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Scientist Meets The Roots Radics

Scientist · 1982

33 min · 10 tracks · reggae · dancehall · dub music

A psychedelic journey through deep bass lines and echo-laden soundscapes, embodying the essence of dub music.

Scientist Meets The Roots Radics is an album by Scientist, released in 1982. A psychedelic journey through deep bass lines and echo-laden soundscapes, embodying the essence of dub music. This album is significant for its influence on the dub genre and its critical acclaim within reggae circles. It helped popularize dub music outside of Jamaica, leading to recognition in international music scenes and impacting future generations of musicians who embraced experimental sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scientist Meets The Roots Radics sound like?

A psychedelic journey through deep bass lines and echo-laden soundscapes, embodying the essence of dub music. Rooted in reggae and dancehall.

What makes Scientist Meets The Roots Radics by Scientist notable?

This album is significant for its influence on the dub genre and its critical acclaim within reggae circles. It helped popularize dub music outside of Jamaica, leading to recognition in international music scenes and impacting future generations of musicians who embraced experimental sounds. Released in 1982, 'Scientist Meets The Roots Radics' marked Scientist's rise as a prominent figure in the dub genre following his earlier works. This album showcased his innovative production style while collaborating with the Roots Radics band, solidifying his reputation after his acclaimed debut album, 'Scientist Wins the World Cup'.

How many songs are on Scientist Meets The Roots Radics?

Scientist Meets The Roots Radics has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·33:30

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

  • 1 Jah Army Standout 3:25
  • 2 Flabba Is Wild 3:15
  • 3 Some Dub 3:10
  • 4 Whip Them Standout 3:35
  • 5 Fighting Radics 3:30
  • 6 Kill The Devil's Wife Standout 3:00
  • 7 Jah Is Love 3:20
  • 8 Wa Di Is Free 3:00
  • 9 Best Dub On Ya 3:50
  • 10 Forward Dis Ya Dub 3:25

Release Date

January 1, 1982

Genre

dancehall, dub music, reggae

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Artist Origin

Jamaica

Runtime

33 min 30 sec