Good Vibes

Audio Remasterer: Shawn Fahy.
Good Vibes is based around synthesized drums and instrumentation, which gives the album a somewhat disappointing processed feel, but thankfully the trademark harmonies that have made the Heptones one of the greatest Jamaican vocal trios in history are still largely intact, particularly on the remakes here of Paul Anka's "Diana" and Dobie Gray's "Drift Away." Truthfully, though, this isn't the place to start to get a real sense of this magnificent group, and casual listeners may want to pick up one of their classic early albums (like Night Food or Party Time) before checking out this one. ~ Steve Leggett