Sly & Robbie: Blackwood Dub – review

(Groove Attack)Jamaica celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence this year, so it's right there should be a new release from this duo, the heartbeat of the island, and arguably the world's finest rhythm section. Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare have backed everyone from Grace Jones and Bob Dylan to Gregory Isaacs and Black Uhuru, but here they return to the hardcore dub of their 1985 set, A Dub Experience. There are no vocals. Bass and drums dominate, there's extra backing from members of...

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