Jah Thomas & Roots Radics - King Tubby's Hidden Treasure

Jah Thomas & Roots Radics - King Tubby's Hidden Treasure
Label - Trojan
Recorded - 1980s
Released - 1999
Style - Dub, Reggae, Dancehall, Tubby, Lee Library

A favorite DJ during the '70s and a pioneering dancehall producer during the '80s, Jah Thomas supervised some great sessions during the early '80s. The legendary Roots Radics band was associated with his Midnight Rock label, and the King Tubby's Hidden Treasure session was one of the best they produced. Recorded by the crack band -- Style Scott on drums, Flabba Holt on bass, Dwight Pinkney on guitar, and Bingy Bunny on rhythm guitar, plus Steely Johnson on organ and Dean Fraser on saxophone -- then mixed down by King Tubby himself, these tracks have the skeletal feel and lurching rhythms of early-'80s dancehall, including highlights like "King Tubby's Gold Dub" and "King Tubby's Grown Dub." A bare few here ("Pearl Dub," "King Tubby's Hidden Treasure") even anticipate the heavy, digital drum'n'bass beginning to come to the fore in Jamaican music. A great session, released by Trojan as part of a welcome reissue campaign. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Tracklist:
1. King Tubby's Pearl Dub
2. King Tubby's Diamond Dub
3. King Tubby's Gold Dub
4. King Tubby's Platinum Dub
5. King Tubby's Grown Dub
6. King Tubby's Anchor Dub
7. King Tubby's Coral Dub
8. King Tubby's Emerald Dub
9. King Tubby's Copper Dub
10. King Tubby's Silver Dub
11. King Tubby's Jewel Dub
12. King Tubby's Brass Dub
13. King Tubby's Ruby Dub
14. King Tubby's Hidden Treasure
15. King Tubby's Sovereign Dub

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King Tubby & Larry Marshall - I Admire You [In Dub]

King Tubby & Larry Marshall - I Admire You [In Dub]
Label - Motion
Recorded - 1975
Style - Dub, Reggae, Toasting, Tubby, Lee Library

The previously unreleased dub version of Larry Marshall’s seminal 'I Admire You' album was mixed at King Tubbys by King Tubby, Philip Smart, Pat Kelly and Professor. It features many of reggae's finest musicians and includes Watergate Rock, the first cut credited to King Tubby. The originator of reggae at the home of dub!

(review from www.reggae-vibes.com)
"After more than 25 years Motion Records presents the recently unearthed dub companion to the 'I Admire You' album, mixed at the legendary Waterhouse studio of King Tubby. Motion Records has added some fine bonus tracks and I just love the album! Snatches of Larry Marshall's voice are included in a lot of dubs. These dubs are largely gimmick-free, placing an emphasis on the tightness and solidity of their musical core; the transforming power of Dub's re-organization ultimately highlights the weighty expressiveness of the songs' wordless melody and rhythm. Essential release, don't ignore this one!"

Rhythms Recorded at: Randys, Harry J, Joe Gibbs & King Tubbys.
Mixed at: King Tubbys.
Engineers include:
King Tubby, Philip Smart, Pat Kelly, Professor.
Musicians include:
Bass: Lloyd Parks, Aston Family Man Barrett, Errol Flabba Holt Carter, Robbie from Mighty Cloud Band. Guitar: Bertram Ranchie McLean, Radcliffe Douggie Bryan, Peter Tosh, Earl Chinna Smith, Willie Lindo, Dooley. Drums: Lowell Sly Dunbar, Carlton Barrett. Hand drums: Bongo Herman Davis. Melodica: Bobby Kalphat.

Tracklist:
Watergate Rock
Thelma Dub
Fire In Town
Is Whey Deh Money Dub
Dub Is My Woman
Still In Pressure
Locks Of Dub
Come On Baby
Give Thanks To Jah
Downtown Rock
Oh Jah Dub
You Lie Version
Heavy Heavy Load
Oh Girl Dub

CD Bonus Tracks:
Heavy Heavy Load (extended version)
Oh Girl Dub


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Morwell Unlimited Meet King Tubby's - Dub Me

Morwell Unlimited Meet King Tubby's - Dub Me
Label - Blood&Fire
Recorded - 1975-ish
Style - Dub, Reggae, Tubbys, Lee Library

