The Revolutionaries - Jonkanoo Dub

The Revolutionaries - Jonkanoo Dub -Hitbound JJCD-025 (1978)

The Revolutionaries were the house band at Channel One studios. This group is responsible for most of the music that came out of the this premier studio in the 70s. Basically, the Revolutionaries would lay down the rhythm and then vocalists and or DJs would come in to voice over the rhythms. The result was a single, an album track, a dub plate, or all three!

The musicians that made up The Revolutionaries was fluid. At the end of the day, whoever happen to be in the studio that day was then part of the Revolutionaries. However, on this record, the musicians included Sly Dunbar (drums) Robbie Shakespeare (bass and guitar), Lloyd Parks (bass), Rad Bryan (guitar), Ansell Collins (keyboards), and a slew of top notch horn men. For those familiar with reggae, you know the names above. If you are new to reggae, learn the names above.

I actually remember when this record was in the stores in the late 70s and early 80s. However, I never bought this LP for some reason. Actually, part of the reason was that tons and tons of dub albums were in the market at that time and some of them were good and some not so good. Well, after hearing this record today, I really missed out!

Mixed by Ernest Hoo Kim and Barnabas this record has some top drawer dubs. For me, the dub is only as good as the backing track that is used. Well, this record has some very warm, melodic, and familiar rhythms. All given an expert mix by the gentleman above. If you are looking for a representation of strong 70s dub, then this album should be bought. Overall recommendation. BUY