Rolando Al And The Soul Brothers - Sugar And Spice Get Out Of My Life

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Album Review: Sugar And Spice Get Out Of My Life by Rolando Al And The Soul Brothers If you're a fan of vintage reggae with a ska twist, Sugar And Spice Get Out Of My Life by Rolando Al And The Soul Brothers is one of those hidden gems that deserves your attention. Released in 1966 on the Doctor Bird label outta the UK, this record brings raw energy and a vibe that feels like stepping into a smoky club where everyone's moving to the beat. Let’s talk about "Get Out Of My Life." Man, this track hits hard right from the opening horn riff. It’s got that driving ska rhythm—sharp guitar chops, punchy brass, and Rolando’s voice cutting through it all like he means every word. The lyrics are simple but dripping with attitude, making it impossible not to nod along. What sticks with me is how effortlessly catchy it feels; even after the song ends, I find myself humming that horn line for hours. There’s something so unpolished yet magnetic about it—it doesn’t try too hard, and that’s exactly why it works. Then there’s “Sugar And Spice,” which flips the mood entirely. This one slows things down just enough to let the groove sink in deep. The bassline here is buttery smooth, anchoring everything while the organ adds this dreamy layer that makes you want to close your eyes and sway. Rolando’s delivery has this laid-back charm, almost like he’s whispering secrets over the music. Tracks like this remind me why ska isn’t just upbeat party tunes—it can have soul, depth, and emotion too. What’s wild about this album is how fresh it still sounds today. In an era dominated by auto-tune and overproduction, hearing something as genuine as Sugar And Spice Get Out Of My Life feels like finding buried treasure. Sure, the recording quality might not match modern standards, but that’s part of its charm. You can hear the grit, the passion, the imperfections—and honestly? That’s what makes it real. Final thought: Listening to this record made me realize how much we take music for granted now. Back then, bands poured their hearts into these tracks without worrying about streaming numbers or viral hits. They just wanted to make people move. Oh, and fun fact—I listened to this whole thing on vinyl, and lemme tell ya, static crackles never sounded so good.

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Artist: Rolando Al And The Soul Brothers
Album: Sugar And Spice Get Out Of My Life
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Sugar And Spice
Get Out Of My Life

Video

Rolando Al & The Soul Brothers - Sugar and Spice (1966)
Get out of my life - The Setbacks with the Soul Brothers

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Catalog Numbers

DB-1017

Labels

Doctor Bird

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed ByThe British Homophone Co. Ltd

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): DB 1017 A 1H
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): DB 1017 B 1H

About Rolando Al And The Soul Brothers

Jamaican saxophonist born January 12, 1931 in Havana, Cuba, died November 20, 1998 in Los Angeles, USA.

Name Vars

  • Al Roland
  • Alfonso
  • Alphanso
  • Alphonso
  • Alphonso, R
  • Alphonso, R.
  • Alphonso, Roland
  • E. Alfonso
  • R Alphonso
  • R, Alphonso
  • R. Alfanso
  • R. Alfonso
  • R. Alphanso
  • R. Alphonse
  • R. Alphonso
  • R.Alphonso
  • RA
  • Roland
  • Roland \
  • Roland Al
  • Roland Al.
  • Roland Alfanso
  • Roland Alfonso
  • Roland Alfosno
  • Roland Alphanso
  • Roland Alphanson
  • Roland Alphonse
  • Roland Alphonso O.D.
  • Roland Alphonso, O.D.
  • Roland Alponso
  • Roland Aplanso
  • Roland Olphanso
  • Rolande Alphonso
  • Rolando
  • Rolando Al
  • Rolando Al.
  • Rolando Alfonso
  • Rolando Alphanso
  • Rolando Alphonso
  • Rolondo Alphonso
  • Ronald Alfanso
  • Ronald Alphonso
  • Senor Rolando

Aliases

  • Rolo Poley

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Sugar And Spice Get Out Of My Life* by Rolando Al And The Soul Brothers is a hidden gem from 1966. It blends reggae and ska, two genres that were just starting to make waves in the UK. Released on the Doctor Bird label, it features tracks like "Get Out Of My Life" and "Sugar And Spice." What’s wild is how these songs capture the energy of ska’s upbeat vibe while hinting at reggae’s laid-back roots. Not many people know about this record today, but it’s a snapshot of a musical era when the UK was embracing Caribbean sounds. Definitely worth a listen if you can find it!