By 1975, the Jamaican dub had evolved from being a mere instrumental version of a singer's hit to a unique creative force. Instruments began dropping in and out of the mix unexpectedly, vocals appeared only to be frozen in time by heavy doses of echo and reverb, and filtered drums started changing shape before listeners' ears. The first shots had been fired two years earlier, with the near-simultaneous release of Lee "Scratch" Perry's Blackboard Jungle Dub, Herman Chin Loy's Aquarius Dub, and Clive Chin's Java Java Dub opening the floodgates. Lost in the shuffle during the years that followed was this 1975 encounter between King Tubby and the Morwells. Formed in 1973 by Maurice Wellington and Eric Lamont, the duo soon began releasing music on their own MOR-WELL ESQ label. For Dub Me (1975), Tubby draws heavily upon the Morwells' debut album, Presenting the Morwells, on ten mixes. Blood & Fire adds four dub cuts, the finest of which is an extra version of the group's take on "Swing & Dine," with the engineer in top form. For the most part, the mixes are more reserved than usual, which is possibly the reason this disc was given a mixed reception upon reissue in 1997. As reggae fans know, however, the presence of the dub master alone makes this worthy of consideration, and there's much to enjoy here. Horn lines and guitar chords hang suspended, high above the drum and bass foundation on "Morpheus Special." Eric Clarke's drum patterns slip and slide across Errol Holt's bass on "Bald Head," and Tubby expertly teases listeners with enticing snippets of vocal on the infectious "Pegasus Rock." Dub Me probably won't leave newcomers in awe of Tubby's mixing prowess, nor of roots reggae's elemental power, but serious fans should definitely take note. --- Nathan Bush, All Music Guide

Tracklist:
1. Sky Ride 2:56
2. Bald Head 3:08
3. Morwell's Star 3:22
4. Jah Star 3:05
5. John Bull 3:19
6. Lightning and Thunder 3:33
7. Pegasus Rock 2:28
8. Morwell's Theme 3:20
9. Concord 3:15
10. Jungle Shuffle 3:30
11. Swing and Dub 3:30
12. Morpheus Special 3:42
13. Ethiopians Special 2:21
14. Stepping in HQ 3:10

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The Mighty Two - African Dub All-Mighty

Joe Gibbs was one of Jamaica's most influential producers during the seventies and early eighties. His long-lasting relationship with the late sound engineer Errol Thompson, who had left Randy's Studio 17 prior to working with Joe Gibbs, resulted in producing well over one hundred #1 hit records. They became famously known as 'The Mighty Two'.

Dub versions of popular Jamaican songs started emerging in the late 60's. Eventually, studio engineers and producers such as King Tubby, Derrick Harriot, Clive Chin, Errol Thompson and Harry Mudie mixed and modified the dub tracks, occasionally using the voice as an additional instrument. The evolution of dub finally led to point were the dub tracks stood on their own. Consequently, full length dub albums began to appear, initially in small pressings with high prices. The "African Dub" series was instrumental in this popularization, making the UK charts in 1977.

This CD comprises the first two volumes of the "African Dub" series and features dub workouts of popular Joe Gibbs productions from the 70's, most of which are updated versions of classic Treasure Isle and Studio One riddims. African Dub and East Africa are both reworkings of 'Love Is Not A Gamble', originally recorded by The Techniques at Treasure Isle. Bob Andy's classic Studio One track 'Unchained' is used on Schooling The Beat and Third World, the latter being a slower version of the original. Three medlies are present here: Universal Dub is a medley of Burning Spear's 'Slavery Days', Jackie Mittoo's 'Hot Milk', and Ken Boothe's 'My Heart Is Gone', Midnight Movie includes 'I Don't Know Why' by Delroy Wilson, Errol Dunkley's 'Black Cinderella' and 'Drum Song' by the Studio One backing band the Sound Dimension, and Heavy Duty Dub is the last medley on the album and includes the Heptones' 'Pretty Looks', and two Alton Ellis tunes -'Mad Mad' and 'I'm Just A Guy'.

