Sunday 13 May 2007
Dub Side of the Moon review
"And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too,
I'll see you on the Dark Side of the Moon"
Released in early 2003, I picked this CD up from a record shop in London Gatwick. As I just foraging into the huge sub-genre that is dub reggae, I thought this would be a pretty good starting point, as I knew the original Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Boy, was I right!
This is, by far, one the most listened to CDs/MP3s in my collection.
The first thing a listener will notice about this album, is, of course, the bassline. From "Speak to Me" right up to "Eclipse", it stands out, laid back, relaxed and dubtastic. As with most dub releases, this is the most important factor. With a good set of speakers or headphones, it sounds fantastic.
The vocals on this album have to be mentioned as well. Featuring guest vocals such as Gary "Nesta" Pine, known for featuring on Bob Sinclair's reggae singles, and the Meditations, it doesn't, as I first thought, leave anything wanting. Easy Side All-Stars don't consolidate anything, and leave the original Roger Water lyrics, which are brilliant and defined the Pink Floyd sound of the 1970s.
What really strikes me most about this is how well it works. When I first bought it, I thought it try it out, and I'll admit that I was unsure. But tracks like "Money" and "Time", classics in their own right, were redefined into a genre that I now know and love. "Money" truly shows the effectiveness of this work by Easy Star All-Stars, with the bassline and drums fitting brilliantly with the vocals.
This is a must buy, and for any fans of dub artists like Dread Zeppelin and Scientist, it should truly be checked out. Although some Pink Floyd fans may consider this blasphemy, it is worth every penny, even if you're not a reggae fan.
Buy it, listen to it, love it
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