Name: Inchpinchers
Brand: Wailing Souls

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

GREL47

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0601811004715

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Wailing Souls

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Greensleeves

Greensleeves is one of the key, longest-running and most diverse UK reggae labels. Founded by Chris Cracknell and Chris Sedgwick in 1977, it has become a renowned name in the music industry. With a rich history spanning over four decades, Greensleeves has established itself as a leading force in reggae music.

As an authoritative figure in the genre, Greensleeves has played a pivotal role in promoting and nurturing reggae talent. The label has worked with some of the most influential artists in the industry, including *Bob Marley*, *Barrington Levy*, *Yellowman*, and *Gregory Isaacs*. Its commitment to showcasing diverse styles within reggae has made it a go-to destination for fans seeking authentic and groundbreaking music.

With its label code LC 05923 / LC 5923, Greensleeves Records Ltd. continues to be at the forefront of reggae music production. In addition to its record label, Greensleeves also operates Greensleeves Publishing Ltd., further solidifying its presence as a comprehensive platform for all things reggae.

The Wailing Souls, originally known as the Renegades, is a Jamaican reggae group formed in the late 1960s. Comprised of Winston 'Pipe' Matthews on lead vocals, Lloyd 'Bread' McDonald, and George 'Buddy' Haye, they began their career by recording backing vocals for Ernest Ranglin. After some lineup changes, they worked with Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label and recorded several singles under different names including the Classics.
In the early 1970s, they joined Bob Marley's Tuff Gong label as Pipe and The Pipers. With their powerful vocals and songwriting skills, the group gained recognition and underwent another lineup change in 1974 when Oswald Downer and Norman Davis left and Buddy Haye rejoined. They then collaborated with producer "Jo Jo" Hookim and his Channel One label before starting their own label called Massive in 1977.
During the early 1980s, the quartet (including Rudolph ‘Garth’ Dennis from Black Uhuru) worked with renowned producers such as Sly and Robbie, "Junjo" Lawes', and Linval Thompson. Their unique sound has captivated audiences worldwide, making them one of Jamaica's most influential reggae groups.

Firehouse Rock would go down in history as the Wailing Souls' masterpiece, Inchpinchers was its follow-up, and of equally high calibre. Both sets were produced by Junjo Lawes and backed by the Roots Radics, a brilliant amalgamation of roots sensibilities and sound system rhythms. Compared to say The Revolutionaries, the Radics boasted a much sparser roots styling, with wide open spaces for singers (or DJs) to fill. This proved the perfect backdrop for the Souls to strut their exquisite harmonies, and across both sets the quartet shine.

Much of the album boasts strong cultural numbers, such as the devotional "Don't Get Lost," the stark roots of the heartfelt "Modern Slavery" with its nods to Black Uhuru, the more upbeat sufferers standing tall of "Ghetto of Kingston Town," the simmering roots reggae of "Mass Charley Ground," and the infectious tribute to the good man "Tom Sprang"."

Inchpinchers

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