Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread
Lee "Scratch" Perry · 1978
37 min · 10 tracks · reggae
A vibrant blend of reggae grooves and playful dub effects, drenched in the essence of Jamaican culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Soul Fire Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious rhythm and layers of sound, showcasing Perry's trademark blending of musical styles.
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Curly Locks — This track features playful lyrics coupled with a catchy melody, highlighting Perry's knack for storytelling through music.
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Roast Fish & Cornbread — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of cultural celebration and culinary metaphor, delivered with a laid-back groove.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative production techniques while maintaining strong reggae roots, making it distinct yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- The sequencing maintains a consistent groove throughout, with the final track serving as a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- psychedelic soundscape exploration
- vibrant rhythms for relaxation
- surreal lyrical imagery enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Perry's reputation in reggae and dub, showcasing innovative techniques.
- Themes
- Jamaican culinary culture· playful storytelling· reggae grooves
- Career context
- By the time 'Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread' was released in 1978, Lee 'Scratch' Perry was already recognized as a pioneering force in reggae and dub music. This album followed his influential work with The Wailers and marked a continued evolution in his production style, showcasing his experimental approach to sound that would define his legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Tubby· Scientist· Augustus Pablo
Tracklist
- 1 Soul Fire Start here 3:49
- 2 Throw Some Water In 3:40
- 3 Evil Tongues 3:46
- 4 Curly Locks 4:02
- 5 Ghetto Sidewalk 4:14
- 6 Favorite Dish 3:13
- 7 Free Up the Weed 3:35
- 8 Big Neck Police 3:31
- 9 Yu Squeeze My Panhandle 3:50
- 10 Roast Fish & Cornbread 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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