Keith Hudson was one of reggae's most singular and adventurous producers, and Playing It Cool & Playing It Right stands as a striking example of his deeply personal vision. Recorded in New York in the early 1980s in collaboration with Lloyd "Bullwackie" Barnes, the album fuses dark, brooding rhythms with Hudson's raw, emotionally charged vocal style — less concerned with technical precision than with conveying pure feeling. The result is a moody, hypnotic journey through dub and roots reggae that sounds unlike anything else from the era.
What makes this album so compelling is Hudson's fearless production — swirling echo, heavy bass, and an atmosphere that feels both unsettling and deeply soulful. His willingness to prioritize emotion over convention gives the record an edgy, mysterious quality that has kept it in conversation among reggae enthusiasts for decades. Now available as a 2024 reissue on Week-End Records, this is a chance to experience one of reggae's most idiosyncratic and powerful statements on vinyl.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Week-End Records (3)
- Genre: Reggae
- Release Date: 05/31/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Playing It Cool
A2. Playing It Right Dub
A3. Trust & Believe
A4. In I Dub
A5. California
A6. By Night Dub
B1. Not Good For Us
B2. Formula Dub
B3. Be What You Want To Be
B4. Be Good Dub
B5. I Can't Do Without You
B6. Still Need You Dub
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