Soon Forward by Gregory Isaacs - Uhune

ALBUM

One of the most crucial albums by reggae singing legend Gregory Isaacs, Soon Forward features an all-star lineup that includes the quintessential Sly and Robbie rhythm section as well as Dennis Brown on backing vocals. With all but one track produced by Isaacs himself, the sticky subtleties of instrumental dub resonate with a trance-inducing effect. Known for the pained purity of his vocal tone, Isaacs graces the microphone with every passing phrase. As he covers romantic territory on classic songs such as "Lonely Girl" and "Soon Forward," the Cool Ruler also sets fire to cultural themes on songs such as "Universal Tribulation" and "Black Liberation Struggle." Originally released in 1979, Soon Forward stands casually at the crossroads of roots reggae, dub, and dancehall. While it might not have been widely recognized outside of Jamaica back then, it is the type of album to stand up to the test of time.
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1. Universal Tribulation

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Lyricist: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Producer: Gregory Isaacs; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gregory Isaacs; Other

2. Mr Brown

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Robbie Shakespeare
Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production

3. Down The Line

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Robbie Shakespeare
Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production

4. Lonely Girl

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Robbie Shakespeare
Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production

5. Bumping And Boring

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs
Walter Fraser; Composer
Lyricist: Walter Fraser; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs
Robbie Shakespeare; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Composer Lyricist: Walter Fraser; Other

6. My Relationship

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Robbie Shakespeare
Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production

7. Slave Market

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Robbie Shakespeare
Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production

8. Black Liberation Struggle

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Robbie Shakespeare
Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production

9. Jah Music

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Robbie Shakespeare
Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production

10. Soon Forward

by Gregory Isaacs

Primary Artist: Gregory Isaacs; Main Performer
Composer: Gregory Isaacs; Composer
Engineer: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production
Producer: Robbie Shakespeare
Sly Dunbar
Gregory Isaacs; Production
Studio Personnel: Sylvan Morris
Crucial Bunny Tom Tom; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 31 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1417x1417 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/10 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Reggae, World, Roots Reggae, Worldwide, Lovers Rock

Label

Virgin Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1978

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724381062753