Such is the plethora of compilations dedicated exclusively to Bob Marley & the Wailers' recordings with Lee "Scratch" Perry that many fans may now be tempted to ignore them all in disgust. Most of the sets deserve this disdain,so frequently has this material been recycled that even the most casual fans of this period inevitably have most of it in their collections already. Which makes Soul Adventurer such a treat, for this set actually brings some rarer numbers to the table. Among the 20 tracks within are a group of alternate versions, and with the Upsetter at the controls, that ensures there's something fresh to be found, alongside a couple of dubs to shake up the rafters. But the real finds are U-Roy's DJ version of "Trench Town Rock" appended to the Wailers' original vocal cut, and a quartet of extended "discomix" versions of four of the band's 45s. And although this material can now be found on multi-disc sets, this is one of the few single-disc compilations available that allows fans to cheaply check out this more unique material. Enjoy.