The debut album from Cynthia Schloss – a reggae singer who'd go on to bring a whole new level of soul to Jamaican music! In fact, the album's maybe half reggae, and half soul – delivered by Cynthia with a range
that would have been right at home in American soul in the early 70s, especially given
that the pace of most tracks is a lot more laidback than some of the disco work
that was taking over America at the time! Yet the grooves aren't exactly the usual Jamaican style, either – as they've got a bubbling vibe and up
beat quality
that almost reminds us a bit of crossover soul from the same time – a bit like some of the best work on RCA
that would peak on AM radio, with a real universal appeal
that's only fur
thered by Schloss' vocals. Titles include "Love Forever", "I Won't Cry", "
There's A Fire", "Red Rose", "Winston B", "Guava Jelly", "Hurry To Me", and "Nightfall".
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi!)