CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review:
Nun Gun - Stealth Empire In Dub
(Self Released 2021)
&
The Pop Group - Y In Dub
(Mute 2021)
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| Nun Gun - Stealth Empire In Dub (2021 Self Released) |
Stealth Empire In Dub is the accompanying release to Mondo Decay (Witty Books), which came out on cassette in February of this year. The song, "Stealth Empire" features Mark Stewart providing vocal stylings for the Atlanta, GA based experimental group, Nun Gun, comprised of 2 members of Algiers and visual artist, Brad Feuerhelm. The several mixes include a dub by Adrian Sherwood.
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| The Pop Group - Y In Dub (2021 Mute) |
Over 40 years after the original release of the Post-Punk masterpiece, Y, the band revamped the classic with a live performance as well as a brand new LP of its dub-reconstruction, sonically manipulated by Dennis Bovell, the U.K.'s reggae producer who had mixed the original version.
A crucial, early post-punk release and an outright sonic assault unlike anything heard before or since, In Dub maintains the fierceness of the original and allows Bovell an opportunity to further display his production expertise. The result, a fresh, new companion to Y in the tradition of great Reggae / Dancehall LPs, stripped down to the raw elements of drum and bass for their dub version.
This one is a must-have for old and new fans, alike!
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| Mark Stewart VS Lee 'Scratch' Perry VS Peter Harris - Alpha (Adrian Sherwood Mix) |
Here is a last minute addition and a release that I would be remiss not to mention. Mark teamed up with visual / recording artist Peter Harris and Lee "Scratch" Perry for "Alpha (Adrian Sherwood Mix)" for eMergency heArts, which is a fundraiser to benefit Jamaica's prestigious Alpha Institute.
The collaboration features Fritz Catlin of 23 Skidoo, with production by Xqui, mixed by Adrian Sherwood and mastered by Mark Pistel of Consolidated.
This one will be featured on the soon coming compilation of Stewart's collaborative efforts, VS. Guests include members of Cabaret Voltaire, Front 242, Minutemen and more. Coming March 2022 through eMergency heArts.
