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.

Wasn't really interesting to me. 4/10

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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