Angola Crisis is another Alton Ellis' remake, utilizing 'I'm Still In Love'. Joe Gibbs used this track on Trinity's 'Three Piece Suit' and Althea and Donna's chartbuster 'Uptown Top Ranking'. Vocalist Dennis Brown cut his most enduring tunes for Joe Gibbs. Here you'll find dub versions of 'My Kind' (Ghetto Skank), 'Poorer Side Of Town' (Lime Key Rock), 'Play Girl' (Lovers Serenade), and 'Let Me Live' (Campus Rock). The vocal versions can be found on Dennis Brown's compilation set 'The Best Of..Volume 2'. Crucial stuff! -Reggae-Vibes.com

Joe Gibbs - African Dub All-Mighty Chapters 1 & 2
Label: Crazy Joe Records
Record Date: 1975-76
Album Style: Dub, Lee Library, Reggae, Roots

Tracklist:
1. African Dub
2. Universal Dub
3. Midnight Movie
4. Ghetto Skank
5. Lime Key Rock
6. Lovers Serenade
7. Treasure Dub
8. Schooling The Beat
9. Campus Rock
10. Half Ounce
11. Worrier
12. East Africa
13. Chapter 2
14. The Marijuana Affair
15. Angola Crisis
16. Peeping Tom
17. Outrage
18. Idlers Rest
19. My Best Dub
20. Third World
21. Heavy Duty Dub
22. Musical Arena
23. Mackarus Serenade
24. Jamaican Grass

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Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the "African Dub" series were released in 1978 and 1979. Chapter 3 was the most commercially successful of the series and genuinely brought the dub format to the ears of many listeners outside the reggae community. Part of the appeal was the broad use of bizarre sound effects such as ringing bells, buzzers, phones, whistling birds and shooting sounds. For some dub purists this distracted from the impact of some of the original riddims.

The musicians on all four "African Dub" albums included members of the Soul Syndicate and Lloyd Parks' We The People Band, working under Gibbs' conservative moniker, The Professionals. The main players were drummers Sly Dunbar, Carlton 'Santa' Davis, Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace and bassists Lloyd Parks, Robbie Shakespeare and George 'Fully' Fullwood, with guitar playing from Winston 'Bo Pee' Bowen, Earl 'Chinna' Smith and Tony Chin, on keyboards Franklin 'Bubbler' Waul and an impressive horns section featuring Junior 'Chico' Chin, Bobby Ellis, Dean Fraser, Vin 'Tommie' Gordon, Richard 'Dirty Harry' Hall, Tommy McCook and Ronald 'Nambo' Robinson.

As with the first two sets in the series, Chapters 3 and 4 reveal many rock steady and reggae riddims, originally cut at Treasure Isle and Studio One, updated to a late 70's rockers style. A few tracks are rockers originals, remixed from massive vocal attacks by artists like Dennis Brown (Jubilation Dub, Angolian Chant and Fashion One), and the Mighty Diamonds (Freedom Call). The opening track -Chapter Three- is a remake of the riddim used on Augustus Pablo's dub anthem 'Rockers Meet King Tubby's Uptown'. Studio One riddims found here include 'Ten To One' (Zion Gate), 'Rockfort Rock' (Dub Three), 'Swing Easy' (Crucial Attempt), 'No No No' (Behind Iron Bars), 'Fattie Fattie' (Iron Gate), and 'Drum Song' (Power Pack). Rhythm Attack is a remake of the Paragons' 'Danger In Your Eyes' from Studio One and is introduced by British journalist Snoopy, who was writing for Echoes at the time. Just as with the first two chapters of the "African Dub" series, these volumes are crucial and essential material! -Reggae-Vibes.com

Joe Gibbs - African Dub All-Mighty Chapters 3 & 4
Label: Crazy Joe Records
Record Date: 1978-79
Album Style: Dub, Lee Library, Reggae, Roots

Tracklist:
1. Chapter Three
2. Rema Dub
3. Tribesman Rockers
4. Freedom Call
5. Jubilation Dub
6. The Entebbe Affair
7. Angolian Chant
8. Zion Gate
9. Jungle Dub
10. Dub Three
11. Crucial Attempt
12. Behind Iron Bars
13. Ghetto Slum
14. Yard Music
15. Iron Gate
16. Power Pack
17. Free The Children
18. Fashion One
19. Rhythm Tackle
20. Sniper

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Ben & Platano Group - 1971 Paris Soul * RE-UP!

Really sorry about the technical difficulties with this one. Something weird was going on but the hex has been lifted. Enjoi and thanks for yr patients.


