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"Listen To The Music" is the second Pressure Sounds album of Caltone productions. It's a 21 track set of tunes that cover the years from 1966 to 1969. From the late period ska years through to early reggae. This album is full of rare rocksteady gems.

Ken Lack who founded the Caltone label was a businessman with a passion for music. His connections with Jamaica’s top session players resulted in a series of 45s that were both tasteful and well produced.

Included in this 21 track album are tracks by Tommy McCook and the Supersonics. 'Smooth Sailing' and 'Killer Joe' are both superb horn driven instrumentals. There are three tracks by The Clarendonians led by the vocal talents of Peter Austin. 'I'm Sorry' and 'Lonely Heartaches' are top draw rocksteady 45s that have never been re-issued since the original Jamaican pressings. It was Bunny Lee and Phil Pratt who handled most of the hands-on production for Ken Lack although there was undoubtedly much input from Lynn Tait, Tommy McCook and Johnny Moore.

The music recorded at WIRL, Federal and Treasure Isle studios is filled with the kind of creativity and attention to detail that has made Caltone records so collectable to this day. Ken Lack died in 2001 in Miami, Florida of a heart condition. He left behind a unique set of recordings and should be remembered for bringing a more collaborative and cooperative spirit to Jamaican music.

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Philippa says: "Listen To The Music" is the second Pressure Sounds album of Caltone productions. It's a 21 track set of tunes that cover the years from 1966 to 1969. From the late period ska years through to early reggae. This album is full of rare rocksteady gems.

TRACK LISTING

1. Peter Austin &The Clarendonians With The Ernie Ranglin All Stars - I'm Sorry
2. Lloyd & The Groovers With Tommy McCook And The Supersonics - Listen To The Music
3. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Killer Joe
4. Devon And The Tartans - Making Love
5. Alva Lewis With Lynn Taitt And His Band - Return Home
6. Chuck Jaques & With Lynn Taitt And The Comets - Dial 609
7. The Uniques With Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - The Journey
8. The Kingstonians - Why Wipe The Smile From Your Face
9. The Clarendonians - I'll Never Try
10. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Smooth Sailing
11. The Kingstonians - Love Is The Greatest Science
12. The Clarendonians With The Aubrey Adams All Stars - Lonely Heartaches
13. The Cool Cats - Hold Your Love
14. The Uniques With The Caltone Studio Orchestra - Do Me Good
15. The Diplomats With Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Going Along
16. Lloyd And The Groovers With Lynn Taitt & His Band - My Heart And Soul
17.Chuck Jaques & The Supersonics - Now That You've Gone
18. Eric 'Monty' Morris - Hear Them Say
19. Honey Boy Martin & The Voices With Tommy McCook And The Supersonics - Dreader Than Dread
20. King Rocky & The Willows With The Super Sonics - You Are The One
21. The Emotions With The Lynn Taitt Band - Gypsy