Breakout (1981) by Louisa Mark - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Louisa Mark’s tremulous, achingly vulnerable vocal style lent itself perfectly to the slow-stepping nocturnal grooves of that particularly British variant of reggae known as lovers rock. In 1975, Mark—only 14 years old—recorded a cover of an obscure soul number, Robert Parker’s heartbreaking “Caught You in a Lie.” Produced and arranged by the gifted Dennis Bovell, the song struck a chord with British listeners, and its mournful, deeply romantic atmosphere laid the groundwork for the lovers rock explosion of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. A wave of soft-voiced female singers emerged in the wake of Mark’s success. But Mark’s lone full-length album—1981’s crushingly beautiful Breakout—stands as the genre's stylistic high-water mark. The 10-song set features lean soulful rhythms from veteran producer Clem Bushay and a veritable who’s-who of reggae instrumentalists including Vin Gordon, Dave Barker, and members of The Heptones. Soul Jazz’s 2012 reissue of this classic full-length includes three bonus cuts, the best of which is the deep roots cut “Step It Brother,” which features a stunning turn from swift-tongued Jamaican DJ Junior “Trinity” Brammer.

1. People in Love

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Louisa Mark; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

2. Moving Target

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Charles; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

3. 6 Sixth Street

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Charles
Clement Bushay; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

4. Baby Simone

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Charles; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

5. Even Though You're Gone

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Gamble
Huff; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

6. Funny Guys

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Charles; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

7. Keep It Like It Is

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Charles; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

8. Dance and Feel Free

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Charles; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

9. Reunited

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Freddie Perren
Dino Fekaris; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

10. He Used to Be My Man

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Gamble
Huff; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

11. Natty Go Deh Voluntarily

by Louisa Mark, Jah Son

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark
Jah Son; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Charles; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

12. Step It Brother

by Louisa Mark, Trinity

Primary Artist: Trinity
Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Charles; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

13. Gone Out

Primary Artist: Louisa Mark; Main Performer
Composer: Clement Bushay; Composer
Music Publisher: Bushays For Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 52 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 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

Only 1/13 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, World

Label

Soul Jazz Records

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)
Undetermined

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1980

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5026328205137