afterstasis presents an album a day.

[afterstasis]

You had me at Baroque-

oh man, just look at that avatar!

[TheCoolGuy]

I went into the album honestly thinking that it would be Bobby Sherman-esque. I was luckily mistaken. Great stuff, really representative at times of what the Beatles could have been doing with their psychedelic pop. Really, there hasn't been an album in this thread I've disliked so far, except for Velnias which I didn't bother looking into being that metal isn't really my thing.

[neckermanncj]

i'm always kind of "iffy" about looking into these types of recommendations (the same thing with the Indie/Alt thread) but i looked on their last.fm and saw that every single shout was something about them being absolutely amazing.

and i have to agree me being already 4 songs in

[afterstasis]

Wareika Hill Sounds - Self Titled
Genre: Roots Reggae/Dub
Year: 2007

This is the most overlooked reggae album of the past 20 years. This is also the best reggae album of the past 20 years.
Incredible trombone leads (courtesy of Calvin Cameron) mix seamlessly with nyahbinghi drumming, deep dub bass, and an excellent approach to trance-inducing yet accessible songcraft.
I assure you this album will fit right in alongside the finest classics of the genre from decades long passed despite how clean and even oftentimes immaculate the production turned out.
Mostly instrumental the few tracks with vocals stand just as tall, giving the trombone the rare chance to rest, and actually make me hope that if another album materializes that they integrate more as the only bad thing I can say about this album is that it can start to feel a little long by the final few songs which is alleviated when vocals arrive, so a bit more next time would be excellent.

Recommended If You Like: Cedric IM Brooks, The Congos, Lee Perry, Ras Michael, and Count Ossie.

Sample and/or buy at Honest Jon's Records.

[neckermanncj]

Wareika Hill Sounds - Self Titled
Genre: Roots Reggae/Dub
Year: 2007

This is the most overlooked reggae album of the past 20 years. This is also the best reggae album of the past 20 years.
Incredible trombone leads (courtesy of Calvin Cameron) mix seamlessly with nyahbinghi drumming, deep dub bass, and an excellent approach to trance-inducing yet accessible songcraft.
I assure you this album will fit right in alongside the finest classics of the genre from decades long passed despite how clean and even oftentimes immaculate the production turned out.
Mostly instrumental the few tracks with vocals stand just as tall, giving the trombone the rare chance to rest, and actually make me hope that if another album materializes that they integrate more as the only bad thing I can say about this album is that it can start to feel a little long by the final few songs which is alleviated when vocals arrive, so a bit more next time would be excellent.

Recommended If You Like: Cedric IM Brooks, The Congos, Lee Perry, Ras Michael, and Count Ossie.

Sample and/or buy at Honest Jon's Records.

does this album have SERIOUS BASS?

[afterstasis]

does this album have SERIOUS BASS?

it's not as bass-focused as most dub albums, but it's definitely there in quite a few of the tracks.

[neckermanncj]

it's not as bass-focused as most dub albums, but it's definitely there in quite a few of the tracks.

i might consider checking it out...

[schmeankman]

oh man, just look at that avatar!

Ha, I'm doing all I can to drag a few friends to go see them in St. Louis next month.

[Lameboy19]

Wareika Hill Sounds - Self Titled
Genre: Roots Reggae/Dub
Year: 2007

This is the most overlooked reggae album of the past 20 years. This is also the best reggae album of the past 20 years.
Incredible trombone leads (courtesy of Calvin Cameron) mix seamlessly with nyahbinghi drumming, deep dub bass, and an excellent approach to trance-inducing yet accessible songcraft.
I assure you this album will fit right in alongside the finest classics of the genre from decades long passed despite how clean and even oftentimes immaculate the production turned out.
Mostly instrumental the few tracks with vocals stand just as tall, giving the trombone the rare chance to rest, and actually make me hope that if another album materializes that they integrate more as the only bad thing I can say about this album is that it can start to feel a little long by the final few songs which is alleviated when vocals arrive, so a bit more next time would be excellent.

Recommended If You Like: Cedric IM Brooks, The Congos, Lee Perry, Ras Michael, and Count Ossie.

Sample and/or buy at Honest Jon's Records.

I'm not huge on reggae, but I'm out to prove to my brother that there are better alternatives than Slightly Stoopid

is it really good for someone who hasn't listened to much reggae outside of the Marley family?

[afterstasis]

I'm not huge on reggae, but I'm out to prove to my brother that there are better alternatives than Slightly Stoopid

is it really good for someone who hasn't listened to much reggae outside of the Marley family?

so long as you're fine with the majority of the tracks being instrumental and sorta drawn, then i'd say it's fine for newcomers to the genre.

for fans of slightly stoopid, well, good luck.