Gregory Isaacs -Slum In Dub - LP Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1. PUBLIC EYE S
2. SLUM
3. REFORM INSTITUTION
4. CROFS
5. TAM TAM
6. ASO
7. NIGGER
8. LEAVING
9. LEGGO BEAST
10. EMBARRASSMENT

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Gregory Isaacs, a Jamaican musician widely celebrated as the "Cool Ruler" of reggae. Known for his smooth voice and emotive style, Isaacs initially made his mark with roots reggae and lovers rock before exploring the dub genre with this album. Produced by Prince Jammy, a dub legend, 'Slum in Dub' is a deep and atmospheric album featuring stripped-down, reverb-heavy versions of Isaacs' tracks. 'Slum in Dub' is considered a masterpiece in both Gregory Isaacs' discography and in the broader dub reggae genre, with a sound that remains influential in reggae and beyond. This re-issue contains sleeve notes by Michael de Koningh. - PURPLE LINER NOTES

Limited purple colored vinyl LP pressing. 1978's Slum in Dub album re-issued on purple vinyl. Coupled with the succinct Revolutionaries band and Isaacs quality songwriting, the deconstructed cuts, weave and flow like any good quality dub album should. With some of the track names giving more than a hint of the original song title such as Public Eyes, which was one of the major hits off The Cool Ruler as John Public. The dense Slum originated as Party In The Slum, while the brighter Reform Institution began life as Uncle Joe. Word Of The Farmer becomes Croft and Tam Tam began life as One More Time. One of Gregory Isaacs's early hits, Black A Kill Black is translated into Leaving while Leggo Beast using an updated old Studio One rhythm, Swing Easy, probably refers to Trevor Leggo Douglas who ran the Cash & Carry label with Isaacs. The track Nigger also uses an old Studio One rhythm track updated and this time it's The Heptones breezy Party Time which gets the Jammy treatment as too Embarrassment which again revitalizes a Studio One gem; Frozen Soul by The Soul Vendors band.

"Slum In Dub" is a classic LP by the legendary reggae artist Gregory Isaacs, released under the renowned label Burning Sounds. This album showcases Isaacs' signature smooth vocal style blended with deep dub rhythms, offering listeners an immersive journey into roots reggae and dub music. The tracks are characterized by their heavy basslines, echoing effects, and soulful melodies that capture the essence of 1970s Jamaican sound system culture. Gregory Isaacs, often referred to as "The Cool Ruler," was one of Jamaica's most influential singers and songwriters. He achieved international fame with hits like "Night Nurse" and has left an indelible mark on reggae history through his prolific output and emotive performances. Burning Sounds is a respected record label known for its dedication to preserving authentic reggae sounds from Jamaica?s golden era; they have played a crucial role in bringing timeless classics back to vinyl collectors worldwide.

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BSRLP999P

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