King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown

I'm so glad someone put this on here! There's a handful of reggae albums on the list (mostly Marley), but no dub, which is, I think, a huge musical innovation, and worthy of having at least one album to represent the genre. If there would be a single pick to represent all of dub, this would be a strong contender. Others might be Keith Hudson's "Pick a Dub" or something like Lee Perry's "Blackboard Jungle Dub." Dub is pretty much the birth of the remix, and has been highly influential on the the effects and techniques used in all kinds of music, especially electronica. Dub is also intertwined with the birth of hip-hop. Groundbreaking stuff that deserves more attention. This album is an exquisite example of using the studio as an instrument.

SO GOOD. Ordering the vinyl right now. Thanks for adding this.

Can always use more dub in my life

One of the truly great summer albums, love it

I'm glad someone suggested this as Dub is sinfully under-represented in the book. This dates from the mid-70s so the effects are somewhat crude but still very effective today. King Tubby basically invented this genre, putting echoes and reverb into the forefront for a psychedelic effect that would probably best be listened to in a hazy room full of ganga smoke. I also love the drum flourish that introduces almost all of the songs. The highlight for me is King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown which has spectacular reverb action for the drums, melodica and vocals and a remix of Baby I love you so.

The thing about Dub, is that it is what I think people are actually referring to as music you need to be high to enjoy. While it does need an entry in the list, I just fully don't vibe as strongly as I do to proper Reggae.

I thought I liked dub, so was sad to have this largely slide past me. Very soundscapey, which means a revisit is in order. No particular hooks but also no predictable groove.

Wasn't really interesting to me. 4/10

Thank you for adding in some dub reggae (as opposed to superstar Marley, Tong, Toots). Not essential, but good to hear and test the bass speakers! First half is entertaining then it gets boring.

Surprised this also wasn't on the list. I'm always dub-appreciative and this one was a banger, albeit a bit one-note.

Very nice! Excellent groove to the whole thing. 4 stars.

I was previously aware of Dub from various electronic samples here and there, but had never given a full LP a listen until now. Clearly I've been missing out – the warped and twisted alleyways this album took its tracks down was right in my wheelhouse. Loved the ethereal, hazy sense the chopped rhythms and punchy guitars produced, and the vocals wandered in and out to only further the sense of a trip gone horribly right. Big ups for adding this one to the list, I've already come back to this one a few times and see it hitting my heavy rotation.

Right in my wheelhouse, the sort of thing I'd have taken a chance on thumbing through albums at a used record store. Shame on everyone in my life for never introducing me to this previously.

Dub is not well represented in the original list which is strange because some genres that are well represented such as post-punk, drum and bass, etc. are hugely influenced by dub especially in the UK. This album was a lot of fun. The beats were great and I could hear so much of the seeds of music that was to come.

It's sunny outside, couldn't go lower than a 4

Very cool vibes, iconic contribution to the dub scene. This was definitely overlooked in the first draft of the official list.

A dub classic of classics! Shame it was a cold winter day for me... not same vibes as an evening summer in the sun...

Very relaxing music to listen while working. But not exactly some album I would play in my spare time

6/10. Definitely pleasant and mellow. Not something I'd have sought out on my own, but a cool little recommendation.

I don't feel like I have a very knowledgeable or sophisticated ear for dub and reggae but even I can tell this is the real original business of this era. I felt like it lost me in the back half with its many stripped down, mostly instrumental pieces and heavy-handed reverb and delay effects.

Make dub not war

Rating: 6/10

Enjoyable. Chilled. But no a lot going on, really. Undoubtedly listening to the album under influence of something stronger than beer would add a star to the review.

Pretty cool

Good

Dub (reggae). Un poco rollo. Ni fu ni fa.

A really rich, resonant sound that I enjoyed quite a bit. I think the album needed more vocal effects though just to break things up a bit. For a relatively short album, it sometimes feels like long stretches of sameness. Fave songs: King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown, Stop Them Jah, Skanking Dub, Keep On Dubbing, Each One Dub

This is what I’d imagine stereotypical dub is like except it’s not a stereotype it’s the real thing. Just some funk dub beats with some dub lyrics for 35 minutes. To me it’s a very unique style of music that is probably best listened to while under the influence of a specific plant. Overall though it’s fun and easy going. 6.1/10

Definitely needed some other substance to enjoy it more

Good to have dub reggae represented. Pleasant to have on in the background. Rating: 3 Playlist track: King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown Date listened: 31/09/24

I agree with this being on the secondary list there wasn’t enough dub on the main list, I enjoyed this album but did just get a bit repetitive for me to add this to my frequent rotation.

Ambient 70s reggae was a nice change of pace from the type of stuff I’ve been getting recently.

Never been a big reggae guy, but I like this one! Feels very elemental, sound is stripped to the essentials a bit. I can't help but laugh just seeing the name Augustus Pablo - I've never listened to him before but know the name from the Portlandia skit (that I definitely linked on another review) about the openly reggae mayor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4KCB3-UZqM. "Wow, he's into some root stuff, huh!" I like it. Favorite tracks: Keep On Dubbing, Corner Crew Dub. Album art: Is that Augustus? He's standing in front of a wall plastered with posters and fliers or something. Not bad, not super memorable either. 3.5/5

Decent reggae but nothing particularly outstanding in my opinion

Not a reggae fan. Just tooooo samey. 2/5.

Not my genre and frankly not much going on here, sorry.

All of these songs sound exactly the same

I'm sorry. I don't get it. It's all so repetitive. If there was more variety I would be more into it.

Not my favorite genre, although the “Dub” subgenre I’ve only become aware of recently. While my cats seemed a little freaked out by them, the echo effects were psychedelic & groovy (they’d be perfect if someone slipped me a mickey). Still, this isn’t my thing at all.

I always enjoy a little Reggae and this hit the spot. Truly nothing stood out beyond being reggae, I bet there are many other albums with more oomph or purpose, but someone chose this and I'm sure they have their reasons!

Truly sorry, but reggae and dub never have been for me. After one song I am done, especially when there is no vocal to be spotted.

Who thought there was not enough reggae on list ? Choices like this amazes me 1