This album bundles up a dozen cuts, hits, instrumentals, and groundbreaking numbers from the rocksteady era. Most fans' point of entry will be the "Judge Dread" trilogy, and this album is the only place to find all three numbers.
With "Judge Dread", the rude boys meet their nemesis, as the magistrate establishes his fearsome reputation. On "The Appeal," the Judge reaches new draconian heights, while "Judge Dread Dance" (aka "Judge Dread Dance the Pardon") brings the saga to a close, as the rude boys are set free.
Inevitably, the rest of the album pales in comparison, an unfair situation, considering the high quality of most of the songs. The haunting letter to the dead of "Ghost Dance," an homage to sound systemstars of old, is certainly "Dread"s equal. "Sweet Beat" (aka "Rocksteady") is as sweet as its title, an enticement to get up and rocksteady that couldn't be ignored. Both songs were successful British singles, as was the moody "Dark Street" (aka "Dark End of the Street") and "Sharing You," an equally luscious love song, a side of Buster later compilations would ignore.
"Judge Dread" boasts a clutch of songs that showcase the passionate Prince at his best, counterpointing the brouhaha of the Judge himself. Thus, this extremely well-rounded set provides a truer picture of Buster's output during this period: dance numbers, smoking soulful pieces, and a pair of sparkling instrumentals from his studio band, the Buster's All Stars.
Tracklist:
Tracklist:
| Judge Dread | |
| Shearing You | |
| Nothing Takes The Place Of You | |
| Ghost Dance | |
| Rock With A Feeling | |
| Sweet Beat | |
| The Appeal | |
| Dark Street | |
| Judge Dread Dance | |
| Show It Now | |
| Raise Your Hands | |
| A Change Is Going To Come |
(192 kbps, cover art included)
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