Barrington Levy - Robin Hood (Greensleeves 1980) 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip

Utilizing old roots rhythms revitalized by the Roots Radics Band, and giving the songs a hard, but danceable edge, producer Henry ‘Juno’ Lawes and Barrington Levy together helped establish a whole new dancehall sound. 1980's Robin Hood, mixed at King Tubby’s by Scientist, merely affirmed what everyone in Jamaica already knew: That Levy was now the biggest star on the island, with a talent that was unbeatable.

While there are more important releases in Barrington Levy' s massive discography, Robin Hood is an entertaining and satisfying effort best remembered for its killer title track. Recorded right after his breakthrough effort, Englishman, and with the same amazing cast – backing band the Roots Radics, producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes, and engineer Scientist – the album wins for its delivery and feel rather than its strong material. Levy's semi-androgynous croon is young and in top form, Lawes is pushing roots reggae towards dancehall, the Radics respond in a rousing manner, while Scientist creates a more upfront sonic landscape.

Track listing:
A1. Robin Hood
A2. Rock And Come In
A3. Love Sister Carol
A4. Gonna Tell Your Girlfriend
A5. You Come To Ask Me What Is Love
B1. Why Did You Leave Me
B2. Many Changes In Life
B3. Na Broke No Fight Over No Woman
B4. When Friday Come
B5. Like How You Kiss And Caress Me
Bonus from London 12” single (LONX 62, 1984)
C1. Here I Come
C2. Trouble Mixed
D1. Run Come Dub
D2. Rub-A-Dub

Personnel:
Album:
Backing by Roots Radics Band:
Errol Holt: Bass,
Carlton Davis: Drums
Gladstone Anderson, Ansel Collins: Keyboards
Eric Lamont: Rhythm Guitar
Earl Smith: Lead Guitar
Christopher Blake: Percussion
With Headley Bennett: Saxophone
Val Bennett: Trombone
Bobby Ellis: Trumpet
Arranged and Produced by Henry Lawes
All rhythm tracks laid at Channel One Studios
Mixed at King Tubbys by Scientist
Mastered at Trident Studios by Ray Staff
12 inch:
Produced by Jah Screw
Recorded at Channel One Studios
Mixed at Easy Street by ‘Jeff’ and Barrington Levy