Classic 1974 dub record with a heavy cast of players: Augustus Pablo on keys and melodica, Aston “Family Man” Barrett on bass, Carlton Barrett on drums, Chinna Smith on guitar. Keith Hudson & Family Man handle mixing duties and dub out the set with restrained finesse; no heavy handed flange on the drums or long space echo dervishes, just crystal clear riddims and deep deep bass with a light touch of reverb and delay. The title track opens the set with one of the heaviest basslines you’ll ever hear in your life. “Satia” and “I’m All Right” (a dub of Horace Andy’s “Don’t Think About Me,” included on LP2) tear down babylon. This limited edition pressing contains a bonus LP of the vocal versions (aka Pick A Vocal). Check out Delroy Wilson’s psychedelic “Addis Ababa,” or Augustus Pablo’s melodica front and center on “Fat Baby” (with Big Youth on chat duty).

• 'black ice' semi-translucent double vinyl pressing
  
• indie exclusive
• limited edition
• original release year: 1974
• music label: VP Records 2017

reviewed by frau farbissina 10/2017