Calypso Season

Creators: Baron, Bally, Tambu, Ronnie McIntosh, Roaring Lion, David Rudder, All Rounder, Sparrow, Duke, Desparados
Label: Mango/Island Records Co.
Category: Music

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

3 reviews
Sales Rank: 203,530

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

UPC: 016253986121
EAN: 0016253986121
ASIN: B000003QJY

Release Date: May 18, 1990
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Tracks:

	Somebody - Baron
	Maxi Dub - Bally
	Free Up - Tambu
	Shaking It - Ronnie McIntosh
	Jail Them - Roaring Lion
	Innocent Jimmy - Allrounder
	Congoman - Mighty Sparrow, Sparrow
	Yah - Duke "Mighty Duke", Duke
	One More, Officer - David Rudder
	Somebody - Desperados
	Caroline - Roaring Lion
	Song for a Lonely Soul - David Rudder

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Customer Reviews:
5 out of 5 stars

I wonder if this music will actually cure arthritis? March 22, 2002
Phil Rogers (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

Selections 1-4 and 7-9 are seven of the best soca tunes I've ever found. The fact that they are all on the same compilation is almost mind-blowing. You can find this many great ones [maybe a few more] on 'Straker's Ah Feel to Party', but that collection is 2 CD's.

When I was at the Caribana festival in Toronto a couple of times in the late 80's, the pan bands were playing #'s 1 and 3 all over the place. The singers are totally jacked on these two, and it translates to you, the listener (and dancer, hopefully).

#'s 4 and 8 have some of the finest melodies in all of calypso/soca; and "Congoman" is one of Mighty Sparrow's strongest sounding tunes, as well as being one of the most hilarious songs you'll hear anywhere.

"One More Officer" passionately tells a great story, and the rhythms of "Maxi Dub" could steal the corpses and ghouls away from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video, and make them a whole lot happier. Nuns and priests might get to rollicking to this one.

Musically and emotionally speaking, all these are terrifically exuberant, and very well produced.

And finally, #'s 5, 11 and 12 are good easier listening, and with very meaningful messages.

5 out of 5 stars Classic calypso January 6, 2002
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This is now over 10 years old but is still one of the best compilations available. It will put a smile on your face and get you moving to the beat! A great introduction to those unfamiliar with the genre

5 out of 5 stars Golden Age of Soca July 3, 2000
Eric Eppes (South Carolina)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

The best collection of soca tunes you will ever hear without going to Trinidad. This album will make any day brignt and sunny.

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