Super Ape cover

Released 50 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic journey throughout
  • immersive auditory experience
  • deep bass for headphone detail
  • meditative grooves for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefering standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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· Ini Kamoze· Peter Tosh

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Zion's Blood 3:58
  • 2 Croaking Lizard 3:28
  • 3 Black Vest 4:42
  • 4 Underground 2:58
  • 5 Curly Dub 4:15
  • 6 Dread Lion 4:33
  • 7 Three in One 3:40
  • 8 Patience 3:52
  • 9 Dub Along 3:13
  • 10 Super Ape 3:49

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