Funky Kingston
Funky Kingston was the first album by the reggae band Toots jamakaikanischen and the Maytals. It was produced by Chris Blackwell and released in 1973. The album is the first of the band that does not consist of previously recorded singles.
Style
The album includes " Hypnotic Grooves" and " powerful rhythms " The musical style is played roots reggae.
Reception
In 2003 it was appointed by Rolling Stone magazine for the 378 most important album of all time. Allmusic described the album as the best of the band. Robert Christgau as " a gift". If " Bob Marley has discovered and would like to explore his roots contemporaries ," Funky Kingston is according to the BBC the next " point".
Re-use
Funky Kingston is the title song of the American television series Miami Ink - for life.
The song Louie, Louie was used in the British film This is England.
Title list
Original version
U.S. version
The better-known U.S. version is a compilation of the original with the second album of the band, In the Dark. It contains Maytals biggest hit, Pressure Drop, and unusual cover versions, such as John Denver Take Me Home, Country Roads, will be replaced with the "West Virginia " by " West Jamaica".