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Freedom In Dub
Reggae / Dub · 2017 · 10 tracks · 38m

Freedom In Dub

A deep dive into classic dub, featuring resonant basslines, echo-drenched soundscapes, and hypnotic rhythms. Meditative and warm.

August 11, 2017 · Greensleeves Records

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Alborosie's "Freedom In Dub" is an immersive journey into the heart of classic dub reggae, a sonic landscape where space, echo, and rhythm reign supreme. This album strips back the vocal-forward approach often found in his other work, instead focusing on the instrumental prowess and studio wizardry that defines the genre. Expect deep, pulsating basslines that anchor each track, while drums provide a hypnotic, often sparse, foundation. Layers of reverb and delay create vast sonic environments, making instruments appear and disappear as if floating in a smoky, late-night haze.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 38m
01
Zion Dub Youth
4:02
02
Strolling Into Dub
3:54
03
Rocky Dub Road
4:07
04
Rich N Dubby
3:49
05
Dubbing Everything
3:15
06
Dub Posers
3:53
07
Dub Cry
3:47
08
Dub Can't Cool
3:52
09
Dub 420
3:46
10
Carry On Dub
3:42
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden drop-out of all elements save for a single, reverberating bass note that hangs in the air, creating immense space.
The way a snare drum hit echoes into infinity, creating a new, phantom rhythm that propels the track forward.
A ghostly melodica melody emerging from the deep, murky mix, providing a moment of unexpected clarity and warmth.
The subtle, almost subliminal vocal snippets that appear and disappear, acting more as texture than lyrical content.

How does Freedom In Dub sound next to the rest of Alborosie's catalogue?

Instrumental Only+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into instrumental only than the rest of the catalogue.

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