African Dub, Chapter 2

by Joe Gibbs, Joe Gibbs & the Professionals

Overview

The second volume in this vintage four-disc series of instrumental dub from Joe Gibbs' studio finds him still working with members of the Soul Syndicate and We the People bands, and utilizing the formidable mixing talents of Errol Thompson. What sets this volume somewhat apart from the other three is the number of rhythms it carries over from the rocksteady era: "Chapter Two" is a remix of the Techniques' late-'60s classic "Queen Majesty"; "Peeping Tom" reworks the Melodians' "You Have Caught Me"; and "My Best Dub" is an instrumental and nicely dubbed-up recut of the early Wailers track "Hypocrites." But it also includes some heavyweight rockers and one-drop material, including "Angola Crisis" (based on a familiar rhythm later used for such roots reggae hits as "Uptown Top Ranking" and "Three Piece Suit") and an absolutely brilliant dub mix of Bob Andy's "Chained," here rendered in dark, minimalist tones with drastic dubwise effects and retitled "Third World." Along with the third volume, this is one of the most impressive of the four discs in the African Dub series. ~ Rick Anderson

Product Details

Release Date:	10/23/2007
Label:	Vp Records
UPC:	0054645410823
Rank:	155325

Tracks

1. Chapter Two
2. The Marijuana Affair
3. Angola Crisis
4. Peeping Tom
5. Outrage
6. Idlers Rest
7. My Best Dub
8. Third World
9. Heavy Duty Dub
10. Musical Arena
11. Mackarus Serenade
12. Jamaican Grass

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Gibbs   Primary Artist,Special Effects
Joe Gibbs & the Professionals   Primary Artist
Tony Chin   Guitar (Rhythm)
George Fullwood   Bass
Tommy McCook   Horn Section
Bobby Ellis   Horn Section

Technical Credits

Arthur James Stanley III   Composer
Chris Goins   Product Manager
Carter Van Pelt   Liner Notes
Bob Marley   Composer
Errol Thompson   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Joe Gibbs   Producer,Executive Producer
Christopher Chin   Executive Producer
Ruddy Thomas   Assistant Engineer
Oswald Palmer   Assistant Engineer
Tommy McCook   Composer
Fidel "Twice" Luna   A&R
Paul Shields   Editing,Remastering,Restoration
Donald Clive Davidson   Reissue Coordination