Continuing with their artist curated reggae and dub compilation series (see: DJ Spooky & Jonny Greenwood, previously) Trojan Records invited Super Furry Animal’s bassist Guto Pryce to raid their vaults. Pryce, in his selection, shows […]
Category: Reggae/Dub
Peter Tosh :: The Legend of the Steppin’ Razor
I have no idea if the following (urban) legend regarding Peter Tosh is true, and it really doesn’t matter, because even if pure myth it illustrates my point either way. The story […]
It’s Like That :: Dr. Lee, PhD
Per the DJ Spooky curated Trojan compilation post, I was recently having a discussion with a friend about the importance of Lee “Scratch” Perry in the evolution and prominence of reggae and dub over the past forty years, both […]
Whatever Happened To Finley Quaye?
I can’t even begin to answer that question, as 1997’s Maverick A Strike is the only album I have owned; though a quick perusal online shows Quaye has released a number of albums over […]
In Fine Style :: 50,000 Volts of Trojan Records
I tend to listen to old dub and reggae, intensively, in spurts. This typically happens every two years, and the past few months have found me back in a place […]
Jonny Greenwood Is The Controller
Mixtapes and compilations, curated by artists I admire, have always appealed to me in a voyeuristic/curio type of way. For the music junkie, it’s a little bit akin to peering […]