What makes Colonial Dubs by Salmonella Dub notable?

Colonial Dubs was well-received within the underground music community, reflecting the rise of New Zealand's reggae and dub scene in the late '90s and early 2000s. The album contributed to Salmonella Dub's growing international reputation and helped them secure a place in the global dub music movement, influencing a generation of artists exploring similar sounds. Released on July 1, 2000, Colonial Dubs marked Salmonella Dub's fourth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed release, Inside the Dub Plates. At this point, the band was expanding their sound beyond traditional dub into more experimental territories, solidifying their status in the New Zealand music scene. This album showcased their evolution as they blended local influences with contemporary production techniques.

How many songs are on Colonial Dubs?

Colonial Dubs has 4 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

Colonial Dubs

Salmonella Dub · 2000

27 min · 4 tracks · dub music

A vibrant fusion of dub rhythms and electronic elements, echoing cultural motifs from New Zealand's musical landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Your Ways (dub for the Tangatawhenua) — This track encapsulates the band's commitment to cultural themes while merging traditional Maori elements with modern dub sounds, making it a cornerstone of their identity.
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Outdoor Styles (Plant the seed dub) — With its expansive soundscapes and laid-back vibes, this track exemplifies Salmonella Dub's ability to create immersive listening experiences that resonate with nature.
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Dragon 2000 (Remix) — This remix showcases the band's knack for reinterpreting their own work, adding layers of complexity that highlight their innovative approach to dub production.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Love Your Ways (dub for the Tangatawhenua) 5:29
2 Outdoor Styles (Plant the seed dub) 7:57
3 Savage (Fibremix) 6:28
4 Dragon 2000 (Remix) 7:50

What to play next

Listen next

Inside the Dub Plates

2001

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Killervision

1999

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