FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME ON 7” VINYL SINGLE

THE CARLTONS / “BETTER DAYS” c/w LEE PERRY / “STATION UNDERGROUND NEWS”

This is the reissue of the rare 1973 original single with its original tracks as produced by Lee Perry.

7inch black vinyl 45 RPM - Black cardboard cover with round cut-outs on both sides.

“Better Days” is a strikingly beautiful anthem built around the Carltons’ breathtaking harmonies and a patient, rolling, minimalist Reggae rhythm made of syncopated drums and a gentle horn section in background, hence serving the strong vocal delivery even further. Without forgetting the equally beautiful lyrics delivering a powerful message of resilience, optimism and faith. Beautiful harmonies, minimalist rhythm and uplifting lyrics all together make “Better Days” one of the Shoes most enduring performances and a Reggae masterpiece that invites to both reflection and musical delight...

“Station Underground News” was in fact the A track on the original 1973 single with Lee Perry credited as “King Koba”. It is a subterranean journey through Perry’s imagination. Built from a skeletal rhythm track, the piece unfolds as a series of musical interventions: echoing vocals, fractured percussion, Funky manipulations and more. This little know track captures perfectly Perry’s trademark blend of Jamaican musical textures, off kilter rhythms, experimentations and unbridled whimsy and creativity…