ROMAN STEWART: LOST REGGAE ALBUM “GIVE THANKS” FOUND!

Good news! A long-lost vocal and dub album by the legendary Linval Thompson, and mixed by connoisseur engineer Roberto Sánchez, has surfaced. The “Give Thanks” album features three previously unreleased songs and is a true gem for vinyl lovers.

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This vocal and dub collection, titled “Give Thanks,” brings together seven previously unheard tracks by Stewart alongside their instrumental dub versions.

It’s a treasure trove for vinyl enthusiasts, showcasing Stewart’s powerful vocals on classic rhythms produced by Linval Thompson and his renowned backing band, the Roots Radics.

GIVE THANKS IS A TRUE GIFT FOR REGGAE ENTHUSIASTS

Recorded in 1979, the album captures Thompson’s golden era of productions. Four of the songs were released as singles back then, but this is their first time being reissued. Three others, including the title track, are completely new discoveries. The title track, “I’m In A Bad Mood,” and the romantic ballad “Hello Baby,” make their debut here.

Reggae lovers will recognise some of the deep and heavy rhythms used on the album. “Give Thanks” shares the same brooding arrangement as Barry Brown’s “Hey Mr Rich Man,” while “What You Wanna Do” features the powerful backing from Freddie McKay’s “Mus-Jam.”

The music was recorded at the Hoo Kim brothers’ Channel One Studio in West Kingston, Jamaica, which is especially known for its crystal-clear sound.

Roberto Sánchez, master engineer and longtime collaborator of Linval Thompson, mixed the tracks from their original tapes. His A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio in northern Spain brought new life to this hidden treasure.

“Give Thanks” is a true gift for reggae enthusiasts, available exclusively at Bandcamp and Discogs.

Let’s celebrate this unexpected gift from the past and give thanks for the timeless rhythms that continue to resonate today.

ALBUM TRACKLIST

A1 GIVE THANKS*
A2 GIVE THANKS DUB*
A3 BABY COME BACK
A4 BABY COME BACK DUB
A5 MR. OFFICER
A6 MR. OFFICER DUB
A7 I’M IN A BAD MOOD*

B1 WHAT YOU WANNA DO
B2 WHAT YOU WANNA DO DUB
B3 WHY ARE YOU ACTING SO?
B4 WHY ARE YOU ACTING SO DUB?
B5 HELLO BABY*
B6 HELLO BABY DUB*
B7 I’M IN A BAD MOOD DUB*

* Previously unreleased

ABOUT ROMAN STEWART

Roman Stewart: Lost Reggae Album "Give Thanks" Found! Reggae Tastemaker

Roman Stewart, a Jamaican reggae singer, started his music career in 1968 with the single “Walking Down The Street.” He was the younger brother of renowned reggae artist Tinga Stewart.

In the early 1970s, he worked with producers like Derrick Harriott on “Changing Times” and Glen Brown on “Never Too Young.” He won the 1975 Festival Song Contest with “Hooray Festival,” written by Tinga Stewart and Willie Lindo.

In 1976, Roman released “Hit Song,” expressing his dream of escaping poverty through music. He later moved to New York but frequently returned to Jamaica to work with various producers. In 1979, he had another hit with “Rice and Peas” and collaborated with Linval Thompson. He passed away in January 2004 from heart failure.

ABOUT ROBERTO SÁNCHEZ

Roberto Sanchez is a talented Spanish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer-engineer. He has been a driving force in the Spanish reggae scene for the past decade, recording six albums with top Spanish reggae bands.

Roberto owns A-Lone Muzik Studio, Spain’s only reggae-specialised recording studio. He produces and records local and international reggae artists, including Luciano, Mykal Rose, and Al Campbell.

His solo project, Lone Ark, features his new album “Countryside (Sounds from Nazarin Street),” a roots album in a classic 70s style. Roberto writes, sings, records, arranges, mixes, and produces all tracks, playing bass, guitar, and keyboards.

LINK WITH ROBERTO SÁNCHEZ

https://www.facebook.com/aloneproductions
https://www.instagram.com/lone_ark
https://www.youtube.com/@loneark77
https://alonereggaeshop.bandcamp.com

ABOUT LINVAL THOMPSON

Linval Thompson, born in Kingston, Jamaica 1954, is a legendary reggae singer, writer, and pioneering producer. As a teen, he moved to Queens, New York, but his passion for music drew him back to Jamaica.

Thompson worked with icons like Dennis Brown, the Wailing Souls, and Freddie McGregor. He began his career in the early 1970s and produced hits like “I Love Marijuana.”

He played a crucial role in the transition to dancehall reggae and produced influential dub albums. Though he later focused on real estate, his classic works were reissued in the 1990s, cementing his legacy in reggae history.