This is known to be one of the more popular albums in the Barry Brown archives. Far East was recorded and mixed in 1982 at Channel One in Kingston, JA. This one's got 13 tracks total. The vocals are backed by some of the usual suspects : Tommy McCook, Sly & Robbie, Bobby Ellis, and Ansel Collins plus many more. My favorites on this one are: #7 (Forward On), #8 (Run Wicked Man), and #9 ( So Jah Jah Sey). A lot of people like the title track "Far East", but for me "Run Wicked Man) is the crucial track on this one. Unfortunately, Barry Brown passed away in 2004, taking with him the conscious message of roots reggae and a sweet youthman voice comparable to other legends like Linval Thompson and Johnny Clarke.
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