Subatomic Sound System/Lee "Scratch" Perry Super Ape Returns to Conquer LP

Sold Date: January 25, 2018
Start Date: January 10, 2018
Final Price: $29.95 (USD)
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Record is sealed and has never been played. 
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Some four decades after the original release of the classic ,  re-recorded the album with Brooklyn's , his regular backing band since the late 2000s. Of course, it's not simply a by-the-numbers remake, because that wouldn't be possible, nor would it be necessary. Improvisation has always been a big part of what  does, and on this effort, he's still playing strange cosmic word association games over the booming rhythms. Musically, there's far more thundering, heavy bass here than on the original -- this was clearly created for 21st century sound systems.  co-founder  controls the dub effects, and the group's other members contribute horns and percussion.  adds vocals on a few tracks, including a remake of the  classic "Chase the Devil" (not on , but co-written by ), which also features . Additionally, the late  (of ) guests on "Underground Roots," and it's a joy to hear her again. Some of the album was audibly recorded at live concerts (the  40th anniversary shows, in fact), but even when it sounds studio-shiny, it still has a spontaneous flow to it. Like 's collaborations with  (among many other artists), it makes sense that this is billed as a collaboration, because while it's clearly his voice, personality, and music, it seems like someone else is directing things. Then again, considering that he was 81 years old at the time of the album's release, it's a wonder that he continued to sound so energetic and spirited.
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