Episode notes
Today on Playback, we are exploring one of the most exquisitely produced and performed albums of the genre. Night Nurse is a towering achievement by a troubled artist in Gregory Isaacs, coupled with possibly the greatest reggae band ever assembled in The Roots Radics. We explore why there are misconceptions surrounding its recording process, the genius of bandleader Flabba Holt, and the million-dollar sound of Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas. In the wake of Bob Marley's death, there was no better collection of reggae musicians on Earth, and Night Nurse is an unparalleled masterpiece.
In this episode, we reference several videos we watched in preparation for this discussion that are linked below:
Gregory Isaacs - Live At Brixton Academy, 1984 (FULL CONCERT)
Keywords
DiscussionDeep Divereggae summerBob MarleyExodusNight NurseGregory IsaacsRoots Radics