MIDNIGHT RAVER’S ALBUM PICK OF THE WEEK: Cedric Myton & The Congos ‘Face The Music’ (Go Feet, 1981) Vinyl [24/96]
This week’s album pick is the 1981 album by Cedric Myton & The Congos titled ‘Face The Music.’ Not a well known album amongst casual reggae fans, ‘Face The Music’ is an absolute stunner. In my humble opinion, this album ranks up there with my favorite Congos album ‘Congo Ashanti,’ and the much overhyped, but classic Lee “Scratch” Perry-produced debut album ‘Heart Of The Congos.’
Cedric Myton’s legendary falsetto is in top form here as are the song melodies and vocal harmonies The Congos are known for. I am blessed to own a mint ‘original press’ vinyl copy of this album, and the sound is redmarkable when you consider that it was pressed more than 30 years ago. As I try to do with all my vinyl, I have digitized the album at 24-bit/96 kHz, preserving the original sound and vibes in top quality.
Have a listen. I consider the first 3 Congos albums as essential to any serious reggae fan’s library. You can purchase the 1995 VP Records reissue of the album HERE!
As I reported back in November, the Congos are planning the release of a new album in 2013. The working title for the album is ‘BLOODLINE DNA.’
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