Crucial Cuts From The Heart Of The Ark (1973-1978) (LP)
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Amoeba Review
Crucial Cuts From The Heart of the Ark (1973-1978) is a new compilation of music recorded by the legendary reggae artist and producer Lee "Scratch" Perry at his backyard studio, Black Ark. These five years highlight the full range of his revolutionary, experimental techniques in dub production. The collection is studded with gems like Junior Murvin’s classic “Police & Thieves,” Perry and The Congos' mesmerizing “Fisherman Dub," The Heptones’ effervescent “Sufferer’s Time,” and much more. Crucial Cuts celebrates a pivotal period of creativity in reggae and in music in general, as Perry's groundbreaking production has influenced artists across genres. It's a must-have collection.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Vibrate On
|
Augustus Pablo , Lee "Scratch" Perry | |
2.
Fisherman Dub
|
Lee "Scratch" Perry , The Congos | |
3.
War Ina Babylon
|
Max Romeo | |
4.
Sufferers Time
|
The Heptones | |
5.
Fever
|
Junior Byles |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Scratch the Dub Organiser
|
The Upsetters , King Tubby , Dillinger | |
2.
Better Days
|
Carlton & The Shoes | |
3.
Police & Thieves
|
Junior Murvin | |
4.
Traveling in Dub
|
Lee Perry & The Upsetters | |
5.
River
|
Zap Pow | |
6.
Dreader Dub
|
Lee Perry & The Upsetters |