Name: Free from Sin by Prince Far I
Brand: Prince Far I
SKU: 4050538624045
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

This is one of several excellent sets of Prince Far I material still awaiting reissue on CD more than 20 years after their original LP releases. Recorded at Treasure Isle with the backing of the always powerful Roots Radics band, Free from Sin finds Prince Far I in typically apocalyptic mode, delivering stentorian Rastafarian pronouncements in his inimitable gravel-pit growl. Instead of "riding" the rhythms in the manner of most dancehall DJs, Far I delivers his sermons in a declamatory style that floats above the music rather than engaging with it rhythmically, and instead of showing off with clever wordplay, he simply preaches the Rasta gospel. This album offers a number of acknowledged classics, including "I and I Are the Chosen One" and "When Jah Ready You Got to Move." It also, unfortunately, includes the wholly superfluous "Reggae Music." But even in those rare moments when the lyrics fall flat, there are those unbeatable Roots Radics rhythms to keep things interesting. Highly recommended to all Prince Far I fans, though newcomers may want to start with one of the two Front Line compilations (Black Man Land and Dubwise).
© Rick Anderson /TiVo

1. Free from Sin

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

2. When Jah Ready You Got to Move

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

3. Call On I in Trouble

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

4. Don't Deal With Folly

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

5. Light of Fire

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

6. Reggae Music

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

7. Go Home On the Morning Train

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

8. Siren

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

9. I and I Are the Chosen One

by Prince Far I

Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bongos: Ras Menelik
Bongo Herman; Performer
Drums: Style Scott; Performer
Horn: Headley Bennett
Bobby Ellis; Performer
Keyboard: Theo Beckford
Bobby Kalphat; Performer
Lead Guitar: Earl Smith
Noel Bailey; Performer
Percussion: Bongo Herman
Ras Menelik
Style Scott; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Violin: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Producer: Prince Far I
Michael Williams; Production

10. David (I and I Are the Chosen One Version)

by Prince Far I

Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Ariane Forster
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Vocals: Prince Far I; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, World, Dub, Worldwide, DJ Toasting

Label

Trojan Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1978

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4050538624045

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Notification

Free from Sin

1. Free from Sin

2. When Jah Ready You Got to Move

3. Call On I in Trouble

4. Don't Deal With Folly

5. Light of Fire

6. Reggae Music

7. Go Home On the Morning Train

8. Siren

9. I and I Are the Chosen One

10. David (I and I Are the Chosen One Version)

Technical Specifications

Free from Sin

Product information

Release options

1. Free from Sin

2. When Jah Ready You Got to Move

3. Call On I in Trouble

4. Don't Deal With Folly

5. Light of Fire

6. Reggae Music

7. Go Home On the Morning Train

8. Siren

9. I and I Are the Chosen One

10. David (I and I Are the Chosen One Version)

Technical Specifications