Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread cover

Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread

Lee "Scratch" Perry · 1978

37 min · 10 tracks · reggae · ska · drum and bass

A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and surreal lyrical imagery, enveloping listeners in a psychedelic soundscape.

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 want

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread' marked Lee 'Scratch' Perry's transition into a more experimental phase following his influential work with The Wailers. By this time, Perry had already established himself as a pioneer in the dub genre, and this album further showcased his innovative production techniques and unique sonic vision.
Stylistic neighbors
King Tubby· Scientist· Augustus Pablo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Soul Fire 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

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