Forward Ever, Backwards Never

Reggae / Dub · 1999 · 12 tracks

Forward Ever, Backwards Never

Heavy, skeletal roots reggae and dub rhythms recorded with deep analog warmth. Cavernous echoes and massive basslines designed for late-night immersion.

1999 · Ream

A heavy, meditative journey through deep basslines and cavernous, echoing spaces.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks

01

True Believer

3:34

02

True Dub

3:37

03

Dread in South Africa

3:55

04

Long Road

4:02

05

Private Enemy

4:18

06

Strong Like a Lion

3:50

07

New Sound in Town

4:40

08

She Loves Me

3:36

09

How Could I Live

4:23

10

I Live Dub

4:14

11

Don't Go

3:28

12

One Away Man

3:39

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition from the vocal-led True Believer into the echoing, stripped-back space of True Dub

The heavy, militant drum roll that opens Dread in South Africa, setting a tense and serious tone

The way the bassline completely drops out on I Live Dub, leaving only a ghostly organ trail before slamming back in

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