Ben & Platano Group - 1971 Paris Soul
Label - Barclay/Dare-Dare
Recorded - 1971
Style - Paris, Soul, Jazz, Lee Library

Tracklist:
1. Ben & Platano Group - Platano Split (4:45)
2. Ben & Platano Group - Salute To Santa (2:53)
3. Ben & Platano Group - Black Waders (3:13)
4. Ben & Platano Group - Woluwe Strip (2:32)
5. Ben & Platano Group - Cabaret (2:43)
6. Ben & Platano Group - Paris Soul (4:02)
7. Ben & Platano Group - Culzean (3:12)
8. Ben & Platano Group - Castill Battle (2:46)
9. Ben & Platano Group - Hang Out (2:18)
10. Ben & Platano Group - Arte Pino Pasta (3:58)

(from Dusty Groove)
"Very nice reissue of this totally rare album of funky instrumentals by a lost Parisian combo with a tight choppy guitar sound, and a nice dope organ/keyboard groove. In their best moments, the group has a bit of a War sound -- with a slow, stripped-down approach to their funk, and heavy Latin lines on the bass and keyboards. At other times, the groove's a bit more uptempo, with tight guitar riffs, and loud horn blasts. The whole thing's produced with a sound that's just right for some of the Mood Mosaic comps, and the material's got a nice 70's sound that's not too overdone. Tracks include "Paris Soul", "Hang Out", "Black Waders", "Platano Split", and "Woluwe Strip". Pressed up on very nice vinyl, and an extremely faithful reproduction of the original!"

(from groovecollector.com)
"A FRENCH GROOVE COLLECTOR MASTER PIECE !!! Essential killer soul funk with latin influence ... from france (BIEM pressing) ... Original is very rare and always expensive because they've only Out 300 Lp in 70's By Barclay Label ! But exist a reissue too ! You need it !!!! it's Heavy psych latin funk all way !!! One of favorite djing and one of the best and original latin funk all the time. Jazz funk with afro cuban flavors, easy bossa jazz moods and a brazilian touch for exemple on "Culzean"& "Paris Soul". This album is a must and we can understand easily why there is a high demand or hight price for this. Conducted by E. Nata, the group worked for the parisian cabaret "Le Lido" and the history tell us they out the record in 70 just before the leader was interned in a psychiatric hospital. What's happening?"

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Soul Syndicate - Mariwana

This is the only excerpt I could find on Youtube involving the infamous 'Chalice Scene' from the Soul Syndicate documentary "Word Sound and Power". This is one of the finest and realest films I've seen yet to document the Jamaican Dub experience, via the Soul Syndicate band in particular. Highly recommend it for any fans of Jamaican music culture, Dub and Reggae. And especially those interested in the 70s-era Dub Reggae scene in JA.

Oh, and kids - don't try this at home!



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Various Artist - Muzik City: The Story Of Trojan (4CDs)

Various Artist - Muzik City: The Story Of Trojan (4CDs)
Label: Trojan
Release: 2003
Style: Dub, Lee Library, Roots, Reggae, Ska, Trojan
Comments: Through the varying sounds featured on the 4 discs and the words and images contained in the deluxe booklet, 'Muzik City' highlights the highs and lows of the world's most influential Reggae label and tells the Trojan story as it was - and is. The first two discs focus upon the major hits, along with records that were to have a significant effect on the course of Reggae history. By contrast, Disc 3 highlights oddities and rarities issued in a bold attempt to capture a slice of the Pop and Soul markets, while the final set features 25 previously unreleased recordings that have until now been safely locked away in the Trojan vaults. Compiled and annotated by the authors of 'Young, Gifted & Black - The Story Of Trojan Records', this is indeed a fitting celebration of a British - and Jamaican - success story.

DISC 1: TIGHTEN UP TIME-THE EARLY YEARS, 1968 TO 1971:
1. Tighten Up - The Untouchables
2. Donkey Returns - The Brother Dan All Stars
3. Angel (Of The Morning) - Joya Landis
4. Reggae In Your Jeggae - Dandy
5. Return Of Django - The Upsetters
6. Red Red Wine - Tony Tribe
7. Ali Baba - John Holt
8. Long Shot Kick De Bucket - The Pioneers
9. Liquidator - Harry J. All Stars
10. Wonderful World, Beautiful People - Jimmy Cliff
11. Skinhead Moonstomp - Symarip
12. Elizabethan Reggae - Boris Gardiner & The Love People
13. Monkey Man - The Maytals
14. One Way Love - The Coloured Raisins
15. Young, Gifted And Black - Bob & Marcia
16. Love Of The Common People - Nicky Thomas (Jamaican mix)
17. You Can Get It If You Really Want - Desmond Dekker
18. Double Barrel - Dave & Ansel Collins
19. Black Pearl - Horace Faith
20. Duppy Conqueror - Bob Marley & The Wailers
21. Rivers Of Babylon - The Melodians
22. Wear You To The Ball - U Roy & John Holt
23. 54 46 Was My Number - The Maytals
24. Johnny Too Bad - The Slickers
25. Rain - Bruce Ruffin
26. Pied Piper - Bob & Marcia
27. Black And White - Greyhound

