{"product_id":"1430093","title":"Gladiators - One Love: The Best Of Their Ni [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20 track collection from the Kingston, Jamaica legends\u003cbr\u003e. Compiled from the band's 1980s era including hits and deep cuts\u003cbr\u003e. Liner notes from reggae expert Dana Smart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormed by singer and guitarist Albert Griffiths in the mid-'60s, Gladiators soon became a force in the genres of ska and reggae. As reggae moved toward ragga (synthesized drums, sampling, etc.) Gladiators' recordings for the Nighthawk Records label in the '80s stayed true to their roots reggae sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne Love: The Best Of Their Nighthawk Recordings collects 20 tracks from their tenure at the label, including tracks from the albums \u003cem\u003eSymbol Of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e (1982) and \u003cem\u003eSerious Thing\u003c\/em\u003e (1984), as well as the 1992 collection of previously unissued tracks \u003cem\u003eFull Time\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003e1983 U.S. Tour EP\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDread Prophecy\u003c\/em\u003e (recorded with Ethiopian) from 1986. It traces the direction of Jamaican music, coupling Griffith's originals with covers of Bob Marley and more. It is the perfect introduction to the band's pivotal period, and also stands as document of how as the genre had evolved, the need for true roots reggae never wavered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackaging contains photos and new liner notes from Dana Smart outlining Gladiators' story. \u003cem\u003eOne Love: The Best Of Their Nighthawk Recordings\u003c\/em\u003e presents an integral piece into the roots and soul of reggae music.Symbol Of Reality \u003cbr\u003eFling It Gimme\u003cbr\u003eMister Goose\u003cbr\u003eOne Love\u003cbr\u003eReggae Jamboree\u003cbr\u003eCheater\u003cbr\u003eFull Time\u003cbr\u003eMy Thoughts\u003cbr\u003eFussing And Fighting\u003cbr\u003eSerious Thing\u003cbr\u003eBless Our Soul\u003cbr\u003eStreets Of Gold\u003cbr\u003eBoy In Long Pants\u003cbr\u003eDread Prophecy\u003cbr\u003eSmall Axe\u003cbr\u003eMid-range\u003cbr\u003eStand Alone\u003cbr\u003eBongo Red\u003cbr\u003eYou Little Rat (Aka Prince Tony's Head)\u003cbr\u003eAfter You","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55127838392705,"sku":"1430093","price":24.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51x-1hVifxL._SL1500.jpg?v=1766723175","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1430093","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}