Herbie Carter & The Cables - Happy Time

Review by Israel Rosas

Happy Time by Herbie Carter & The Cables: A Reggae Gem That Still Shines (Kinda) Released in 1984, Happy Time is one of those albums that sneaks up on you like a lazy Jamaican breeze—cool, unhurried, and full of surprises. It’s not trying to reinvent the reggae wheel or anything, but it doesn’t need to. With its laid-back grooves and just enough spice to keep things interesting, this record feels like a warm hug from an old friend who smells faintly of ganja smoke. Let’s talk tracks. First off, there’s “Happy Time,” which lives up to its name if your idea of happiness involves swaying aimlessly while sipping coconut water. The rhythm hits all the right notes without being too flashy, and Harry Johnson’s production gives it a smooth-as-butter finish. You can practically feel the sun on your face as the horns kick in—it’s pure vibes, man. Then there’s “Instrumental Dub,” which is exactly what it sounds like but somehow more. This track strips everything down to the bare bones, letting the basslines do most of the talking. And let me tell you, they’ve got a lot to say. There’s something hypnotic about how the drums echo into infinity, like you’re wandering through a sonic jungle with no map. I’d bet my last dollar that Geovanni, who mastered this baby, was vibing hard when he worked his magic. The rest of the album keeps the momentum going, though nothing else quite sticks out like these two bangers. Sure, it’s not perfect—some parts drag a little, and you might find yourself checking your phone during the second instrumental—but hey, it’s reggae. Sometimes imperfection is part of the charm. What really makes Happy Time stand out isn’t just the music; it’s the vibe. Listening to this album feels like stepping into a time machine set for mid-’80s Jamaica—a place where life moves slower, worries fade faster, and everyone seems to be perpetually five minutes late to wherever they’re going. So yeah, Happy Time won’t change your life, but it’ll definitely make your afternoon better. And honestly? Isn’t that enough? Just don’t blame me if you start craving jerk chicken halfway through. P.S. If someone told me Harry Johnson wrote, produced, AND probably sang backup vocals wearing sunglasses indoors, I wouldn’t doubt it for a second. Dude clearly had some serious chill powers.

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Artist: Herbie Carter & The Cables
Album: Happy Time

Jamaica

Reggae

Reggae

1984

Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Instrumental
Happy Time
Instrumental Dub

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HAPPY TIME - HERBIE CARTER

Smashville- The Boys

Herbie Carter - Happy Time (1968) Duke 4 A

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Harry J Records, Sunset Records

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online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
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lyssna på nätet

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Distributed By	Harry J Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Cari-Blue Music
Copyright (c)	Cari-Blue Music
Mastered At	Dynamic Sounds Recording Co. Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Mastered By	Geovanni (tracks: A)
Producer	Harry Johnson
Written-By	Harry Johnson

Notes

Tentative year of issue for this release is from around 2000. A-side is a late 60's song and the flip side is a completely unrelated digital reggae instrumental/dub credited to Harry J. All Stars.
The A side has incorrect label for Liquidator

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side A): DSR A Side - 210 - Happy Time - Geovanni
Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side B): HJ - King Kong Ver - B KK Mastering
Matrix / Runout (Side A): DSR ASIDE - 210 - HAPPY TIMES - GEOVANNI
Matrix / Runout (Side B): HJ - KING KONG Ver - B KK Mastering

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H. C.
H. Carter

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Happy Time* by Herbie Carter & The Cables is a hidden gem from 1984. It’s pure Jamaican reggae, released on Harry J Records and Sunset Records. What’s cool is that it features both vocal tracks like "Happy Time" and smooth instrumental versions, including an "Instrumental Dub." The whole thing was produced and written by Harry Johnson, who clearly had a vision. Fun detail: Geovanni mastered the A-side tracks, adding his own touch to this timeless piece of reggae history.