The English Disease
Adrian Sherwood · 1989
53 min · 13 tracks · dub music
A vibrant fusion of dub rhythms and eclectic samples that challenges the listener with its experimental edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stadium Rock — This track exemplifies Sherwood's ability to mix humor with serious themes, using sports as a metaphor for societal pressures and expectations. Its catchy hooks juxtaposed with sharp lyrics make it a standout.
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Mind the Gap — With its pulsating basslines and intricate layering, this track captures the essence of Sherwood's dub style while addressing urban life in late 80s Britain, making it emblematic of the album's overall narrative.
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Civil Liberty — This song offers a poignant reflection on political themes, revealing Sherwood's knack for coupling infectious rhythms with socially conscious messaging that defines much of his work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leroy's Boots 4:18
- 2 Sharp as a Needle 3:37
- 3 Stadium Rock 4:22
- 4 Bobby Just Can't Win 3:56
- 5 Psycho + the Wombles of Div. 1 3:12
- 6 Brian Clout 3:46
- 7 Devo 5:28
- 8 Mind the Gap 4:09
- 9 Civil Liberty 4:46
- 10 England 2 Yugoslavia 0 4:39
- 11 Liquidator 2:14
- 12 Billy Bonds M.B.E. (extended remix) 6:03
- 13 Que Será, Será (remix) 3:06
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