DISC 2: NONE SHALL ESCAPE THE JUDGEMENT-THE FALL AND RISE OF THE TROJAN EMPIRE, 1971 TO 2003:
1. Let Your Yeah Be Yeah - The Pioneers
2. Cherry Oh Baby - Eric Donaldson
3. Suzanne Beware Of The Devil - Dandy Livingstone
4. Money In My Pocket - Dennis Brown (original version)
5. Big Seven - Judge Dread
6. S. 90 Skank - Big Youth
7. Don't Think About Me - Horace Andy/Earl Flute
8. Help Me Make It Through The Night - John Holt
9. None Shall Escape The Judgement - Johnny Clarke
10. Everything I Own - Ken Boothe
11. Bad Da - Gregory Isaacs
12. Ram Goat Liver - Pluto Shervington
13. Can't Get Used To Losing You - Danny Ray
14. Bush Weed Corn Trash - Bunny & Ricky
15. Heavy Manners, (Under) - Prince Far I
16. I'm Still In Love With You Girl - Alton Ellis
17. Three Piece Suit And Thing - Trinity
18. I Love Marijuana - Linval Thompson
19. Barberman Bawling - Well, Pleased & Satisfied
20. Born Free - Michael Rose/Black Uhuru
21. Pirate - The Ethiopians
22. Evil Brain Rejector - Lee "Scratch" Perry
23. E.B. @ Noon - Ernest Ranglin

DISC 3: LOOP DE LOOP-RARITIES & ODDITIES:
1. Judge Sympathy - The Duke Reid All Stars
2. Spinning Wheel - Horace Faith
3. Dirty Dog - Emile Straker & The Merrymen
4. Mayfair - Millie
5. Serenade To Summer - The Johnny Arthey Orchestra
6. Luciana - The Jubilee Stompers
7. Al Capone - Emperor Rosko
8. It Came Out Of The Sky - Freddie Notes & The Rudies
9. Tribute To Jimmy Hendrix - Jimmy Lindsay
10. Suffering In The Land - Clyde McPhatter
11. Brandy - Scott English
12. You Got Me - James Miller
13. Help Yourself - Jimmy James
14. I Must Go Back - Jackie Edwards
15. Bouncing (All Over The World) - Tony Gregory
16. Snoopy Versus The Red Baron - The Hot Shots
17. Loop-De-Loop - Happy Junior & The I.Q.s
18. Sticky Fingers - Jamaica Jam
19. I Want To Make It With You - Bobbi Houston
20. Stretchin' Out - Doris Troy
21. Reggae Rock Road - King Sporty
22. Fatty Bum Bum Gone A Jail - Laurel Aitken
23. I Say 'Super Jaws' - Owen Gray
24. Let's Spend The Night Together - Teddy Brown & The Discolettes
25. Yodel Reggae - Leroy Gibbs

DISC 4: SOLID SOUNDS-RARE & UNRELEASED GEMS FROM THE VAULTS:
1. You Lied To Me - Slim Smith
2. Power Cut - Aubrey Adams & Boys
3. Betrayed - The Clarendonians
4. Full Up - Hugh Hendricks & The Buccaneers
5. Sock It To Me - The Gaylads
6. Bush Tea - Lee Perry & The Upsetters
7. What Am I To Do - Tony Scott
8. Strings And Things - Tommy McCook & The All Stars
9. Silhouettes - The Sensations
10. I Can't See Nobody - Nicky Thomas
11. Ten Times Sweeter - Winston Francis
12. I'm Not A King - The Aces
13. Same Thing - Teddy & The Upsetters
14. Nowhere - Keith Hudson
15. Don't Give Up - Tony Brevett
16. This World - Hortense Ellis
17. Loving Feeling - I Roy/John Holt
18. Darker Shade Of Black, A (Norwegian Wood) - Willie Lindo
19. Solid Sounds - Jackie Bernard
20. Stigma - Jah Woosh
21. Thunder Dub - Thunder
22. I Don't Want To Be Lonely - John Holt
23. Untitled Instrumental - The Soul Syndicate
24. Fattie Fattie - Zoot Sims
25. In The Room - Lee "Scratch" Perry

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Wayne Smith / Prince Jammy's - Sleng Teng + Computerised Dub

Wayne Smith / Prince Jammy's - Sleng Teng + Computerised Dub
Released: 1986
Label: Greensleeves
Style: 80's, Digi-dub, Lee Library, Reggae
Comments: The original digital! Casio tones all over di place!

