General Plough [ One more river ]
(Black Originator/Rock A Shacka 7inch Vinyl)
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83年にリリースされたアンユージュアルなリディムのキラーでステッパーなルーツ・ロック。その独特の鼻をつまんだ様なハイ・トーン・ボイス、やや東洋的な臭いのするメロディーと印象的なフルートは唯一無二。ダンスホール・レゲエへと主流が移ろうとする時代に突如生まれた異形の生物の様なこのレコードは今まで一度もリイシューされなかった為、マニアの間でしか噂にならなかった。約３０年経った今でも聞いた瞬間に感じる何とも言えない不思議さを感じる一曲。
Originally released in 1983, “One More River” is a killer steppers Roots Rock tune cut to quite an unusual riddim track. Although it was recorded at a time when Dancehall was fast becoming the mainstream, General Plough’s unique, nasal high-tone vocal delivery, the striking flute accompaniment and the Eastern-flavor melody combine to produce a result that exemplifies Roots Reggae at its very best. Never previously reissued, it has acquired something of a legendary status among the most dedicated collectors. Thirty years on, first-time listeners will not fail to be struck by the inexplicable strangeness that pervades this rare gem of a tune.