Horace Martin

Horace Martin -Watermelon Man -Mr Tipsy -1985

Wasn't it in the mid-seventies when it said that Lee Perry had recorded an LP with this singer- And why didn't Linval Thompson release his set from 1882- Still this one for Blackbeard has been worth the wait. Horace's vocal style as touches of Tony Tuff, Al Campbell and Sugar Minott, but is is still distinctive enough for it to be recognised as Horace Martin. Lyrically we get a nice balance of longs and reality message. Some would say dance hall and deride them, but then some people don't listen.

Horace Martin -You've Changed -Sally B -1986. So good to see Horace Martin finally getting more music out, especially when it's the quality found on 'You've Changed'. 'Fire Fire' is probably the best known track on the LP, which is produced by Garfield Brown and and arranged by Prince Huntley. 'Fire Fire' was recut by Johnny Osbourne for Jammy. This cut from Horace is the orignal, complete with dub. Another great track is 'War'. But the best track must be 'No Job' with its watch how you treat the youth-lyrics. A truly outstanding LP.