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Dub

Rude Boy Savage, Salmonella Dub

October 15, 2009 · 0 comments

salmonella dub

Salmonella Dub have just released their auspicious seventh studio album, the dynamic Freak Controller, a medley of roots, rock and electronica dance styles. It’s been two years since Salmonella Dub released their last studio album, the platinum selling Heal Me in 2007. In 2008, the band toured with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and released the live album, Feel the Season Change.

Nick Cave / Stagger Lee
I’ve always been a Birthday Party fan, but it wasn’t until Liz, my wife, played me this track that I fully realized the depth of power behind Nick and the amazing thing that the Bad Seeds had morphed into. This is rock and roll orchestration at it most cutting edge. Oh, what a story!

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Lodekka

June 10, 2009 · 1 comment

lodekka

Lodekka, once a brand of double-decker bus used around the UK, is now the pseudonym of Stuart Dace, whose self-titled debut EP has jazz and dub in its soul.

U-Roy / Natty Rebel
Soul Rebel is the title of the original track by The Wailers but I love U-Roy’s jaunty chatting on his version, Natty Rebel. It sounds effortless, like he pulled it out of the bag in one take. I like to play my melodica along to this one.

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