Super Ape
The Upsetters · 1976
38 min · 10 tracks · reggae
Psychedelic reggae rhythms intertwine with deep bass and echoing dub effects, creating an immersive auditory experience.
Why this album works
The album is celebrated for its innovative production techniques and helped define the sound of dub music. It has influenced a wide range of artists across genres and remains a cornerstone in reggae history, often cited in critical reviews and retrospectives on dub's impact on contemporary music.
- Best for
- steady rhythmic journey throughout immersive auditory experience deep bass for headphone detail
- Context
- Released in 1976, 'Super Ape' is The Upsetters' follow-up to their influential album 'Super Ape' (1973). At this point, the band, led by legendary producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry, was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the dub genre, pushing creative boundaries in Jamaican music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Maxi Priest· Lee "Scratch" Perry· Dr. Alban
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Zion's Blood Standout 3:58
- 2 Croaking Lizard 3:28
- 3 Black Vest 4:42
- 4 Underground 2:58
- 5 Curly Dub 4:15
- 6 Dread Lion Standout 4:33
- 7 Three in One 3:40
- 8 Patience 3:52
- 9 Dub Along 3:13
- 10 Super Ape Standout 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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