CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review: Dub Trio - The Shape Of Dub To Come

CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review

Dub Trio - The Shape Of Dub To Come (New Damage Records)

Reviewed by - Selecta J-Cut

Dub Trio - The Shape Of Dub To Come

The Shape Of Dub To Come (New Damage Records) is the fifth studio LP by New York's Dub Trio, the first since 2011's IV (released by ROIR). The title, a reference to Ornette Coleman's 1959 LP, The Shape Of Jazz To Come, is something that this group has been living up to and defining since their 2004 album, Exploring The Dangers Of. 

Dub Trio

Combining elements of Reggae, Punk, Metal, Shoe-gaze, Electronica and beyond, along with impeccably tight musicianship and dubbing to the maximum, one of the few bands that any comparison would be justified is Blind Idiot God. 

This one starts off strong with "World Of Inconvenience," which teams the trio up with vocalist, King Buzzo of The Melvins, for a grinding trudge through the mud of primordial despair. (See the official video below.) 

Next is the instrumental "Spyder" which typifies the mash-up of hard dub-reggae grooves and abrupt, shredding, metal riffs by David Holmes that the band is known for.

"Fought The Line" features the vocals of Troy Sanders (Mastadon). Entertainment for metal and dub-heads, alike!

My personal favorite on the album, "Bad Comrade," wraps up side A in a fine style with a killer bass-line from Stu Brooks. This is what I would refer to as a dub-abstraction, no doubt.

"Life Signs," the first tune on side B, is more ambient than most of the album, with rhythmic soundscapes not dissimilar to something that Amon Tobin might make.

The next one features vocals from Me'Shell NdegéOcello and is a message from the Lord called "Forget My Name Dub."

"Needles" is another more ambient track, organic with acoustic guitar and minimal rhythm.

The final song, "Computery," is one of the most interesting on the album, dealing in different time signature than what Reggae music is typically relegated to. 

New Damage Records

Overall, The Shape Of Dub To Come is a good album, it shouldn't disappoint any existing fans and should bring them some new ones, as well. Thanks for reading and check in soon at CULTCHA Clash Outer National.

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CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review: JK Flesh - In Your Pit

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JK Flesh - In Your Pit (Pressure Records)

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JK Flesh - In Your Pit EP

Today, I'll be writing about the In Your Pit EP by JK Flesh (Justin K. Broadrick, Godflesh, formerly of Napalm Death among others) and I'll briefly mention a few other pieces of fresh wax that have been put out semi-recently by the Berlin record label Pressure.

The In Your Pit EP starts out with the mowing, grinding, growling down-tempo drone of "In Your Pit" and the remix by The Bug, otherwise known as Kevin Martin. Really powerful stuff, most enjoyable at extremely high decibels, the remix infuses more percussive elements to the pumping bass of the original. It's reminiscent, to me, of some of the "industrial" noise of the eighties but sure to appeal to young Bass-heads hungering for the dark, deep frequencies contained here.

JK Flesh - In Your Pit

The B-Side features "Paranoid Archetype" and "Rub Me Out," two more driving, thumping, pulsating tracks of gritty, grimy and dirty, distorted noise. This record is an excellent example of Pressure's efforts to expand the realms of dub. (also available from Bleep.)

Pressure

Another superb slab of vinyl that came out last year on Pressure that I would like to mention is a project called Flame 1 which is a collaboration between The Bug and Burial. The A-side, "Fog," bounces with layers of atmospheric effects that create a density that can be felt yet still maintains it's sparseness. "Shrine," the AA-side tune sounds eerie and creeping, with a compelling rhythm, this is the type of atypical dub that draws me towards artists like Burial and The Bug.

Vinyl is still available at Bleep.

Flame 1 - Fog

Flame 1 - Shrine

Miss Red

Also on Pressure is Miss Red's K.O.LP, Floor Weapons Vol. 1 by G36 (which was featured on the premiere broadcast of CULTCHA Clash Outer National - Global-Community-Radio) and "Vex" by dub-poet, Nazamba which was produced by G36.

These titles are available at Bandcamp as well as Bleep.com and links have been included where highlighted.

