Living Dub Vol. 4 cover

Living Dub Vol. 4

Burning Spear · 1999

57 min · 12 tracks · dub music · roots reggae

A meditative journey through intricate rhythms and echoing soundscapes that define the essence of dub.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic exploration throughout
  • meditative soundscapes for relaxation
  • background warmth for conversations
  • focused listening during creative work

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Living Dub Vol. 4' is the fourth installment in Burning Spear's series of dub albums, following 'Living Dub Vol. 3' from 1995. At this point in his career, Burning Spear was solidifying his legacy in reggae and dub music, building upon decades of influential work that began in the late 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dub It Clean 4:40
  • 2 Dub Appointment 4:21
  • 3 First Time Dub 4:16
  • 4 Physician Dub 4:15
  • 5 Jah Dub 5:02
  • 6 Dub Smart 4:34
  • 7 Peaceful Dub 4:46
  • 8 Dub African 5:08
  • 9 My Island Dub 5:12
  • 10 Music Dub 5:17
  • 11 Loving Dub 4:56
  • 12 [unknown] 4:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata