Reggae hit the town

Early Reggae is generally considered to be the period before the Rastafari movement entered mainstream Jamaican music from 1968 to 1970.
It can be distinguished from Rocksteady by the slightly faster beat marked out by the drummer using the hi-hat, heavy organ lines, lower mixing of the bass, and electronically doubled rhythm guitar stroke. It met great success in the UK, especially with the skinhead subculture. Major artists include John Holt, Toots and the Maytals, The Pioneers and Symarip.

Essential listening

Below please find some personal recommendations for anyone who is new to the subject and interested in Early Reggae music.
Feel free to leave a comment or make personal suggestios for albums you would regard as an esential introduction to the wonderful world of Reggae.

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