary of the Isaacs persona. While other compilations have successfully showcased his work in one era or for one label only, this collection offers a succinct overview of the continuity and the contrasts that make up the entire Gregory Isaacs story. ~ John Gonsalves

Product Details

Release Date:	11/26/1996
Label:	Vp Records
UPC:	0054645147620

Tracks

1. Private Secratary
2. Front Door
3. Soon Forward
4. Mr. Brown
5. Tumblin' Tears
6. Tune In
7. My Number 1
8. Night Nurse
9. One Man Against the World
10. Border
11. Rumours
12. Hard Drugs
13. Love Is Overdue
14. Storm
15. Top Ten

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gregory Isaacs   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Lee Able   Photography
Bob Marley   Composer
Gregory Isaacs   Composer,Producer
Joel Chin   Executive Producer
Christopher Chin   Executive Producer
Paul Shields   Mastering
Sylvester Weise   Composer
David Sanguinetti   Executive Producer,Production Coordination
Chris Scott   Mastering
Leroy Champaign   Design,Art Direction
Alvin Ranglin   Producer
Tapper Zukie   Producer