Monastic_mike Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Any fans of dub? I have become somewhat obsessed in the last year. Nearly every record I've bought in the last 12 months has been dub or dub related. Mostly the classic 70's stuff, but also some Orb, Twilight Circus Dub Soundsystem, Meatbeat Manifesto and others of the more electronic variety. Recent pickups: Scientist - Scientist Rids the World of the Curse of the Vampires Augustus Pablo - Meets the Rockers Uptown Phil Pratt - Star Wars Dub Bad Brains - I and I in Dub Lee Perry & Upsetters - Return of the Super Ape I have Tappa Zukie - In Dub and Linton Kwesi Johnson - In Dub on the way currently. I admittedly hated all the dub remixes of the 80's and 90's for singles. And I was a casual at best reggae fan, but now my neighbors must think I am a weed salesman as all you hear coming from my place is dub. Edited February 15, 2017 by Monastic_mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Say "dub" one more goddamn time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantark Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 LKJ in Dub is my pick (Linton Kwesi Johnson) - Other than Sublime, it's the only reggae/dub I own on vinyl. I don't love the genre, but I love this album. Monastic_mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, ryantark said: LKJ in Dub is my pick (Linton Kwesi Johnson) - Other than Sublime, it's the only reggae/dub I own on vinyl. I don't love the genre, but I love this album. Its a great one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 54 minutes ago, Monastic_mike said: Recent pickups: Scientist - Scientist Rids the World of the Curse of the Vampires I love this album!!! highfives 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Metal Mike said: I love this album!!! Its my newest addition and its been on the table constantly since Saturday. I love it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Just now, Monastic_mike said: Its my newest addition and its been on the table constantly since Saturday. I love it too Did you get an OG copy or the somewhat recent repress? I'm curious how the repress sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Metal Mike said: Did you get an OG copy or the somewhat recent repress? I'm curious how the repress sounds. Its a repress. Sounds good to me, I mean, none of these were beautifully recorded in the first place but the background is black and there's no over driven sound. Like a lot of dub represses, they seem to be mixed "hot" which I personally don't mind as it adds a sense of excitement to the recording. Obviously I'm no purist. Metal Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Monastic_mike said: Its a repress. Sounds good to me, I mean, none of these were beautifully recorded in the first place but the background is black and there's no over driven sound. Like a lot of dub represses, they seem to be mixed "hot" which I personally don't mind as it adds a sense of excitement to the recording. Obviously I'm no purist. Thanks, I'll grab one. I really should have a vinyl copy of this. Monastic_mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) I think I paid like $16 or $17 on Discogs. . Edited February 15, 2017 by Monastic_mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natenomm Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I've kinda dabbled around with Dub music recently, but my introduction to it was "Trevor Jackson Presents: Science Fiction Dancehall Classics." It was mentioned on a list of best rereleases on vinyl last year (or 2 years ago?) and I really liked it. Monastic_mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 23 minutes ago, natenomm said: I've kinda dabbled around with Dub music recently, but my introduction to it was "Trevor Jackson Presents: Science Fiction Dancehall Classics." It was mentioned on a list of best rereleases on vinyl last year (or 2 years ago?) and I really liked it. I'm going to check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb_enjoys_vinyl Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 heart of the congos is the best reggae album i know of Jlegg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, zeb_enjoys_vinyl said: heart of the congos is the best reggae album i know of I've read that a lot and I've been listening to it. Its not grabbing me but I'll ice it and come back it later. Its one of the few records people rave about that haven't been instantly great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 For what its worth I picked up Burning Spear Live Paris 2xLP. I had this on cd a million years ago and then found it at a treasonable price on LP and picked it up. Not necessarily dub but a friggin' solid record. Also picked up "Dial M for Murder" which I believe Phil Pratt produced either partly or in full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewezgrays Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 You totally gotta try "Crazy Baldhead - Boots In Dub"... it is my favorite record right now. It is available to listen to on Bandcamp... The record is available on Jump Up Records.... Monastic_mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedumb Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Monastic_mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August West Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Giant panda guerilla dub squad. Haven't listened to any studio albums that much but they put on a great live show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezeflash Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 16 hours ago, freedumb said: I picked up this boxset for RSD '13 and I'm so glad I did. Solid release. freedumb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 22 minutes ago, freezeflash said: I picked up this boxset for RSD '13 and I'm so glad I did. Solid release. I wanted this but the shops closest to me didn't order it. The one that did wasn't lucky. This has been in rotation on Apple Music. I will have it. Solid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 18 hours ago, thewezgrays said: You totally gotta try "Crazy Baldhead - Boots In Dub"... it is my favorite record right now. It is available to listen to on Bandcamp... The record is available on Jump Up Records.... I'm looking it up right now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Picked up LKJ's First album along with Herman Chin Loy's Aquarious Dub. I have some non Dub pre-orders coming but next on deck will be Aggrovators meets the Revolutionaries which is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rransomm Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Highly recommend checking out "Jonny Greenwood is the Controller." Fantastic compilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monastic_mike Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Best I can tell this is not available on vinyl. Maybe I'm missing it? I found it on YouTube and really liking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlegg Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Heart of the Congos is my favorite dub album. I wish I had a better press of it. I guess its likely just the recording quality, but... Also, Easy Dub All Stars - Dub Side of the Moon is a fun album. Monastic_mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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