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Dread Locks Dread (Import) Vinyl LP

Front Line / SKU: rr-2452
fan fave 1975 toasting dancehall, official import press
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  • "Originally released on KLIK  Records, in 1975, Dread Locks Dread became one of the new Front Line label’s first key releases when reissued in 1978. One of reggae’s best and most recognizable ‘toasters’, Big Youth broke new ground as a DJ in the early ’70s with a flowing, chant-like cadence that was equal parts melodic and invigorating, applying his infectious vocal approach to heavy social and political lyrics. A huge favourite of the punk and new wave artists at the time of release, Big Youth was embraced by The Clash, via Don Letts, and PiL, amongst others. Featuring the legendary Skin, Flesh & Bones band, formed around Lloyd Parks (bass), drummer Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins on keyboards, and trombonist Vin Gordon. The album was produced by Tony Robinson and Errol Thompson and mixed at the famous Joe Gibb’s studio. Dread Locks Dread skanks from punchy, rhythm-heavy reggae to the deepest, dubbiest roots. The hypnotic 'Some Like It Dread' reworks Dennis Brown’s 'Some Like It Hot', where the DJ’s toast is entwined with a bluesy harmonica. Also features a fiery version of Burning Spear’s 'Marcus Garvey' ('Marcus Garvey Dread'), a tasty take on the John Holt classic 'Keep on Moving' and a scintillating dub of the Techniques’ rocksteady masterpiece 'You Don’t Care.' Not your typical DJ album by any means, the music equals the toasts and vice versa – an essential release for a dub fan or a Big Youth supporter. Remastered at Abbey Road Studios, London. Out of print for over 20 years!" - Front Line

    • black vinyl pressing
    • high-quality UK import
    • original release year: 1975
    • music label: Front Line 2024
    upc: 602465881271

"Originally released on KLIK  Records, in 1975, Dread Locks Dread became one of the new Front Line label’s first key releases when reissued in 1978. One of reggae’s best and most recognizable ‘toasters’, Big Youth broke new ground as a DJ in the early ’70s with a flowing, chant-like cadence that was equal parts melodic and invigorating, applying his infectious vocal approach to heavy social and political lyrics. A huge favourite of the punk and new wave artists at the time of release, Big Youth was embraced by The Clash, via Don Letts, and PiL, amongst others. Featuring the legendary Skin, Flesh & Bones band, formed around Lloyd Parks (bass), drummer Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins on keyboards, and trombonist Vin Gordon. The album was produced by Tony Robinson and Errol Thompson and mixed at the famous Joe Gibb’s studio. Dread Locks Dread skanks from punchy, rhythm-heavy reggae to the deepest, dubbiest roots. The hypnotic 'Some Like It Dread' reworks Dennis Brown’s 'Some Like It Hot', where the DJ’s toast is entwined with a bluesy harmonica. Also features a fiery version of Burning Spear’s 'Marcus Garvey' ('Marcus Garvey Dread'), a tasty take on the John Holt classic 'Keep on Moving' and a scintillating dub of the Techniques’ rocksteady masterpiece 'You Don’t Care.' Not your typical DJ album by any means, the music equals the toasts and vice versa – an essential release for a dub fan or a Big Youth supporter. Remastered at Abbey Road Studios, London. Out of print for over 20 years!" - Front Line

  • black vinyl pressing
  • high-quality UK import
  • original release year: 1975
  • music label: Front Line 2024
upc: 602465881271

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