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  1. 01-06-2011, 08:27 PM #1
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    What are some records to check out, basically?

    Been meaning to check out dub for years but there's always so much jazz, kraut, psych, ez grooves, prog, folk etc in the way.

    Stumbled upon a chapter on King Tubby in a book today though and it made me curious again.

    From the few pieces I've encountered here and there throughout my life I deduce I want an early gritty sound with as much lo-fi analog sound experimentation as possible - ie. a really spaced out and/or druggy sound. It doesn't matter if weirdness takes precedence over the music - in fact it may be encouraged if it does.

    So - I know nothing, I'm sure someone here could recommend some LPs or compilations that sound like they fit the bill and aren't impossible to find for not insane amounts of money (later presses are OK). Something I can try out and start with...
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    Here's a few faves, all well known,

    Harry Mudie & King Tubby – Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby’s In Dub Conference Vol 1

    Augustus Pablo – King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown

    Sheriff Lindo & The Hammer - Ten Dubs That Shook The World

    Lee Perry - Revolution Dub
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    Quote Originally Posted by el sporto View Post

    Augustus Pablo – King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown
    Mentioned as "astonishing" and "hypnotic, almost drowsy" in the book. Which was a description that really rekindled my curioisty.
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    Lots and lots to recommend, but "...Meets Rockers Uptown" is a marvellous place to start.

    There are loads of great King Tubby records/comps out there you can get a listen to...
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    "Sometimes I get a hot ear..."
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    even if the music bores you maybe sometime you will never tire of the cool covers
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    Joe Gibbs - African Dub - all four chapters but especially chapter three!!
    "..hole...road...middle thereof"
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    Quote Originally Posted by LDJB View Post
    Joe Gibbs - African Dub - all four chapters but especially chapter three!!
    My all time favourite.

    Another yes to the Keith Hudson "brand dub".

    A few more to add to the pot:





    a couple of UK ones:





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    Trojan box set - cd only i think but perhaps a good starting point..sure you can pick it cheaper than this too. The Pressure sounds label have reissued some great dub lps too over the years..on vinyl too. I'd start with the Lee Perry stuff.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trojan-Dub-B.../dp/B00000I3KB

    http://www.pressure.co.uk/
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    Prince Far-I Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapters I to IV but especially II and III. Especially III...

    The Revolutionaries 'Outlaw Dub' is excellent:
    http://sat01.blogspot.com/2011/01/re...-dub-1979.html

    Creation Rebel and the New Age Steppers 'Threat to Creation":
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9xan...eature=related

    Loads of others - especially Augustus Pablo, King Tubby, Scientist, Jackie Mittoo, Joe Gibbs, Lee Perry, Bullwackies stuff...
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    I rate 'Brand' by Keith Hudson too.

    Does 'Super Ape' qualify as a dub LP? I'd so then 'Super Ape' too
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    Quote Originally Posted by LDJB View Post
    I rate 'Brand' by Keith Hudson too.

    Does 'Super Ape' qualify as a dub LP? I'd so then 'Super Ape' too
    Definitely - and 'Return of Super Ape' is good as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ninja simone View Post
    Definitely - and 'Return of Super Ape' is good as well.
    Super Ape are Return of Super Ape have always been 2 great album titles in my world but I haven't heard them.
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