Originally released in 1982, A Slice of English Toast is a fierce, razor-sharp statement from UK deejay Ranking Ann—an essential voice in the British reggae scene. Backed by the legendary Mad Professor and the Ariwa studio crew, this album blends militant steppers rhythms with Ann’s cutting social commentary, delivered in her signature rapid-fire, patois-inflected style. Tracks like "Love On A Mountain Top" and "Kill The Police Bill" showcase her lyrical dexterity and unflinching political stance, offering a uniquely feminist and anti-establishment perspective within the male-dominated world of 80s UK sound system culture.
This reissue brings the LP back to wax in all its raw, dubwise glory—a vital slice of British reggae history, still fresh and defiant decades later. Essential listening for lovers of roots, dub, and UK underground sounds.