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Vinyl Encounters of the...Rewind! I.F.D.A. III

Vinyl Encounters of the...Rewind!

The Mixes: Industrial Funk / Dub Abstractions III

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Industrial Funk / Dub Abstractions III

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This is the third edition in the reboot of V.E.O.T.R. (see original video episodes Here).

This time around I will dissect and discuss another mix from my (all-vinyl) Industrial Funk / Dub Abstractions series, Volume III, which was recorded in 2012.

 This one is, pretty much, a continuation of the idea from the first two, interesting and somewhat obscure (in most cases) alternative music that is funky or dub-influenced, subjective to my own tastes and opinions.

Again, I will make this disclaimer, the title is my own description, some artists may take the label "Industrial" as a pejorative, or a purist would say that Industrial is exclusively Throbbing Gristle and music that was released on their Industrial Records. I'm not attempting to classify or categorize any of the artists included here, I'm using the term as a personal interpretation as more of a reaction to the music industry itself than any actual distinct "sound."

Many of the artists included in this mix are active now, links have been included (highlighted) where possible, as it is our goal at CULTCHA Clash Outer National to educate and entertain.

Annie Anxiety Bandez -
As I Lie In Your Arms

The first tune is Annie Anxiety Bandez "Rise (Dub)" from the As I Lie In Your Arms single was produced by Kishi Yamamoto with bass by Doug Wimbish and was released in 1987 by One Little Indian Records. Over that, I mixed "A Bright Shining Hell" from Mumia Abu Jamal's 1997 Spoken Word LP on Alternative Tentacles.

Mumia Abu-Jamal - Spoken Word

Basement 5 - 1965-1980

Basement 5 - In Dub

The U.K. post-punk band, Basement 5 enter the mix with "Paranoia / ParanoiaClaustrophobia Dub" from 1965 / 1980 and the EP In Dub both from 1980.

Llwybr Llaethog - Da!

Once more, dubbing from Wales, Llwybr Llaethog make an appearance with "Mynd Adre (Going Home)" off of their 1988 album, Da!

Next, comes "Slug Dub" by The Orb from their 1995 record, Orbus Terrarum. I saw The Orb perform at Phoenix, AZ's Silver Dollar Club around 1990 on their first American tour, this particular record was given to me by my girlfriend / life-partner which she still had from her nights spinning in AZ as DJ Butterfly.

Bomb The Bass - Clear

"Empire" is from the 1995 LP,  Clear by Bomb The Bass featuring dub poet, Benjamin Zephaniah and Sinead O'Connor on the One To One Religion 12".

Bill Laswell - Hear No Evil

The World-Ambient-Dub jam, "Bullet Hole Memory" is by Bill Laswell with cohorts Nicky Skopelitis, Aiyb Dieng, Zakir Hussain, Daniel Ponce, Shankar, and is on his 1988 Hear No Evil LP.

Gary Clail / On-U Sound System -
End Of The Century Party

On-U Sound is in the area in the form of Gary Clail & On-U Sound System with the thought-provoking posse-cut, "Privatise The Air," from End Of The Century Party which was released in 1989.

Depth Charge  - Hubba Hubba Hubba

"The Guide" is by Depth Charge from the 1994 12" Hubba Hubba Hubba on Vinyl Solution. The spoken words blended in are from Dick Gregory's "Human Rights -- Property Rights" from his 1971 record, At Kent State.

Dick Gregory - At Kent State

The Slits - Trapped Animal

"Can't Relate" is from the final LP by U.K. Punk legends, The Slits (before the tragic loss of Ari Up in 2010), 2009's Trapped Animal, produced by regular collaborator, Adrian Sherwood, who had mixed their 1980 John Holt / Dennis Brown remake, "Man Next Door," produced by Dennis Bovell.

African Head Charge - Drastic Season

"Depth Charge" is another experimental ambient-dub from African Head Charge on their third album, recently reissued, 1983's Drastic Season LP.

Dub Syndicate - Echomania

Dub Syndicate bring their "Roots Commandment" to the mix, it's on 1993's Echomania LP.

