"No Wanga Gut" by Tiger

Song: No Wanga Gut
Artist: Tiger
Album: A Me Name Tiger
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Commentary: I had this cassette before I could find much about Tiger on the world wide web. I like this song a lot. When he yelps a little and his voice cracks ... I want to be able to do that.

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"No Wanga Gut" by Tiger

Song: No Wanga Gut
Artist: Tiger
Album: A Me Name Tiger
Also try:  I have no idea. I have no real familiarity with dancehall or reggae music, besides this tape that was apparently my older brother's.
Commentary: When Tiger's voice, occasionally,squeaks in this song, I die. You can hear it better on the tape, but the things he does with his voice here can easily be missed, but man I hope I can incorporate some techniques like this into my band.

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"Hill and Gully Ride..." by Lord Composer

Song: Hill and Gully Ride; Mandeville Road
Artist: Lord Composer and His Silver Seas Orchestra
Album: if you don't have the 10", try The Secret Museum of Mankind, Vol. 1 Ethnic Music Classics: 1925-48
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Commentary: I first heard this on a mix by Jeff Mangum, and then checked out the Yazoo album from the library. The song is so catchy. Another one of those where I wish I spoke the language (Jamaican Creole) to sing along. I went exploring Mento music after hearing this track. It was fun (and the A-side to this 10" is pretty similar), but the comparative quality of this selection speaks to the excellence of curation by Yazoo.

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