The Splenders - The First Time I Met You I Know

Review by Michiel Schatborn

The Splenders - The First Time I Met You I Know: A Raw Reggae Punch Straight from Jamaica Alright, let’s get real for a sec. If you’re into reggae that doesn’t mess around and hits like a bassline to the chest, The Splenders’ 2013 album The First Time I Met You I Know is worth your time. Released under Coxsone Records with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd on production duties, this thing screams authenticity. It’s not polished or shiny—it’s raw, gritty, and straight outta Jamaica. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick. First off, let me tell ya about “I Know.” This track slaps hard. Like, it grabs you by the collar and says, “Listen up!” The rhythm is hypnotic, but it's the lyrics that really hit home. There’s no sugarcoating here—just pure honesty dripping through every verse. You feel it in your bones when they drop those lines about knowing someone so deeply it hurts. It ain’t all sunshine and roses; it’s real talk wrapped in heavy basslines and skankin’ guitar riffs. When I hear this one, I don’t just listen—I feel it. Then there’s “The First Time I Met You,” which flips the vibe entirely. Where “I Know” punches, this one sneaks up on you. It’s smooth as hell, man. The vocals are laid-back but dripping with emotion, like they’re telling you a story over a spliff. The melody lingers long after the song ends, and damn if it doesn’t make you wanna rewind and play it again. It’s one of those tracks that sticks because it feels personal, like the band’s spilling their guts right in front of you. Now, sure, some folks might say this album’s too old-school or rough around the edges. But that’s exactly why it works. In a world full of overproduced nonsense, The Splenders keep it simple and true. They remind us why reggae matters—it’s not just music; it’s life distilled into sound. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album feels like finding an old vinyl at a flea market. You think it’s gonna be trash, but then you put it on, and boom—it blows you away. So yeah, give The First Time I Met You I Know a spin. Just don’t expect perfection. Expect soul. Oh, and hey—if Coxsone Dodd were still alive today, I bet he’d slap modern producers upside the head and tell ‘em to stop messing with autotune. Food for thought.

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Artist: The Splenders
Album: The First Time I Met You I Know

Jamaica

Reggae

2013

Rating: 4.8

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
The First Time I Met You
I Know

Video

THE SPLENDERS ~ The First Time I Met You (I Know, B Side)

The Splendors - The First Time I Met You

the splendors i know

THE SPLENDERS ~ I Know

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Coxsone Records

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Repress

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Clement "Coxsone" Dodd

Notes

Repressed from original stampers.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: C-N 00110*7
Matrix / Runout: FCD 7710 A

About The Splenders

Name Vars

Splenders
Splendors
The Splenders

Members

Shelton Walks

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The First Time I Met You I Know* by The Splenders is a hidden gem in reggae history. Released in 2013, it came out under Coxsone Records, the iconic label founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. Dodd wasn’t just the producer—he was a legend who shaped reggae music. Fun fact: even though the album dropped in 2013, it carries the soul of classic Jamaican sounds from decades earlier. Tracks like "I Know" and "The First Time I Met You" feel timeless, like they could’ve been made in the '70s or yesterday. It’s a perfect example of how reggae keeps its roots alive while still growing.

Comments

mikaelacharlot

2025-03-10

Check their other tune 'I know'

qsalyu

2025-03-09

Gay in the English language used to mean happy years ago....

oyungunlugu437

2025-03-09

Love it, heard for the first time two weeks ago. Can't stop playing it. Modboy. Bristol uk

marcossalvatierrabarco

2025-03-08

Nice skinhead reggae rarity. The first line is hilarious at 0:17 "The first time I met youuuu, you looked sooo gayyyyyy" hahaha But all in all a very nice Coxsone production. Thanks!!!