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the upsetters - rhythm shower - get on down - vinyl

New Copy

Genre: Reggae / Dub

1. Tighten Up (Dellinger)
2. Django Shoots First (Sir Lord Comic)
3. Uncle Charley (The Upsetters)
4. Sokup (The Upsetters)
5. Double Power (The Upsetters)
6. Lover Ver. (The Upsetters)
7. Rumpelsteelkin (The Upsetters)
8. Skanking (Dellinger)
9. Kuchy Skank (The Upsetters)
10. Connection (Dellinger)
11. Opperation (The Upsetters)

"Rhythm Shower" sees Lee Perry beginning to experiment with dub and developing his singular studio sound that would come to full maturity in subsequent years.

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Whereas earlier albums offered plenty of instrumental versions, on "Rhythm Shower", Perry really begins employing the studio sleight of hand that would become part and parcel for what was then the emerging art form of dub -- dropping voices and instruments in and out of the mix to create a trippy, hypnotic effect. Not to go unnoticed
is the mighty Upsetters themselves, whose revolving crew of musical heavyweights included Bob Marley & The Wailers future rhythm section Aston "Family Man" Barrett on bass and drummer Carlton Barrett. The powerhouse rhythms they forged give Perry all the space he needs to work his mojo at the mixing desk.

With one foot planted firmly in the celebrated sound of the time and the other stepping assuredly into the future, "Rhythm Shower" is essential listening for any fan of Reggae, Dub or Lee Perry. This is crucial music. This is classic Scratch.