Dub Syndicate - Strike The Balance (1989)

Drummer Style Scott joined Adrian Sherwood's influential On-U Sound dub label in the late '70s and played on Sherwood's influential releases as part of the New Age Steppers (with vocalist Bim Sherman, horn player Deadly Headley, melodica player Dr. Pablo, and a large guest lineup). Scott later formed his own band, Dub Syndicate, which soon became -- with the possible exception of African Headcharge -- On-U Sound's most popular act. Though not a group per se, Style Scott and producer Sherwood explore reggae, dub, and dancehall by collaborating with some of reggae and dub's greatest talents, including Lee "Scratch" Perry, Skip McDonald, U-Roy, and, in a bit of posthumous sampling of an old friend, Prince Far I (on 1990's Stoned Immaculate).

Another great Dub Syndicate set, Strike the Balance features vocal contributions from mainstay Bim Sherman on a cover of Lloyd & Devon’s “Cuss Cuss”, and Shara Nelson (Massive Attack) on a version of Serge Gainsbourg's "Je T'aime." Originally released in 1989, and coinciding with the beginnings of Dub Syndicate as a touring unit.

Tracklist:

A1 Cuss Cuss 4:31
A2 Hey Ho 4:11
A3 Shout It Out 3:39
A4J e t'aime 3:41
A5 Chapter & Verse 3:32

B1 Mafia 7:04
B2 Hawaii 4:01
B3 J.A. Minor 4:08
B4 Boof Um Baff 3:27
B5 I'm the Man for You Baby 3:32

Dub Syndicate - Strike The Balance (1989)

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