This is a great collection from the great vocal trio that showcases the massive output of music from Jamaica during the late 60s. Both Intensified and Action! were released in the same year of 1968, and it really showcases how much talent was in the reggae scene in this period. A lot of the most well-known tracks are on here including ''Ah It Mek'', ''Rude Boy Train'' and ''Israelites''. It also includes the title track ''Intensified'' which is a personal favourite. These two releases were part of a larger tending style of rocksteady, which along with ska had an immense impact on the later reggae music to come out of Jamaica throughout the 70s. Desmond Dekker remains one of the pivotal figures in reggae and the well-known voice behind many of its widely appreciated hit songs.
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