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Kid Calamity
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Jah Wobble
Jun 08, 2010, 11:40
Knowing something of your musical tastes, I think a dip into the multi-facetted world of Jah Wobble a little overdue. It's dub... It's Kraut, Prog, Jazz... Get your bass end cranked up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSWJpZXeGvs&a=DBtFe5YHFBM&playnext_from=ML

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXXLtz3ixVk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htLWH6ITk8I&feature=related
Eduardo
Eduardo
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Re: DUB Advice
Jun 08, 2010, 12:02
Lee Scratch Perry of course - these podcasts are good:

http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/index.htm

I've also liked all the Scientist records I've heard, the one I play the most being Scientist Wins the World Cup rather topically.

A friend bought me back 2 LPs by a new zealand dub group, Salmonella Dub - I play these all the time, I love them. One's called Inside the Dub Plates, the other Killervision. Possibly a recommendation that won't go down well with the purists, but never mind. They sound great outdoors with sunshine & cider...
Lonesome Cowboy Bill
Lonesome Cowboy Bill
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Re: DUB Advice
Jun 08, 2010, 12:04
Squid Tempest wrote:
That Blood & Fire comp looks good. As for the Congos - that isn't really all that dubby is it? More a vocal tour de force!



Very true. It's a spiritual reggae feast......but I thought I'd start my list with it just because it is that good.
Kinda dubby.
machineryelf
3679 posts

Re: DUB Advice
Jun 08, 2010, 12:26
Scientist is rather good , well World Cup, Vs The Space Invaders & Curse of the Vampires anyway

The Trojan Dub box sets are a good introduction, thyey have a reasonable set of artistes and styles spread across the sets

There were a couple of compilations out in the mid 90s called Macro Dub infection 1 & 2 that were rather good too, probably not quite in the vein you are looking for

& this of course

http://rateyourmusic.com/release/ep/godflesh/love_and_hate_in_dub/
carlyclub
carlyclub
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Re: DUB Advice
Jun 08, 2010, 12:30
As you gathered, the possibilities are infinite, but I would recommend if they haven't already been:

Augustus Pablo - King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown (essential)
Lee Perry & the Upsetters - Dub Triptych (contains Blackboard Jungle Dub, Cloak & Dagger, and Revolution Dub)
Yabby You (RIP) - Dub it to the Top
v/a - Flashing Echo: Trojan in Dub 1970-80

And definitely 'Super Ape' as others have, it is fantastic.

Have fun!
Sin Agog
Sin Agog
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Re: DUB Advice
Jun 08, 2010, 12:31
I don't think you're a fan of Post-Punk, so this is more a recommendation for anyone who happens to be into both Dub and Post-Punk/Industrial: Mark Stewart's Learning to Cope With Cowardice and As The Veneer of Democracy Starts to Fade. Two really singular, genre-less albums, that are some kinda Hellish, Thatcherite version of Dub. They feature the production of the Sugarhill Gang (Rapper's Delight), but couldn't sound any more different. I dig the William Burroughs samples, too.

Here's his version of Jerusalem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UuwHZ3ZGM4&feature=related
The Sea Cat
The Sea Cat
3608 posts

Re: DUB Advice
Jun 08, 2010, 12:40
Sin Agog wrote:
I don't think you're a fan of Post-Punk, so this is more a recommendation for anyone who happens to be into both Dub and Post-Punk/Industrial: Mark Stewart's Learning to Cope With Cowardice and As The Veneer of Democracy Starts to Fade. Two really singular, genre-less albums, that are some kinda Hellish, Thatcherite version of Dub. They feature the production of the Sugarhill Gang (Rapper's Delight), but couldn't sound any more different. I dig the William Burroughs samples, too.

Here's his version of Jerusalem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UuwHZ3ZGM4&feature=related


Thanks. I liked that. As for post-punk, I'm not sure what the term means really. There is more modern stuff that I like, as well as classical, blues, jazz, folk, psych, prog, krautrock, etc. Like anyone, if it clicks for me, I'll dig it. It's good to have a very broad church. I don't write anything off just because it doesn't hit my spot, unless it's genuine utter shite that we'd all agree on, regardless!
The Sea Cat
The Sea Cat
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Edited Jun 08, 2010, 12:43
Re: Jah Wobble
Jun 08, 2010, 12:42
Kid Calamity wrote:
Knowing something of your musical tastes, I think a dip into the multi-facetted world of Jah Wobble a little overdue. It's dub... It's Kraut, Prog, Jazz... Get your bass end cranked up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSWJpZXeGvs&a=DBtFe5YHFBM&playnext_from=ML

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXXLtz3ixVk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htLWH6ITk8I&feature=related


I know Jah Wobble. I've tried some of his stuff from the library. He's very hit and miss IMO. When he's on he's fantastic, but there are some best avoided.

Thanks for the clips - you know how to pick the good stuff. What album would you recommend to represent JW in my collection ?
Squid Tempest
Squid Tempest
8761 posts

Re: DUB Advice
Jun 08, 2010, 12:44
carlyclub wrote:
Augustus Pablo - King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown (essential)


Good call! Original Rockers is a great record too. Sea Cat will love the cover. That also reminds me about Dr Alitmantado - Best Dressed Chicken in Town, which although not stric'ly dub is a good un. Oh, and Dr Alimantado - King's Bread is a cracker too.
The Sea Cat
The Sea Cat
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Re: DUB Advice
Jun 08, 2010, 12:45
Great link! Thanks.
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