What makes Salmonella Dub by Salmonella Dub notable?

The album gained significant traction in New Zealand, helping to elevate the local dub scene and influencing subsequent artists within the genre. Its experimental style and incorporation of various musical elements have made it a pivotal release in the development of New Zealand's contemporary music identity, receiving positive critical acclaim for its originality. Released in 1994, Salmonella Dub marked the band's debut album, introducing their unique blend of dub music to a wider audience. At this point, they were beginning to establish themselves within the burgeoning New Zealand music scene, following a series of live performances that showcased their innovative sound.

Who is Salmonella Dub for?

Salmonella Dub works well if you're into vibrant grooves for dancing, short tracks for quick listening and playful experimentation and surprises.

How many songs are on Salmonella Dub?

Salmonella Dub has 16 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Salmonella Dub

Salmonella Dub · 1994

65 min · 16 tracks · dub music

A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and dub experimentation, layered with atmospheric soundscapes and infectious grooves.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Cock the Roach — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its infectious beats and intricate dub effects, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Trumpet Dub — Featuring prominent brass instrumentation, this track illustrates the band's ability to blend traditional reggae elements with modern dub production techniques.
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Industry in Africa — By addressing social themes through its lyrics while maintaining an engaging rhythm, this track showcases Salmonella Dub's depth beyond instrumental prowess.
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Ceremonial Dub — This track captures a more meditative aspect of their sound, highlighting atmospheric textures that transport listeners into aural landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

vibrant grooves for dancing
short tracks for quick listening
playful experimentation and surprises
energetic rhythms for socializing
dynamic transitions keep engagement

Maybe skip if you

slow-paced reflective moments
long, drawn-out compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1994, Salmonella Dub marked the band's debut album, introducing their unique blend of dub music to a wider audience. At this point, they were beginning to establish themselves within the burgeoning New Zealand music scene, following a series of live performances that showcased their innovative sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Thievery Corporation· The Orb· Dub Syndicate

Tracklist

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

1 Orbital 2:10
2 Cock the Roach 4:28
3 Trumpet Dub 5:58
4 Cincinnati Kid 6:16
5 Wee the Dub Yore 1:46
6 Orbital (Yasmin dub) 4:55
7 Pigmy 2:32
8 Pukaki 6:02
9 Meantime 4:02
10 Chuff 0:20
11 Ceremonial Dub 4:42
12 Industry in Africa 4:40
13 The Final Calling 2:31
14 Bad Acid Hysteria 6:39
15 Chuff the House 3:08
16 Lost Soul (Acid dub) 5:18

What to play next

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