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The Congos talk Go Feet & English Beat with Zig Zag Mag, November 1981

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Here is an interview with Cedric Myton of The Congos from the November 1981 issue of Zig Zag.  Very interesting time in their career having signed with the Go Feet label owned by The English Beat.  They release the outstanding and under-rated “Face The Music,” the only album they will release on the label.  Noteworthy interview shared with you exclusively at MIDNIGHT RAVER…
Also included is the 12″ single they released on Go Feet titled “Can’t Take It Away,” which is in my opinion, one of the strongest singles  in their storied career.  What a triumphant tune!  Bring me positive vibes every time!  Video and high-fidelity vinyl rip by yours truly.
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“Cant Take It Away” 12″ (HQ Vinyl Rip)

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Cedric Myton & The Congos “Can’t Take It Away” 12″ vinyl (Go Feet) 1981

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Included here is one of the more impressive vinyl pressings I’ve heard in a long time – and it was pressed 32 years ago!Cedric Myton & The Congos “Can’t Take It Away” is a single of off their underrated 1981 effort ‘Face The Music,’ and boy is it a killer.  Here it is in an original press 12″ vinyl released on the Go Feet label in 1981.
Interesting note regarding Go Feet Records.  Go Feet was an English record label founded by, and predominantly used to release recordings by, the ska revival band The Beat (known as The English Beat in North America). The band had some chart success in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. The label also released a few recordings by other bands, including this killer by The Congos.
Make sure to listen to the version.  It’s an absolute monster.
A Can’t Take It Away 4:10
B1 Can’t Take It Away (Version) 5:20
B2 Where He Leads Me

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MIDNIGHT RAVER’S ALBUM PICK OF THE WEEK (February 10-17, 2013)

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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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Cedric Myton & The Congos
Face The Music
Go Feet Records, 1981
Record date : 1981
Album style : roots, group vocal
Playlist :
1. Can’t Take It Away
2. Bank Of The River
3. Where He Leads Me
4. Face The Music
5. Dance All Night
6. Problems
7. Woman In The Dark
8. Love & Understanding
9. Scoffers & Scorners
10. Sinking Ship
Producer : Cedric Myton
Mixing Engineer : Sid Bucknor
Engineer : Noel Hearne & Christopher Daley
Vocals : The Congos
Backing Vocals : Watty Burnett & Devon Russell & L. Lewis
Drums : Santa Davis
Bass : Val Douglas
Lead Guitar : Dougie Bryan & Cat Core & Cedric Myton
Rhythm Guitar : Dougie Bryan
Piano : Harold Butler & Leslie Butler
Organ : Harold Butler
Horns : Rico Rodriguez & Dick Cuthell & Jimmy Becker
Studios :
Recording : Dynamic Sounds (Kingston, JA) & Aquarius (Kingston, JA)
Mixing : Roundhouse (London, UK)

Cedric Myton Inna Dubplate Style

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Someone sent this to me this morning.  Rare audio of Cedric Myton vocalizing over the “Jah Vengeance” riddim by Yabby You & Sons of Dub (1975) inna dubplate style.  Great to hear Cedric sounding as strong as ever.
Apparently the track is produced by Dreadlocksless Sound System from Sweden.  Big up for this murderous track!

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Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub: Inna De Yard Compilation (EP)

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Check the work that Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub are doing on this compilation!

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1. “All the People” – Cedric Myton
2. “Inna De Yard” – Derajah & Poteeka
3. “Pablo Inna De Yard” – Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub
4. “Pablo Inna De Dub” – Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub