Whether he’s urging romance or reform, the call to action will give you goosebumps. His repertoire is equal parts lovers rock and Rasta protest the link is his seductive delivery. Although comparable to a Jamaican Al Green or Marvin Gaye, Isaacs is a completely unique stylist. His delivery is marked by a combination of ice and fire rare even among soul singers - an urgent longing, tempered with cool control. Highly prolific (he writes nearly all his material) and business-savvy (he runs his own Jamaican label, African Museum), Isaacs’ voice is still the key to his success. The Cool Ruler, Gregory Isaacs, is one of the best-loved and most durable reggae singers. Two Bad Superstars (Burning Sounds) 1984.Cool Ruler/Soon Forward (Front Line) 1990.Sly and Robbie Presents Gregory Isaacs (RAS) 1988.Live at the Academy Brixton (Rough Trade) 1984.The Sensational Gregory Isaacs (Vista) 1982.All I Have Is Love (UK Trojan) 1976 (Tad's) 1983.
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