Merritone Rock Steady 2: This Music Got Soul 1966-1967

by Various Artists

This essential album showcases a stunning selection of well known hits, and not so well known rarities, from the vast Federal catalogue. All tracks have been transferred direct from the master tapes and assembled with the invaluable assistance of Ken Khouri's son, Paul Khouri, who generously gave Dub Store unlimited access to the Federal tape vaults. The extensive liner notes feature extracts from extensive interviews with Paul Khouri whose knowledgeable recollections of working on Marcus Garvey Drive, not only as a producer but as an engineer and musician, are illuminating and educational. This set presents an insight into the birth and growth of Federal Records and the Jamaican recording industry and is essential to an understanding of the real roots of reggae music.