Tracklist:
1. E20
2. Like A Dragon
3. Hard To Believe
4. Leave Her For You
5. Walk Like Granny
6. Under Me Sleng Teng
7. In Thing
8. Love Don't Love Me
9. My Lord My God
10. Icky All Over
11. Synchro Start
12. Interface
13. 32 Bit Chip
14. Auto Rhythm
15. Peek & Poke
16. Megabyte
17. Wafer Scale Integration
18. Cross Talk
19. Modem
20. 256K Ram

Produced by: Prince Jammy
Recorded at: Prince Jammy's
Mixed at: Prince Jammy's
Backed by: Steely, Clevie, Wayne Smith, Super Power All-Stars

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Twilight Circus Dub Sound System - Dub Plate Selection

Twilight Circus Dub Sound System - Dub Plate Selection
Label: M Records
Released: 1998
Style: Dub, Lee Library, Reggae

Tracklist:
1. The Ride (6:44)
2. New Steppers (3:19)
3. Filter 13 (4:56)
4. Trouble Dub Plate (4:51)
5. Beneath the Valley of the Ultra Dub (4:33)
6. 808 Dub Plate (7:39)
7. Rocking Dub 12" version (4:09)
8. Lowell and Nine - Shaka Dub Plate (5:02)
9. Sir Dub Plate (3:21)
10. Indian - Space Dub Plate (4:26)
11. Filter 13 - Party Mix (5:00)
12. Lowell and Nine Dub Plate (4:53)
13. Filter 13 - Wailers Tribute Mix (4:41)
14. Bong Loop - Paranoia Mix (9:00) (Hidden Track)

Recorded in Vancouver, Canada and The Netherlands.Produced and mixed by Ryan Moore.
Musicians: Ryan Moore - Drums/Bass/Keys etc.
Sly Dunbar - Drums on tracks 4, 8, and 12.
Magical guests - flutes, sitar etc.

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Brazilian Octopus

Brazilian Octopus
Label - Fermata/Som Livre (BR)
Recorded - 1970
Style - Funk, Jazz, Brazil, Percussion, Awesome, Octopus

(from Dusty Groove)
An incredible little record with a sound that's unlike anything else we've ever heard before -- a set that mixes jazzy inflections on vibes, organ, guitar, percussion, and flute -- the last of which is played here by a young Hermeto Pascoal! The set was done after Pascoal's work in Quarteto Novo but before some of his more complicated jazz albums of the 70s -- and it's got a style that mixes his own love of playful rhythms and complicated shadings with a lighter, freer approach to the music -- one that's almost in line with some of the EMI/Odeon work of the time, but which comes off with a slightly different feel. The drums get quite funky at times, and the mix of instruments reminds us a fair bit of the legendary Aquarians album on Uni from the US -- but with an influence that's more bossa-driven, in comparison to the Latin modes of that set. At times, there's a lightly dancing beauty to the record that's almost in soundtrack mode -- but tunes are more focused overall, and clearly aware of their own instrumental power.

Tracklist:
1. Brazilian Octopus - Gamboa (3:30)
2. Brazilian Octopus - Rhodosando (1:37)
3. Brazilian Octopus - Canção Latina (2:27)
4. Brazilian Octopus - Pavane (2:33)
5. Brazilian Octopus - As Borboletas (2:52)
6. Brazilian Octopus - Momento B-8 (2:02)
7. Brazilian Octopus - Summerhill (1:59)
8. Brazilian Octopus - Gosto de Ser Como Sou (2:00)
9. Brazilian Octopus - Chayê (3:28)
10. Brazilian Octopus - Canção de Fim de tarde (1:34)
11. Brazilian Octopus - O Pássaro (2:35)
12. Brazilian Octopus - Casa Forte (2:24)

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Toshiaki Tsushima - Cops vs Thugs OST [1975]

Toshiaki Tsushima - Cops vs Thugs [1975]
Label - VAP (JP)
Recorded - 1975
Style - Soundtrack, Funk, Japanese, Awesome

Could hardly find a damned thing about this soundtrack online. Definitely a Japanese import and definitely funky! Pretty small file size and not a lengthy soundtrack (less than 15 minutes in total!) so grab it up.

