Mossman

Dub lovers seeking modern masters inmbued with the spirit of King Tubby: Scientist : Barnabus and Jo Jo Hookim need look no further than Mossman on Dispensation Records : a fully satisfying dub set that`s heavy on the bass and drum. The absolute lack of dub cliches is refreshing. Mossman puts his love of dub to good use on this instant classic that places him in the ranks of dub masters of yore while he navigates a path through the new roots quegmire into an echo-laden reverberting space-invading vista of sound. \ The Beat Magazine - Chuck Foster \"\"" If you follow the contemporary dub reggae scene youve no doubt heard of Mossman: although perhaps not his melodica: while Bunny and his keyboards may be less familiar still. They all get together on Message in the Dub: the long-time-coming dub counterpart of a roots album by Singer Judah and Jah Children Band. Thanks to its origin: this one too has real tunes and snatches of actual vocals: but this time the dub is very much integrated with all the goings-on. The strong reggae beats are enhanced by inventive and playful percussion: with rattling drums here: orgy of tom-toms there: busy rockers arrangement somewhere else: strong bass lines everywhere. Just listen to track 7 and youll be sold: introductory vocals so subtle youll wonder if youre actually hearing them: then an insistent groove develops and the voices finally: definitely emerge: in tight harmony and nicely dubbed: singing Ahhhhhh: Mr. Babylonylonylonylon. Very appealing. Mossman acknowledges the strong influence of such dub originators as studio whiz King Tubby: and his own business card modestly identifies him as a remixologist: but from what Ive heard of Mossman: I think musician is his primary occupation. \""\""\""\""\"""""