Original Rockers is a solid introduction to
Augustus Pablo's haunting melodica playing, and includes brief flashes of his dub inspiration as well on "Tubby's Dub Song" and "Rockers Dub." As usual, the lineup is superb with
Robbie Shakespeare,
Aston and
Carlton "Carlie" Barrett,
Earl "Chinna" Smith and
Bobby Ellis, among others. Though much of the album is instrumental,
Dillinger guests on "Brace a Boy."
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John Bush, Rovi