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Personnel: Cornell Campbell (vocals); Tony Chin, Jerome "Jah Jerry" Haines, Earl "Chinna" Smith (guitar); Lennox Brown (alto saxophone); Tommy McCook (tenor saxophone); Bobby Ellis (trumpet); Ian Winter (piano); Bernard "Touter" Harvey, Earl "Wire" Lindo (organ); George "Fully" Fullwood, Earl "Bagga" Walker, Robbie Shakespeare (bass); Carlton "Carly" Barrett, Carlton "Santa" Davis (drums). Producers: Bunny Lee, Winston Thompson, Joseph Jackson. Compilation producer: Steve Barrow. Includes liner notes by Steve Barrow. Digitally remastered by Andy Walter. Personnel: Earl "Chinna" Smith , Aston Barrett, Tony Chin (guitar); Lennox Brown (alto saxophone); Tommy McCook (tenor saxophone); Bobby Ellis (trumpet); Bernard "Touter" Harvey (piano, organ); Ian "Willy" Winter (piano); Earl Lindo (organ); Santa Davis, Carlton "Carly" Barrett (drums). Audio Mixer: King Tubby. Liner Note Author: Steve Barrow. Recording information: Dynamic Studio (1975-1980); Harry J Studio (1975-1980); Randy's Studio (1975-1980). Most Blood & Fire releases should be considered essential purchases for any fan of golden-era reggae, but this one is even better than most. Cornel Campbell is one of the best reggae singers ever recorded -- a sweet-toned falsettist with effortless intonation and a cool, assured delivery that is incredibly easy on the ear. The centerpiece of this collection is the three-part "Gorgon" series of singles produced by the legendary Bunny "Striker" Lee, all featuring the "flying cymbals" style of drumming popular at the time. "The Gorgon" having been a huge hit, it was followed quickly by "The Gorgon Speaks" and "The Conquering Gorgon," all three of which are presented here (the first two in extended versions, the second in its original version and then again in a Rastafarian variation titled "Lion of Judah"). Almost equally important, though, are "Natty Dread in a Greenwich Town" (an answer record to Bob Marley's "Natty Dread") and "Dance in a Greenwich Town," the latter in a megamix format that incorporates a deejay version by Dr. Alimantado and a dub version mixed by King Tubby. But really, just about every track reaches the same standard -- there is not a single weak cut or boring moment on this spectacular album. ~ Rick Anderson