There's a reason this album is called Soul Reggae instead of "Reggae Soul." Soul gets top billing because the emphasis is on seductive crooning and beautifully orchestrated '70s R&B, with occasional reggae sprinkled throughout. Gifted vocalist Beres Hammond establishes himself as one of the most soulful Jamaicans this side of Toots Hibbert, yet where Hibbert evokes the gritty style of Otis Redding, Hammond is more reminiscent of the languid yearning of Marvin Gaye and the Isley Brothers.
His counterpart on Soul Reggae, guitarist/producer/arranger Willie Lindo, crafts several impressive faux-Philly soul backdrops worthy of the O'Jays (such as the excellent "Don't Wait Too Long") and provides the perfect settings for Hammond's romantic ballads.
Track Listing
1. You Don’t Have To Lie
2. Oh Take Me Girl
3. My Whole World
4. Don’t Wait Too Long
5. Somebody Lied
6. Is This The Right Way?
7. I’ll Never Change
8. Got To Get Away
9. Smile
10. Your Love Won’t Shine
11. One Step Ahead
12. Oh I Miss You
