The Roots of Dub

by King Tubby

The Roots of Dub cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: Total Sounds
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 43:15
  • Community rating: 3.69/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Bunny Lee, 'The Roots of Dub' is a definitive masterclass in Jamaican studio alchemy, showcasing King Tubby entirely reconstructing classic reggae rhythms. By aggressively manipulating the mixing board, emphasizing deep bass frequencies, and liberally applying tape echo and reverb, Tubby effectively establishes the sonic blueprint for dub music.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, lo-fi, atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. Natty Dub (3:00)
  2. Dub Magnificent (4:11)
  3. A First Class Dub (2:58)
  4. The Stepping Dub (2:19)
  5. Rude Boy Dub (2:47)
  6. A Closer Dub (3:25)
  7. Roots Of Dub (3:16)
  8. Dub You Can Feel (3:32)
  9. Loving Dub (3:34)
  10. The Immortal Dub (3:23)
  11. Dread Locks Dub (2:27)
  12. Rocking Dub (2:22)
  13. A Better Version (Bonus Track) (3:27)
  14. A Good Version (Bonus Track) (2:28)

Credits

  • The Aggrovators - backing band
  • George Fullwood - bass
  • Robbie Shakespeare - bass
  • Benbow - drums
  • Carlton "Santa" Davis - drums
  • Carlton Barrett - drums
  • Earl "Chinna" Smith - lead guitar
  • Ian Winter - organ

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