The Legendary Judge Dread by Judge Dread - Uhune

ALBUM

In 1989, the Link label released The Legendary Judge Dread, Vol. 1 and The Legendary Judge Dread, Vol. 2, and this compilation brings together both of the Link albums in their entireties onto one two-CD set. Together, the two albums bundle up some, but far from all, of Dread's hit singles, numbers from his charting 5th Anniversary EP, and a couple of rarities. Of the latter, the most notable was "Molly," a Clancy Eccles song the Judge covered in 1973 on a benefit single for the Ethiopian famine relief fund. Incidentally, it's not the least bit rude, but was banned regardless, and did not chart. Over a third of the set was culled from Dread's 1980 Reggae & Ska and 1981's Rub a Dub albums. The latter album went virtually unnoticed; the former was released initially in Germany, then picked up the following year in France, but remained import-only elsewhere until the new millennium. Needless to say, within a few years both sets became quite difficult to find, which was the main selling point for both the Link sets. Now, of course, both Reggae and Rub have been reissued, with bonus tracks to boot, making this compilation rather redundant. Even so, it's a fine trawl through the Judge's court. ~ Jo-Ann Greene

1. Je T'aime (The Early Years)

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Serge Gainsbourg
Gainsborough; Composer

2. Ska Fever

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Hughes
Ted Lemon; Composer

3. Hello Baby

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: John Forde; Composer

4. Up With The Cock

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Muzio Clementi; Composer

5. Phoenix City

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Judge Dread; Composer

6. Bring Back The Skins

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Lemon
Hughes
Alex Hughes
Edward Lemon; Composer

7. The Winkle Man (The Early Years)

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Lemon
Hughes; Composer

8. Big Six

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer

9. A Message To You Rudy

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer

10. Jamaica Jerk Off

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: John
Taupin; Composer

11. Dread Rock (Alternative Version)

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Edward Lemonn
Alex Hughs; Composer

12. Rub A Dub

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Hughes
Edward Lemon; Composer

13. Lovers Rock

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Lemon
Hughes; Composer

14. Big Nine (Big 9)

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Lemon
Hughes; Composer

15. Big Eight (Big 8)

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Lemon
Hughes; Composer

16. Fatty Dread

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Lemon
Hughes; Composer

17. Reggae And Ska

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Lemon
Hughes; Composer

18. Will I What?

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: John Carter
Ken Lewis
William Bates; Composer

19. Al Capone

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Judge Dread; Composer

20. Y Viva Suspenders

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Judge Dread; Composer

21. Dread's Law

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Hughes
Ted Lemon; Composer

22. All In The Mind

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Hughes
Ted Lemon; Composer

23. Deception

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Hughes
Edward Lemon; Composer

24. Come Outside (The Early Years)

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Blackwell
Muzio Clementi; Composer

25. Big One

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Lemon
Muzio Clementi
Hughes
Alex Hughes
Edward Lemon; Composer

26. Take It Easy

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Judge Dread; Composer

27. Molly (The Early Years)

Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Eccles; Composer

28. Mary Ann

Arranger: Judge Dread; Composer
Primary Artist: Judge Dread; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Hughes
Ted Lemon; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

28 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 27 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2000x2000 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

11/28 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/28 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Reggae, Ska

Label

Cherry Red Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 26, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5037300027432