{"product_id":"freddie-mckay-harsh-words","title":"Freddie McKay - Harsh Words (Only Roots Pressing)","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - ORLP29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreddie McKay’s self-produced 1977 LP Harsh Words has finally returned to circulation. Initially released in Jamaica on Gorgon Records, a subsidiary of Sonic Sounds, it was issued in the US by Salsoul Records’ sister label Salsoul Salsa Series in 1982. The album includes 10 tracks, featuring previously issued singles from the ’70s along with exclusive songs like the title track \u003cem\u003eHarsh Words\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFeel So High\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTravelling\u003c\/em\u003e. McKay’s gritty, soulful voice is backed by top-tier musicians, including Sly \u0026amp; Robbie, Fish Clarke, Flabba Holt, Bingi Bunny, Ranchy McLean, Ansel Collins, Winston Wright, Bobby Ellis, Don D Jr, and Sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nearly simultaneous reissue of Freddie McKay’s LP \u003cem\u003eHarsh Words\u003c\/em\u003e by France’s Only Roots under McKay’s Amethyst label and Switzerland-based Reggae Fever under the Kismet label raises some eyebrows. France’s Only Roots claims a licensed release from Freddie McKay’s estate, while Switzerland-based Reggae Fever acknowledges Patrick Harty as the producer behind their release. Harty owns Jamaican label Kismet, known for its unofficial releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Harsh Words \u003cbr\u003eA2.  Sun Don't Shine \u003cbr\u003eA3.  Feel So High \u003cbr\u003eA4.  All I Need Is Love \u003cbr\u003eA5.  Rock A Bye Woman \u003cbr\u003eB1.  Take My Hands Oh Jah \u003cbr\u003eB2.  Get So Hot \u003cbr\u003eB3.  Tear Drops \u003cbr\u003eB4.  Peace In The Garden \u003cbr\u003eB5.  Travelling \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Only Roots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46785948352649,"sku":"33548340","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/33548340-0978825168195eae27b5a68195eae27b5c174649310268195eae27b61.jpg?v=1779349531","url":"https:\/\/www.plugseven.com\/products\/freddie-mckay-harsh-words","provider":"Plug Seven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}