Toshiaki Tsushima - Cops vs Thugs OST
[Japanese title: Kensatsu tai Kumiori Bouryoku]

Fukasaku was on a serious roll in the early 70’s. In addition to 1975’s Cops Vs. Thugs, he pushed out such Jap mob baddies as Graveyard Of Honor, Yakuza Graveyard, Blackmail Is My Life, Street Mobster, Sympathy For The Underdog, and of course, the multi-part The Yakuza Papers, which some have described on the Internet as the “Japanese Godfather”.

Like Graveyard Of Honor, this one weaves thug life, local politics, and good ol’ human barbarism into a fascinating tale that doesn’t go on too long yet leaves this viewer satisfied and tired. The cinematography is similar to that of film noir (with scenes that sometimes switch over into B&W, when a character is recalling past events), with lots of shadows and gloom, and an ultra-cool Toshiaki Tsushima soundtrack that alternates between funky wah-wah guitar jams and downbeat, melancholy saxophone huffing. Fukasaku really knows how to bring an already intriguing storyline even more to life with those ever-important support aspects.

Tracklist:
1. Toshiaki Tsushima - Toho Mark (2:12)
2. Toshiaki Tsushima - Main Title - The Chase (2:46)
3. Toshiaki Tsushima - Hisano and Hirotani (1:47)
4. Toshiaki Tsushima - Bribe Suspect (0:53)
5. Toshiaki Tsushima - The Confrontation (3:03)
6. Toshiaki Tsushima - Hisano Shoots Hirotani (2:17)
7. Toshiaki Tsushima - End (0:50)

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Various - Quad Star Revolution Volume 1 + Volume 2

RE-UPPED 03/29/08
Various - Quad Star Revolution Volume 1 + Volume 2
Label: Moodisc
Record Date: 1970-1976
Album Style: Deejay, Dub, Early Reggae, Instrumental, Lee Library

Harry A. Mudie (born c. 1940 in Spanish Town, Jamaica) is a Jamaican record producer.
He attended St. Jago High School. In the mid fifties, he launched his own sound system "Mudies Hi-Fi", before going to the UK to study electronics and photography. He traveled back to Jamaica in the late 50s. His first production was "Babylon Gone" (1962) by nyabinghi drummer Count Ossie and saxophonist Wilton Gaynair (released in the UK in 1962 on Blue Beat). Mudie spent his time in the 60s mainly operating his "Scaramouch Garden Amusement Center" in Spanish Town . He came back to music in the late 60s with the launch of Moodisc label and by recording artists such as Winston Wright, Winston Shand, Lloyd Jones, Count Ossie and the then-unknown I Roy. In the early 70s, he was the first to record Big Joe. Another first was the use of strings in reggae (John Holt "Time is the Master" in 1973). During the peak of his music career in the mid-late 70s, he worked with Gregory Isaacs, The Heptones, Joe White, Prince Heron and others. He has produced numerous musicians on his different labels which include Moodisc, Jungle, Afro and Jukebox. Mudie relocated to Florida in the 80s where he still resides.

Tracklist:
1. I Roy & The Ebony Sisters - Let Me Tell You Boy
2. Mudies All Stars - Let Me Tell You Boy Dub
3. Prince Heron - Spanish Town Rock
4. Mudies All Stars - African Home
5. Big Joe - Woodcutter Skank
6. Mudies All Stars - Woodcutter Dub
7. Mudies All Stars - Margaret Dub
8. I Roy & Mudies All Stars - Drifter (Rap)
9. Mudies All Stars - Drifter Dub
10. Big Joe - Black Stick Rock
11. Mudies All Stars - Black Stick Dub
12. Mudies All Stars - Grass Root Dub
13. I Roy & Mudies All Stars - Heart Don't Leap (Rap)
14. Mudies All Stars - Dub Them Heart
15. Big Joe - Lick Them Face
16. Mudies All Stars - Dub Them Face
17. I Roy - Musical Pleasure
18. Jo Jo Bennett & Mudies All Stars - Hot Pop
19. Big Joe & GG Grossett - Dub Girl Run
20. Don D Junior & Mudies All Stars - T-Bone Girl

Bass: Val Douglas, Jackie Jackson
Drums: Michael Richards, Lloyd Brevett
Guitar: Hucks Brown, Jeffrey Chung, Mikey Chung
Piano: Gladdy, Theo Beckford Organ: Winston Wright, Robert Lyn

Alto Sax: Carl Bryan, Herman Marquis
Tenor Sax: Tommy McCook, Val Bennett
Trombone: Rico Rodriguez, Don D Junior
Trumpet: Jo Jo Bennett
Flugel Horn: Jo Jo Bennett, David Madden

