Producer Harry Mudie put together some of the most sophisticated reggae and dub records of the '70s. His heavy, soulful grooves -- adorned with inventive horn charts, a variety of percussion, and even strings (Mudie was unique in this respect among reggae producers) -- graced sides by the likes... [+] Expand

Producer Harry Mudie put together some of the most sophisticated reggae and dub records of the '70s. His heavy, soulful grooves -- adorned with inventive horn charts, a variety of percussion, and even strings (Mudie was unique in this respect among reggae producers) -- graced sides by the likes of singer John Holt, the Heptones, and the DJ I-Roy, among others. And on this fine dub mix (one of four), some of Mudie's best material is given the surreal, but respectful King Tubby treatment. There are streamlined "strictly drum & bass" cuts like "Marijuana Dub," wound tight with organ and syncopated percussion, as well as horn-driven bubblers like "Heart Leap Dub." Mudie and Tubby also spice things up with exotic, minor-mood cuts like "World Dub Conference" and the effective strings excursion "Planet Dub." Assisted by fellow dub innovator Sylvan Morris, Tubby does a great job of accenting Mudie's deep rhythms while spotlighting the fine work of studio luminaries like pianist Gladstone Anderson, organist Winston Wright, guitarist Mikey Chung, and horn players Tommy McCook, Bobby Ellis, and Don Drummond, Jr. A classic and rare dub recording. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide [-] Collapse

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