Better Days is a Reggae album by The Heptones, originally released in 1978. On Gatefold: 12 pressings tracked.
About
The Heptones occupy two ends of the reggae spectrum simultaneously here, tackling crossover-ready pop covers alongside songs with deep Rastafarian themes. Infectious grooves and rich harmonies inhabit both a breezy, rootsy take on Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds" and a powerfully pulsing version of Tommy James’ "Crystal Blue Persuasion." Then they tap into the Rasta realm for the soulful supplication of "No Bread on My Table" and the beaming, beneficent "God Bless the Children." Whichever way they turn, those golden pipes can do no wrong.
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Tracklist
- 1Suspicious Minds3:50
- 2Crystal Blue Persuasion3:34
- 3Land of Love2:58
- 4No Bread On My Table4:10
- 5Better Days3:24
- 6God Bless the Children4:14
- 7Ready Ready Baby3:25
- 8Every Day Life3:54
- 9Mr Do Over Man Song3:25
- 10Key to Her Heart3:11
- 11Temptation, Botheration & Tribulation2:51
- 12An African Child3:06
- 13Holy Mount Zion6:13
- 14Through the Fire I Come6:29
- 15Jah Guide8:01
Sound DNA
- Reggae
- Roots Reggae
- warm
- meditative
- spiritual
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Rhythm tracks recorded at Channel One Studio. Vocal and mix at Harry J. Studios.
Including lyrics sheet
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Ansel CollinsORGAN
- Eric LamontRHYTHM GUITAR
- George FullwoodBASS
- Jah McKayaPIANO
- Sly DunbarDRUMS
- Tony ChinLEAD GUITAR
12 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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