151617 Deb Players - Im Hurt

Review by Craig Pilgrim

Album Review: "I'm Hurt" by 151617 Deb Players Let’s get real here—when you stumble across an album like I’m Hurt from 1978, it feels like finding a hidden treasure in your grandpa’s attic. The vibe? Pure reggae soul with flavors of dancehall, lovers rock, and dub that hit you right where it counts. This isn’t just music; it’s a time machine to Jamaica and the UK, back when Castro Brown was pulling strings as producer under D.E.B. Music. And trust me, this one sticks to your ribs. The title track, “I’m Hurt,” is what got me hooked. It’s raw, man. Like, no frills or shiny production tricks—just heartfelt lyrics laid over a groove so smooth it could lull a restless spirit to sleep. You can feel every ounce of pain dripping off those vocals, but weirdly enough, it’s comforting too. There’s something about how they stretch out certain notes, letting them hang in the air like smoke. When life gets heavy (and let’s be honest, when doesn’t it?), this track feels like someone saying, “Yo, I see you. Keep going.” Then there’s “Version,” which flips the script entirely. If “I’m Hurt” is all about emotion, “Version” is its chill cousin cruising through town on a sunny afternoon. The instrumental take strips everything down, leaving space for the bassline to do its thing. That bass? Oh, it slaps. Every note vibrates in your chest like a heartbeat you didn’t know you needed. Honestly, after hearing this version, I couldn’t stop looping it—it’s hypnotic, almost meditative. Feels like floating downstream without a care in the world. What makes I’m Hurt stand out isn’t just the tunes themselves, though. It’s the way the whole project breathes authenticity. No flashy gimmicks, no desperate attempts to chase trends. Just good ol’ reggae vibes meant to heal and vibe with. Listening to it now, decades later, reminds me how timeless music can be. Like, yeah, 1978 might as well be another planet compared to today, but these songs still hit home hard. Here’s the kicker, though: while I was jamming to this album, my cat walked up and started headbopping to “I’m Hurt (Version).” True story. So maybe cats are secret reggae fans? Food for thought. In short, if you’ve never heard I’m Hurt, go find it. Let it wash over you, mess with your emotions, and remind you why we love music in the first place.

Artist: 151617 Deb Players
Album: Im Hurt

Reggae

1978

Rating: 4.33

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
I'm Hurt
Version
I'm Hurt (Version)

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15 16 17 - I'm Hurt

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Catalog Numbers

DEB024
BMDEB706

Labels

D.E.B. Music

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ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
escuchar en línea
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Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
7"
Single
Repress

Companies

Role	Company
Marketed By	D.E.B. Music
Distributed By	D.E.B. Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Castro Brown

About 151617 Deb Players

Teenage vocal trio from London, named after the age of the participants: Sonia Williams (15), Christine McNabb (16), and Wraydene McNabb (17). The trio was put together by and in 1976. One Lovers Rock album, "Magic Touch

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15 , 16 , 17
15 - 16 - 17
15 16 &17
15, 16, 17
15, 16, 17,
15-16-17
15. 16. 17
15. 16. 17.

Members

Christine McNabb
Wraydene McNabb
Sonia Williams

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *I’m Hurt* by 151617 Deb Players is a hidden gem from 1978. It blends Reggae, Dancehall, and Lovers Rock, with a touch of Dub. Produced by Castro Brown, it came out in Jamaica and the UK on D.E.B. Music. Fun fact—this album features both the vocal track *I’m Hurt* and its instrumental version. Back then, releasing a "Version" was a big deal in Reggae. It let listeners enjoy the same song in a whole new way. Pretty neat, right?