The Silvertones - Foolish Mind

Review by J.M. George

Foolish Mind by The Silvertones: Reggae Gold You Didn’t Know You Needed Alright, let’s get one thing straight—1993 was a wild year. Jurassic Park had us all scared of fake dinosaurs, and Bill Clinton was just settling into the White House with his saxophone vibes. But over in Jamaica, something far cooler (and less CGI-heavy) was brewing: Foolish Mind by The Silvertones. Released under Studio One—the legendary label that basically invented reggae cool—this album is like a warm beach breeze wrapped in soulful grooves. Produced by the wizard himself, C. Dodd, it’s got that timeless Studio One magic dripping from every track. Now, before we dive in, I gotta say this isn’t your typical “polished to death” studio album. It’s raw, gritty, and feels like it was recorded in someone’s living room—if said living room happened to have some of the best musicians on the planet hanging out. And honestly? That’s what makes it so damn good. Standout Tracks That’ll Stick With You First up, there’s “Foolish Mind Pt. 2.” Yeah, they slapped a "Pt. 2" on it because apparently part one wasn’t enough genius for them. This tune grabs you by the ears and doesn’t let go. The bassline is so smooth it could teach Barry White a thing or two about romance. Then there’s the vocals—oh man, those harmonies are tighter than your jeans after Christmas dinner. What sticks with me most is how effortlessly catchy it is. You’ll find yourself humming it while brushing your teeth or pretending you’re cool at parties. Spoiler alert: you won’t be any cooler, but hey, at least you’ll sound dope. Then there’s the OG version, plain ol’ “Foolish Mind.” If Pt. 2 is the flashy younger sibling, this one’s the wise elder who knows life’s secrets. It’s slower, moodier, and has lyrics that hit harder than a jerk chicken sandwich on an empty stomach. There’s something about the way the horns swell in the background—it’s like they’re whispering, “Yeah, we see you, fool.” Ouch. Respectfully done, though. Why This Album Still Matters Here’s the kicker: Foolish Mind came out nearly three decades ago, but it still slaps harder than half the stuff getting churned out today. Maybe it’s the authenticity. Or maybe it’s just that Studio One knew how to press records better back then. Either way, this album reminds you why reggae will never die—it’s music for the soul, not just the Spotify algorithm. And here’s my random thought to leave you with: If aliens ever visit Earth and ask us to explain humanity through music, I’d hand them this album. Not only would they learn about love, heartbreak, and bad decisions, but they might also start growing dreadlocks and opening juice bars. Now THAT’S influence.

Artist: The Silvertones
Album: Foolish Mind

Jamaica

Reggae

1993

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Foolish Mind
Foolish Mind Pt. 2

Video

The Silver Tones* Foolish Mind

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Labels

Studio One

Listen online

ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Jamrec Music
Recorded At	Jamaica Recording Studio

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	C. Dodd

Notes

This variation as 'The Silvertones' on labels, not The Silver Tones.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: COX-1012

About The Silvertones

Jamaican reggae & rocksteady vocal group formed in 1964.

Name Vars

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Silver Tone
Silver Tones
Silverstones
Silvertone
Silvertone Trio
Silvertones
Silvetones
The Admirals (9)
The Selvertone
The Silver Tones
The Silverstones
The Silvertone
The Slivertones

Aliases

The Muskyteers
The Valentines
The Admirals
All-Tones
The Personalities
The Gold Tones
The Dreadlocks

Members

Nathan Skyers
Delroy Denton
Carl Grant
Keith Coley
Tennessee Brown

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Foolish Mind* by The Silvertones, released in 1993, was produced by the legendary C. Dodd for Studio One in Jamaica. It features just two tracks: "Foolish Mind Pt. 2" and "Foolish Mind." Short, sweet, and full of classic reggae vibes. Sometimes less really is more!