The Reggae Thread

King Tubby - "Herb Dub-Collie Dub" (1976)

A collection of instrumental dub remixes of tracks by The Skatalites. I quite like it too, particularly the more minimal, stripped back material which is druggy as fuck.

For fans of Augustus Pablo, Scientist & Prince Jammy.

3.5/5

Calamalka - "Shredders Dub" (2004)

The debut album from this Canadian producer is one of my favourite dub records ever. I picked it up on CD shortly after release & it subsequently received many plays at stoned come-down gatherings at my unit when I was going through the height of my clubbing/DJing period through the mid-2000's. The drums & basslines are nothing short of spectacular here & you'll rarely find a release that can put you into a more blissful state of numbness.

For fans of Burnt Friedman & the Nu Dub Players, Rhythm & Sound & Massive Attack.

4.5/5

Massive Attack v Mad Professor - "No Protection" (1995)

Stoners should look no further than this wonderful remix album that contains eight stripped-back takes on tracks taken from Bristol trip hop kings Massive Attack's brilliant 1994 sophomore album "Protection". Guyana dub legend Mad Professor does a wonderful job at keeping the original depth of the pieces & taking them into even more cerebral directions. I can't tell you how many times my best mate & I numbed ourselves to this record during my 2000's club days. Massive Attack are one of my absolute favourite artists & this is one of the truest examples of an underrated gem you'll find.

For fans of Thievery Corporation, Hooverphonic & DJ Shadow.

4.5/5