okay. just over 10 years ago i was in a small vinyl shop, and i was flipping through the reggae section when i found this jewel. at the time i had never heard of toots and the maytals, but i saw that the horn section had rico rodriguez in it, who i knew from other stuff, particularly the specials. so i figured i'd check it out. plus it was dirt cheap. you have no idea how shocked i was. i just stumbled upon this absolutely amazing record-- a real treasure. every song is perfect-- one of the most enjoyable listening experiences out there. highly, highly recommended.

Their other records have many good songs; this one doesn't have a low point. One of the most timeless and warm records I know, in any genre, my favorite reggae record, and somebody should be disciplined for letting it go out of print.

Toots is the man who coined the term "reggae" and this beauty is the essential Toots album. Lots of folks don't realize the influence New Orleans had on reggae but...listen to these horns. A tireless album!

I'm not sure there is anyone who pours as much of himself into his music and performance as Toots. The raw, unrestrained emotion is palpable. It is impossible to listen to this music without getting up and dancing and too often when a song is finished (which is usually only seconds before it is, um, started immediately again . . .) you find yourself just shaking your head, laughing and thanking both God and Toots. This, more than any other I know, is truly music for your soul, for that little place far inside yourself where you are most you. Reggae got soul and thank the good and gracious lord above, we got Toots