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Peace,
Scholars Word
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Scholars Word released
its newest cd in 2009 entitled 'DUB COLLECTION'. This is the bands first full
length dub album & has thus far received rave reviews!
Dub Collection (Scholars Word, 2009) www.reggae-reviews.com
*GUEST REVIEW*
The
non-dub releases by Scholars Word are well worth the attention of roots
fans, so it's no surprise that this first dub collection of theirs
(titled just that) is likewise essential listening. Seconds after
"Malachi In Dub" sounds off with a horn salvo and a nyabinghi beat
rising from a murky background, a muscular bass line arrives to help
set the tone for the hour of dub bliss that follows. The disc lets the
riddims come crashing through all manner of dub effects including echo,
reverb, compression and lots of other stuff I don't know the correct
terms for. A particular track might be bright and explosive, as on
"Inna Dub Spin," where rockish drumming powers all else along, or more
mystical- witness the way "How Long Dub" trades off melodica and
saxophone to hypnotic effect. No matter how you slice it, there's a
very full gamut of dub being run here. Those responsible for the
playing, producing and mixing all have an obvious knack for the
original Jamaican sound (evident on the Burning Spear-inspired "Dub
Tribute"), though they put their own vibrant stamp on it without simply
copping every riff and trick that may have influenced them. It's good
to see and hear a talented reggae outfit taking their introductory
plunge into a full-length dub release, and even better to experience
how expertly such a plunge has immersed them in the possibilities of
the dub style.
4 1/2 of 5 dreads
In addition
Scholars Word has been fortunate enough to have played with many of the
top artists including: UB40, Damian Marley, Ziggy Marley & the Melody
Makers, Ky-Mani Marley, Julian Marley, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Capleton,
Steel Pulse, Burning Spear, The Wailers, Israel Vibration, Don Carlos,
Anthony B, Bushman, Mad Professor, EEK-A-Mouse, Mikey Dread, Everton
Blender, Freddie McGregor, Third World, The Meditations, The Itals,
Pato Banton, Culture, Morgan Heritage, Frankie Paul, Humble Soul,
Soldiers of Jah Army, Outkast, Sleepy Brown, Big Boi, T.I., Ja Rule,
Jo-Jo, 112, Nate Dogg, Bubba Sparxx, Digital Underground, Erykah Badu,
Squirrel Nut Zippers, Pietasters & more.
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