Singers & Players - Vacuum Pumping

Singers & Players continue the On-U Sound vibe with the revolutionary anthem, "Run Them Away" featuring Bim Sherman, off of the Vacuum Pumping album, released in 1988.

Jeb Loy Nichols - Lovers Knot

Next, comes "As The Rain" 12" mix, from the 1997's Lovers Knot by Jeb Loy Nichols, with additional production and remix by Adrian Sherwood.

Jeb Loy Nichols - As The Rain

400 Blows bring their "Dubbing Pressure" off of the 1984 Pressure 12" on Illuminated.

Skinny Puppy - Dig It

Canada's Industrial legends, Skinny Puppy come in with "Dig It," goth-electro from the 1986 Nettwerk Records  12" Dig It . 

MC 900 Ft Jesus - Killer Inside Me

"Adventures In Failure Dub" by MC 900 Ft Jesus is taken from the Killer Inside Me 12" off of the 1991 LP Welcome To My Dream.

MC 900 Ft Jesus -
Welcome To My Dream

William S. Burroughs -
Spare Ass Annie and Other Tales

"Words Of Advice For Young People" is a William S. Burroughs collaboration with The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy from the 1991 LP Spare Ass Annie and Other Tales, this is the 12" version, mixed by Bill Laswell.

Ryuichi Sakamoto - Neo Geo

Next is another Laswell produced track, "Neo Geo" by Yellow Magic Orchestra's Ryuichi Sakamoto from the 1987 LP Neo Geo.

Siouxsie & The Banshees -
Kiss Them For Me

"Kiss Them For Me (Snapper Mix)" the 1991 tune by Siouxsie & The Banshees remixed with a sample from Schoolly D's "P.S.K. (What Does It Mean?)" and percussion from Talvin Singh.

"In my life, and in my dreams..." Gary Clail & TackHead need no introduction in this series, here they are with "Reality," from the 1988 12".

Decadent Dub Team - Six Gun

"Six Gun" by Decadent Dub Team was featured on the 1988 movie, Colors, soundtrack. Heard here is the 12" mix from 1987.

Meat Beat Manifesto - I Got The Fear

The massive Meat Beat Manifesto (another group that I caught live at Phoenix's Silver Dollar Club) electro-funk-hip-hop-noise jam, "I Got The Fear" is from the 1987 12" single on Sweatbox Records. I mixed "The Rhythm, The Rebel," the a cappella segment of the Public Enemy classic and one of my all-time favorite Hip-Hop joints, "Rebel Without A Pause," from the Don't Believe The Hype 12".

Keith LeBlanc - Stranger Than Fiction

From the 1988, Stranger Than Fiction, LP by Keith LeBlanc, "Comedy Of Errors" liberally samples Lenny Bruce.

Hula - Black Wall Blue

Sheffield's Hula enter the mix with the industrial break-beats of "Black Wall Blue" from the 1986 12" on Red Rhino Records.

Chakk - 10 Days In An Elevator

Next is, the heavily-funky, Chakk (who's Mark Brydon would later see great success with Moloko), with "Cut The Dust" from their 1986 LP 10 Days In An Elevator.

Front 242 - Politics & Pressure

Front 242 make an appearance with "Funkadhafi" from their 1985 12" Politics Of Pressure.

Cabaret Voltaire - Yashar

Living legends, Cabaret Voltaire appear here with the John Robie remix of "Yashar" from the 1983 12" single.

Material - Seven Souls

William S. Burroughs and Material collaborate with "In Effect" off of the 1989 12" single and the LP Seven Souls.

Criminal Element Orchestra -
Put The Needle To The Record

Next we hear from New York producer-legend, Arthur Baker's Criminal Element Orchestra "Put The Needle To The Record" off of the 12" single, featuring "Drums Of Doom" by Keith LeBlanc.

Mark Stewart - Nothing Is Sacred /
Children Of The Revolution

Punk-Funk at it's finest! The final selection of the mix is Mark Stewart with "Nothing Is Sacred" from the limited edition 2011 7" on Future Noise.









That wraps it up for Industrial Funk / Dub Abstractions III and this edition of Vinyl Encounters of the...Rewind! thanks for checking it out and look out for the next one at www.cultchaclash.com.

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