Sweet And Nice is the vital debut from Marcia Griffiths, Jamaica’s undisputed first lady of song. Originally released in 1974, the album glides through R&B and pop-sourced material reimagined as soulful reggae, earning FACT Magazine’s praise as one of the 100 best albums of the 1970s.
This definitive reissue from Be With Records restores the album to its original running order and title, remastered and expanded to a double LP. The first record features the timeless opening sequence of loping soul classics, including Marcia’s sublime version of ‘Here I Am (Come and Take Me)’, the rolling funk of ‘Everything I Own’, and the lovers rock perfection of ‘Green Grasshopper’. Her stirring takes on ‘Sweet, Bitter Love’ and ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ showcase the expressive power that made her a cornerstone of reggae and soul alike.
The second record gathers 14 rare tracks from the same era, many previously unavailable or long-lost on 7" singles. Highlights include the late-60s gems ‘Melody Life’ and ‘Mark My Word’, an elegant version of ‘Band of Gold’, and a stunning take on ‘The First Cut Is the Deepest’. Fully remastered, Sweet And Nice now sounds truer than ever to its title — and to Griffiths’ enduring brilliance.
This definitive reissue from Be With Records restores the album to its original running order and title, remastered and expanded to a double LP. The first record features the timeless opening sequence of loping soul classics, including Marcia’s sublime version of ‘Here I Am (Come and Take Me)’, the rolling funk of ‘Everything I Own’, and the lovers rock perfection of ‘Green Grasshopper’. Her stirring takes on ‘Sweet, Bitter Love’ and ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ showcase the expressive power that made her a cornerstone of reggae and soul alike.
The second record gathers 14 rare tracks from the same era, many previously unavailable or long-lost on 7" singles. Highlights include the late-60s gems ‘Melody Life’ and ‘Mark My Word’, an elegant version of ‘Band of Gold’, and a stunning take on ‘The First Cut Is the Deepest’. Fully remastered, Sweet And Nice now sounds truer than ever to its title — and to Griffiths’ enduring brilliance.
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