Percussion: Danzel leing, Uzziah Thompson, Larry McDonald, Bongo Herman

Produced by: Harry Moodie
Engineered by: King Tubby, Harry Moodie, Sylvester Morris, Syd Bucknor
Recording Studios: Studio One, Harry J, Dynamic
Mixing Studio: King Tubby's

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Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 1

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Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 1
Label: Moodisc
Record date: 1976
Album style: Dub, Lee Library, Reggae, Roots

Tracklist:
1. Full Dose Of Dub
2. Madhouse Dub
3. Dub For The Dread
4. Dub With A Difference
5. Caught You Dubbing
6. Roman Dub
7. Dub Conference
8. Heavy Duty Dub
9. Strip-Tease Dub
10. String Dub In Rema

Drums: Mikey Boo Richards & Horsemouth Wallace & Lloyd Brevett & Bunny Rastafari
Bass: Jackie Jackson & Mike Dorane & Val Douglas
Rhythm Guitar: Geoffrey Chung & Hucks Brown & Michael Chung
Piano: Gladdy
Organ: Winston Wright & Robert Lynn
Trombone : Don D. Junior
Trumpet: Bobby Ellis & David Madden
Tenor Saxophone: Tommy McCook & Glen Da Costa & Dirty Harry
Flugel Horn: Jo Jo Bennett
Percussion: Denzel Laing & Uziah Sticky Thompson
Strings: The Englishmen

Producer: Harry Mudie
Mixing Engineers: Harry Mudie & King Tubby
Engineers: Roger Beale & Sylvan Morris & Sid Bucknor
Recording Studios: Dynamic Sounds (Kingston, JA) & Chalk Farm (London, UK) & Harry J (Kingston, JA) & Decibel (UK)
Mixing Studio: King Tubby's (Kingston, JA)

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Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 2

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Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 2
Label: Moodisc
Record date: 1977
Album style: Dub, Lee Library, Reggae, Roots

Tracklist:
1. World Dub Conference
2. Marijauna Dub
3. Heart Leap Dub
4. Dub Inside Out
5. Melody In Dub
6. Jungle Walk Dub
7. Maka Back Dub
8. Dont Play With Dub
9. Planet Dub
10. Drifting Dub

Drums: Mikey Boo Richards & Bunny Rastafari
Bass: Val Douglas & Mike Dorane
Rhythm Guitar: Geoffrey Chung
Lead Guitar: Michael Chung
Piano: Gladdy Anderson
Organ: Winston Wright & Robert Lynn & Organ D
Tenor Saxophone: Tommy McCook & Glen Da Costa
Trombone: Don D. Junior
Trumpet: Bobby Ellis & David Madden
Flugel Horn: Joe Bennett
Percussion: Harry Mudie & Scully Simms
Strings: The Englishmen

Producer: Harry Mudie
Engineers: Harry Mudie & King Tubby & Roger Beale & Sylvan Morris & Pat Kelly
Recording Studios: King Tubby's (Kingston, JA) & Harry J (Kingston, JA) & Decibel (UK)
Mixing Studio: King Tubby's (Kingston, JA)

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Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 3

RE-UPPED 03/29/08
Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 3
Label: Moodisc
Record date: 1978
Album style: Dub, Lee Library, Reggae, Roots

Tracklist:
1. Where Eagles Dare
2. With You In Mind
3. Do This In Bed
4. Peace Offering
5. Ninteen Love In Dub
6. Conference Theme
7. Tribal Recipe
8. Mudie's Serenade In Dub
9. Dub In Paradise
10. Dub Recipe for A King

Drums: Mikey Boo Richards
Bass: Robbie & Ian Lewis & Val Douglas
Lead Guitar: Michael Chung
Rhythm Guitar: Geoffrey Chung
Organ: Robert Lynn
Piano: Gladdy
Tenor Saxophone: Glen Da Costa & Tommy McCook
Trombone: Don D. Junior
Trumpet: Bobby Ellis & David Madden
Flugel Horn: Jo Jo Bennett
Percussion: Harry Mudie & Scully Simms
Congos: Orville Woody Wood
Funde: Count Ossie & Little Bop

Producer: Harry Mudie
Mixing Engineer: Harry Mudie
Engineer: Harry Mudie & King Tubby & Pat Kelly & Jerome Francis
Recording Studios: Dynamic Sounds (Kingston, JA) & King Tubby's (Kingston, JA)
Mixing Studio: King Tubby's (Kingston, JA)

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