Re: Ambient Translations of Bob Marley (Dub)

EccoOsiris@aol.com
Wed, 3 Dec 1997 08:54:58 -0500 (EST)


Hello All:

This may be slightly off-topic (ie. a bit more on the reggae side), but
>could
>you give me your views about the above-mentioned record? Just saw it in
>Tower Records, but was hesitant to buy it without some research into it.
>Thus, I would appreciateb your personal reviews. The album has been
>released by Island Records this year and includes tracks like Them Belly
>Full(but we hungry), Exodus, Burnin' and lootin', etc.
>
> Pradip
>

This album is, thankfully, a true dub piece. The grooves are haunting,
evocative, and wide open with the requisite layers of delay and dark silence.

Marley fans may be disappointed by the absence of vocals, and the radical
"translation" of the material. However, dub fans and ambient music
aficionados will enjoy the depth of the remixes and appreciate the
cross-genre nod to Marley's genius. Think of it as an homage, but not a new
Marley record.

Peace

Ecco