Time Boom X De Devil Dead cover

Time Boom X De Devil Dead

Lee "Scratch" Perry · 1987

53 min · 11 tracks · reggae · ska · drum and bass

An adventurous blend of dub, reggae, and early jungle rhythms layered with Perry's surreal vocal improvisations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Time Boom X De Devil Dead' was released in 1987, Lee 'Scratch' Perry was already a pivotal figure in reggae and dub music. This album followed his crucial work in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including collaborations with Bob Marley and The Wailers, positioning him as a vanguard of innovative sound production techniques in Jamaican music.
Stylistic neighbors
King Tubby· Scientist· Augustus Pablo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 S.D.I. 6:27
  • 2 Blinkers 4:58
  • 3 Jungle 7:33
  • 4 De Devil Dead 4:29
  • 5 Music & Science Lovers 5:05
  • 6 Kiss the Champion 7:13
  • 7 Allergic to Lies 3:53
  • 8 Time Conquer 4:31
  • 9 Jungle (original 7" version) 3:46
  • 10 Jungle (Wall of China) 2:52
  • 11 Night Train 3:04

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata