The Skatalites cut the bulk of their sides for top Jamaican producer
Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in and around 1964. This Studio One album rounds up 16 fine examples of the ska riches the band and
Dodd came up with, including such now-classic ska cuts as "Four Corners" and "Exodus." This might not be the ideal collection (the mostly
Dodd-produced two-disc
Foundation Ska gets top prize), but
Ska Authentic still delivers with 16 solid tracks and plenty of excellent solos by band stars
Don Drummond,
Tommy McCook,
Roland Alphonso, and
Johnny "Dizzy" Moore. This collection is best suited for seasoned fans, but newcomers certainly won't be disappointed after giving it a spin.