Here is the much anticipated Hot Sauce Volume 5, showcasing some seriously groovy and rare Rocksteady, Boss and Reggay tracks mixed expertly for yet another thrilling early Reggae experience on vinyl. Hot Sauce Volume 5 is dedicated to the Trojan related labels between 1965 and 1975 and features outstanding original Rocksteady, Boss Reggae and early Reggae (“Reggay”) tracks including rare songs, overlooked gems, hidden treasures and a couple of hits. The record labels showcased on this fourth volume are Amalgamated, Bread, Downtown, Duke, Explosion, Grape, Harry J Records , JJ Records, Rio, Splash, Upsetter and Techniques. The tracks here have been selected according to their musical interest firstly, their rarity, and their complementarity. These tracks are all outstanding “killer tracks”, there is no “filler” whatsoever. Particular attention has been paid to the way the songs are sequenced (or “mixed”) so that the album builds up nicely and gradually, generally starting with the Rocksteady songs on the A side and the 70s songs on the B side.
The Hot Sauce series is a musical journey across Trojan and its labels showcasing early Jamaican Reggae’s diverse musical genres and outstanding artists. Since the early 70s’ “Tighten Up” and “Club Reggae” series, no compilations have really explored these labels in depth on vinyl. It might be the last volume of the series as we know it so we wanted to make a splash for volume 5. It is a nod to self-censored lewd Reggae covers from Trojan and Pama in early 70s. So don't fret, a collectible yellow sticker has been strategically applied on the shrink-wrap to cover Miss Rocksteady's bottom!! With its striking cover and its thrilling Reggay selection, volume 5 is bound to become another successful album in the Hot Sauce series...
TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. The Soul Leaders & Carib Beats - "Pour On The Sauce"
2. Lynn Taitt & The Jets - "I Spy"
3. The Kilowatts - "Real Cool Operator"
4. Sir Collins & The Black Diamonds - "Black Diamonds"
5. Clive's All Stars & George Murphy - "San Sebastian"
6. Eric Monty Morris - "Cinderella"
7. Dell Williams - "Searching For Your Love"
Side 2
1. Derrick Morgan - "I Who Have Nothing"
2. Chenley Duffus - "To Be A Lover"
3. Lloyd Charmers - "President" (version)
4. Tony Bins - "Musical Shower"
5. Annette Clarke - "Just One Look"
6. The Jay Boys - "Del Gago"
7. Desmond Riley - "Tear Them"
