Barrington Levy's earlier material doesn't have the sophisticated production of his recent releases, but was more lyrically varied and intense. This nine-track set presents
Levy doing the rich, powerful, traditional reggae that made him a legend in the 1970s and early '80s. The menu includes the anguished "To Love Someone" and "Lonely Man," the prophetic title cut and the poignant "Jah Is With Me." While these songs often invoke a melancholy note or bittersweet mood, there's nothing dispirited or solemn about
Levy's soaring vocals and vigorous delivery.