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October 2007 - Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound
takes a special place within the catalogue
of UK DUB and Reggae productions, ever since
he started releasing.
When you
hear words like "experimental" or
"progressive", more often than not
you are listening to word that covers up an
inability to work with the real deal rather
than an accurate description of someone's
productions.
It's sad,
but true.
However,
there are producers who have proven
themselves to be worthy of carrying such
descriptions and Adrian Sherwood definitely
is one of them.
He started
his On-U project in 1980, and has been
steadily releasing material that would at
least inspire many other producers. Whether
he recorded singers like Bim Sherman or DJ's
like Prince Fari, every time he managed to
add that special touch that would become his
trademark to the day this is written
(October 2007).
Although
Sherwood definitely knows his Reggae, he
also mixes (elements of) other musical forms
with the rhythm of the drum and bassline.
His philosophy and musical in-sight make him
come up with original experiments and
progressive productions that may not be
appreciloved by the purists, but will be
acknowledged by every true connoisseur of
Reggae Music.
In this
podcast, we are being treated to 5 excellent
maxi-singles from the Sherwood Stable,
showcasing his material from especially the
early 1980's.
A deep,
deep DUB experience like no other Sound can
give On-U!
PLAYLIST
1a. "You´re
The One" - Bim Sherman
1b. "Pounding System" - Dub
Syndicate
1c. "Bedward The Flying Preacher"
- Prince Fari + Singers & Players
1982-83
2. "Family Doctoring" - African
Head Charge 1981
3. "Over Board" - Dub Syndicate 1984
4a. "African Blood" - Singers
& Players
4b. "Blood Shed" - Singers &
Players 1983
5. "Two thieves And A liar" - Gary
Clail + On-U Sound System 1989
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