Psychedelic Train
Jamaican rocksteady and reggae master Derrick Harriott leads The Crystalites through instrumental roots reggae grooves originally recorded in the late sixties and seventies, now resurrected via this 2017 Doctor Bird reissue. These are rare session recordings capturing Harriott's meticulous studio arrangements and his skilled collaborators at work—tight, propulsive rhythms anchored by melodic guitar and organ lines that feel both relaxed and inventive. The music bridges rocksteady's smoother sensibilities with reggae's emerging rhythmic sophistication, representing Jamaican studio musicianship at its most confident. This collection is genuine treasure for roots reggae enthusiasts, offering deep session work from the foundational era that influenced generations of reggae musicians. Original recordings from this period remain difficult to find; these reissues make essential material finally accessible.
Item Details+
| Genre | Reggae |
| Style | Rocksteady Reggae |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Doctor Bird |
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Derrick Harriott, The Chosen Few - Psychedelic Train, Part One
2. Derrick Harriott - No Man Is An Island
3. Derrick Harriott - Laugh It Off
4. Derrick Harriott - Message From A Black Man
5. Derrick Harriott - Hum My Song
6. Derrick Harriott - Riding For A Fall
7. Derrick Harriott - Slave
8. Derrick Harriott - Go Bye Bye
9. Derrick Harriott - The Loser
10. Derrick Harriott - Born To Love You
11. Derrick Harriott - Walk The Streets (AKA You Might As Well Forget Him)
12. Derrick Harriott - Standing In
. Bonus Tracks
13. Derrick Harriott - Groovy Situation
14. Derrick Harriott - Been So Long / You Lied To Your Daddy
15. Derrick Harriott - It's Alright (You're Just In Love)
16. Derrick Harriott - Solomon
17. Derrick Harriott - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
18. Derrick Harriott - Sitting On Top (I Gotta Know Now)
19. Derrick Harriott - The Girl's Alright With Me
20. Derrick Harriott - Do I Worry
21. Derrick Harriott - I'm Not Begging
22. Derrick Harriott - Have Some Mercy
23. Derrick Harriott - Tang! Tang! Festival Song
24. Derrick Harriott - Long Time
25. Ramon (3), The Crystalites - Psychedelic Train, Chapter 3
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