1: Drum Song Dub () 2: Keep A Good Dub Rubbing () 3: Taxi To Baltimore Dub () 4: Satta Dread Dub () 5: Every Dub Shall Scrub () 6: Blacka Shade Of Dub () 7: Bad Days Dub () 8: East Of Scientist Corner (II Pieces) () 9: Just Say Dub... Who () 10: Words Of Dub ()
Description:
Scientific Dub is an album by Scientist, released in 2017. The album is a reggae CD. -
"Scientific Dub" on CD is a classic dub reggae album by the legendary Jamaican mixing engineer Scientist, released by the influential label Clocktower. On this record, Scientist explores the science of sound with deep, echo-laden mixes, heavy bass lines, and spacious drum patterns that transform the original rhythms into immersive, psychedelic soundscapes. The tracks are characterized by their stripped-down arrangements, inventive use of reverb and delay, and a warm analog feel that will appeal to both long-time reggae fans and listeners discovering dub for the first time. As a CD edition, "Scientific Dub" offers clear, detailed sound while preserving the raw, atmospheric character of the original recordings, making it ideal for both dedicated collectors and newcomers to the genre who want to experience the essence of classic dub.
Scientist, born Hopeton Brown, is one of dub reggae's most important and innovative figures. He came to prominence working in Jamaica's iconic studios, where his bold approach to mixing--pushing effects to the forefront, dropping instruments in and out of the mix, and turning the mixing desk into a creative instrument--reshaped the sound of reggae in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Over his career, he has mixed and released numerous influential dub albums that have become reference points for producers and sound system operators worldwide and have inspired generations of artists in reggae, electronic music, and beyond.
Clocktower is a respected reggae label and producer imprint known for issuing and reissuing key roots and dub recordings. With a catalog that focuses on authentic Jamaican sounds, Clocktower has helped preserve and circulate essential albums from the classic reggae era, often working directly with renowned artists and producers. Their releases are valued by collectors for bringing historically important and often hard-to-find material back into circulation, frequently in carefully prepared editions that honor the spirit and impact of the original music. "Scientific Dub" on Clocktower continues this tradition by presenting a seminal dub work in a format that emphasizes both sound quality and historical significance.
For anyone interested in the roots of sound system culture, studio experimentation, and the evolution of bass-driven music, this CD is a compelling and atmospheric journey into Scientist's sonic laboratory, showcasing why his name has become synonymous with the art of dub mixing.
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