Name: Don't Play With Fyah
Brand: Talisman

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FOD114CD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-05

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Supplier GB

Shellshock

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Standard:20

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5052571069523

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

FOD114V

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Clear vinyl 180 gm. pressing.

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5052571069516

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Talisman

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Sugar Shack

Studio located in San Francisco, California, USA. Engineer: [a28585].

Talisman is a Swedish hard rock band that was formed in 1989 by bass player Marcel Jacob. Despite their success, the band faced challenges when Jacob's health issues led to their disbandment in 2007. Tragically, Jacob took his own life in 2009. However, Talisman made a powerful comeback with a one-off live performance at the Sweden Rock festival in 2014.
In 2019, Talisman released "Never Die (a song for Marcel)", their first new song in 12 years, as a tribute to Marcel Jacob's passing. This heartfelt track serves as a reminder of the enduring impact he had on the band and their fans.
Similar artists to Talisman include Jeff Scott Soto, Jaded Heart, Harem Scarem, Fair Warning, John Norum, House Of Lords, Treat, Dare, Pink Cream 69, Hardline, H.E.A.T., Last Autumn's Dream Joe Lynn Turner Pretty Maids First Signal Mitch Malloy Khymera Strangeways Hartmann Sunstorm.

Most bands with a history that stretches back four decades are content to go through the motions, their creative peak somewhere in the past; not Talisman. Their new album includes some of the strongest material they've ever recorded, with seven brand new songs and the corresponding dub counter parts; this is their finest album to date. With such strong material we knew we had to pull out all the stops when it came to the final mixes and who better than legendary musician, producer, engineer and all round British reggae genius Dennis Bovell (Matumbi, Steel Pulse, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Aswad, Madness, Orange Juice, The Slits) who has taken the songs to the next level and given us the strongest British reggae album in years. The album kicks off with Relijan, a roots anthem with lyrics that resonate with contemporary relevance whilst the music has the timeless feel of the best seventies roots. This track raises the game for Talisman and puts them on par with such British greats as Aswad, Steel Pulse and Misty in Roots at their best; without doubt destined to be seen as a classic of the genre. The pace and the lyrical intent doesn't let up: Talkin' Revolution is a brand new song yet imbued with the feel and vibes of early eighties Talisman. She Look like Reggae is a charming piece of observational song writing that rewards repeated listening with hidden depths and use of a full horn section. It's hard to overstate Dennis Bovell's contribution to British music, reggae in particular and we can't think of anyone more qualified to mix these tracks. Dub mixes really are his forte and the seven dub versions here, deliver in every way; true dub re-imaginings and not mere afterthoughts

LP - Vinyl is Limited Edition 8-track LP.

Don't Play With Fyah

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