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SLEEVE: NM MEDIA: NM YEAR: 1984 ORIGIN: Japan EXTRAS: Obi & insert
On Big Ship, Freddie McGregor showcases his affinity for African-American soul music, while also incorporating lyrics that reflect the Jamaican experience. As always, the versatile reggae singer offers a mix of political and apolitical tracks.
While tracks such as "Holy Mount Zion" and "Get United" represent his Rastafarian beliefs, McGregor embraces a lovers rock approach on "Let Me Be the One," "Stop Loving You," and "Sweet Lady." In reggae culture, lovers rock refers to music that focuses on romance rather than social or political issues - think of it as the reggae version of romantic R&B. Fans of soul music, particularly the sweet, romantic sounds of the Delfonics or Brenton Wood, will appreciate the lovers rock on this album. Even McGregor's sociopolitical tracks have a timeless appeal that is reminiscent of classic soul. Big Ship stands out as one of McGregor's strongest and most consistent albums from the 1980s.