The Skatalites – Herb Dub Collie Dub

Description

Herb Dub Collie Dub first came out in 2001 under the Skatalites’ favourite lable Motion Records, based in London. Eight herbal, experimental dub excursions came by way of an at least fifteen-strong supergroup and advisory circle, which included Jeff Teader, Don D Junior, Augustus Pablo, Jackie Mittoo, Lee “Scratch” Perry and Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace – making this a star-studded record if we’ve ever encountered one. Such sonic diamante is well worth the listen too, as these eight tracks command a rightfully weird groove; aside from their measuredly rigid pace, the likes of ‘Roots Dub’ and ‘Dumboo Dub’ make use of surreal reverse-shot sound effects, producing the effect of a sort of lemony miasma; what’s more, there’s even a funk breakbeat detour on ‘Sealing Dub’, providing an ample window into the drumming chops of Benbow Creary – for any junglists out there, we’re happy to tip you off: the A4 is a wonderful sample source indeed!

Tracklist

1. Bottom Dub
2. Whispering Dub
3. Dumboo Dub
4. Kimble Dub
1. Herb Dub – Collie Dub
2. Sealing Dub
3. African Dub
4. Roots Dub