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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures dynamic emotional journeys
- 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.
- If you like
- reggae, ska, drum and bass
Time Boom X De Devil Dead is an album by Lee "Scratch" Perry, released in 1987. An adventurous blend of dub, reggae, and early jungle rhythms layered with Perry's surreal vocal improvisations. This album is significant for its experimental approach that helped bridge traditional reggae with emerging electronic sounds and jungle music. It received positive critical reception and is often noted for influencing future generations of artists in both the reggae and electronic scenes, marking Perry's continued relevance in the evolving landscape of music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Time Boom X De Devil Dead sound like?
An adventurous blend of dub, reggae, and early jungle rhythms layered with Perry's surreal vocal improvisations. Rooted in reggae and ska.
What makes Time Boom X De Devil Dead by Lee "Scratch" Perry notable?
This album is significant for its experimental approach that helped bridge traditional reggae with emerging electronic sounds and jungle music. It received positive critical reception and is often noted for influencing future generations of artists in both the reggae and electronic scenes, marking Perry's continued relevance in the evolving landscape of music. 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.
Who is Time Boom X De Devil Dead for?
Time Boom X De Devil Dead works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, layered, dense sonic textures and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Time Boom X De Devil Dead?
Time Boom X De Devil Dead has 11 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 S.D.I. Standout 6:27
- 2 Blinkers 4:58
- 3 Jungle 7:33
- 4 De Devil Dead Standout 4:29
- 5 Music & Science Lovers 5:05
- 6 Kiss the Champion Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
Jamaica
Runtime
53 min 56 sec
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