Name: Takin The Strain
Brand: Talisman

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

arc241cd

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-03-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Talisman

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

takin' the strain' - deluxe edition as part of the british reggae lost classics series. originally issued as a vinyl lp in 1984, 'takin' the strain' was talisman's first album. the culmination of a long musical journey as the band had existed in various guises since 1976. at the time of the album's release talisman were a three piece. this core of desmond taylor (dehvan othieno sengor), dennison joseph and donald de cordova were supplemented for the recordings by a host of local musicians as well as the engineering and co-production talents of richard lewis (uk scientist), a mainstay of the british reggae scene. although they'd been through personnel changes, this line-up were consummate performers and delivered a musical statement for the time. the nine tracks showcasing some variety and even including a soul tune. having already released talisman's earlier recorded output on 'dole age - the 1981 reggae collection', it's only fitting that bristol archive records should turn their attention to the band's first studio album. this release is enhanced by the addition of five live cuts recorded at london's lyceum in 1985. as well as live performances of 'takin' the strain', 'calamity', 'ah wah you seh' and 'lick and run' they've also included a live version of 'slow poison', a track that didn't make it onto the original issue, but was a key part of the band's live sets for many years. in addition to the extra tracks bristol archive's usual attention to detail is evident and the cd comes with a booklet full of archive images and extensive sleeve notes based on the recollections of lead vocalist and guitarist dehvan othieno sengor.

Takin The Strain

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