80s English dancehall was fantastic. It's not really something that gets much press - doesn't really get written into the pop histories of the NMEs, MOJOs and Wires and isn't what Tony 'Greatest Nation' Blair's boasting about- but is some of the best music to come from Britain, particularly the Saxon Sound affiliated stuff, released on labels like UK Bubblers and Fashion.
Proper bright, dancefloor music.
Read all about it.
Smiley Culture - Cockney Translation (Polydor 1984/Fashion 1985)
Papa Levi - Mi God Mi King (Taxi 1984), Interview and Saxon Posse
Smiley Culture - Police Officer (Fashion 1985)
Saxon Sound System on TV (1985)
Heatwave - 'England Story Mix'
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